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Creagh National School - Bric a Brac Sale - Friday 30th September from 3 to 7pm

29/9/2016

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It's being hailed as the Sale of the Century and with so many bargains to be had and all in aid of a super cause (Computer Technology Fundraiser) you'd be foolish to miss out!  So get down to Creagh National School on Friday 30th September and bag yourself a very good deal indeed!

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Ballinasloe’s “Maximising your Business’s Potential” Seminar deemed a huge success

29/9/2016

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Ballinasloe Town Team were delighted with the turnout for their “Maximising your Business’s Potential” Seminar held in Gullanes Hotel On Wednesday 28th September in association with RBK & AIB.
 
Tara Flynn from the Town Team Stated ”we were delighted with the feedback we got from the large number that attended.  We tried to ensure that the topics covered on the night would be appropriate for as many businesses as possible and with thanks to AIB and RBK who sourced the speakers for us, we feel this was achieved”.
 
On the night Mr Evan Cusask, Regional Manager of AIB Galway, opened proceedings followed by Brian Scannell of Senergy Consultants who spoke about energy efficiency in business. RBK Accountants then had two speakers namely Ms. Fiona Murphy, Taxation Director who spoke on Topical Tax Issues and Mr Chris Ball, Corporate Finance Partner, who spoke about Strategies for Growth.
 
In attendance on the night were Ms. Maeve Carty, Assistant Manager AIB Ballinasloe & Mr. John Stanford, Business Relationship Manager AIB, Ballinasloe, Mr. David Gleeson, Managing Partner RBK and Mr. Alan Shaw, Audit and Business Advisory Director RBK, along with members of the town team, staff from AIB branch Ballinasloe and almost 50 representatives  from different businesses in the Ballinasloe Area ranging from dance instructors & building contractors to retailers.
 
Seamus Duffy from the town team then wrapped up the evening giving a brief overview of some of the projects carried out by the Town Team to date  namely People of the Year Awards, Garbally Zombie Walk, Ballinasloe.ie, Business Networking Events, Ballinasloe Sports Hub, European Christmas Tree & the Ballinasloe Leaflet Drop.
 
Ballinasloe Town Team is a sub group of Ballinasloe Area Community Development Ltd striving towards the ecomonic and social development of Ballinasloe and its hinterland. For further details log onto www.ballinasloe.ie or contact Ballinasloe Enterprise Centre on 090 9646516.
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Ballinasloe October Fair and Festival 2016 - Tug of War 

28/9/2016

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This eagerly awaited inter-pub competition takes place on Wednesday 5th October at 8:30pm.  The Finals will take place on Friday 7th October at 9:00pmin Society Street.  Make sure you support your local!

Proudly sponsored by Gullane's Hotel

For more information visit: www.ballinasloeoctoberfair.com
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Ballinasloe October Fair and Festival 2016 - Dog Show

28/9/2016

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Not to be missed!! The 2016 October Fair and Festival Dog Show, sponsored by The Bread Basket, takes place on Sunday 9th October at 1pm in St Michael's Square. 
Classes:
  1.  Any variety of Terrier (excluding Jack Russell)
  2. Jack Russell
  3. Spaniels - Dan O’Callaghan Per. Cup
  4. Setters
  5.  Labradors / Retrievers
  6. Border Collies
  7. Pastoral Collies - Fair & Festival Trophy
  8. Working Group (German Shepherds, Great Dane, Doberman, Rottweilers, St. Bernard’s) -  An Tain Pub Trophy
  9. Any Variety Dog
  10. Utility Group (Bulldogs, Chow Chows, Dalmatians, Poodles, Shiatsu, Tibetan Terriers) - Jean Healy Joyce Trophy
  11. Any puppy less than 12 mths. Old - (a) Bitch  (b) Dog Class  - Cian Comerford Trophy         
  12. Toy dog
  13.  Novelty Class

