​The primary aim of this healthy eating talk is to look at what a healthy diet and lifestyle consist of:-
Topics covered include:

• Discussion around main food groups (as per food pyramid) - types of foods in each group, recommended portions per day, nutrients found in each group etc.
• Benefits of a balanced diet
• Importance of adequate fluid intake
• How to read and interpret food labels
• Physical activity- inform of current national guidelines
• Alcohol - inform of current national guidelines

The talk will be approximately 60 minutes, and there will be plenty of time for questions during and after the talk. We will also provide some written information sheets and booklets on topics covered for attendees to take home with them at the end of the talk too.

Junior Sales & E Marketing Executive.
39 Hours per Week (minimum) Monday to Friday 8am – 5pm.
KPW is a long established Print Management Company based in the West of Ireland serving its customers for over 60 years. Due to our continued growth we have an immediate need for a Sales & E Marketing Executive to join our Sales Team. Reporting directly to the Sales & Marketing Manager and working closely with the existing key members of the sales group in particular, the successful candidate will be required to integrate quickly and efficiently and contribute fully to the dynamic of the department. The Role:
 The Role will be predominantly based in our offices in Ballinasloe, but some direct face to face interaction with customers will be required from time to time.
Customer Care & Account Management.
 Research client base to find new types of customers and engages with them accordingly with the objective of on boarding where possible.
 Schedule appointments and meetings for Field Sales Representative and other members of the Sales Team as necessary.
 Updating and ensuring accuracy of the CRM system to improve lead generation.
 Lead generation and exploitation.
 Assist in the production of all direct mailings to customers, and provide follow up support.
 Assist the Senior Sales & E Marketing Executive, with the development and implementation of social media activities and have a direct input into the formulation of those strategies.
 Working with the Sales & Marketing Manager to ensure the accurate and timely implementation of the Company marketing plan.
 Weekly/Month reporting on activities.
 Ability to work flexible hours.
 Other tasks as may be required /assigned.

The Person:
 Business, Marketing or Relevant 3rd Level qualification.
 Excellent communication skills, written and verbal.
​ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook/Microsoft Exchange.
 Flexible, strong execution skills and “can do” attitude.
 High level of admin skills, with excellent attention to detail and report writing ability.
 Ability to work in a fast-paced, pressurised yet highly team orientated environment.
 Ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of marketing and sales techniques.
 Proven ability of working to targets and deadlines.
 Experience in the print industry desirable but not essential.
 Full Clean Drivers Licence essential.

​Applications in writing with cover letter and CV to Darran Finnerty, Sales & Marketing Manager, KPW Print Management Poolboy Industrial Estate, Ballinasloe. Co. Galway. darran@kpw.ie

The Community organisations in Ballinasloe have rallied around  Ballinasloe Town A.f.C. in magnificent fashion in the Clubs bid to be named the F.a.I. national club of the year (best club in Ireland).Local organisations ranging from residents associations, local primary and secondary schools,charitable groups, youth groups, training workshops, community employment schemes, B.A.C.D. Community Games, Credit Union and Tidy Towns all contributed in a positive fashion to the clubs application by highlighting the contribution that the Club make to the Ballinasloe Community.

The community involvement/integration is one of the criteria on which the national adjudicators will assess the applications. Other criteria consists of club development of facilities, youth structure and policy, involvement with F.A.I. programmes in terms of coaching courses, child protection courses and player development, success on the field of play and promoting the sport of association football (soccer).

The Club are certainly to the forefront with regard to satisfying the relevant criteria in that they can successfully boast of a 1.75 million euros development which is currently 97% debt free and consists of 2 grass playing pitches (1 floodlit), 2 floodlit astro turf pitches, state of the art newly constructed clubhouse, original clubhouse which facilitates the astro turf pitches, spectator stand and machinery/storage building. The club also have a licence agreement regarding the use of a grass pitch and floodlit training area with the H.S.E. at St. Brigids Grounds

As regards to the clubs youth structure , the club caters for  under 8s right up along the line to under 18s. Annual street leagues, weekly youth soccer academy and the hugely successful annual youth soccer camp are also an integral part of the clubs youth activities. The Clubs managers/coaches  have successfully completed F.A.I. coaching courses, child protection courses and Garda vetting this season and this is an ongoing process for the club. The aforementioned also forms part of the club application.

Former club players who progressed up through the club youth structure have this season featured on Irish International teams namely Heather Payne, (ladies senior team), Jordan Carr (irish under 16 team) and Conor Lyang (under 18 Irish schools team). Conor Lyang and Eoin Mccormack (last years hero for Ballinasloe in the victorious  connacht cup final) have both signed for Galway United and are starring for the League of Ireland club.

Also featuring on the clubs detailed application to the F.a.I. was the significant achievement of recently hosting the under 16 International between Ireland and Hungary and indeed the recent official opening of the new state of the art clubhouse.

Success on the field of play this season concluded the clubs application. This success included being the current holders of the Connacht Junior Cup, winners of the over 35 league, winners of the under 12/13 combi league and runners up in the combi cup and winners of the A.D.S.L. futsal tournament. The clubs senior team are in contention to win the Premier League with 1 game left to play and are guaranteed at the very least the runners up spot.
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Club Development Co- Ordinator Johnny Walsh paid tribute on behalf of the club to all Community Organisations who supported the clubs application and to all involved with the club for all their excellent work  in this regard.

Galway Ensemble in Residence, the Contempo Quartet, will conclude its Ballinasloe Lunchtime Series, next Thursday, June 14th at 1PM in the Church Gallery, Ballinasloe Library. 

The series was organised by Galway Music Residency as part of its commitment to providing classical music performances to towns in County Galway. For next week's final concert, the audience will hear Beethoven's String Quartet Op 127. As always, admission to this event is free and open to all. Early arrival is recommended to ensure you get a seat; if you haven't managed to make one of the last concerts, we strongly encourage you to attend for a wonderful hour of music!
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​The Leaving Cert Graduation Mass took place in Garbally College on Thursday 24th May. Bishop John Kirby returned to his Alma Mater and celebrated Mass in the Concert Hall. Following Mass, the Awards ceremony took place and the successful recipients are listed below.
 
LCVP Award recipient  Phelim Bleahen: image shows Mr. Thomas Burke (Teacher), Phelim Bleahen and Mr. Paul Walsh (Programme Co-ordinator)
 
Parents’ Association Award recipient Christopher Feeney: image shows Mrs. Maura Kelly (Chair of the Parents Association) presenting the award to Christopher Feeney
 
Marcus Scully Award recipientJoseph Devine: image shows Bishop John Kirby, Joseph Devine and Mrs. Pauline Scully
 
Seamus O’Brien Award recipientCiarán O’Shea: image shows Ms. Jacinta Deady-Henry (Deputy Principal), Ciarán Ó’Shea, Mr. Stephen Reilly (Principal)
 
Principals’ Award recipient Brian Burke: image shows Ms. Jacinta Deady-Henry (Deputy Principal), Brian Burke, Mr. Stephen Reilly (Principal)