Shantalla family fun day for Cystic Fibrosis

Thu, May 24, 2012

A special charity event for all the family takes place at the Shantalla Park (Sliding Rock) on Saturday.

Nine months for tresspass and cheek

Thu, May 24, 2012

A “cheeky” Ballybane man with 91 previous convictions was sentenced to nine months at Galway District Court this week for trespass and public order offences including one occasion when he jumped out in front of plain-clothed gardai shouting obscenities.

NUIG to offer scholarship in memory of late Eamonn Deacy

Thu, May 24, 2012

The memory of the late Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy is to be kept alive with a new full soccer scholarship at NUI Galway. The first recipient will be named in time for the 2012/13 academic year, which begins in September.

Robbery accused duo refused bail

Thu, May 24, 2012

by Martina Nee
Two men accused of attempting to rob a person have been refused bail and further remanded in custody.

Jes hosts Who wants to be a Thousandaire fundraiser tonight

Thu, May 24, 2012

Coláiste Iognáid is bringing the hugely popular Who wants to be a Thousandaire show to The Ardilaun hotel this evening (Thursday) at 8pm.

Get ready for Sky Road Challenge

Thu, May 24, 2012

Clifden is hosting its annual Sky Road 10k Challenge on Sunday June 3.

Through the Glass Darkly

Thu, May 24, 2012

It must be more than 30 years ago since I first discovered one of the great portals opening on to the past, located right here in Galway, just behind Lynch’s Castle on Upper Abbeygate Street. Old Galwegians of a ‘bookish’ nature will know to what I refer: the overflow storage space of Kenny’s Bookshop.

Fifteen months for drunken dangerous high speed chase in stolen car

Thu, May 24, 2012

A 24-year-old Ballybane man who led gardai on a high speed chase in a stolen car while drink driving and disqualified, before travelling the wrong way on a roundabout and crashing, has been sentenced to 15 months in jail and disqualified from driving for 10 years.

Leading SF TD to speak in Galway on the Treaty

Thu, May 24, 2012

Pearse Doherty, one of the leading Sinn Féin TDs, will be in Galway on Monday to address a public meeting on the Fiscal Compact Treaty.

Trade union to host Fiscal Compact Treaty debate tonight

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Galway Council of Trade Unions will host a public debate on the Fiscal Compact Treaty tonight at 9pm in the Harbour Hotel, New Dock Road.

Creighton to speak on treaty in Oranmore

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Minister for European Affairs Lucinda Creighton will address a public meeting on the Fiscal Compact Treaty in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel on Monday at 8.30pm.

Javanese music workshop at Galway City Museum

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Galway City Museum will hold a workshop on how to play the bronze percussion instruments of Java, known collectively as the gamelan, this weekend.

Views on the Treaty

Thu, May 24, 2012

The public is being asked to vote for the Fiscal Treaty on Thursday May 31 on the basis of misinformation and mistruths and fear.

Views on the Treaty

Thu, May 24, 2012

The No campaign on the Fiscal Compact Treaty referendum offer no answers to the euro currency crisis or Ireland’s economic problems. They offer no certainty and no plan.

Jarlath McDonagh calls for Yes vote

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Fiscal Compact Treaty is a promise between EU states whose currency is the euro, to support each other through times of crisis and market speculation.

This is the view of Fine Gael county councillor Jarlath McDonagh who is calling on Galway voters to support the treaty on May 31.

Galway Simon seeks volunteers

Thu, May 24, 2012

Galway Simon Community is calling on volunteers to sign up and help out with its upcoming Galway Simon Women’s Mini Marathon, where you can meet new people and win some amazing prizes.

Clifden’s bicentenary party kicks off this weekend

Thu, May 24, 2012

The party to celebrate Clifden’s bicentenary starts this weekend.

Table quiz for Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir

Thu, May 24, 2012

The newly formed Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir will host a table quiz tomorrow at 8pm in the Harbour Hotel.

All are welcome to attend and the prize for the winning team is two flights to any UK destination serviced by (and courtesy of) Ireland West Airport Knock plus a choice of dinner, lunch, or a spa experience for two, choosing from some of Galway’s hotels and spas.

It’s time to deliver a primary care centre in Tuam

Thu, May 24, 2012

The provision of a primary care centre in Tuam would reduce the pressure on the already overburdened emergency department at University Hospital Galway, according to a local county councillor.

Tuam politician Seán Canney says such a centre would provide a “one stop shop” for multi disciplinary services, including x-ray facilities, ultrasound tests, minor injuries, daycare and stepdown facilities as well as linking into the services of other primary care professionals such as specialist childcare, disability, nutrition and dietetic services.

The Galway Arts Festival 2012

Thu, May 24, 2012

The Galway Arts Festival returns from Monday July 16 to Sunday 29 and will be officially launched in Dublin this evening and in Galway tomorrow. Below is all that is on during the two weeks and there is plenty to look forward to.

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