Launch of book on the Galwegian who helped found The Tories
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
A NEW book on John Wilson Croker, the Galwegian who played a key role in the development of the Conservative Party in Britain, will be launched tomorrow.
Read more ...Public meeting to start major ‘people’s history of Galway’ project
Thu, Sep 23, 2010
The Galway City Museum, the Galway Arts Centre, and the Town Hall Theatre, are joining forces to mount a major celebration on the history and heritage of the city.
The museum, arts centre, and theatre are calling on volunteers from across the city to help research exhibitions, build sets, gather information, help with art projects, and present family heirlooms for what will be the largest community project of its kind ever seen in Galway.
Read more ...Michael D throws his name into Áras ring
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The role of the President of Ireland is not one that is aloof or removed from day to day life, but a position which can allow the head of state the “freedom to address issues which are not being addressed”.
Read more ...Two men arrested for hit and run
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Two men, apprehended shortly after a serious hit and run which resulted in a woman being brought to hospital and traffic gridlock, were questioned for several hours before being released without charge yesterday morning.
Read more ...Number of men seeking help from Galway Rape Crisis Centre has doubled
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The number of men contacting Galway Rape Crisis Centre has almost doubled in the past three years according to its 2009 annual report, which will be launched tomorrow (Friday).
Read more ...Pensioner charged with indecent assault
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
A Limerick pensioner has been charged with 25 counts of indecently assaulting a male more than 40 years ago.
Read more ...New laws passed for rickshaws and horse-drawn carriages
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Rickshaws and horse-drawn carriages will have to operate under new laws passed by City Hall this week. However the location for the horse and carriage set down and hiring stand has yet to be fully decided.
Read more ...Auditions for Renmore panto
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Auditions for the 32nd Renmore Panto, Sleeping Beauty, take place this month in Renmore Scouts Den, near the Kingfisher.
Read more ...Islamic leader to lay foundation stone for new mosque
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The Supreme Head of the global Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, Hadhrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad, will lay the foundation stone for Galway’s first major mosque this weekend.
Read more ...Manuela’s parents to travel to Galway for concert
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The parents of murdered Swiss student Manuela Riedo are to travel to Galway for a fundraising concert in her memory next month.
Read more ...TD urges HSE to spell out health cuts before they are set in stone
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
A local politician is urging the HSE West to openly discuss its cost-cutting proposals with the public before they are set in stone.
Read more ...Walk in Connemara and raise funds for dog rescue service
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
An organisation which provides a dog rescue and adoption service is appealing to people to support its fundraising walk later this month in Connemara.
Read more ...Walsh calls for City Hall to ‘re-think’ Renmore taxi ranks
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
New taxi ranks in Renmore, which received no formal objections from the public, still caused uproar in the locality when Galway City Council workers went to install them recently.
Read more ...Have a Girls Night Out! with Baboró
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The Girls’ Night Out! fundraising fashion show for all ages in aid of the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Scoil Iognáid takes place at the Westwood Hotel on Thursday September 30 at 8pm.
Read more ...Corrandulla man calls for foot screening programme for diabetics
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
A Corrandulla man who was recently diagnosed with diabetes is calling on the HSE West to provide a foot screening programme and check-up service for sufferers in the region. The condition affects one in 20 people.
Read more ...Free public astronomy event in Salthill
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The first International Observe the Moon Night takes place this Saturday and will be an opportunity for the public to study our near celestial neighbour.
Read more ...Tender chosen for major new Gort to Tuam motorway
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
The Ban Balfour Beatty Consortium has been chosen as the preferred tender for the Gort to Tuam PPP motorway. Construction will begin in the New Year for completion by the end of 2014.
The M17/M18 Gort to Tuam PPP motorway will be 57kms long - 53km motorway and 4km Tuam Bypass - and will connect to the M6 motorway east of Oranmore
Read more ...Corofin and Jarlath’s mourns the passing of Canon Oliver Hughes
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Canon Oliver Hughes, Corofin’s highly respected and much-loved parish priest for the past seven years, and former teacher and president of St Jarlath’s college, Tuam from 1972-2003, passed away on Tuesday morning.
Read more ...Man charged with drug dealing offences
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
A 23-year-old man charged with possession of cannabis with intent to sell or supply has been further remanded on continuing bail.
Read more ...Puppet shows at Galway City Museum
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
Starting this Sunday at 1pm in Cafe 8 in the Galway City Museum, Your Man’s Puppets will stage two puppet shows for all the family.
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