Tuam to be site of new ambulance base for north Galway region

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Tuam is in line to get an ambulance base to serve the north Galway/south Mayo area and a planning application has been lodged with the Galway County Council.

Students learn about financial planning

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Almost 1,000 secondary school students nationwide will learn about topics such as financial planning and budgeting, credit, saving, insurance and how to protect themselves from identity theft as they take part in a Bank of Ireland financial literacy programme.

The Front Door launches Workers’ Wednesday Weekend

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Next Wednesday sees the launch of The Font Door’s new midweek clubnight, Workers’ Wednesday Weekend, for those who normally have to work on the weekends.

Galway set for kickboxing bonanza

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing club will promote its next full contact kickboxing event in the Black Box Theatre on Saturday, December 5, entitled "Seasons Beatings 2".

The Breffmeister to launch the new GPO next week

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

BREFFNY MORGAN, the Harvard graduate and star of TV3’s The Apprentice, is set to launch the new GPO bar and club on Friday December 11 at 8.30pm.

Galway company hosts only Irish AutoCAD University event

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Autodesk University(AU), held each December in Las Vegas, is the world’s largest learning and networking event for AutoCAD users.

This year Autodesk is extending the benefits of AU by sharing classes and content from the event with Authorized Autodesk Training Centres. The result is a new worldwide initiative called Autodesk University Extension, and Galway will be the venue for the only Irish AU event on Tuesday December 8.

Christmas fair in An Spidéal

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The annual Christmas Fair in An Spidéal takes place this Sunday in Colaiste Chonnacht from 12 noon.

There will be more than 30 stands selling a variety of hand-made goods, ranging from candles, wooden puzzles, cards, cosmetics, soaps, knitted/crochet goods, jewellery, women’s fashion accessories, musical instruments, art works, pottery, iron, craftwork, home produced food stuffs, and seasonal goods.

Tickets flying for Croi Christmas cabaret — Have you got yours?

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

REGINA NATHAN, the internationally renowned Irish soprano, will be just one of the star performers at this year’s Croí Christmas Cabaret, which takes place in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday next December 10.

Only use antibiotics when necessary, urges health chief

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

A local health specialist is urging people to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use. Otherwise we risk squandering one of the most important medical advances of the past 100 years, he warns.

John Quinn’s journey home on TG4

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Goodnight Ballivor, a new documentary based on the book Goodnight Ballivor, I’ll Sleep In Trim, by John Quinn will be broadcast on TG4 on Sunday at 9.30pm.

Win tickets to Ardilaun concert by Lanzarote stars

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Two memorable party nights are planned for The Ardilaun on Friday 4 and Saturday December 5.

Public lectures on Breandán Ó hEithir

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Alan Titley, the writer, columnist and Professor of Modern Irish in UCC, will give a free public lecture on Breandán Ó hEithir’s Lig Sinn I gCathu on Saturday at 2pm in the Galway City Museum.

Galway writer’s story to be read on BBC radio

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Katherine Porter, of Channel 4’s The IT Crowd will read The Lost Weekend, a new story from the Galway writer Hugo Kelly on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday December 8 at 3.30pm.

Enjoy a lunch for Amnesty at Cava

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

To mark International Human Rights Day, Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar is organising a fundraising Lunch For Amnesty on Thursday December 10 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

Meat and greet — Martin Divilly butchers rewards customers with loyalty club

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Martin and Audrey Divilly are celebrating the launch of their culinary loyalty club and website, www.martindivillybutchers.com

Christmas cheer and seasonal tapas at Cava

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar is celebrating the festive season in style this year. During the Christmas period, customers can enjoy a variety of seasonal menus and treats. The chefs at Cava have designed two set menus, which are available until January 6.

Jigsaw launches new website

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Jigsaw Galway celebrated its first anniversary this week with the launch of its new website.

Monroe’s open new live venue

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Galway’s newest live music venue, Monroe’s Live featuring three bars, two floors, and one stage in one venue, opens tomorrow with a gig by Galway band The Timbertramps.

The Galway Arts Centre’s Páraic Breathnach will officially launch the new venue at 8.30pm and there will also be a performance from Bohermore folk singer-songwriter Don Stiffe. Also performing are rock cover band Starman from 11pm.

Fahey slams Bruton’s claims over AIB payments as ‘misleading’

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

“Misleading and inaccurate” is how Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey has described opposition claims that taxpayers will lose out on bank payments from AIB and Bank of Ireland.

Experts call for national strategy for smart economy innovation in the west

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

If Ireland truly wants to develop and be at the cutting edge of the smart economy, then an integrated national strategy to develop the creative sector is essential.

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