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.

Ahmadiyya Muslims to hold major interfaith conference in Galway

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Association, Ireland will hold its sixth Annual Interfaith Peace Conference this Sunday from 5pm to 7pm in the Clayton Hotel.

Trial for man accused of false imprisonment

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A 28-year-old man accused of falsely imprisoning a person at a city centre restaurant has been sent forward for trial.

Public meeting to set up new Headford theatre company

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A public meeting to set up a a new theatre company for the Cloughanover area will take place in Campbell’s Tavern on Thursday May 3 at 8.15pm.

Yeats College hosts NUI Galway careers event

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Yeats College hosted its inaugural NUI Galway careers event at a parent and student evening which took place at the college last week.

A beautiful new career

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The Georgina Price College of Beauty, Galway is currently enrolling for its 2012 schedule of classes.

Amberley Montessori — a journey of discovery and fun

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Amberley Montessori, now 10 years in operation, offers a fun-filled environment which nurtures each child’s early learning and development.

Learn a language over six weekends

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

The Granary Learning Centre is offering a convenient way to complete a beginner course in Spanish, German, or Italian over six weekend days in May and June. By the end of the course the student will achieve A1 level in language competence according to the European ranking scheme. Class times are scheduled to allow attendees to travel to Galway in the morning and be home again by the evening. Each course is taught by two qualified teachers who are both native speakers with many years of experience.

New Kumon study centre now open in Galway

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

A new Kumon study centre has recently opened in Galway. The centre offers Kumon’s unique maths and English study programmes which help children to excel academically, develop their capacity for learning independently, and boost their all-round confidence.

Subsidised childcare available to parents

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Parents seeking information about childcare funding programmes are welcome to attend the next parents’ network meeting in the Clayton Hotel on Tuesday, May 15 at 7.30pm, hosted by Galway City & County Childcare Committee.

Three week intensive Irish course at Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Visit www.cnag.ie and have a look at Conradh na Gaeilge’s summer schedule of intensive Irish classes to suit beginner, refresher, and intermediate levels.

Ó Cuív calls for immediate cuts to petrol and diesel costs

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

An instant reduction of 5c in the price of petrol and diesel would “make a significant impact on household budgets” and it is a reduction the Government must introduce.

Ballinderreen Benevolent Fund in aid of Keith Connolly

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Last October father-of-one Keith Connolly was involved in a road traffic accident. Sadly, the injuries Ballinderreen native Mr Connolly received resulted in the amputation of his legs. He has since begun his treatment in the National Rehabilitation Centre in Dún Laoighaire, Co Dublin, and he is making excellent progress.

NUI information officer appointed to TG4 board

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has announced the appointment of eight members to the Board of TG4 including a new chairperson for the Board and among the appointees is Press & Information Officer at NUI Galway, Michelle Ní Chróinín.

TG4 is the national Irish language television service, a public service broadcaster, established by statute and publicly funded to deliver a full range of high quality Irish language content to audiences at home and abroad.

Born to be beautiful — chic fashion store boasts two beauties

Thu, Apr 26, 2012

BORN Clothing Stores are delighted two of their staff members from the west will compete in top pageants, this weekend’s Miss Ireland Competition and the Rose of Tralee competition this summer.

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