Varadkar ‘impressed’ by harbour plans and may provide funds if required

Thu, May 19, 2011

The ambitious plans to completely redevelop Galway Harbour have taken a step closer to reality following Transport Minister Leo Varadkar giving his approval for the plans to seek planning permission.

Clifden finally gets new water treatment plant

Thu, May 19, 2011

Clifden has finally received confirmation of a new waste water treatment plant to upgrade the town’s sewerage system. The announcement was made on Monday by Phil Hogan, Minister for the Environment, Community, and Local Government.

City to honour Che Guevara

Thu, May 19, 2011

The Galway City Council made a commitment at Monday evening’s council meeting to honour Che Guevara.

Obama, O’Connell, and Douglass

Thu, May 19, 2011

It is customary on St Patrick’s Day for the US president to speak glowingly of Ireland, invoking the name of the national saint and smiling when handed a bowl of shamrock. However, when President Obama this year made his remarks on St Patrick’s Day, he gave his audience a brief history lesson linking two remarkable men, one Irish and the other African American. The Irishman was Daniel O’Connell (1775-1847), the African American, Frederick Douglass (1818-1895).

O’Connell is one of the giants of Irish history and, together with Parnell, represents one of the two traditions in the movement for Irish independence, the other tradition, of course, being that of Tone, Emmet, the Young Irelanders, and the Easter Rising of 1916.

ME documentary to stroke a chord with local sufferers

Thu, May 19, 2011

A documentary about ME/chronic fatigue, which will be screened in Galway later this month, will strike a chord with local sufferers, according to Orla Ni Chomhrai, the co-ordinator of the Galway ME/CFS support group.

Public lecture on Obama and US foreign policy

Thu, May 19, 2011

In advance of US president Barack Obama’s visit to Ireland, an American academic will deliver a public lecture in Galway entitled Obama: Warlord of the US Empire.

Brian Kelly, originally from the United States, and now a lecturer at Queen’s University, Belfast, will deliver the lecture this Saturday upstairs in Richardson’s, Eyre Square, at 8pm.

Duke Special to play Galway Arts Festival Big Top

Thu, May 19, 2011

Duke Special is heading west this summer to play the Galway Arts Festival Big Top as support to Bell X1 on Saturday July 16.

App nua do Raidió Rí Rá

Thu, May 19, 2011

Tá leagan úr den app chun éisteacht le Raidió Rí Rá ar d’fhón phóca ar fáil anois. Tá na mílte daoine tar éis feidhmhchlár Raidió Rí Rá don iPhone a íoschóipeáil in aisce ó iTunes ó seoladh é ag tús 2010, agus is féidir le héisteoirí éisteacht leis an gcairtstáisiún Gaeilge tríd an iPhone ag am ar anois, leis an app nua seo.

Is é Raidió Rí Rá an t-aon stáisiún a sheinneann ceol ó na cairteacha ar fad trí mheán na Gaeilge tríd an bhliain ar fad ar líne ag www.rrr.ie, le cláir á gcur i láthair ag an óige, don óige. Tá súil ag an cairtstáisiún go gcuirfidh app nua Raidió Rí Rá i mbarr 25 na gcairteacha íoslódála iTunes.

Campaí Samhraidh do pháistí i gContae na Gaillimhe

Thu, May 19, 2011

Tá clár na bliana de Champaí Samhraidh Chonradh na Gaeilge i gContae na Gaillimhe, campaí atá á reáchtáil do dhaoine óga, seolta anois. Beidh campaí samhraidh ar siúl ar fud Chontae na Gaillimhe le linn mhí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Tá méadú ollmhór tagtha ar na campaí seo le dornán blianta anuas de bharr na deise a thugann na campaí do pháistí spraoi agus taitneamh a bheith acu agus iad ag freastal ar champa trí Ghaeilge.

Grealish calls on Healy Eames to save Galway Airport

Thu, May 19, 2011

Independent TD Noel Grealish has thrown down a gauntlet to his constituency rival, Fine Gael Sen Fidelma Healy Eames, calling on her to prevent any threat by the Government to close Galway Airport.

Flag day raises almost €5,000 for Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, May 19, 2011

A recent fundraiser for Galway Rape Crisis Centre raised almost €5,000 for the organisation. The money generated by its flag day will help the centre to continue providing counselling and support services to survivors of sexual violence and abuse in the west of Ireland.

Julie Feeney to feature on new album for royal and US presidential visit

Thu, May 19, 2011

Athenry singer and composer Julie Feeney will be featured on a new compilation album of Irish music as part of the State visits by the British queen and US president.

Walsh intervention solves FG Hilde-gate row

Thu, May 19, 2011

The row within Fine Gael over who should become the next mayor was neutered following a weekend intervention by TD Brian Walsh, which has allowed all sides to come away with something.

Fifty Years of US investment celebrated

Thu, May 19, 2011

The President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Ireland, Gerard Kilcommins has called on Ireland to “build on its achievements of the past” and continue strong support for foreign direct investment (FDI) in the west and nationwide, at an event to mark the organisation’s 50th Anniversary which took place in Galway last week.

Naughton demands Dominick Street works be completed in four weeks

Thu, May 19, 2011

The road closure on Dominick Street must be reduced from a six week timeframe to just four so that local businesses are not further inconvenienced than at present.

New plans a threat to part time fire fighters and public safety says Walsh

Thu, May 19, 2011

Part time fire fighters must always be in a position to respond quickly to emergencies in cases where full time staff are already out on call, but this ability is currently under threat.

Learn to speak Irish this summer

Thu, May 19, 2011

Conradh na Gaeilge is holding a new series of summer Irish classes to suit beginners, refreshers, and intermediate levels.

Course teachers have several years’ experience facilitating classes to enable participants to develop what they hear, read, and speak in the language. The emphasis is on conversational Irish and words and phrases that are in everyday use.

Get back in the saddle for Bike Week

Thu, May 19, 2011

The Galway Bike Festival 2011, as part of National Bike Week was launched in Eyre Square, Galway last week by Transport Minister Leo Varadkar. Now in its third year, the Galway Bike Festival promotes cycling for everyone, aims to increase the number of cyclists in Galway and supports a dynamic cycling culture in the city and county.

Claddagh pupils look for more schools to play Olympic handball

Thu, May 19, 2011

Fifth class pupils at Claddagh NS are issuing an appeal to find competitors for their Olympic handball team. According to the children, very few schools are involved in this sport which is described as a cross between basketball and soccer, and they are urging new schools to become involved and, if necessary, they are welcome to practice with Claddagh NS in their court.

Tickets go on sale for Druid’s trip to Inis Meáin

Thu, May 19, 2011

Druid Theatre Company will make its first visit to Inis Meáin in more than six years, when it stages, appropriately, Martin McDonagh’s The Cripple of Inishmaan on the island.

The Cripple of Inishmaan will be performed on Sunday June 26 at 1.30pm and 8.30pm. Tickets are only available by phone through Druid on 091 - 500233. Tickets are €20/16 and a booking fee of €1 will apply to each ticket. There is no online booking available and a limit of two tickets per person will apply.

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