Junior chess club

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galway Chess Club runs a children’s chess club on Thursdays from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in the Bridge Club, St Mary’s Road.

The junior chess club caters for young players from seven to 15 years and membership costs €25 for the year. New members are welcome. For more information contact Brendan Buckley at (086) 0647816.

Loughrea Hotel caps first year with Best New Hotel Award

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Loughrea’s newest edition Loughrea Hotel and Spa capped their first 16 months in business with being awarded Best New Hotel 2009 at the National Hospitality Awards in Dublin last week.

Fairground owner uses vehicle ‘as a weapon’ to intimidate competitor, court hears

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Pressure led to a fairground owner using his vehicle “as a weapon” to imidate a competitor and make threats, the Galway Circuit Appeals Court heard this week.

There is something for everyone at Cafe 903

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Cafe 903 is located in Cuba/Bar 903 on Eyre Square right beside the new TK Maxx. It is open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. The cafe has been recently refurbished, and is now a cool and funky place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee or speciality tea.

GMIT Heritage Society events

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Heritage Society of GMIT will host a series of public talks, starting at 7pm, in the college throughout November.

Galway branch of Irish Motor Neurone Association to be launched in Loughrea

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Galway Branch of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, which will be officially launched on Wednesday next in Loughrea, aims to heighten awareness of the condition.

What makes a bogman a bogman?

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

“I’m a bogman, deep down, it’s where I come from,” sang Luka Bloom on his song ‘I’m A Bogman’, but just what makes this special relationship between people and Irish landscape?

Winter specials at the Ardilaun leisure centre

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is one of Galway’s longest serving leisure facilities. The leisure club is now celebrating its 10th year in operation and has grown considerably.

Aerobics class to raise money for homeless people

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A local personal trainer is organising Galway’s largest ever aerobics class to raise money for the city’s homeless this Christmas.

Suit scrappage deal for Galway Simon

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Reidy Menswear based in the Galway Shopping Centre is offering €100 off any suit during the month of November if customers trade-in an old suit. The quirky idea came about after shop owner Paul Reidy heard about the popular fashion event Swap in the City. This event was run by the Galway Simon Community, and as a result, Reidy has agreed to give all trade-in suits to the Galway Simon shop to help raise funds for its services.

Gotta get a ticket or two — It’s Oliver time!

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Consider yourself invited to 9Arch Musical Societies eighth annual production which opens with the Tony-award winning musical, Oliver, on November 18 in the Town Hall Theatre.

Remember a loved one by buying a light on UHG’s Christmas tree

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

People interested in giving a unique gift this festive season can do so by sponsoring a light for a loved one on University Hospital Galway’s Christmas tree.

Eye spy at NUIG

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

EYE Spies, a photographic exhibition featuring images of performers and street entertainment from Galway and the university, will be held in NUI Galway next week.

Union leader urges Galway to take a stand against Government cuts

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Tomorrow will see Irish trade unions come out in force, across the country, to protest against the Government’s plans to cut wages in both the public and private sector and cuts in the upcoming Budget.

Man charged with firearm offences refused bail

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

A Ballybane man charged with allegedly discharging a firearm, and being in possession of ammunition and a sawn-off shotgun with intent to endanger life, has been refused bail because of “grave concerns” that there would be interference with witnesses.

Cameron calls for legal action to be taken against NUIG

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Labour councillor Billy Cameron has called for legal action to be taken against NUI, Galway for alleged “illegal erection of communications equipment” in Newcastle Lower.

Almost half of Galway water could be leaking out of the system

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Almost half of the water supply for Galway city and county is unaccounted for, according to a report released yesterday.

Nearly 3,500 waiting for dole claims in Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Some 3,324 people in Galway are awaiting claims for Jobseeker’s Allowance and Benefit, with 58,282 claimants across the country.

Man jailed for ‘gross violence’ and threats to kill ex-wife

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

A man who used “gross violence” and threatened to have his ex-wife killed was sentenced to a total of seven months at Galway District Court on Monday.

Ivan Pantskhava (44) with an address at 63 Tara Grove, Wellpark, and previously of 111 Castlelawn Heights Headford Road, was brought in custody before Judge Mary Fahy and pleaded guilty to assault and two counts of contravening a barring order.