Separate Entry Form for each Class a-e:

a)  Dog shown by a child (Under 14 yrs) ~ (Seamus Jenkins Prize)
b) Best Groomed Dog
c) Senior Handling
d) Dog I would like to take home (Dermot Connolly Prize)
e) Dog or Bitch (Ballinasloe area)  Dog of the Show (Chosen from above winners).
f) Rescue Dog

For more information on this or any October Fair and Festival Event please visit: www.ballinasloeoctoberfair.com
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Ballinasloe October Fair 2016- Equestrian Events

28/9/2016

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Equestrian Events

Credit Union ~ Horse of the Fair
Sunday 2nd October 2016 @ 2pm
  • 1st Prize €700
  • 2nd Prize €300
  • 3rd Prize €200
Pre-Registration is required, Closing date for entries is 28th September 2016. Contact Ciara 0876555631

Jim Derwin ~ Pony Of The fair
Sunday 2nd October 2016 @ 12noon
  • 1st Prize €500
  • 2nd Prize €200
  • 3rd Prize €100
Pre-Registration is required, Closing date for entries is 28th September 2016. Contact Ciara 0876555631

Country Fair Day
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Saturday 8th October
Mare & Foal Classes
  • Class 1 Irish Draught Brood Mare with or without foal at foot
  • Class 2 Irish Draught Colt or Filly Foal
  • Class 3 Brood Mare in Foal or with Foal at Foot
  • Class 4 Best Colt Foal
  • Class 5 Best filly Foal
  • Class 6 Best yearling colt, gelding or filly
For more information on any October Fair 2016 Event - please see this website: www.ballinasloeoctoberfair.com
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Ballinasloe Fair
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Queen of the Fair 2016 - Shauna Finnerty

28/9/2016

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Congratulations to the 2016 Queen of the Fair, Shauna Finnerty. 
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Ciara Croffey - Ballinasloe October Fair

28/9/2016

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This week we spoke to Ciara Croffy, who gave us a rundown of all the great events taking place in Ballinasloe for the Annual October Fair. Further information can be found on their website: www.ballinasloeoctoberfair.com or by calling 087 442 1561
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Along by the river - Discover the River Suck

21/9/2016

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We hope that you can come along to Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre on Thursday 29th September at 11 a.m. to watch ALONG BY THE RIVER: Discover the River Suck. Watch the  film trailer below to start discovering the River Suck.

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Job Opportunity!!

20/9/2016

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PDJ Construction Ltd, Laurencetown, Ballinasloe are hiring!

The company are looking for apprentice and qualified carpenters who have their own transport. For further information, contact (086) 383 8898.

They are also looking for experienced kitchen fitters who have their own transport. For further information on this job, contact (086) 820 5841.
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Maximising your business's potential - Seminar hosted by Ballinasloe Town Team

16/9/2016

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DATE: Wednesday 28th September 2016
 LOCATION: Gullanes Hotel, Main Street, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
TIME: Registration: 6.15pm  Programme: 6.30pm - 8.30pm 
  
Programme:
6.15: Registration Tea & Coffee
6.30: Retail Strategies presented by Simon Healy, Retail Sector Specialist, AIB
6.50: Energy Efficiency – Presented by  Brian Scannell Synergy Consultants , Carrigaline
7.15: Tea & Coffee Break
7.30: Topical Tax Issues – Presented by Fiona Murphy, Taxation Director, Russell Brennan Keane
7.50: Strategies for Growth – Presented by Chris Ball, Corporate Finance Partner, Russell Brennan Keane
8.15: Q&A
8.30: Light Refreshments served.
 
Who Should Attend?
This seminar is of interest to all Business Owners, Senior Management & Finance Directors
 
 For further information contact Lyn in Ballinasloe Enterprise by email or phone 09096 46516  

From the Ballinasloe Town Team (a sub group of Ballinasloe Area Community Development Ltd)
Val Colleran, Colm Croffy, Jacinta Divilly, Lyn Donnelly, Aidan Donohue, Seamus Duffy, Tara Galvin Carmel Grealy, Paula Harley, Kate Murray, Mike O’Brien, Pádraig Ó Ceithearnaigh & Ger Tully.


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