Get your skates on for Galway Bay on Ice

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

The Grooveyard will return to Galway this Christmas with the popular Galway Bay on Ice, and this year’s attraction promises to be bigger and better than ever.

Last year’s Galway Bay on Ice was a huge success, and the ice skating facility will be back at the Spanish Arch from November 27 to January 9.

Tesco opens in Oranmore

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

The new Tesco Oranmore store was officially opened this week, which according to the company, will create 110 jobs for the town.

Coole hosts its first conferring ceremony

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Coole Park hosted a conferring ceremony for graduates of the NUI Maynooth certificate in local history last weekend, the first ceremony of its kind to be held at the park. The course was run as an outreach programme at Coole by the NUI Maynooth department of modern history, in association with the university’s adult education office. Nineteen students were conferred on the day.

New language exchange night in Galway

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Local Galway residents Jack Kinsella and Una Timlin recently set up a language exchange meetup where language lovers, Galwegians, and visitors from all walks of life can come together. The first night was held in Kelly's on Monday October 25.

Prior to the event the organisers assigned one language to each table with little flags indicating the tongue spoken, with tables for Irish, English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, Russian, and Japanese. Once the attendees arrived they were free to sit where they liked and switch tables as their linguistic talents fancied.

Man charged with stealing more than €4,500 of cigarettes

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

The case of a Dublin man who allegedly damaged a vending machine beyond repair and stole more than €4,500 worth of cigarettes from a hotel has been adjourned until after the New Year.

Professor of playful learning to address local childcare conference

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

A leading UK professor will speak on the importance of play in the development of children’s future social skills at a conference in the city next month.

Renowned hair salon takes up residence at the Radisson

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Cutting edge hair salon MOHH Hair Couture is now available at the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Glamour in Galway — a stylish sensation

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Huge numbers of fashionistas turned out for the inaugural Glamour in Galway event last weekend. Event organiser Mandy Maher has this week announced the successful fashion and beauty showcase will now be an annual event.

Budding chefs of the future at the Connemara Coast

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

For many years Euro-toques Ireland has carried out a range of initiatives to help educate children about food and encourage better eating habits. In the early years this involved Euro-toques chefs taking a roadshow to schools around the country, and in more recent years carrying out intensive hands-on workshops, involving not only chefs but also artisan food producers.

Farmer warned to dispose of carcasses properly

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

A farmer who owns lands where a number of sheep carcasses in various stages of decay were found has been warned by a district court judge to dispose of animal remains properly in future.

Judge David Anderson, presiding at Galway District Court this week, gave the warning after hearing how gardai and a superintendent inspector from the Department of Agriculture carried out an inspection at farmland belonging to Tom Fahy and discovered the decaying remains of 14 sheep and one calf.

Get your water woes sorted with Grant Water

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Water hardness, protection of household appliances, rainwater harvesting, or simply having a drink of nice tasting water, these are just some of the main concerns for Galway households and businesses, but Grant Water has the high quality and professional services which will have your water flowing in tip top shape.

Will Labour continue with socialism for the rich?

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

“What if the IMF comes in?” You’ll hear that spoken with trepidation everywhere you go. The fact is the IMF is in – with the EU – and is producing next month’s budget that will make you and me pay for the crisis.

The General Election - Derek Nolan’s greatest challenge

Thu, Nov 18, 2010

Derek Nolan’s biggest challenge awaits him in the New Year - winning and retaining the party’s Galway West seat at the next General Election, which has been held by Michael D Higgins since 1987.

Springtime for Ireland and Germany...

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Hi ho, hi ho, itzoff ze vork ve go...and so rings out the tune floating across Eyre Square and in through my window this week as the German Christmas market takes shape. Vot vit all ze merry German vorkers vit zer hammers and zer lederhosen schlapping their thighs and hammering, ze happy leetle hammer men. Humming Eine Kleine Nachtmusik as zey vork into ze small hours. Unloading zer cuckooo clox vit ze leetle burd saying cuckoo cuckoo. Ze Irish are living in ze cloud cuckoo's land.

They got there on Monday afternon, but it pis..., ahem, it rained so hard they downed their tools and looked around for a while, but you could tell straight away these were no ordinary chalet-builders. They were professional agents on a reconnassance mission for Frau Merkel.

Gort bypass to open tomorrow

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

The Gort to Crusheen M18 bypass will open at noon tomorrow, effectively putting an end to a notorious bottleneck on the old N18. While the new road has been welcomed locally, businesses in Gort will have to wait to see what effect the new route will have on passing trade in the town.

Bus driver who came to tragic crash students’ aid praised by ambulance chief

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

A bus driver who came to the aid of students in a crash which claimed the lives of two men at the weekend has been praised for his quick thinking and “tremendous community spirit”.

Fit for a prince — Kinvara salmon tickles the royal palate

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

Galway’s award winning ‘Kinvara Organic Smoked Salmon’ was served to Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles at the first ever visit of a member of the royal family to the Irish embassy in London on Tuesday.

Man held in contempt after telling judge to shut up

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

A man, facing charges in relation to an alleged stabbing incident in the city, has been ordered to serve seven days in contempt of court after telling the District Court judge to shut up.

Kenny’s to celebrate an Leabhar Gaeilge

Thu, Nov 11, 2010

The Kenny Bookshop and Art Gallery will celebrate its 70th years in business this Saturday with a major event to celebrate Irish language books.

The event takes place from 2pm to 4pm at Kenny’s in the Liosbán Retail Estate, Tuam Road and will see many of today’s leading Irish language authors, such as Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Gabriel Rosenstock, Padraic Breathnach, Tadhg MacDonnagáin, Joe Steve Ó Neachtáin, and Gearóid Denvir, present to meet the public and sign copies of their books.