Galway writer publishes book on Irish and Greek economic crisis

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

A new book on the Irish and Greek economic crisis, co-edited by Galwegian Liam Leonard, and featuring leading economic commentators such as Constantin Gurdgiev and Kieran Allen, has just been published.

Graffiti issue needs to be tackled, says McNelis

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Graffiti can be an art form but it can also be plain vandalism, and where it is art it should be encouraged and where it is vandalism it should not be tolerated.

This is the view of Labour councillor Niall McNelis who is proposing a number of ways to deal with the issue of graffiti across Galway city.

File for DPP after man injured in Eyre Square row

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses following an incident in Eyre Square at the weekend which left a young man with serious head injuries.

The man was injured when he fell from the top of the ESB substation in the Square during an altercation at around 3.15am on Saturday. He was brought to University College Hospital with serious head injuries.

Ballinrobe Races gears up for historic anniversary

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Monday evening marks a landmark occasion as Ballinrobe celebrates 90 years of racing. From humble beginnings in 1921, Ballinrobe Racecourse has grown to be one of the leading tracks in Ireland. Its location, modern facilities and high standards in every sense have struck a chord with racing enthusiasts that has seen the Mayo track place its name high up on the racing calendar.

Remembering Adrian — weekend car push aims to raise awareness of suicide

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

On this Saturday (August 6) Console and 1life are holding a car push to raise funds and awareness of suicide.

Gardening and allotments event in Clarinbridge

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

People in the Clarinbridge area who are interested in starting allotments are invited to the Gortard/Slieveaun allotments this Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm.

At 3pm, Sheila Gallagher will present a multimedia presentation on the Green Sod Land Trust. Ms Gallagher, representing the trust, is one of eight finalists in the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Awards 2011. There will also be information on poly tunnels, and Sylvia Moss will be answering gardening questions.

Rab Swannock Fulton to launch new novel

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

TRANSFORMATION, THE dark and supernatural love story by Galway based author Rab Swannock Fulton, is to be launched next week.

The official launch of the Scottish writer’s novel will take place next Wednesday in The Cottage Bar, Lower Salthill, at 8pm.

Galway resident ready to rumble as wrestling mania comes to Salthill

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

For the first time in over three years, stars of American wrestling will invade Salthill. On Sunday August 14 the powerhouses of Emerald Wrestling Promotions stamp their mark all over Lesiureland Salthill at 2.45pm.

Hands across the globe – Mad Hatters and Family Day race photos help street children of Calcutta

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Children were smiling on both sides of the world this week after an initiative to raise funds at Family Day at the Galway Races helped street children from Calcutta get the opportunity of care and education.

Volunteers attended the races to collect funds and to take pictures of Mad Hatter entrants to be used in a calendar to be published in October, the sales of which will help fund initiatives to help street children in Calcutta.

Massive midweek discounts at Graune Pet Farm

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo is offering a 50 per cent discount on pre-booked tickets for Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August. Visitors must book by tomorrow to avail of this discount.

Oil off Irish coast must be explored, says Ó Cuív

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

It is vital that the worth and extent of any oil off the Irish coast be examined with a view to exploiting the resource to the benefit of the State and its citizens.

Dates announced for Cemetery Sundays

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Cemetery Sunday at the New Cemetery, Bohermore, Galway will take place on Sunday August 21. Mass will begin at 11am and will be celebrated by Fr Patrick Whelan.

Weekend art workshop

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

STIÚIDIO NA Coiríbe will host a weekend landscape drawing and painting workshops, aimed at both beginner and experienced, on Saturday August 13 and Sunday 14.

Expect pounding heaviness from Italy’s The Secret

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

TRIESTE IN northern Italy in best known to the Irish as the city where James Joyce spent time, writing part of what would become Ulysses.

Public meeting on the ‘Arab Spring’

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

The ‘Arab Spring’ revolutions which have swept through North Africa and the Middle East, have seen brutal dictators ousted and demands for democracy and liberty.

A public meeting on the revolutionary movements in Tunisia, Egypt, Greece, and Spain, entitled Revolution On The Rise, takes place on Tuesday in Richardson’s Bar, Eyre Square, at 8pm.

Andrea Roche crowns Best Dressed Lady in Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Galway’s Hotel Meyrick hosted its very own Best Dressed Lady Competition last night during a glamorous post races reception where former Miss Ireland and model agency boss Andrea Roche crowned Mayo native Orla O’Neill the deserving winner!

Trust Trusty to look after your pet

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

‘Trusty Pet Pals’ is a registered pet care business, including; pet sitting, pet taxi and dog walking. Donations are made to MADRA when you book pet sitting or dog walking.

Kinvara Market relocation campaign to kick off next week

Thu, Aug 04, 2011

Kinvara Farmers’ Market will hold a special market day on Friday August 12 when the market will move from its usual location of Johnston’s Garden, Main Street to the main square in Kinvara at the start of the annual Cruinnui na mBad Festival.

Fifty thousand head west for bumper holiday weekend of gigs and nags

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

More than 50,000 revellers are set to head to the city from tomorrow as Galway gets ready for its busiest weekend of the year.

Shooting the Breeze

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Horslips matter. They mattered in the 1970s and their reunion proves they matter still. Why? Perhaps, to quote from the opening narration of Return of The Dancehall Sweethearts, the 2005 documentary on the band, “We saw in Horslips something that was ours, something that was of us...[they are] part of what makes us, us.”

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