Galway artist wins award at Cork exhibition

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Galway artist Denise Hogan has won the award for Best Painting at the Millcove Awards Exhibition in Castletownbere, County Cork.

Galway Film Centre film-making courses

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The Galway Film Centre on Wellpark Road has some new courses coming up for film enthusiasts and film-makers over the summer.

Man given six months suspended for dealing drugs to feed alcohol habit

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A 33-year-old man who sold drugs to pay for his chronic alcoholic problems received a six months suspended sentence and warned to seek help for his difficulties.

Tony Sheridan (33) with a rental address at 14 O’Donoghue Terrace, Woodquay, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of cannibas resin and and two counts possession of the drug with intent to sell or supply at Prospect Hill and at the defendant’s residence on October 15, 2011.

One month to go to DruidMurphy

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Druid Theatre Company’s next major production and touring event, DruidMurphy – Plays by Tom Murphy, is just one month away, and will premiere in London in May.

Local company clinches top national award for Mayo bridge

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A local consulting engineering firm, Ryan Hanley, has beaten off strong competition to win a prestigious national award for design excellence.

Council to review Oranmore traffic plan

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The controversial new one-way road system in Oranmore is to be reviewed by the Galway County Council, only a week after being installed.

Planning for ‘Smart Cities and Regions of the Future’

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The Ryan Institute for Environmental, Marine and Energy Research in collaboration with the College of Engineering and Informatics at NUI Galway is hosting a one-day conference for public and private sector planners, decision makers, engineers, technology entrepreneurs, SMEs and start ups on Planning for Smart Cities & Regions of the Future. 

Galway the big winner at Celtic Media Festival

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Galway made TV series Corp +_Anam, TG4’s Ó Tholg go Tolg, and Raidió na Gaeltachta were the big winners at the Celtic Media Festival which was held in Derry recently.

Free health screening for men

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Men can learn more about making lifestyle changes which will benefit their health at a free information evening at the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry on Monday at 7pm.

The men’s health event, which is being organised by the HSE West’s primary care team in Athenry, aims to heighten awareness about health issues and provide information on lifestyle changes that can help prevent ill health.

Meningitis charity to benefit from style evening

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A beauty and style event which will take place on Friday May 11 will raise vital funds for a new national meningitis charity based in Galway.

Galway author to launch debut short story collection in Town Hall

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Galway author Mary Costello will launch her new collection of short stories The China Factory at The Town Hall Theatre this Saturday at 12 noon as part of the Cúirt festival.

Man jailed five months for trouble at Garda station

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A homeless man, with 38 previous convictions, has been sentenced to five months in jail for becoming aggressive in Galway Garda Station and breaking reinforced glass after his demand to be re-arrested and allowed to sleep in a cell was refused.

Cúirt - bringing in the big players

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Spring sunshine greeted the official opening of this year’s Cúirt International Festival of Literature which was held at the Rowing Club in Woodquay on Tuesday evening.

Writers and readers, Cúirt ‘newbies’ and veterans filled the venue and shared the familiar buzz of anticipation as one and all looked forward to the forthcoming feast of readings, discussions, workshops, exhibitions, and performances.

Man jailed for driving while three times over limit and crashing

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A Ballybane man who drove uninsured while more than three times over the blood alcohol limit and crashing his car causing injury to other road users has received a total of 14 months in jail and disqaulified from driving for five years.

Man jailed for driving while three times over limit and crashing

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A Ballybane man who drove uninsured while more than three times over the blood alcohol limit and crashing his car causing injury to other road users has received a total of 14 months in jail and disqaulified from driving for five years.

Entertainment announced for next month’s mayoral ball

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

An array of Galway talent will take to the stage of The Hotel Meyrick next month to provide the entertainment for the Mayor’s Gala Charity Ball.

Appointment of audiological scientist comes at ‘exciting’ time, says HSE

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The appointment of a senior audiological scientist to the HSE’s Galway community services comes at an “exciting” time, the health authority said this week.

Call for national day of remembrance for survivors of institutional abuse

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A local group representing survivors of institutional abuse is calling for a national day of remembrance to be held in recognition of the pain and suffering experienced by both deceased and living survivors.

Galway woman is new vice president of Active Retirement Ireland

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Renmore woman Eithne Carey has become Active Retirement Ireland's (ARI) new vice president.

Man who kicked wife on Valentine’s night had to be subdued with pepper spray, court hears

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A man who kicked his wife after a Valentine’s night out and was so violent that he had to be pepper sprayed by gardai has been ordered to carry out 140 hours of community service or face four months in jail.

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