Celebrate International Nurses Day at the Skeff
Thu, May 12, 2011
Today (Thursday) is the 47th International Nurse’s Day. Set on the birthday of Florence Nightingale, this day was formed to honour the great work that nurses do all over the world.
Read more ...Charity fitness challenge to raise funds for Croí
Thu, May 12, 2011
The super fit and the casual fitness enthusiast are set to be pushed to their limits during the Unique Fitness Challenge, a fundraising event for Croí.
Read more ...Talking their way to the world’s top ten
Thu, May 12, 2011
Two second year pupils from Coláiste Iognáid have just been ranked among the top ten debating teams of their age in the world. On Saturday, 14-year-old ‘Jes’ pupils Daragh McCarthy and Eoghan Finn finished in joint ninth position in the 2011 International Competition for Young Debaters. They defeated more than 300 pupils from around the world in the event which took place in Cambridge.
Read more ...Cellar Bar reopens on Eglinton Street with twenty-five-job boost
Thu, May 12, 2011
Popular Galway hostelry the Cellar Bar has reopened for business ending a four month hiatus. After closing its doors on December 31 last, the venue resumed trading on Easter Saturday and held its official opening last Friday night.
Read more ...Connemara Championship Links — a must for avid golfers
Thu, May 12, 2011
Connemara Championship Links is a 27-hole complex situated at Ballyconneely, Clifden. Designed by the legendary course architect Eddie Hackett, Connemara is one of the finest golf courses in Ireland and has played host to many famous visitors including Tom Watson, one of the greatest players of the modern era with many major victories including The Open, US Open, and US Masters.
Read more ...Two charged over Galway Garda Station pipe bomb incident
Thu, May 12, 2011
Two men were charged this week in connection with a pipe bomb incident which led to the evacuation of Galway Garda Station more than two years ago.
Read more ...TDs to be asked to commit to funding the arts in Galway
Thu, May 12, 2011
Galway’s six new TDs will be called on to support continued investment in the arts, at a special meeting next week with the city and county’s artistic community.
Read more ...Man charged with importing drugs to be sent for trial
Thu, May 12, 2011
A man charged with drug dealing offences as well as the alleged importing of cocaine is to be sent forward for trial.
Read more ...Dominick St ‘drug hole’ to be closed
Thu, May 12, 2011
A public right of way is to be extinguished on Dominick Street as councillors agree to close Burkes Laneway.
Read more ...Unemployment still ‘far too high’ in city and county, says TD Nolan
Thu, May 12, 2011
Recent figures might show a slight drop in unemployment in Galway but the number of people searching for jobs in the city and county remains “far too high”.
Read more ...Public lecture on the ‘horrible history’ of the House of Windsor
Thu, May 12, 2011
British historian John Newsinger will be in Galway this Saturday to give a public lecture on the British monarchy and the dark side of its history.
Read more ...Discover the naked truth at the museum
Thu, May 12, 2011
Claiming Our Future will host the latest of its naked truth discussions on Monday evening at 6pm in the cafe of Galway City Museum. This series of talks offer a frank look at current economic situation and are attended by well respected guest speakers. This week Richard Douthwaite from Feasta will be there to launch his new book while Sinead Pentony of TASC will also be attendance.
Read more ...Clifden to host Galway County Fleadh
Thu, May 12, 2011
Clifden will host the Galway County Fleadh tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, for a weekend of music, dance, and competitions.
Read more ...Galway to celebrate Africa Day 2011
Thu, May 12, 2011
Galway is set to come alive to the sounds, rhythms, sights, and tastes of Africa on Friday May 27 and Saturday 28 as the city marks Africa Day 2011.
Read more ...Trad music for children at Dubray Books
Thu, May 12, 2011
The Specks, a six-piece traditional Irish music band for children, will play a free gig in Dubray Books this Saturday at 3pm.
Read more ...Access road row puts future of new schools in jeopardy
Thu, May 12, 2011
The building of two new schools on the east side of the city may be in danger of being delayed by up to 20 years if a dispute over an access road is not resolved in the coming weeks.
Read more ...When the king came to town
Thu, May 12, 2011
King Edward VII was known as ‘Peacemaker’ for his role in fostering good relations between Britain and France, he was renowned for his politeness and good manners, and throughout the continent he was affectionately called the ‘Uncle of Europe’.
Read more ...Sports stars converge on Clifden for charity cycle
Thu, May 12, 2011
Clifden will play host to some of the biggest names in Irish sport this week as the inaugural Tour de Conamara cycle gets underway. Former Irish rugby captain Mick Galwey, former Galway hurling captain Ollie Canning, double All-Ireland football winners Jarlath Fallon and Seán Ó Domhnaill, and former Mayo football manager John Maughan are among those taking part. The sportsmen are participating as part of their upcoming Race the Rás charity event.
The Tour de Conamara, which will be held on Sunday May 15, will give people the opportunity to cycle along with their sporting heroes, and will cater for all levels of cyclists, from those who want to tackle the scenic 160km route along Connemara’s coastal and inland roads, to those who want to partake in the 80km route, or the family cycle of 14km.
Read more ...US choir concert for St Nicholas church fund
Thu, May 12, 2011
An American university choir will perform a charity concert in aid of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Fund on Wednesday May 18 at 8pm.
Read more ...Cinemobile comes to Portumna this weekend
Thu, May 12, 2011
The Cinemobile is coming to Portumna this Saturday and Sunday and in addition to its regular screenings, there will be a free screening for over 65s of Julie & Julia.
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