Mermaid Elaine leads the way for Alzheimer’s cause
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
In aid of the West of Ireland Alzheimer’s Foundation, Elaine Mellett, manager of the Coast Club Leisure Centre with six others is set to undertake a swim across Galway Bay, from the shores of Ballyvaughan to the shores of Furbo — a distance of 13km, landing at the Connemara Coast Hotel on Sunday next August 29.
Read more ...Ardilaun enters twentieth year of sponsoring Oyster Stakes race at Ballybrit
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Autumn meeting of the Galway Races begins this Saturday August 28 for three days. One of the highlights of the racing festival will be the Ardilaun Hotel-listed Oyster Stakes,which is now in its nineteenth year, takes place on the last day of the races, Monday August 30. The Ryan family of the Ardilaun Hotel first became associated with this prestigious race in 1991 and have continued their support over the years.
Read more ...The Voice of Reason
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Uachtarán Na hEireann; Mrs Mary McAleese is coming to the end of her second term as president and must retire from her position. So we are faced with a hugely expensive presidential election next year most likely to decide between a motley collection of over the hill self-important windbags from various parties. In the past we have generally been presented with a list of political candidates run primarily to gain political bragging rights.
Read more ...End the summer with Partynite at Leisureland
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Partynite tour hits Leisureland, Galway tomorrow Friday August 27 with a massive end of Summer Party. Ireland’s largest and most exciting tour is exclusively for teenagers aged 14 to 17 and it promises to be one brilliant partynite with some of Ireland’s top DJ’s and MC’s listed on the tour.
Read more ...Tom Sheridan’s Gets Ready to Party and goes Sooo Retro
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra launches its all new monthly party night this Saturday August 28 at 9pm. Sooo Retro will be a night of fantastic music and fun with all your favourite music from the 1970s to the Noughties brought to you by Galway Bay FM’s Padraic Flaherty. The night will bring all the fun of the city to the suburbs on the last Saturday of every month.
To launch Sooo Retro there will be complimentary party food and bubbly, fantastic prizes and giveaways along with some great drink specials. Patrons may nab one of the sooo retro limited edition T-shirts. “Sooo Retro sets out to be an all round fun night that doesn’t take itself too seriously! A great night for everyone in the Knocknacarra area and beyond with fantastic music and great craic, plus it saves the cab fare into town!” says Sheridan’s PR manager Jayne O’Toole.
Read more ...Free gym offer for wedding couples at Oranmore Lodge Hotel
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Galways best family run, long established wedding venue is renowned for its wonderful reputation, gracious style and superb food where every effort is made to ensure that your wedding reception is the most enjoyable and memorable day for you and your guests.
Read more ...City Hall denies ‘cover up’ allegation over explosion
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
City Hall has condemned accusations by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely that there has been a “cover up” over the minor explosion which caused City Hall to be closed for a number of days in June.
Read more ...Healy Eames questions maths/science college places after steep points rise
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Fine Gael Seanad Education Spokesperson Fidelma Healy-Eames has questioned whether the number of college places for science and maths subjects has fallen, following steep rises in points for these subjects.
Read more ...Man charged after Tuam drugs bust tracks cocaine from Peru
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
A man charged in connection with the seizure of drugs worth more than €10,000 in Tuam was further remanded in custody this week.
Read more ...Free health talk in Athenry
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Athenry Environmental Network will host a free talk with Dr Clare Dilis from Health and Herbs Galway entitled Growing Herbs – Health and Nutritional Benefits.
Read more ...Famed racehorse Monty’s Pass for Oughterard show this weekend
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Monty’s Pass, the legendary winner of the 2003 Grand National at Aintree, will be among the attractions at the 48th Oughterard Agricultural Show, which takes place this weekend.
Read more ...Galway veterans honoured for Korean War service
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Two Galway men who served with the US forces in the Korean War were honoured along with 10 other Irish service men at the American embassy in Dublin this week.
Read more ...Deputy mayor comes out in support of Galway Christmas market
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Christmas Markets are an integral part of the build up to the festive season in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and increasingly Britain, and Galway looks set to follow suit this December.
Read more ...Teaching drama to be broadcast on radio next week
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The trials and tribulations of finding a teaching job in today's cut-throat market are to be aired in a brand new radio drama on Galway Bay FM next Tuesday, Augist 31.
Read more ...Public urged to sign petition to save health services
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
A new organisation formed to fight the health cuts is urging people to sign a petition to register their concern.
Read more ...Galway girl achieves international dance teachers’ qualification
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
A 19-year-old Knocknacarra student has walked away with a prestigious dance honour.
Read more ...GAAW to stage ‘Stop Blair’ protest at Easons
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
The Galway Alliance Against War will stage a lunchtime protest outside Eason’s today in opposition to the company’s decision to host a book-signing event for Tony Blair in Dublin next week.
Read more ...Cameron calls on council to support new community employment schemes
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
City Hall has a “golden opportunity” to create employment and see work carried out that will benefit communities across the city if it supports plans for new community employment schemes.
A proposal is currently before the Galway City Council to introduce two such schemes in the west and the east of the city in conjunction with the council’s Parks Section.
Read more ...Students must be aware of rights and responsibilities when renting says tenancies board
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
Students coming to university in Galway must be sure of their rights and responsibilities before signing a rental agreement or verbally agreeing to rent properties.
Read more ...Men wanted for local sexual health study
Thu, Aug 26, 2010
A local research centre is seeking men over 18 years to take part in a sexual health study.
The Centre for Research on Occupational and Life Stress and School of Psychology at NUI Galway is recruiting both heterosexual and gay men to take part in the study which aims to improve understanding of men’s sexual problems in Ireland.
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