Top model Salpa to blow out the candles at Halo’s eighth birthday
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
One of Ireland’s top models will be in Galway on Saturday week, September 3, to host Halo Nightclub’s celebration for their eighth birthday. Georgia Salpa will be joined on the night by former Miss Universe Ireland Rozanna Purcell and Pippa O’Connor.
Read more ...Deireadh seachtaine Oireachtais do Jack and Jill
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Lóistín deireadh seachtaine do bheirt, ar an Aoine agus Satharn 4/5 Samhain, agus béile in Óstán an Brehon, Cill Airne, le linn Oireachtas na Samhna 2011, chomh maith le ticéid d’imeachtaí an Oireachtais atá mar phríomhdhuais sa chrannchur atá á eagrú ag Club Árus na nGael mar chuid de chomóradh 25 bliain an chlub. Tá comhcheangal déanta ag an gclub leis an gcarthanacht Jack and Jill mar chuid de chomóradh 25 bliain an chlub agus rachaidh iomlán an airgid ó dhíol na ticéid díreach chuig ciste Jack and Jill chun cabhrú leo san obair luachmhar atá idir lámha acu.
Tá an duais seo urraithe ag Oireachtas na Gaeilge agus beidh neart duaiseanna breátha eile le buachan nuair a dhéanfar an tarraingt le linn oíche cheiliúrtha an chlub ar an Satharn 10 Meán Fómhair.
Read more ...Is leor beirt
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag ullmhú liosta d’ionaid breise don scéim Is Leor Beirt. Mar bhunús na scéime eagrófar ionaid inár bhféidir le daoine bualadh le chéile le haghaidh gnáth sos caife nó lón ag am agus ar lá cinnte gach seachtain nó mí. Sna hionaid seo beidh ar a laghad beirt chainteoir Gaeilge a chuirfidh fáilte roimh dhaoine eile.
Read more ...Comórtais agus lóistín Oireachtais
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Is i gCill Airne a bheidh Oireachtas na bliana seo ar siúl, ón Dé Máirt 1 go dtí Dé Domhnaigh 6 Samhain.
Read more ...Most local men want to deflate their tummies
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
More than nine out of 10 Galway men would like to deflate their tummies if it were possible, according to a new survey.
The national attitudinal survey about Irish adults’ digestive health was conducted on behalf of Danone Activia.
Read more ...Celebrate dog ownership at canine carnival
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Dog owners can remember their much loved pets who passed away, at a canine carnival to be held at Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill next month.
Read more ...Discover the fashions of the past at Portumna Castle
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Portumna Castle and gardens will host an event on medieval fashions this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.
Read more ...Top English surgeon to speak on colorectal cancer surgery at NUI Galway
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
An internationally renowned English surgeon will deliver the memorial lecture at Ireland’s largest surgical conference to be hosted by NUI Galway from September 2 to 3.
Read more ...Special bus services to bring revellers to Oranmore Celtic Shore Festival
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
People travelling to the Celtic Shore Festival in Oranmore this weekend can avail of a special bus service bringing revellers from Galway, Athenry, Claregalway, Loughrea, Craughwell, Kilcolgan, and Clarinbridge on Friday and Saturday.
Read more ...Art exhibition at Renzo Cafe
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
An interesting art exhibition showcasing the work of Eileen Joyce will run at Renzo Cafe in Eyre Street until Tuesday October 22. Eileen Joyce began her artistic endeavours on an art course in Rathmines in the early sixties and then went on to study in Fr Griffin Road Technical College in Galway and GMIT.
Read more ...Boat owners and householders warned over thefts
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Gardaí are warning boat owners to take precautions when storing and securing outboard engines following a spate of thefts around Galway.
Read more ...Nominations sought for county-based Volunteer of the Year 2011
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
The first County Mayor’s Awards for Galway are to be held in November of this year and as part of this Galway County Council is seeking nominations for the award of Volunteer of the Year 2011.
Read more ...Rational debate needed on the impact of excessive use of game consoles says Healy Eames as she continues games campaign
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Fine Gael Senator for Galway Fidelma Healy Eames has called for a rational debate on the impact of the overuse of games consoles. The Oranmore senator came under fire last month for her proposal that gaming giants should insert a chip to limit playing time. However she feels there is need for a debate on the matter.
Read more ...Recovery in tourist trade is welcome boost for economy, says Walsh
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Brian Walsh, has welcomed the latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office, which has reported an increase of nearly 13 per cent in overseas visits to Ireland for the first half of 2011.
Read more ...Inis Oírr to host weekend workshop on dry stone walling
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
A workshop on dry stone walling will take place in Inis Oírr next month.
Read more ...Loughrea to get €150,000 jobs initiative boost
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Galway East senator Lorraine Higgins has welcomed the announcement this week that Loughrea is to get a €150,000 boost under the Jobs Initiative.
"I would like to commend the Minister of State, Alan Kelly, on this announcement. The investment announced for Loughrea is badly needed and the community will benefit greatly from this injection of funding. It will not only improve the quality of life for residents but it will also create employment in the community.
Read more ...Galway Baroque Singers hosting auditions
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
GALWAY BAROQUE Singers resume rehearsals for the new term on Wednesday in anticipation of an exciting autumn event.
This season, on Saturday October 22 in Leisureland, the RTE Concert Orchestra join the choir for an evening of Gilbert and Sullivan music entitled Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza. This is an exciting event for the singers as the choir has not sung this repertoire previously. They will be joined by several soloists and John Wilson, the internationally acclaimed English conductor and arranger, will lead the combined forces in what promises to be a very enjoyable evening's music.
Read more ...Shantalla man to walk five hundred miles in a month
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
A Shantalla man will undertake a 500 mile solo trek in Spain next month to raise funds for the local heart and stroke charity Croi.
Read more ...Claddagh primary school selected to take part in pilot literacy course
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
A city primary school was the only school in the Galway West region selected to take part in a pilot literacy summer programme.
Education Minister Ruairi Quinn will award certificates to the 36 children aged seven to 10 years who participated in the week long course at Claddagh School tomorrow (Friday).
Read more ...Bella Baby - ensuring the best value and quality for your little one
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
It was just four years ago that Bella Baby came into the world, going from a tentative crawl to a flat-out run within its first few months of business, soon becoming a hit with mums and dads, in Galway and beyond, looking for value and quality products for their precious little ones as well as exceptional service and advice.
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