Motorbike run this weekend in aid of local children’s cancer charity

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Motorcyclists will take to the roads of Galway and Mayo this weekend to raise funds for Galway-based children’s cancer charity CD’s Helping Hands.

Further remand for man accused of raping minor

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A man charged with two counts of raping a minor earlier this year has been further remanded in custody with consent to bail.

Molly’s tumbling her way to Metz

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Gort gymnast Molly Nightingale has set her sights on competing for the 2010 World Championships in tumbling gymnastics after qualifying for the event last weekend.

Transform your life with new empowerment course — then walk on fire

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A new eight-week course in self empowerment due to begin in Tuam next week offers attendees a new approach to empowerment — participants will take part in a firewalk at the end.

Transform Your Life in Eight Weeks is the brainchild of Izabela Fouéré, who offers a cutting edge course based on advanced neurological re-patterning, master life and results coaching, and advanced NLP to give participants confidence, passion, a greater sense of direction, improved finances, better relationships, and better health.

Protest urged over planned health cuts

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A local union boss is urging people to take to the streets and protest over the forthcoming health cuts before the axe falls on the service.

Man assaulted in Eyre Square

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Gardaí have appealed for information following an assault on a young man in Eyre Square in the early hours of Tuesday.

Galway flights safe for now while Aer Arann fights for survival

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

It will be business as usual, for the time being, at Galway Airport while embattled regional airline Aer Arann, which recently applied for voluntary examinership, attempts to implement a survival plan, according to airport management.

Aer Arann, which has suffered losses of more than €18 million in the past 30 months, applied to the High Court for examinership last Thursday. This resulted in the appointment of Mr Michael McAteer of Grant Thornton as interim examiner and the airline being placed under court protection from creditors for a period of up to 70 days while it attempts to restructure its debts.

COPE Community Catering shortlisted for major award

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A city based organisation which provides meals for older people in their homes has been shortlisted for a major national award.

Gardaí in road safety appeal

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Gardaí are appealing to all road users to exercise caution as the evenings get darker and children return to school.

Cyclists are being reminded to ensure their bikes are properly lit in the mornings and evenings, and to adhere to the same rules of the road as motorists, including obeying traffic lights and signals, one way streets, and using the left hand side of the road.

Five decades on, the city tidy towns and garden competition in blooming good shape

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The results of this year’s Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden Competition have been announced. The overall winner of the Front Garden Competition was Mary Crowe, Ballagh. First prize in the Front Garden - City Council Estate category was awarded to John Connaughton, St. James’ Crescent. The best first time entrant was Eileen Lennon, Renmore. The winners of the Best Window Boxes/Floral Display category were Carolyn Shiels, Oaklands and Bernie Comber, Blakes Lane. Seamus King, St. James’ Crescent won the Best Lawns category.

Priest to face trial on sexual assault charges

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

An 82-year-old priest has been sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Criminal Court on two counts of sexual assault.

The priest, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Loughrea District Court yesterday morning charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy at separate locations in the west of Ireland more than 40 years ago.

A scholar with a voice like silk — Marie Mullen remembers Mick Lally

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A scholar, a big personality, and a marvellous actor with a voice like silk is how the actress Marie Mullen will remember the late Mick Lally, a close friend with whom she co-founded Druid, with Garry Hynes, and with whom she shared the stage on numerous occasions.

Mick Lally - a man without measure

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Without Mick Lally’s input and support, Druid Theatre Company might “never have existed”. So said Druid artistic director Garry Hynes, who paid tribute to the much loved actor who died this week.

Artist adds some colour and fun to children’s ward

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A trip to the hospital is not a pleasant experience for a child, but a project by artist Lidia de Lange and the Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust might make it a little easier.

St Bernadette’s Paediatric Unit in UHG has been transformed to create a welcoming, colourful, environment for children.

Moycullen business networking evening

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

There will be a Moycullen business networking evening on Friday September 10 at The Co Op in Moycullen.

Labane to Gort charity walk for Console

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A walk in aid of Console, the association for those bereaved by suicide, will take place on Sunday September 12.

Mountbellew launches 106th agricultural show

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The village of Mountbellew is gearing up to celebrate the 106th anniversary of its agricultural show, which will take place on Saturday September 11 in the grounds of the Franciscan College. Several new attractions have been added to the vast array of classes, ranging from children’s paintings to floral arrangements to the All-Ireland Horse and Sheep competitions.

Galway Theatre Festival returns in October

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The third Galway Theatre Festival returns from October 25 to 31 and this year’s programme will be officially launched in Massimo, Sea Road, on Monday September 20 at 6pm.

The festival image/logo has this year been designed by Galway artist Shane O’Connor. It depicts the Nuns Island Theatre at night, with colourful paving outside, and a tall, thin, alien, waiting at the gates. It is imaginative, humorous, and is characteristic of Mr O’Connor’s love of quirkiness and bright colours.

Four councillors had to declare donations to city council

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Four councillors had to declare donations to the Galway City Council last year under the Local Election (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999.

Donations greater than €634.87c between January 1 and December 31 2009 must be declared and the figures are contained in the city council’s Donation Statements From Members Of The Galway City Council document.

Medtronic to sponsor Baboró children’s festival

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The 14th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children takes place from October 11 to 17 and will feature a feast of dance, theatre, clowning, puppetry, music, art, and literature.

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