Galway environmental projects receive €38,000 boost

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A number of community projects and initiatives throughout Galway city and county are set to benefit from a funding of €38,000 which was announced this week as part of the Local Agenda 21 Environment Partnership Fund.

Burglary accused sent forward for trial

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A 20-year-old man charged in connection with a burglary at a city centre apartment has been sent forward for trial.

Win All Ireland tickets

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Supermac’s is giving Galway hurling fans the opportunity to win a set of two tickets to the replay of the All-Ireland final between Galway and Kilkenny.

Be Galway’s 16th Man

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Galway hurlers return to Croke Park in less than 10 days hoping to quench a 24 year famine and bring the Liam McCarthy west for the winter.

Explore our universe at Leisureland’s travelling exhibition

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A major scientific exhibition exploring the universe has opened at Salthill’s Leisureland Galway and will run until November 2.

The “Accelerating Science’ travelling exhibition is staged by CERN, the world's leading laboratory for particle physics in Geneva. It is suitable primarily for students aged between 11 and 18 years and anyone who is curious about the history of the universe. It is also available exclusively for secondary school tours from Monday to Friday and is open to the public at weekends and during mid-term break.

Back to school table quiz fundraiser for meningitis victim

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A fun table quiz will take place in the King’s Head on Monday (September 24) at 8pm, the proceeds of which will benefit Galway’s ‘Man on the Bike’ Liam Cullinane.

Man charged with burglary at Ballinasloe Mayor’s home

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A 24-year-old man, charged in connection with last weekend’s burglary at the home of the Mayor of Ballinasloe, was further remanded in custody to appear at Harristown District Court tomorrow.

Locations for real time passenger information terminals

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The draft locations for the real time passenger information display terminals for Galway city have been announced with various bus stops in Eyre Square and the rest of the city included.

Support the Galway Hospice Coffee morning

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A coffe morning for the Galway Hospice will take place in Fallers Jewellers, in conjunction with Thomas Sabo, today in-store from 10.30am-3.30pm.

Beach wildlife walk in Salthill

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A guided beach wildlife walk will take place on Grattan Road beach, Salthill, this Saturday at 3.30pm and it is aimed at both adults and children.

Set sail on Galway’s seafood trail

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

To mark the 58th Galway International Oyster and Seafood festival, the public are being invited to set sail on the Seafood Trail and take port at one of the popular Oyster Hot Spots.

Cliften prepares for ten days of festival fun

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, will open the Clifden Arts Festival this evening in the Clifden Community School.

Kinetic helps sheds light on new Rape Crisis Centre campaign

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A powerful new campaign is being launched by the Rape Crisis Centre in Galway.

Tuam woman wins National Skills award

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Tuam native Laura Callanan received a top award after competing in the finals of the National Skills competition in Dublin last week.

Kilbane to launch new Ireland supporters’ club in Galway

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Kevin Kilbane, who earned 110 caps for the Republic of Ireland between 1997 and 2011, is coming to Galway this weekend to launch a new RoI supporters’ club.

Mervue wins playground makeover

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Mervue community playground in Galway city is due to receive a playground makeover worth €2,000 after beating off stiff competition to win first prize in a national competition.

US Democrats and Republicans to hold voter drive in Galway

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

American citizens in Galway who want to vote in November’s election are encouraged to take part in a voter registration drive which takes place in the city this Saturday.

New traffic light guide for healthy shopping

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A guide to healthy shopping will help people understand food labels and make better food choices, according to the local heart and stroke charity Croi.

Culture Night in Galway City Museum

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Galway City Museum will celebrate Culture Night tomorrow evening with a series of short talks covering all aspects of Galway history.

UK and Greece support Outer Bypass decision at European Court hearing

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

There were hopeful signs for the future of the Galway City Outer Bypass at a European Court of Justice oral hearing yesterday after support was shown for An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for the first half of the project.

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