Dignity comes to Galway

Thu, May 06, 2010

A new venue catering to Galway’s gay community will open its doors in Shop Street tomorrow (Friday).

Dignity Bar was first established in Waterford in July 2008. Dignity provides a safe place in stylish surroundings where people can let their hair down and party into the small hours.

Ireland’s only computer museum exhibition opens in NUIG

Thu, May 06, 2010

An exhibition dedicated to the development of computer technology, video games, and communications opened this week at NUI Galway.

Connolly raises concerns over Millar’s Lane development

Thu, May 06, 2010

Traffic congestion is making it hard for Rahoon Road residents to exit and enter their estates, so allowing another new entrance/exit onto the road at Millar’s Lane would be dangerous.

This is the view of Independent councillor Catherine Connolly, who has submitted a formal observation to An Bord Pleanála against the proposed development at Millar’s Lane, Rahoon.

Rugby legend Flannery helps charity

Thu, May 06, 2010

People can be in with a chance to win an Ireland rugby jersey and help a charity which works for the betterment of children trapped in the sex industry by taking part in the unique online raffle being run in Galway.

Walsh wants Pride of Place nomination for Mervue

Thu, May 06, 2010

Mervue deserves to be nominated in this years Pride of Place in recognition of the community based groups which “work tirelessly to make Mervue a great place to live”.

A barrel of fun at the museum

Thu, May 06, 2010

A barrel organ concert from the Breton group Roselyne et son Homme takes place at the Galway City Museum on Monday May 10.

Offenders caught on CCTV at Western Distributor Road bottle bank

Thu, May 06, 2010

The new CCTV at the bottle bank on the Western Distributor Road is proving a success with six offenders caught dumping illegally on Tuesday.

Top Irish business woman to address BPW lunch

Thu, May 06, 2010

The head of a national directory enquiry company will be the guest speaker at the Galway Business and Professional Women’s summer lunch on Friday May 21 at The Ardilaun.

Pedestrian and cycle markings from Browne to Morris roundabouts

Thu, May 06, 2010

Proper and distinctive markings have been placed on the footpaths and cycle lanes from the Browne Roundabout at Corrib Park to the Morris Roundabout at the Tuam Road.

Get creative at the Galway Arts Centre

Thu, May 06, 2010

Get creative this summer with classes in lifedrawing, photography, acting, etc, at the Galway Arts Centre.

Spanish and Irish poetry on Inishbofin

Thu, May 06, 2010

The Spanish poet Miguel Hernández will be celebrated at a reading on Inishbofin as part of the island’s arts festival, which takes place this weekend.

John Liddy, an Irish poet who has lived in Madrid for many years, will read in the Inishbofin Library this Saturday at 5pm. As well as his own poems, Liddy will also read poems by Miguel Hernández, one of the most significant Spanish poets of the 20th century.

Community delighted with new Knocknacarra school

Thu, May 06, 2010

A new city primary school, which received funding of €3.9 million from the Department of Education, was opened by Minister Eamon O’Cuiv recently.

Learn to care for baby and you at Bump and Beyond

Thu, May 06, 2010

Are you a mum-to-be or a parent with a brand new baby? Are you looking for ideas on how to maximise your time and help you de-stress and unwind? Then why not head to a special event at The Ardilaun Hotel this Sunday.

Major business coaching conference for Galway

Thu, May 06, 2010

The fifth Annual Coaches Training Conference of Coach Institute of Ireland, the largest annual coaching event in Ireland, will be hosted in Galway from late next week.

Glo at the GPO

Thu, May 06, 2010

TONIGHT THE GPO hosts the Glo At The GPO event part three and there will be more lights, UV paint, and glow sticks than you can imagine.

Westside Youth Project launches summer programme

Thu, May 06, 2010

The Westside Youth Project, which supports personal, social, and educational development of young people, has launched its summer programme of events and services.

Precious personalised photo gifts at Fuji

Thu, May 06, 2010

With the summer season upon us again, and a host of memorable festivals and events to look forward to, a new service has been launched on Shop Street to allow budding photographers and their families to print their favourite photos.

Take part in memorial walk and help suicide bereaved

Thu, May 06, 2010

A local charity which supports people bereaved by suicide is calling on families, friends and work colleagues to take to the streets of Galway for the 2010 Console Memorial Walk.

Entitled “Walking in Memory of Our Loved Ones” it takes place on Sunday May 16 at 2.30pm from the Claddagh Hall. The route leads to Blackrock and back to the Claddagh Hall where walkers can enjoy refreshments.