An early browse through the books for Christmas!

The Treacy sisters from Galway (from left) Isabella (5), Samantha (8) and Annaliese (6) getting their letters to Santa ready for post early this year at the launch of this year’s Croi Christmas Card Collection. The Cards, which include seasonal images of Galway donated by Loughrea photographer Joe Crean, are available in packs of twelve and retail at just €6.99 per pack. There are beautiful winter scenes from Tuam and Gort, Co Galway together with a night scene of Quay Street and other Christmas images including a classical Madonna & Child. Croi Cards are available from usual outlets throughout Galway City and County; from the Croi Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway or on-line at www.croi.ie

A Different View with Dave O’Connell It may have gone under the radar for all bar bookstore owners and bookworms but it’s now almost a month since the world marked Super Thursday – the day that effectively decides what reading gems we will all be buying this Christmas. That’s because Thursday, October 20, saw the … Continue reading An early browse through the books for Christmas!