Is a Pretty Lil' Galway Girl the next Miss Ireland?

Are you (yes you!) the next Miss Galway? Do you dream of competing to be this year's Miss Ireland and possibly even becoming the next Miss World?

Closing date for entries is fast approaching pretty ladies, so contact Riikka at Coyotes Late Bar & Club by April 30 for your chance to be in the running. Entrants must be between 18-24 and must be a minimum of 5'7 in height. Phone 086 7943460 or email info@coyotes.ie for more information and entry details.

Take your hats off to Central Park this Thursday and win tickets to Oxegen 09!!

With the constant aim to put a smile on its customers' face, Central Park Nightclub hosts its latest theme event - "The Mad Hatters Party" on Thursday night in association with Bulmer's. The night is based on a competition that will give all the creative souls of Galway the chance to win a pair of tickets to Oxegen 09 by creating their own 'Mad Hat'. Bonus points will be given on the night for creativity and hard work, but all hats are allowed to enter, whether bought in a store or made from paperclips!

The clubs production company Grooveyard will be providing all the characters necessary to re-enact the infamous Mad Hatters Tea Party so expect to meet Alice, The White Rabit, The Queen of Hearts, and of course the Mad Hatter himself. There will be free entry for all those who make their own hats and lots of prizes being given away, with a Bulmers sampling for early arrivals! Doors open at 11pm.

Lace up your lady trainers for a good cause

Some of Galway's most recognisable charities are looking for eager and active local women to take part in the Flora Women's Mini Marathon on June 1. Croí, GOAL West of Ireland, and the Galway Rape Crisis Centre are just a few of the charities who have all put forth requests this week to get the women of Galway behind them to raise money for their worthy causes.

The 10k marathon, which starts at St Stephens Green in Dublin and ends in Fitzwilliam Square, is strictly for women only and will go to benefit numerous local, national, and international charities that effect Irish women. The marathon begins at 3pm on the June Bank Holiday Monday and entry fees are €22 for those runners/joggers/walkers who elect to use a timing chip and €15 for those who opt out of the device.

To register visit the marathon website or fill out the entry form in the Evening Herald on Wednesday or Saturday. Then contact the participating local charity (full list below) of your choice for sponsorship forms. Registration ends April 21 or when the maximum number of entries is recieved.

Croí - contact Sue on 091 544331 or text 10k to 086 8193692. Visit www.croi.ie for more info.

GOAL West of Ireland - contact Clara on 091 587901. Visit www.goal.ie for more info.

COPE Galway - contact Orla on 091 778750 or email info@copegalway.ie. Visit www.copegalway.ie for more info.

Cancer Care West - contact 091 529609 or text your name and address to 087 2847110. Visit www.cancercarewest.ie for more info.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre - contact Kay on 087 6816398. Visit www.galwayrcc.org for more info.

Galway Hospice - contact the fundraising department on 091 770868 or email fundraising@galwayhospice.ie. Visit www.galwayhospice.ie for more info.

Console Galway - contact Margaret on 091 782836. Visit www.console.ie for more info.

How far would you and your partner go for €30,000 in prizes?

That's the question that North West station iRadio is asking this week....

Wednesday is the last day for couples from Galway and beyond to register to win €30,000 in prizes in iRadio's controversially mysterious competition Indecent Proposal.

Designed to be a true battle of wills, the contest will place two couples in two city centre shop windows for one week, taking part in a number of 'indecent proposals'....all for the viewing pleasure of the voyeuristic public. The first person to reject an indecent proposal forfeits their chance at €30,000, as well as their partners. No pressure on your relationship or anything....

For more information or to register for your chance to take part, click here.