Rabbi and Imam to address Galway interfaith meeting

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Speakers from the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths will come together in Galway next week for a special interfaith event and public meeting.

The event, which is being organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Galway, will take place on Saturday May 7 in the g Hotel. The speakers, who will include a Rabbi and the Imam of London Mosque, Ataul Majeed Rashid, will give a public address on the theme of ‘Religion’s role in societal peace’.All are welcome.

Galway footballers and cancer charity join forces

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway footballers are backing efforts to promote cancer services in the west in a new deal to raise funds for both organisations.

Good and bad photos of Galway wanted

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway City Tidy Towns is looking for photos of Galway city – good and bad – for use in its Tidy Towns campaign launch.

Galway to enter The Truth Booth this summer

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The Truth Booth, a giant inflatable ‘speech bubble’ video booth, in which people can record their responses to the question “What is truth?” is to be launched in Galway.

Galway man cycling length of the country for SERVE

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway city native Liam Warden is among six SERVE volunteers undertaking a gruelling cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head. The six day cycle commences on May 22 and hopes to spread the message of solidarity. The team come from various backgrounds and locations all across the country.

Get swimming lessons for your children at Laser

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Thinking of holidays – get those last minute swimming lessons for your children to instill water confidence while you relax by the pool or beach this summer.

Eight month suspended sentence for drug dealing offences

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

A 28-year-old man charged with possession of cannabis resin valued at more than €300 with intent to sell or supply received an eight month suspended sentence at Galway District Court yesterday.

Connemara councillor calls on Minister to provide roads funding

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

There are roads in Connemara that will be rendered “unusable” by next year if funding is not provided soon for urgent repairs, that is according to county councillor Eileen Mannion.

Russian choir to sing in St Nicholas’

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Russia’s renowned Sirin Ensemble choir will be singing in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Tuesday.

New Arabica opening in Edward Square

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Pop in for the best coffee in town this bank holiday weekend in Arabica Coffee Company's brand new store in Edward Square. Opening on Saturday Apri 30 at 10am, you can enjoy a free cup of coffee with the coupon found on the front page of this paper.

Why is there a difference between what people know and what people do?

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway Life Coach David Keane is offering a six week course from May 3 that will enable you to overcome obstacles to success.

Conneely accuses UHG of using cancer funds to balance books

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE Regional Forum, Cllr Padraig Conneely, has called on the management of University Hospital Galway “to come clean” following allegations that €600,000 in cancer services funding had been used to balance the books.

A toast to Kate and William at the Clayton

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tomorrow Friday April 29, the royal wedding can be viewed at the Clayton Hotel. Join them for a toast to Kate and William on the special occasion of the royal wedding between 4 -8pm. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canapés on arrival and watch footage of their wedding on the big screen.

Be classy and fab at Halo’s prize-filled tribute to Coco

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Join Halo tomorrow (Friday) in their tribute to Coco Chanel, the lady who said "A woman should be two things - classy and fabulous’ and brought us timeless elegance.

Jinxed ferries to finally leave Galway harbour by nightfall

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The string of bad luck which has plagued attempts to load two former Aran Island passenger ferries looks to finally be at an end with one successful lift completed and the second to take place today.

Finding it ferry hard to say goodbye

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

You know how hard it is to leave Galway. You know all the people who come here to study nuclear physics and sums at the oooniversity and the OrTeeSee and who end up 20 years later in the city, bating five shades outa bodhran on Quay Street, glad that they have found themselves, earning just enough to pay for the hummus and a fresh piece of string for the dog every year, but as happy as the day is long.

Yes, you know how hard it is to leave Galway. The craic’s too good. No matter where you go in the world, you’ll feel that you’re not at the epicentre of your contentment like you are in Galway, so you’ll always make your way back here, knowing that whatever it is, you’ll work it out here in the last stop before Boston.

Medical device company begins clinical study

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

A Galway-based medical device company, focused on developing new products which reduce the risk of catheter related infections, began its First in Man clinical study of its NexSite vascular access catheter at University Hospital Galway recently.

Miscarriage misdiagnosis report should have named names says angry forum chief

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

The failure of the 10-month inquiry into the miscarriage misdiagnosis scandal to hold anyone accountable has been sharply criticised by the chairperson of the HSE West’s Regional Health Forum, Cllr Padraig Conneely.

Druid gets approval of Kirk Douglas

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Kirk Douglas is best known for playing Spartacus in Stanley Kubrick’s 1960 film of the same title, and for playing Vincent Van Gogh in Lust for Life, but these days he is a fan of Druid.

Three people who experienced the devastation of meningitis highlight importance of support

Thu, Apr 21, 2011

Three Galway people who have experienced the devastation caused by meningitis have joined forces with Connacht rugby captain John Muldoon to highlight the importance of support following a diagnosis.

Siobhan Carroll’s four-year-old daughter, Aoibhe, died in April 2008, Macha Ní Bhrádaigh lost her 18-year-old sister Sadhbh to the condition in December 2009 while Liam Cullinane contracted meningitis in 1993 which affected his mobility and speech.

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