New Previte book explores Lough Corrib’s monastic sites

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Ireland in the Middle Ages was a dynamic and expanding society, fuelled by intellectual enquiry, artistic innovation, and the creation of colonies in Scotland and Wales.

Galway launch for new book on Cuba

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A new book on terrorist attacks against Cuba will receive its Galway launch in The Western Hotel, Prospect Hill at 8pm next Wednesday.

Voices from the Other Side; An Oral History of Terrorism against Cuba by Canadian journalist Keith Bolender, examines the history of terrorism since the earliest days of the revolution, through interviews with more than 75 individuals who have suffered directly or have had friends or relatives killed.

Fresh appeals to identify Lough Inagh man

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

There have been fresh appeals for information in relation to an unidentified man whose body was discovered in a remote part of Connemara nearly four years ago.

Fahey criticises NERA for ‘zealous approach’ to regulation

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The “zealous approach” being taken by National Employment Rights Agency officers to enforcing regulations must be relaxed according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.

Dep Fahey said he has been contacted by local businesses in the hospitality and manufacturing industries in Galway which are “very concerned” about what they feel is “the unnecessarily zealous approach” being taken by some NERA officers in the enforcement of regulations.

Have you got the talent for Daithí Ó Se?

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Do you have a talent that can impress Daithí Ó Se enough to make him get behind you and support you all the way to The All Ireland Talent Show final?

If you do, then go to The All Ireland Talent Show auditions for the western area and show what you can do. Daithí will again be one of the judges on the show and will be taking the act from the west ‘under his wing’ for the show’s run.

New community initiative for Connacht Rugby

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Connacht Rugby is set to welcome some new supporters to the Sportsground this season.

Have you the Coyote factor?

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The biggest singing competition in the west, Coyote Factor is back for the third year running

Find out about Galway’s history and heritage

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The latest edition of Galway’s Heritage is out now and features a photograph of Griffin’s Bakery and some staff members in the 1920s.

Major meeting on family history takes place this weekend

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The Western Family History Association will host the Seminar on Irish Genealogy 2010 in the Claregalway Hotel on Saturday.

The seminar will be addressed by Nora Keohane Hickey, chair of the Clans of Ireland; Joan Sharkey of the Irish Family History Society; and Paddy Waldron of the Clare Roots Society and the Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations.

Leading British documentary maker is coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Nick Danziger, the British documentary maker, whose programmes on Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Libya, have been shown on Channel 4, BBC, and the Discovery Channel, will be in Galway this weekend.

Novel setting for Galway Simon poker night

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

On Saturday September 25 gambling enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in a poker night in aid of the Simon Community, which will take place in surely the most novel setting ever for a poker game in Galway.

Clear ‘massive backlog’ in welfare appeals, Nolan tells Ó Cuív

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The huge backlog of social welfare appeals must be cleared and extra staff must be provided in order for this to happen.

Ideas talks are set to Ignite the West

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Ignite the West, an exciting networking event showcasing new ideas and thinking in areas of design, technology, and business, is set to take place on Friday September 10 at Galway’s newest community space 091 Labs at 8pm.

Ignite, which is touring the west of Ireland to showcase the region’s resources of imagination and entrepreneurship, is a social event for people who want to get together and talk about locally-inspired ideas over a drink, and for local movers and shakers who accept the challenge as encapsulated by the Ignite motto: “Enlighten us, but make it quick.”

’Andy train for Andorra match

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Iarnród Éireann has announced travel arrangements for the Ireland v Andorra football international on Tuesday next September 7at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

A-grade student sells Leaving Cert notes on eBay to fund college fees

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

An A-grade student has taken the unusual step of selling Leaving Certificate notes, starting at €40 a pop, on the online auction site eBay.ie in order to help finance his third-level education.

So you think you can sing?

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Are you interested in finding a hobby or meeting new people this autumn? What better way to brighten up the dark evenings and make friends than through music?

The Galway Choral Association is seeking new members to join them for the coming season. Male singers are particularly welcome.

An Tobar Nua — food for the moment and the mind

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

“It’s the great food and friendly staff that keep me coming back to An Tobar Nua,” say regular customers at the Lower Dominick St café and coffee shop. Food quality and customer satisfaction are high priorities at the popular Galway restaurant.

Mermaid Elaine leads the way for Alzheimer’s cause

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

In aid of the West of Ireland Alzheimer’s Foundation, Elaine Mellett, manager of the Coast Club Leisure Centre with six others is set to undertake a swim across Galway Bay, from the shores of Ballyvaughan to the shores of Furbo — a distance of 13km, landing at the Connemara Coast Hotel on Sunday next August 29.

While the swimmers are crossing the bay, back at the Coast Club Leisure Centre ten runners and nine rowers will, in relays cover the distance by road from Ballyvaughan to Furbo (62km) – the combined efforts dubbed a “Coastathon”.

Ardilaun enters twentieth year of sponsoring Oyster Stakes race at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Autumn meeting of the Galway Races begins this Saturday August 28 for three days. One of the highlights of the racing festival will be the Ardilaun Hotel-listed Oyster Stakes,which is now in its nineteenth year, takes place on the last day of the races, Monday August 30. The Ryan family of the Ardilaun Hotel first became associated with this prestigious race in 1991 and have continued their support over the years.

The Voice of Reason

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Uachtarán Na hEireann; Mrs Mary McAleese is coming to the end of her second term as president and must retire from her position. So we are faced with a hugely expensive presidential election next year most likely to decide between a motley collection of over the hill self-important windbags from various parties. In the past we have generally been presented with a list of political candidates run primarily to gain political bragging rights.

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