I’m pulling Government support if health cuts go ahead, says Grealish
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A local TD has warned he will withdraw his support for the Government if further cuts to frontline health services in the west go ahead.
Read more ...Watch Premiership kick-off in 3D at Fagins and win lunch and drinks for your mates
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
As the 2010 Premiership season kicks-off this weekend, Fagan’s at Hotel Meyrick – Galway’s leading sports bar, will host the city’s only dedicated “Carlsberg 3D Lounge” in association with Sky. Nestled underneath the hotel in the heart of Eyre Square, sports fanatics can watch every strike of the ball, every tackle and every save, up-close as if they were actually at the game! 3D Kick-off starts on Sunday at 4pm with the highly anticipated clash of Liverpool v Arsenal within the sleek surroundings of Galway’s premier Sports bar!
Described as a revolution in watching live sports, the exclusive lounge provides the ultimate TV viewing experience with three high-tech 48” 3D screens and a built-in state of the art surround sound system. “An impressive selection of 3D games will be shown each week in Fagan’s, with a huge turn-out expected for the opening Premiership game on Sunday so arrive early to secure your match side seat!” says Cian O Broin, general manager of Hotel Meyrick.
Read more ...Master photographer's exhibition captures drama of Volvo Ocean Race
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Galway City Museum will host master photographer, Joe Geoghegan, for a one day extensive photography workshop on Saturday September 4.
Read more ...Clayton Hotel tells couples to try before you buy
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
The Clayton Hotel is opening its doors next week to anyone who is engaged or looking for the perfect wedding venue by offering them the chance to ‘Try before you Buy’ with the Clayton Wedding Showcase.
Wedding couples can meet the team and view the hotel facilities with an Open Evening from 5 – 7.30pm on Wednesday August 18 and Thursday 19, followed by a Wedding Showcase on Saturday and Sunday August 21 and 22, from 1 – 5pm. Highlights include a live demonstration from Head Chef Kevin Cleary at 2 pm on Saturday and Sunday, with a unique chance to taste some of his wedding menu favourites. There will also be a wine tasting and top tips for choosing the perfect wine to complement your menu, from Classic Wines.
Read more ...Bus Éireann introduces fastest coach service from Galway to Dublin Airport
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Bus Éireann is to introduce a new high frequency Express service – the X20 - that provides the fastest coach service from Galway city to Dublin Airport.
Read more ...180 local calls to hotline as recession sparks rise in illegal dumping
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
More that 180 incidents of illegal dumping and fly-tipping in Galway were made to a hotline set up by the Environmental Protection Agency over the past four years.
Read more ...Healy Eames calls for debate on school patronage
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A comprehensive and wide-ranging debate on the issue of school patronage is needed across Galway city and county, according to Fine Gael Seanad spokesperson on education Senator Fidelma Healy Eames.
Read more ...Knock Marriage Bureau still popular with Galwegians
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Forty two years after its inception the Knock Introductions Marriage Bureau is still proving incredibly popular with Galway singletons hoping to find their perfect match.
Read more ...Council must submit N63 resurfacing proposal, says Tuam councillor
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A Tuam councillor is calling on the Galway County Council to immediately submit a proposal to the National Roads Authority so that resurfacing works on the N63 can be carried out as a matter of urgency.
Read more ...NUIG research centre to get €5 million funding
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
The Centre in Bioenergy at NUI Galway is to receive up to €5 million as part of the Competence Centres Programme which is to receive a funding boost of €37 million.
Read more ...Local company launches software aimed at offsetting the onset of Alzheimer’s disease
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A local company, which operates a software programme to help children with learning difficulties, has launched new software aimed at offsetting the onset and progress of Alzheimer’s disease.
Read more ...Grealish says N17 will remain open during flood alleviation works
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish has confirmed that following a number of meetings with Galway County Council and the OPW; the N17 will remain open to traffic while flood alleviation works are being carried out at the Claregalway bridge.
Read more ...Irish Craft Portfolio shows at the Kenny Gallery
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
An exhibition featuring the innovative and unique work of craftmakers selected for the Irish Craft Portfolio publication opens at the Kenny Gallery, Liosbán Retail Park, Galway next Saturday, August 14 at 2pm.
Read more ...Calls for N17 safety works intensify following crash
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
Upgrade and realignment works are urgently needed at dangerous blackspots on the N17 where accidents are occurring on an ongoing basis, according to Independent councillor Seán Canney.
Read more ...Ballinasloe store makes lotto history
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A Ballinasloe store has made lotto history after selling a ticket which scooped the top prize worth half a million euro in this week’s Monday Millions Plus Draw.
Read more ...Salthill Village Festival launched in style
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
There will be lots of family fun and entertainment to be had during this year’s Salthill Village Festival which will take place between August 21 and 22.
Read more ...Galway’s Best Awards night to be a glitzy affair
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
The inaugural Galway’s Best Awards 2010 will be presented on Friday, September 17 in the newly refurbished Central Park nightclub.
Following a networking event for invitees at 8pm, the glitzy event will open to the public at 9pm with no cover charge, and the awards ceremony will commence at 9:30pm.
Read more ...City man enlists 100 marathon runners to remember his late daughter
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
A local man has enlisted a 100-strong team of family, friends and colleagues to take part in this year’s Galway marathon in aid of the Meningitis Trust.
Read more ...‘Appalling’ looting of houses shows need for social housing changes - Higgins
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
The vandalism and theft of boilers causing more than €100,000 worth of damage at a Galway City Council-owned housing estate has been described as “appalling” by local TD Michael D Higgins.
The Labour president said that the break-in to houses in the Sliabh Bhán estate in Ballybane is “an appalling development” but one that underlines the urgency of transferring empty finished houses to social housing.
Read more ...Young activists gather in Galway in preparation for a new Ireland
Thu, Aug 12, 2010
As the latest statistics showed Ireland's unemployment rate continues to rise, 20 young people from across Ireland gathered in Galway last weekend determined to highlight their desire for much needed change.
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