Volunteer of the Year award goes to Phyllis McNamara

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Galway City Credit Union’s Volunteer of the Year award went to Phyllis McNamara at the eighth annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway City which was held at the Black Box Theatre on Tuesday evening.

Galway loses more giants

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

How many more giants can Galway bear to lose this year? The year is but a child yet the city has seen enormous figures in the areas of sport, culture, media and the arts robbed from us way before their time. Galway is a unique mix, a place that does not adore heroes easily nor suffer fools gladly. To earn kudos in a chosen field, one has to be adored by some, maybe scorned by others and despised by some more. The mantle of greatness does not come easily in this neck of the woods.

Despite this, the city has been fortunate to have many people we can call greats. People who, were they not there tomorrow, would be sorely missed. People who have in some significant way, made a contribution to the identity that is Galway. They are people who have thrown some strange herb into the melting pot of this city and county and created a stew that has had thousands flocking to sup it for the past few decades.

Salthill Park to rock this summer as promoters plan major concert

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Salthill Park looks set to host an open air music concert for the fist time in more than 25 years and English folk-pop band Mumford & Sons look set to be the headline act.

Boost as NUI Galway forges links with Chinese universities

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

NUI Galway is to link up with two leading Chinese universities to further research and facilitate student and researcher exchanges between Galway and China.

Smile for the cameras and raise money for children’s charity Jack and Jill

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Two leading local photographers have joined forces as part of a major national fundraising drive for the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.

Eleven Galway schools to lose a teacher in September says Kitt

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

At least 11 schools in County Galway will lose a teacher in September, according to new figures published this week.

The following schools are set to lose at least one teacher in September as part of the Government’s three-year plan to cut teacher numbers in small rural schools: Scoil Náisúnta Cill Conaill, Ballinasloe; Scoil Náisúnta Cill Soláin Caltra; Soil Naomh Íosef, Castlehackett, Belclare; Ballymacward Central, Ballinasloe; Scoil Náisúnta Baile An Leasa, Dunmore; Cloghans National School, Tuam; Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal, Ballycar; Scoil Náisúnta An Ard Mhóir, Carna; Scoil Mhuire, Toureen, Bealdangan.

Trial for man charged with €101,000 jewellers shop robbery

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A man charged with allegedly stealing more than €101,000 worth of watches during a robbery a city centre jewellers over three years ago has been sent forward for trial.

O’Flaherty calls for community garda to be re-instated in Mervue

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The local community garda for Mervue is being taken from the area forcing the Renmore Community Garda to cover both Renmore and Mervue.

Wear a Communion or confirmation medal from Fallers close to your heart

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Making your child's First Holy Communion or confirmation memorable is important, and at Fallers, Galway’s leading family jewellers, there are medals and gift sets which will provide them with something valuable that they will treasure, as well as a keepsake of their special day.

Student with no ‘cop on’ fined for using his scientific brilliance for cannabis growing

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A physics student who took a “scientist’s approach” to growing his own cannabis plants was fined €750 at Galway District Court this week.

Man charged with €17,000 cafe theft sent for trial

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A 28-year-old man accused of stealing more than €17,000 from a city centre cafe has been sent forward for trial for the three counts of theft and it is expected that he will also face trial in relation to a false imprisonment incident at another dining establishment.

Flatmates caught with drugs during Garda search — amphetamines found in freezer

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A 26-year-old man caught with cannabis herb, and amphetamines shoved in a freezer, during a search by gardai at his place of residence has been fined €100 and ordered to carry out community service, while his flatmate was fined for possession of “self-medicating” tablets.

Who Wants to be a Thousandaire and help Lackagh school?

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

On this Saturday, Scoil Naisiunta Bhride, Lackagh brings the hugely popular “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” to the Claregalway Hotel.

McNelis welcomes decision not to abolish Irish Film Board

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Commitments by the Minister for Arts Jimmy Deenihan, that he has no plans to abolish the Irish Film Board, have been welcomed by a local councillor.

Labour city councillor Niall McNelis said he was concerned at reports of and recommendations by An Bord Snip Nua that the Irish Film Board should be abolished.

Galway to celebrate Eyre Square’s 300th anniversary?

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The Galway City Council looks likely to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Eyre Square.

Leading academic and theologian to speak on the Gospels in Galway

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Richard Bauckham, one of the world leading New Testament scholars and Professor Emeritus at St Andrews University, will be speaking in Galway tonight.

Frank Byrnes running Connemara marathon for ACT

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Local businessman Frank Byrnes is taking on his biggest challenge by running the Connemara Ultra Marathon which takes place this weekend.

Console to hold memorial walk in April

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Families and friends of people who have been lost to suicide will be taking to the streets of Galway for the Console Memorial Walk 2012.

Compántas Lir brings classic play to Town Hall Theatre this Friday and Saturday

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Local drama group Compántas Lir brings its awardwinning production of the classic American comedy The Curious Savage to the Town Hall Theatre in Galway this weekend.

Collinamuck anglers lend support to Corrib Mask rescue boat

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Following recent tragic events on Lough Corrib, Collinamuck Angling club has decided to donate €5 from every entry received in the upcoming annual Collinamuckcup open wet fly competition to the Irish Red Cross Corrib Mask rescue boat.

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