Michael D to pay first visit as president to NUI Galway

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Fifty years after his enrolment as a mature student Michael D Higgins is to pay a visit, for the first time as President of Ireland, to NUI Galway tomorrow afternoon.

Thousands of cruise passengers to disembark at Galway from May

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The local economy will to benefit from a major boost with the influx of more than 6,000 tourists arriving on cruise liners into Galway Bay during the months to come.

Galway to sign cultural agreement with Stirling

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Galway and the Scottish city of Stirling are on the verge of signing an agreement that is hoped will boost cultural ties between the cities and provide a boost for the arts, tourism, and the local economies.

Would-be college laptop thief gets four months

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

A four month jail sentence was imposed on a Tuam man who tresspassed on a college campus with the purpose of stealing a student’s laptop.

Brazilian carnival for Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Galway will host a Brazilian carnival event tomorrow in the Rowing Club in Woodquay from 8.30pm and everyone is invited.

Brothel accused remanded in custody

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

by Martina Nee

Learn origami at Galway City Museum

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The Galway City Museum will hold classes for children as well as teens and adults on origami, the ancient Japanese art of paper folding, this Saturday.

The classes will be given by Yoshimi Hayakawa of The Wa Café. The first will take place at 11.30am and is aimed at those aged from five to 12 (who must be accompanied by adults), and will be followed by a session for teenagers and adults beginning at 12.30pm.

Football icon to be mourned by thousands

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Sporting personalities from Ireland and England will gather in Galway today to bid farewell to one of the city’s best loved legends, Eamon Deacy.

‘He was to Galway what Messi is to Barcelona’

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

“Chick was a couple of years older than me, but in our teenage years we both played football. I played for Bohs and Chick played for West United. My memories are that we always ended up on the losing side and that was because Chick was on the opposite team.

Aston Villa and FAI pay tribute to Eamon ‘Chick’ Deacy

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Eamon Deacy was without question Galway’s greatest soccer player, who played the game at the highest levels both in England with Aston Villa and internationally with the Republic of Ireland.

A humble hero

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Danny, who runs Midlands Memorabila, embarked on a labour of love last summer to track down all of Aston Villa’s 1982 First Division title winning favourites to sign souvenirs.

‘It’s the Town Hall that keeps me going’ says Mike Diskin as he battles cancer

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Next week sees the opening of John Patrick Shanley’s prize-winning play Doubt: a Parable at the Town Hall, a highpoint of the venue’s current season.

The Saw Doctors play biggest ever US tour

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The Saw Doctors are about to undertake their biggest tour of the USA and Canada to date, taking in 29 shows across 27 cities throughout February, March, and April.

Draft of new Oranmore Local Area Plan to go on display

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

The new Oranmore Draft Area Plan is going on display later this month in the Oranmore Library, the Lackagh Area Office and County Buildings, Prospect Hill.

The plan will be on display for six weeks and Independent councillor Jim Cuddy is advising all residents and interested parties to view and make submissions on it.

Major €14 million initiative to develop seaweed as biofuel

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Researchers at NUI Galway’s Ryan Institute are involved in a major €14 million European initiative to develop the potential of algae as a source of sustainable energy.

Labour opposes proposed Westside Tesco hypermarket

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Labour Party members in Galway have backed a motion from city councillor Colette Connolly condemning the decision of the Galway City Council to rezone the former T O’hUiginn site at Rahoon Road to a District Neighbourhood Centre.

Connemara chosen for EU’s Local Digital Economy project

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Connemara has beaten off stiff competition to be chosen as the location for the world’s first Local Digital Economy (LDE) with Clifden to become a centre for excellence.

IFTA win for Galway TV company

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Furbo based company Magdamedia won the Best Irish Language Award for its TV drama Corp + Anam at the recent IFTA award ceremony.

Grealish calls for change in Sports Capital Grant Procedures

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

Skilled tradesmen associated with sports clubs should be let carry out maintenance work for their club and that work count towards the portion of funds clubs are expected to raise for any renovations.

Man to serve extra month for keg theft

Thu, Feb 16, 2012

A 41-year-old homeless man with 58 previous convictions was given an extra month to serve in jail after breaking the conditions of a temporary release order by stealing a keg from a city pub.

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