Playing the perfect granny, Rosaleen's star turn at this year's Fleadh

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

‘She is literally the perfect granny!’ Rosaleen Linehan, the veteran Irish actor, says of her character Emer in Greyhound of a Girl, an animated film adapted from Roddy Doyle’s book of the same name by Italian filmmaker Enzo d’Alò, and co-written with David Ingham. The film will play at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh and Rosaleen hopes that audiences will like it. It’s hard to know, when making an animation, what the final product will be, she explains. Unlike stage and live-action film, which she is used to, recording audio for the film was done in isolation from the majority of her fellow cast members.

160-jobs boost as Government funds HP Galway RD&I project

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Almost 160 jobs are to be created in Hewlett-Packard Galway in a research, development and innovation project which this week received over €5.5million in Government funding.

Almost 160 jobs are to be created in Hewlett-Packard Galway in a research, development and innovation project which this week received over €5.5million in Government funding.

Little rest for Mayo after a weekend of drama

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Little did I think that in trying to explain the scoring permutations in last week's column, they would have such relevance for the fate of six teams last weekend. There were frantic finishes to three games in three different venues that had serious consequences for the teams involved.

Mayo Aontú rep speaks out for Fire Fighters in Strike Action

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Aontú representative for Mayo, Paul Lawless, has spoken out to support the current strike action by fire fighters around Ireland, stating: “Retained firefighters are invaluable to our communities but are underpaid and overworked. Without their service, there would be devastating impacts on the safety of local towns and villages.

DNG Martin O’Connor scoops prize at nationwide awards

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

DNG Martin O’Connor estate agents claimed a top prize at the recent DNG Nationwide Conference in The Curragh Racecourse.

Big fundraiser night on Saturday for Moycullen school

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

An exciting night is approaching in Maigh Cuilinn this Saturday as Scoil Bhaile Nua prepares for its fundraising auction in Wildlands at 8pm. Holding its first major public fundraiser since 2018, this small vibrant Gaeltacht school is aiming to raise much-needed funds to upgrade facilities.

10,000 to flock to Corrandulla Show this Sunday

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions, the residents of Corrandulla and beyond were overjoyed and filled with anticipation as their beloved agricultural show made a triumphant return in 2022. Corrandulla Show 2022 proved to be an enormous success, attracting the largest crowd ever seen and offering a delightful array of entertainment options.

Design of the new Oranmore Pedestrian and Cycling Route goes to tender

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Local Minister and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has confirmed that the tender for the design of the new Coast Road Pedestrian and Cycling Route in Oranmore has issued. This tender will encompass all aspects of the project from concept design and options selection, through preliminary design to completion of the statutory processes.

Drug stash worth €70,000 seized from Corrandulla home after Operation Tara search

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs unit preformed a search of a residential property in Corrandulla on the evening of Friday, June 16, resulting in the arrest of a man in his 20’s.

Gardaí recovered a cache of cannabis with a street value of €60,000, and €10,000 worth of cocaine. The man was arrested at the scene and taken to a Garda station in the North Western Region where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and was later released without charge.

Signify Health opens high-tech base overlooking Galway Docks

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Signify Health’s new state-of-the-art technology centre in the heart of Galway city was officially opened on Tuesday by the company’s CEO Kyle Armbrester.

Connacht Hotel hosts sixth Racing for Rosabel next month

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Since 2018, Racing for Rosabel has generated vital awareness and funds for Rosabel’s Rooms, the much-needed child-loss project that provides financial and therapeutic support to bereaved parents and families around Ireland.

Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Galway and Clare

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Slimming World, Ireland’s largest and best loved weight loss organisation, is looking for people with a passion for helping others. They have launched a campaign to recruit more people to start their own weight loss group with two special careers Opportunity Events planned in the coming week.

Maura O’Connor, who manages a team of consultants who run Slimming World groups in Galway and Clare, says: “For more than 50 years, Slimming World has been helping people to change their mindset and form new habits around eating and becoming more active. The real key to success is found in the weekly group where Consultants motivate and inspire members to achieve their weight loss dreams”.

Louis Copeland & Sons Galway Outlet sale this weekend

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Louis Copeland & Sons Galway will this weekend hold their outlet sale at 4 Eyre Square Galway (next to O’ Connells Bar)

This three day sale event offers massive savings up to 70% on all Leading brands including Gant, Barbour, Ralph Lauren, Eton and many more.

Charity walk against loneliness and depression with Pastor Larry Ovie

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Larry Ovie, pastor of Faith Christian Fellowship, Galway, the first african church in Galway County is convening a 60 minutes charity walk against loneliness and depression on July 1 from Eyre Square to Faith Christian Church, Maragoni House, Ballybrit.

Minister Carroll McNeill to deliver keynote speech at East Galway networking event

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Jennifer Carroll McNeill TD, will be the keynote speaker at a networking event for business women taking place next Thursday June 29.

Are you looking for an extraordinary venue for your wedding day?

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The g Hotel & Spa Galway is the perfect venue to say, ‘I Do’! The Wedding Showcase at the g Hotel & Spa takes place on June 24 and is by appointment only.

You will be invited to drive to the front of the Hotel where you will be welcomed by the Hotel’s experienced wedding co-ordinator, Valerie Gately.

McNelis criticises Varadkar childcare comments

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has criticised comments made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on cutting childcare costs.

All set for gathering of Kearney Clan at Lackagh

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Family gatherings have been taken place for centuries and for the most part, over many years they have been mainly at weddings and funerals. However, in the rushed life of so many, not even the weddings and funerals brought families together.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Renowned Rolling Stone art director in town next week

Cyclists says Miller’s Lane re-opening is latest positive change for city

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Galway Cycling Campaign has welcomed the reopening of Miller’s Lane after a long project to improve and renew the old walking and cycling link between Rahoon and Kingston. It is now accessible to use by all ages and abilities.

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