Two men charged after massive cannabis seizure
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Two men have been charged in connection with the seizure of €250,000 worth of herbal cannabis in Oranmore earlier this week.
Read more ...Athenry headwear queen used to design houses, but now designs hats
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Fiona Mangan, a native of Ennis and based in Athenry, set up her millinery label less than one year ago. With her natural creative flair and a background in architecture, she creates truly unique and iconic headwear. Evidence of her natural talent was revealed when she was recently shortlisted as a finalist for the second annual Golden Egg Fashion Innovation Awards.
The fashion innovation awards presented by Golden Egg Productions is a contest for fashion designers throughout Ireland, to showcase the highest expression of creativity from the most innovative designers in Ireland. The judging panel will includes some of the most respected names in the Irish fashion industry to include fashion guru Eddie Shanahan, Irish Independent’s fashion editor Barbara Power and a surprise celebrity judge who will be revealed on the night. Members of the public are invited to view the finalists in all categories of the Fashion Innovation Awards on www.goldenegg.ie and to cast their vote.
Read more ...Ó Brolcháin urges support for Irish Guide Dogs
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Seanad Éireann candidate Niall Ó Brolcháin is calling on Galwegians to support the upcoming May Day Walk on the prom in aid of the Irish Guide Dogs.
Read more ...City centre thief jailed for eight months
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
A Limerick man who cheekily trespassed in the staff areas of a number of Galway city centre premises, including banks, stealing wallets and other personal items, was sentenced to a total of eight months in jail.
Read more ...If you have a Seanad vote use it, says Ó Brolcháin
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Seanad Éireann has a very limited electorate, with the only members of the public allowed a say in who sits there being university graduates.
However as Seanad candidate Niall Ó Brolcháin points out, more than 97,000 electors are registered to vote on the NUI panel and for Seanad candidates seeking a seat on that panel, every one of those votes count.
Read more ...Ireland is dancing at a constitutional crossroads
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
The Republic of Ireland stands at a crossroads, not only economically, but in terms of what it stands for, its values, and the entire make up of its political system and Constitution.
Read more ...Get your foot in the door at NUI Galway graduate recruitment fair
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
More than 15 companies, all actively recruiting third-level graduates, will visit NUI Galway on Wednesday March 30 for the Graduate Recruitment and Opportunities in the West Careers Fair (GROW).
Read more ...Step back in time with Old Galway Pics website
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
If you ever wondered what it would be like to walk down Shop Street and see trams and horses and carts pass you by, or to walk by the sea in Salthill before there was a promenade, then you should view the website Old Galway Pics.
Read more ...Cameron predicts major uptake for new tenant purchase scheme
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
A “huge uptake” is expected for a new tenant purchase scheme which will allow people avail of a discount of up to 45 per cent on the market price of a house.
Read more ...NUIG’s SU to host Seanad ‘Meet the Candidates’ event
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
The NUI Galway Students’ Union will host a Meet the Candidates event where the public can hear and ask questions of those hoping to be elected to Seanad Éireann’s NUI Panel.
Read more ...Lose weight with the Orsmond Clinics
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Dr Eva Orsmond is probably best known for her role as RTE’s hugely popular Operation Transformation diet and nutrition expert , her battle to re-educate people on health and fitness is changing hundreds of people’s lives every day.
Read more ...Learn to cook authentic Italian dishes at L'Arco in Ballyvaughan
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
A new cookbook, Inside the Italian Kitchen by Italian chef Marco Roccasalvo and food writer Anne Kennedy, will be launched in L’Arco Italian restaurant in Ballyvaughan on Monday March 28 at 7.30pm. Marco Roccasalvo will also host a cookery demonstration on Tuesday, March 29 at 7pm in L’Arco.
Read more ...Trevor Ó Clochartaigh to run for the Seanad
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Sinn Féin’s Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has been nominated to run for a seat in Seanad Éireann following his strong performance in the recent general elections.
Mr Ó Clochartaigh has been nominated by the party to run for the Seanad’s Agricultural Panel. He is one of four candidates the party is running for the Upper House of the Oireachtas.
Read more ...Kilroy archive acquisition completes set of Ireland’s major creative forces
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
From the Ireland of the 1960s arose a generation of writers that created a cultural revival that compares with, and perhaps exceeds, the ‘Irish Renaissance’ of the early 1900s. This second flowering contributed to Ireland’s current reputation as a uniquely creative nation.
Read more ...Suspended sentence for St Patrick’s Day assault on bouncer
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
A man who got carried away with St Patrick’s Day celebrations, punching a bouncer when refused entry to a city centre nightclub, received a five-month suspended sentence this week and was further lambasted by a district court judge for daring to apply for legal aid.
After imposing the sentence Judge Mary Fahy gave the 25-year-old defendant a further verbal thrashing for having the audacity to apply for legal aid and expecting the taxpayers of Ireland to pay for the consequences of his “binge”.
Read more ...Galway Japanese community raise more than €4,500 for tsunami relief
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
One thousand origami paper cranes as well as a cheque of more than €4,500 will be making its way to Japan’s Red Cross to help with relief efforts and give the people affected by the recent earthquake tsunami disaster messages of hope and support from Galway.
Read more ...Compántas Lir stages classic Friel play in Town Hall this weekend
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Claregalway-Carnmore drama group Compántas Lir bring their awardwinning production of Brian Friel's classic play The Loves of Cass McGuire to the Town Hall Theatre, Galway this weekend.
Read more ...Have a cuppa and help share the care of west of Ireland Alzheimer sufferers
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
A west of Ireland charity which provides care and support to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease aims to raise €200,000 from its annual fundraiser on April 1.
Western Alzheimer’s is appealing to people to hold tea days in their homes, workplaces, community centres or parish halls and raise vital funds on the day to help the 316 families in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon - 120 in Galway - who benefit from its home care service.
Read more ...Druid gets rave reviews in the US
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
The USA is continuing its love affair with Druid Theatre by giving standing ovations and rave reviews to the Galway company’s productions of The Cripple of Inishmaan and Penelope.
Read more ...Galway to host Twestival fundraiser tonight
Thu, Mar 24, 2011
Galway’s twitterati will gather in the House Hotel today (Thursday) for the annual Twestival, part of a global social media fundraising initiative.
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