Charity art exhibition to take place at Galway Courthouse

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

A charity art exhibition in aid of local heart and stroke charity Croí is set to take place in Galway Courthouse from June 14 to 16.

Titled ‘Beneath a Western Sky’, local artist Jim Kavanagh will exhibit a selection of original works which will hang in Galway Courthouse as part of a charity exhibition organised by the Galway Bar Association.

Pedal power — Bike Fest begins Saturday June 16

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Children's races in Southpark, Terryland Cycle Picnic, a Fat Tyre Night in Moycullen, Merlin Woods Cycle, Bike Maintenance, Cycling Research Showcase and free bike rental are just some of the numerous events and initiatives planned for Galway Bike Festival, which takes place from Saturday June 16 to Sunday June 24. The festival programme, which was officially launched by Mayor Hildegarde Naughton on Tuesday aims to attract and encourage cyclists, particularly new cyclists of all age groups to discover the enjoyment and benefits of cycling.

West Ireland Cycling to offer free cycle hire for bike week

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Despite the recession, West Ireland Cycling has gone from strength to strength and is now one of the leading bicycle tour companies in the west of Ireland.

Galway Bay Cycling Club arranges series of events

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

As part of ‘Bike Week’, Galway Bay Cycling Club have planned a series of events to suit cyclists of all abilities on June 16 and 17

Efforts to make ‘Community Summer Picnic’ a new city tradition

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Organisers of a 'Summer Picnic and Cycle in the Park' taking place on Sunday June 17 are hoping that the event will become an important element in Galway city’s social calendar.

Fat tyre fun in Moycullen

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Have you ever wanted to give mountain biking or BMXing a go but just never knew where to get started? Now is your chance for a mini midweek adventure. As part of National Bike Week 2012, Connemara MTB in conjunction with MBW Bike Shop and Unit 6 Skatepark is having an evening of activities on Wednesday June 20 — all free of charge.

Green light for €5.8 million Oughterard wastewater and sewerage scheme

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The long-awaited €5.8 million Oughterard wastewater and sewerage scheme has finally been given the green light with hopes that it will allay concern for the local environment and see an end to impediments to further development in the area.

Coeliac Society western branch Summer Barbecue and Food Fair 2012

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

The western branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland is holding a Summer Barbecue and Food Fair on Sunday, June 10, 2012 from 12.30pm to 4.30pm at The Twelve Hotel, Bearna village, Galway.

Republic of Football Embassy Tour comes to Galway

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

Ford’s ‘Republic of Football’ campaign is all about bringing the Irish football fans closer to the Ireland team and its players. This Saturday June 9, the Ford Republic of Football Embassy Tour will make its way to Motorpark on the Headford Road, Galway. Motorpark invite the people of Galway to declare their support for the Irish team and become a citizen of the Republic of Football in the embassy while you will also have the opportunity to win many prizes and great giveaways.

Your perfect day with the Art of Blooming

Thu, Jun 07, 2012

It is often the little touches that transform a wedding from the ordinary to the extraordinary, and guests often swoon over wonderful floral arrangements. But for the bride and groom, who have barely a moment to think in the run-up to a wedding, flowers can be just another item on the list to tick off. In the capable hands of Daniela Guder at the Art of Blooming in Moycullen, flowers are one less thing to worry about.

Of course, there is more to the Art of Blooming than weddings. If you are looking for floral arrangements for any special occasion, or simply just a beautiful gift for someone you care about, Daniela has the right flowers for you.

Crunch time for Grealish and Healy Eames as constituencies may creep over borders

Thu, May 31, 2012

Within the next fortnight, Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames and Independent TD Noel Grealish, will learn whether they will remain representatives for Galway West or find themselves fighting for seats in Galway East at the next General Election.

The Irish Electoral Boundary Commission is currently conducting a review of the State’s 43 constituencies and it will issue its report and recommended changes to the Government on Monday June 18.

Search for missing man continues

Thu, May 31, 2012

The search for missing man David Gilligan is continuing, over a week after the Roscommon native was last seen.

Shock as two Galway men are killed in separate accidents

Thu, May 31, 2012

Two Galway men have been killed in separate accidents in the past week.

We'll have snow, ha? — the noise will soon be over

Thu, May 31, 2012

It is perhaps quite apt that Druid is performing a selection of Tom Murphy plays these weeks in Galway. Murphy fans will remember the character of Pete Mullins in A Crucial Week In the Life Of A Grocer's Assistant, who opened all of his utterances and his conversations with "we'll have snow, ha?" Mullins, based on a real character in Murphy's hometown of Tuam said this, not because he genuinely believed that the white stuff was imminent, but because he wanted to contribute to the discourse of the day, to get a spake in, no matter how ridiculous what he was saying. It was his 'in" into a conversation. It was his way of contributing to the noise. In one way, if Peteen Mullins were alive today, he'd be stuck into the discourse of the referendum. He’d want to contribute to the noise, not to add anything to the conversation, but just to make the sound, to be heard.

Galway brothel raided in major Garda crackdown on prostitution

Thu, May 31, 2012

Rape Crisis Network Ireland has warned against complacency as crimes such as organised prostitution, human trafficking, brothel-keeping, and other related sexual violence against women are happening in communities, both rural and urban, throughout the country.

Free Chinese language classes in Oranmore from next week

Thu, May 31, 2012

If you are interested in learning Chinese or are curious to see if the language is something of interest to you, then why not take advantage of the upcoming free taster classes?

Ban horse and carts on Ballyloughane Beach demands O’Flaherty

Thu, May 31, 2012

Bollards must be installed immediately on the sloped cobbled area of Ballyloughane beach to stop horses with carts coming onto the sand.

HSE being ‘clogged’ up with rehired retired staff

Thu, May 31, 2012

The HSE’s decision to spend €11.5 million on rehiring almost 700 of its retired staff has been slammed by a west of Ireland MEP.

Stigma prevents young people from seeking testing for sexually transmitted infections

Thu, May 31, 2012

The stigma associated with sexually transmitted infections (STI) is the main barrier preventing young people from seeking tests for the conditions, according to new research.

This stigma was greatest among women, especially those from rural and urban working class areas, who feared that requesting a STI test would “publicly expose” them to their families and peers.