Congratulations to Sheridan Stores - the overall winners of Ballinasloe's Best Christmas Window Display 2016 as voted on by the public.

There was  a fantastic response from the town with 45 shops/businesses entering the competition and 3,180 people voting on their favourite window display. 

The top three winners were:
1st: Sheridan Stores (462 votes)
2nd: Utah Department Store (265 votes)
3rd: Maud Millars (245 votes)

The winners were announced from the Gig Rig after Santa arrived via Fire brigade to turn on the lights of the now famous Europe Christmas Tree!  

AUTUMN OVER GARBALLY WOODS

I was back in my hometown of Ballinsloe last night to check out the excellent Zombie Walk in Garbally Woods. It was a great event! It's a 2K walk through a forest in the dead of night! The path is dimly lit with LED lights to keep you from getting lost and walkers are ambushed along the way by an array of terrifying characters from witches, zombies, demon butchers, a terrorist (yes a terrorist!) to chainsaw wielding maniacs.

There was also a frightening stalker who followed us down the road for about 10 minutes. Or maybe it was the legendary white lady who is the ghost rumored to haunt the halls of Garbally House. I went to school in Garbally and I remember one of the stories - a mysterious blood stain on the floor that always came back even after being scrubbed off!
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The hour also went back last night - winter is coming! So this morning I woke up early for a change and I decided to head back to Garbally woods to take the drone out for a little flight. I was hoping to catch some of the spectacular autumnal colors. There were no signs of any zombies left in the woods so I guess they only come out at night!

The Role:
Research and Information Analyst at Corporate Research Bureau


The Company:
Corporate Research Bureau is headquartered in Ballinasloe, Co. Galway and was formed in 2001 to meet a growing demand from financial institutions for research and business intelligence solutions.


Job Description:
Based in Ballinasloe the person will be responsible for:


* Data retrieval from appropriate sources of high level and confidential data and preparation of reports providing expert and in depth analysis based on findings;
* All our staff should be acutely aware that our data gathering procedures entail high levels of compliance with all relevant legislation in accordance with Private Security Authority regulations;
* It should be noted that Private Security Authority regulations PSA 42:2015 requires the company to conduct pre-employment screening and enquiries to ensure that all personnel are competent and of good character;
* Various appropriate additional duties as outlined by management;
* The position, which is full-time, will be for an initial contract period of six months which may be extended to one year.


The Person:
* Previous experience is not essential and the position may suit a recent third level graduate in a relevant discipline, i.e. commerce, accountancy, law, business, media, etc;
* Possess highly developed IT and information systems skills with thorough knowledge of all widely used computer applications;
* Have excellent communication and presentation skills.


Because of the nature of the work we undertake the highest degree of confidentiality is required.


The ideal candidate should also be highly motivated and be able to work on their own initiative while also be comfortable working as part of a diverse team.


Relevant training will also be provided to the successful candidate.


To Apply:
Send an up to date Curriculum Vitae and covering letter, via email, to i[email protected]

Massive Used Household Goods Sales Saturday 26th November in the Emerald Ballroom. Sell your unwanted goods and make some Cash for Christmas or Bag a Bargain, sell goods yourself or we’ll sell them for you. Goods for sale must be booked in by this Friday, call 087 667 9141 for full details.
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Donated goods most welcome!
 

Date for your diary!! Santa will be coming to Cuckoo Hill on Saturday 3rd December between 5 and 8pm.  Tickets are €5 (Family Discounts available). 

Keep an eye on the Cuckoo Hill facebook page to be updated on all Cuckoo Hill events. 

​Tina’s Hair Gallery ,

Dunlo Street Ballinasloe
Stylist Wanted
Experience required
Immediate Start
Please phone for more details: 087-7913520