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Erris Head Tours
Sinéad Gaughan is putting on a host of guided heritage tours over the busy August holiday season in Erris. Working in conjunction with three major festivals, there are different tours available. Call Sinéad on 086 175 8356 for more information.
Fifty jobs to go at Boston Scientific but boss says Irish staff are stellar
Medical device company Boston Scientific is to cut 50 jobs from its Galway plant. It is understood that management informed staff of the decision on Tuesday afternoon.
A new direction for Connacht Rugby kit
Connacht Rugby entertained Galwegians on the streets of the city yesterday to launch their new playing kit for the 2012/13 season.
Kenny focuses on the performance, not the result
Galway hurling coach and team selector Mattie Kenny does not talk about winning hurling matches too often, if at all. He does not talk about winning All-Irelands, or indeed All-Ireland semi-finals. Instead, he focuses almost exclusively on the potential and expected performance that the Galway hurlers can produce on any given day.
Galway hurlers aim to reach first decider in seven years
This Sunday in Croke Park (3.30pm) Galway will try might and main to advance to their first all-Ireland senior hurling final in seven years.
Get down to the Roscommon Races next Tuesday
Top jockey Ruby Walsh may be among the winners at Roscommon next Tuesday.
Four AIB branches to close in Mayo
AIB is to close four branches in Mayo, a move which has received widespread criticism. The branches are located in Charlestown, Belmullet, Kiltimagh, and Ballyhaunis and they will cease trading on October 26 next.
Westport to celebrate ‘best place to live’ title
A celebration day will be held in Westport House following Westport’s winning of The Irish Times Best Place to Live in Ireland competition. The event will take place on September 9 on the lawn of Westport House.
Creative writing classes with Fred Johnston
THE AUTHOR, poet, critic, and songwriter Fred Johnston will hold a creative writing class in NUI Galway in October and bookings are being taken now.
Another weekend of sparkling shows at Galway Arts Festival
Musical highlights include Galway favourites Keywest who will take to the stage at Monroe’s Live on Saturday July 28. Róisín Dubh gigs include American folk singer Samamidon whose folksong albums have received wide critical acclaim on Sunday July 29, and Kormac’s Big Band featuring DJ Kormac and his superb barbershop quartet on Saturday July 28.
