New Aldi store creates 15 jobs in Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The new Aldi store, which opened last week in Ballinasloe, has created 15 jobs in the town.

C&L appointed as Ceccato distributor

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Galway company C&L Industrial has recently been appointed as a distributor of the renowned Ceccato (formerly Aircosse) range of oil lubricated piston compressors. The product range, original spare parts as well as a professional back-up service are now available from C&L’s network of national sales and service centres.

Evergreen to host health seminars in Galway next week

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Widely regarded as Britain’s bestselling author and leading spokesman on nutrition, Patrick Holford is in Galway next week as part of a nationwide lecture tour. The event, proudly hosted by Evergreen Healthfoods, takes place in the Galway Bay Hotel on Wednesday September 16 from 6pm.

Mystery unravelled for thousands of pain sufferers

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

A European-wide awareness campaign for people with a chronic condition called neuropathic pain has been kick-started in Ireland by the Irish Chronic Pain Association and Pfizer Healthcare Ireland.

Ditch the workout — join the party and Zumba

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Dance Fusion is bringing Zumba, the latest Latino dance fitness craze, to its Galway venues.

Professional spray tan now available at home in Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Álainn Professional has launched a new mobile spray tanning service which allows you to achieve an incredible glow in a few minutes in the comfort of your own home.

World expert to speak at NUIG Galway on rights of people with disabilities

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

One the world’s leading thinkers on equality and non-discrimination law will give a public lecture at NUI Galway tomorrow (Friday).

Volunteering fair at NUIG

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The eighth annual NUI Galway volunteering fair will take place on Thursday September 24 in Áras na Mac Léinn from 1pm to 5pm. With over 2,000 students, staff and members of the general public expected to attend, the fair will be officially opened by Galway City Mayor Declan McDonnell. Over 60 charities and community organisations will showcase the wide range of volunteer opportunities available for students.

Herb day at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

A celebration of healing and culinary herbs will take place on Sunday at 2pm at Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill.

Countdown begins to Galway Culture Night

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The second Galway Culture Night takes place on Friday September 25 with a host of free events, shows, exhibitions, and performances taking place throughout the city.

Galway Camera Club’s new season starts tonight

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The Galway Camera Club’s 2009/2010 season opens tonight with a cheese and wine reception in the White Room in the GMIT Campus, Cluain Mhuire, Wellpark.

Atlantic Galway wins international award

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The achievements of Galway language school Atlantic Language were celebrated on Saturday night last at the annual Language Travel Star Awards in London where the company was named Best Language School in Europe.

New child and adolescent counselling service

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

A new and innovative counselling service is being launched in Galway this month.

Medical device company expands in Spiddal

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Cambus Medical have announced the creation of more than 60 new jobs at their medical device company in Spiddal, bringing the total workforce to over 85 people.

Twenty new jobs for Moycullen

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Local businessman Frank Heneghan is set to create 20 new jobs with the opening of The Co-op, a new bar/restaurant/venue in Moycullen on September 18.

Multiple sclerosis fundraiser

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

A fundraising event in aid of multiple sclerosis will take place in The Ardilaun on Wednesday September 18 from 8pm.

Ireland’s best kept secret now on DVD

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

It’s one of the west’s best kept secrets, but perhaps not for much longer.

Salthill Community Arts Festival line-up

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Salthill is set to celebrate the city’s vibrant literary scene as Galway’s many writers and poets - both published and aspiring - read at the Salthill Community Arts Festival.

Will a gender quota address the lack of women in politics?

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

Since the re-establishment of the Galway Borough Council in 1937, very few women have been elected to the Galway City Council or Galway Corporation, as it was then known.

The ball is in the Yes campaign’s court

Thu, Sep 10, 2009

The American columnist and wit Franklin P Adams noted that elections are won “chiefly because most people vote against somebody rather than for somebody”.

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