Duo jailed for driving licence scam

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Two men were jailed at Galway District Court this week for operating a sophisticated driving licence scam.

Purse thief jailed for seven months

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A Tuam man, with 65 previous convictions, was sentenced to seven months at Galway District Court this week for stealing a woman’s purse after she stumbled to the ground.

All new Treasure Island Camp at Bow Waves

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

How many times have you heard “Mammy, I’m bored, Daddy, I’m bored,” during summer school holidays?

Galway’s House Hotel to be relaunched

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway’s vibrant Latin Quarter has an exciting new addition this summer with the re-launch of the stylish boutique ‘House Hotel’. Located just off Quay Street, the House Hotel is ideally situated in one of the liveliest and most cultured parts of Galway city.

Stagecoach finalises plans for summer holiday workshop

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Stagecoach, the world's largest part time theatre school for children, has finalised plans for their annual summer holiday workshop to be held at St Mary's College.

Also open to non-Stagecoach students, the Galway centre will perform the spoof James Bond musical, No Second Chance by Maya Sprigg and Jon Boden, from July 19-23, with a performance for family and friends at 6pm on the final day.

At last a chance to storm the castle

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

For years commuters on the N17 wondered if it would ever be ready, but this weekend, Claregalway Castle which has been lovingly restored will throw its gates open and invite all of us to attend what will be the first ever Galway Garden Festival.

Poll shows Fahey’s seat in danger as FF support plummets

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Frank Fahey’s seat is in danger according to a new poll, which will make disturbing reading for Fianna Fáil, as it shows party support has dropped in Galway West and that it will struggle to hold on to two seats in the constituency.

Galway City Museum family fun events

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

The Galway City Museum is hosting a range of family fun activities for the summer, starting with a Japanese origami workshop tomorrow from 11am to 1pm.

Teen threatens to blow heads off gardai and bury them, court hears

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A Turloughmore teen who threatened to “blow” the heads off gardai and bury them, and who also assaulted a garda while in a custody cell, will have to wait to September to see what is in store for him.

Review of the Coole Park Cultural Programme

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

The Friends of Coole is a voluntary group “dedicated to celebrating and continuing the creative influence of Lady Gregory and her contribution to Irish cultural life”. From their founding in 1994, they have worked to establish a cultural and heritage education centre at Coole Park.

Cinemobile is coming to Ballinderreen this weekend

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Sex and the City 2, Robin Hood, and the acclaimed Irish documentary His & Hers will be screened in Ballinderreen when the Cinemobile visits this Saturday and Sunday.

Two months for man who roared ‘prostitute’ at garda

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A 25-year-old man who skipped the queue in the Galway Garda station’s public office and roared abuse at a garda, calling her a prostitute, has been sentenced to a total of two months in jail.

Kilkenny offers gift buyers something a little different

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

The fully Irish-owned Kilkenny shops are offering some great value gift items this summer for those looking for something a little different.

Frankie goes to China

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Frankie Gavin & De Dannan has been invited to tour China this month with the Dublin Philharmonic Orchestra, taking in the country’s largest concert venues.

Works to start on Tullykyne Road

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Works to alleviate any future flooding on the Tullykyne Road will begin soon, the Galway County Council has confirmed.

Trail blazing local company to begin research into software programmes for Alzheimer’s and stroke victims

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A trail blazing local company, which has designed and operates a software programme to help children with learning difficulties, is embarking on research aimed at helping people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, depression, schizophrenia and strokes.

One giant leap for west jobs

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A Galway company is set to become one Europe’s leading firms in the commercial space and aerospace markets after securing €1.9 million worth of contracts to develop new technologies for space launchers and satellites.

Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Innovation, Batt O’Keeffe TD, made the announcement this week that ÉireComposites Teoranta in Indreabhán, Co Galway, has secured the contracts with the European Space Agency (ESA) and will now employ three new engineering graduates to work on the project.

Local fashion designer is snipped by TV3 reality show

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A 27-year-old Galway fashion designer made it to the final 10 in the new TV3 reality show Style Wars where contestants battle it out for a dream job in fashion.

Run for Cope in Streets of Galway race

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Local charity COPE Galway is calling on people who plan to take part in the Streets of Galway road race in early August to join its team and fundraise for its local social services.

Further remand on bail for taxi driver accused of sexual assault

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

A taxi driver accused of sexually assaulting a young woman in the city four months ago has been further remanded on bail.

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