Appeal for local child diagnosed with cancer

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

The Sunni-Mae Trust, a charity to help a local girl fight a rare form of cancer, will be launched on Friday July 6 at 9.30pm in the Town Hall Theatre Bar.

The like of which we may not see again

Thu, Jun 28, 2012

O come ye all who are interested in maritime matters and pursuers of craic and welcome to this most westerly of cities for the short time you will be among us...May the draw of this place of the Tribes drag ye in off the ocean...May the wind sneak behind you before filling your sails and make ye glide into our port... may your arms pump the energy like a Frankie Gavin elbow...May the pounding of your heart as it primes the pistons of your body act like a gentle staccato soundtrack in the movie of your feat...May the hard disk drives of your mind become sponges to absorb all that is around you. May you fill your lungs with all that is Galwayness and let that soak through your being...May you, winners all, see among the faces on the shore, the smiles of your family and friends who will be glad to see you after so long at sea...may you embrace them and embrace us with the same fervour...may you take the applause of the thousands and believe that each utterance of 'fair play to ya' is a heartfelt blessing from the giver...May your time among us be one of wonderment and satisfaction...may every piece of morsel that passes your lips here detonate your taste buds and may every soothing drink spread its coolness throughout you... May you enjoy Galway and all that it offers you and may you be intoxicated by the uniqueness of this strange place set on a rock facing the Atlantic, perpetually enduring the wind and rain that ye endured for nine months and, with that knowledge, may ye show even more wonderment at our good humour...may you feel the warmth we all have for you next week...may you stand and sit and share our music, may your foot tap to the box players, may you hum along to Two Injured Swans by the Saw Doctors...may you understand our culture, our strange customs and see why you were right to come back again among us and why we hope you will do it again and again...may the royal princes who visit feel chilled enough to sip pints and talk about Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the chances of an Abba revival...May you walk the streets and be enveloped in the magical mist that is Galwayness, that strange force that makes us leave behind thoughts of what we could have been to concentrate on what we are...May your minds never be too exercised working out what is unique about this place and why it turns grown people into children...may you ease those aching muscles in our midst...may you realise that this welcome afforded you is one built on voluntary genuine spirit and not on massive resources...may you see what we have done with the finale and how we are using it to showcase what we do...may you enjoy the foods, be enlightened by the innovation, the conversation, be amused by our creativity and may you bring with you throughout the world, a memory of Galway that will make you want to tell others about it, so that they too can come here and sample all of this for themselves...so welcome to the Volvo family, all who are racing, watching, absorbing. May we thank you for choosing us. Welcome to Galway...let it be your home while you are here.

All set for Ladies Day at Ballinrobe Races

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Ballinrobe Racecourse has announced RTE’s Off The Rails presenter Brendan Courtney as their judge for theFASHIONshed.com Ladies Day on Tuesday next June 26.

The Best Dressed Lady on the night will win a €1,000 voucher for theFASHIONSHED.com including a €1,000 Swarovski Crystal Jewellery Hamper and a €100 Jim Desmond Bookmaker voucher.

Sailing legends will be special guests at Volvo ‘Skippers’ Shindig’

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

An impressive group of world yachtsmen will attend a special maritime dinner as part of the Volvo Ocean Race celebrations in Galway.

Escape the Euros with a night of glam at the g

Thu, Jun 21, 2012

Even though Ireland are out of Euro 2012, our TV schedules are still choked up with soccer. If you need an escape fom the endless sports talk, why not visit the g Hotel and the EYE Cinema on June 22 for a glamorous night of cocktails, cupcakes, and cinema?

Volvo Ocean Race finale may yet have dashing prince as guest

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway may yet have a dashing royal prince at the finale of the Volvo Ocean Race in a few weeks time after one of Europe’s most daring royals told a Galwayman that he will be in the city for the finale of the race.

The race for city’s directly-elected mayor

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Minister Phil Hogan’s eyes were still adjusting to natural light last week after spending the duration of the recent referendum campaign locked in the basement of Government Buildings.

Calor in search of Galway’s unsung heroes

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Energy supplier Calor has recently launched the inaugural Calor Community Champion 2012 and is looking for the local champions of Galway to take part.

The competition is aimed at acknowledging and celebrating those who work tirelessly, each and every day, to improve the lives of the people around them. The search for the local unsung heroes will be led by TV and radio personality, Hector Ó hEochagáin.

Reverse the rent cap meetings to be held in city

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

The Reverse the Rent Cap group has organised a number of localised meetings throughout Galway city next week.

Galway competes to be named the best place to live in Ireland

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Galway city faces stiff competition from the likes of Dingle and Clonakilty as judges deliberate on where is the best place to live in Ireland.

Council housing waiting lists rise to highest level in a decade

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

More than 4,500 households are on the Galway City Council list waiting for a home, a situation that has been described as “ shocking” by a local councillor.

Galway bodybuilders to compete on world stage

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Three Galway bodybuilders are set to compete on the global stage this Saturday June 16 at the National Amateur Body

Big turnout for Chinese language and culture classes in Oranmore - Healy Eames

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

ine Gael Senator for Galway West Fidelma Healy Eames has welcomed the success of the first Chinese language and culture classes which took place in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel this week.

Fishing for Trouble

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

FISHING FOR Trouble is the new exhibition by the French born, Galway based artist Francois Gunning which is currently on in the Galway Atlantaquairum.

Lights, camera, action — City Hall shows off its new high tech traffic control centre

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Deep within the bowels of City Hall lies a control centre which looks as if it came straight out of a Bond movie. With massive screens, whirring computers, eagle-eyed operators and no seeming way of escape, all that is missing is a one-eyed balding villain, stroking a pristine white cat and drawing up a dastardly plan to take over the world.

Further remand for clothing bin theft accused

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

A 39-year-old man accused of being in possession of fish hooks for the purpose of stealing clothes from clothing bins has been further remanded on continuing bail.

Triple concert at Gullane’s, Ballinasloe, in aid of charities

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Ballinasloe music fans are in for a real treat next Thursday June 21 when a triple concert takes place at 8pm in Gullane’s Hotel. Even better, it is in aid of two good causes; East Galway Cancer Support and Ballinasloe Social Services.

Ballybrit man charged with city pub burglaries

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

A Ballybrit man charged with committing burglaries at two city centre pubs - on one occasion on Christmas Eve - has been remanded on continuing bail.

DERI produce high tech treasure hunt to raise funds for Simon

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

NUI Galway’s Digital Enterprise Research Institute is helping Galway Simon Community to raise funds in a fun, and innovative way. The two organisations have teamed up to organise a pirate treasure hunt with a difference for the Volvo Ocean Race finale in Galway, 30 June – 8 July.

Cycling to work — Could you?

Thu, Jun 14, 2012

Want to save money, get fitter and feel better, then Galway Transportation Unit, Galway City Council invites you to cycle more often in Galway City.

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