Heaney reading for Cancer Care West
Thu, Sep 16, 2010
A huge crowd turned up in the Bailey Allen Hall last week for a poetry reading by Nobel Laureate Seamus Heaney. The programme began with some exquisite music by Mozart and Debussy played by Galway’s musical quartet, Contempo, and it was followed by music of a different kind that will resonate in the memories of those who were present as Heaney read from his new book Human Chain.
Read more ...High Court told Aer Arann has ‘reasonable prospect of survival’
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Aer Arann has a “reasonable prospect of survival” and could return to profitability by next year, the High Court was told at a hearing held yesterday (Wednesday) to determine the airline’s examinership status.
Read more ...We must support the leaner and more efficient Aer Arann
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The news that came out of the High Court yesterday afternoon that there is a reasonable chance of Aer Arann surviving is one that should be welcomed most especially here in the west. Our local airport is dependent on Aer Arann for giving us the type of connectivity to the major UK and Irish cities that a major city like Galway needs.
Read more ...Council signs major contract for upgrading Seamus Quirke Road
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The Galway City Council has signed a €7 million contract with Coffey Construction Ltd for the long awaited upgrading of the Seamus Quirke Road, according to Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely.
Read more ...Public urged to march to voice anger at health cuts
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
A new organisation formed to fight the health cuts is urging people to take part in a protest rally at the end of the month.
Read more ...New management training fund will help firms realise potential — Fahey
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
A new €1.4 million fund to train managers in the small and medium enterprises sector will help firms realise their potential and improve productivity and performance.
Read more ...John Behan to unveil new sculpture on Monday
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The leading Irish sculptor John Behan will next week unveil a special commemorative sculpture to celebrate Music for Galway’s 30th anniversary.
The sculpture, commissioned by Music for Galway, will be unveiled on Monday at 10.30am in the Town Hall Theatre.
Read more ...Galway journalist sees earthquake horror at first hand
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
At 4.35am on Saturday an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale rocked Canterbury. The quake, which was centred about 40km west of Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, was comparable to the Haiti quake in January.
Read more ...Galwayman caught up in Christchurch quake terror
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
A Galway man caught up in the New Zealand earthquake which devastated the city of Christchurch and surrounding areas has spoken of the shock and sheer bewilderment still felt by tourists and by residents, many of whom have lost their homes and livelihoods.
Read more ...Hunt for fallen meteorite hits Galway
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The hunt for the meteorite which landed on Irish soil last week has been narrowed down to an area between Portumna and Galway city, according to Astronomy Ireland which is appealing for more people to log reports of the fallen fireball.
Read more ...New bus service for Kilcolgan Educate Together school
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
A dedicated school bus service has been set up to ferry pupils from Oranmore to the Kilcolgan Educate Together National School.
Read more ...Blair Switch Project — GAAW encourage people to move Blair’s book in shops
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
When Bertie Ahern published his autobiography many felt it would be better suited to the fantasy section of bookshops rather than to non-fiction.
Read more ...9/11 to be remembered at Interfaith service in Franciscan Abbey this Saturday
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The Galway Interfaith Alliance will hold a special inter-faith service in the Franciscan Abbey at 11.30am this Saturday.
Read more ...New programme will help children cope with everyday difficulties
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
An innovative wellbeing programme, which targets young primary school children, has been piloted in three Galway schools.
Read more ...Bow Waves can help you find your way home
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Bow Waves Galway sailing and powerboat school is offering several marine navigation courses this winter including basic navigation, day skipper navigation courses, and Yachtmaster Offshore and Ocean navigation courses. The courses are for beginners to advanced sailors/boaters.
Read more ...New book for teens to be launched in Galway
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Prim Improper, a new book for teens from the Galway author Deirdre Sullivan, will be launched in the Galway City Library next Wednesday at 6pm.
Read more ...Helping children understand cancer
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
A new programme to help children understand cancer will take place in Tuam next week.
Read more ...Man fined for aggressive altercation
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
A 23-year-old man whose aggression after being cut with a blade led to an altercation, was fined €400 and given a stern warning that next time he might not be so lucky.
Read more ...Water tankers installed in Tonabrucky, Killagoola, and Barna
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
Water tankers will be installed in Tonabrucky, Killagoola, and Barna, near old waterworks at Furrymelia West, to provide an emergency supply to the areas.
In a joint statement issued this week, the Galway County Council and Galway City Council have advised the public that there will continue to be low pressure and some water outages in the Tonabrucky and Letteragh areas.
Read more ...Manuela Foundation funding aids Galway rape crisis centre
Thu, Sep 09, 2010
The Galway Rape Crisis Centre and the Manuela Riedo Foundation are continuing their commitment to work together on the forth coming fund raising concert, A Night for Manuela to be held in the Salthill Hotel on October 8.
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