Full-steam ahead for German Christmas market

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Plans to transform Eyre Square into a Continental Christmas Market are going full steam ahead after concerns over alcohol sale and consumption in the area were allayed at a recent meeting.

New youth café for Doughiska

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The DRA Café is a new youth café which has been opened for young people in the Roscam, Doughiska, and Ardaun areas of Galway city.

Peacemaker to visit Galway for lecture series

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

A lecture series entitled Integrity in Society will be run by Croi Nua over the coming weeks, and will feature voices such as Nuala O’Loan, Fr Peter McVerry, and Abbot Patrick Mark Hederman.

Galway VEC should be used as cost efficiency model – Healy Eames

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The cost and service efficiency measures carried out by Galway City VEC should be examined to help the rationalisation and restructuring process of the country’s VECs, says Fine Gael Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

City museum to host launch of Afro Renaissance Annual Festival

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Galway’s immigrant communities will show how much a part of Galway life they have become when they contribute stories and photographs to the Galway City Museum archives.

Witnesses sought in Renmore motorcycle crash

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Gardai investigating a serious road traffic collision involving a motorcyclist at the weekend are continuing their appeal for witnesses.

Get ready to grow a moustache for Movember

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

“A man without a moustache is like a cup of tea without sugar” goes an old English proverb, and if you agree you should take part in Movember.

Winter Celebration with Cancer Care West

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Cancer Care West are excited to announce their Winter celebration of food wine and song Quarta Bella Notte, will be taking place on Friday November 12 in The Hotel Meyrick Galway. The evening will commence with a Prosecco reception and be followed by a superb meal accompanied by specially chosen wines for each course in the style of the old Galway wine club.

Students to explore Darwin exhibit during Galway science festival

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Darwin’s Theory Of Evolution will be part of the Galway Science and Technology Festival and pupils from Galway schools will be able to see some of the original specimens which Darwin collected in support of his theory.

Galway Muslims to hold Annual Convention

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The Galway Islamic Cultural Centre will hold its first Annual Convention 2010 in the Live Lounge of the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday November 5 from 4pm.

Ryan Tubridy to sign JFK book in Dubray

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The visit of US president John F Kennedy to Ireland in June 1963, just five months before his assassination, and its impact on the nation, is explored in a new book by broadcaster Ryan Tubridy.

Port is central to Galway’s future prosperity

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

“A modern port facility for Galway, catering for commercial shipping traffic and the development of Galway as a centre for Ocean Energy, cruise liners and marine leisure is pivotal to the future progression of the city,” according to Captain Brian Sheridan, Harbour Master who made his comments in advance of the Galway 2040 Symposium to be held in GMIT on Friday November 5.

NUI Galway SU launches nationwide ‘Tell Your TD’ e-campaign

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The threat of an increase in registration fees and a cut to maintenance grants has prompted the NUI Galway’s Student Union to take action by launching a nationwide e-campaign which aims to provide students with a platform to air their views and to lobby local TDs.

Spooky goings on at Central Park this week

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Central Park presents The Zombies Prom, on Halloween Night (Sunday Oct 31). The event will be held in association with Bavaria and doors will open at 10.30.

Don’t let your pets be scared this Halloween

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

While the ghouls will be having a howl of a time this weekend, Halloween can be very stressful and frightening time for pets.

Atlantaquaria to build penguin sanctuary following funding boost

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

A penguin sanctuary, which it is hoped will enhance the positive educational environment for visitors from home and abroad, will be a major part of the refurbishment plans for Galway Atlantiquaria, which has received nearly €700,000 in funding.

Healy Eames runs marathon for Cystic Fibrosis Galway

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

“Much still needs to be done for cystic fibrosis patients living in the Galway area,” said Fine Gael Senator Fidelma Healy Eames, who successfully completed the Dublin City Marathon on Monday in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Galway.

Galway firm launches revolutionary web technology

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Galway-based technology company Wiccle have become the first Irish company to fully develop an open source Content Management System (CMS).

Jim Corr to bring Meltdown Tour to Galway

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

Musician Jim Corr has caused a lot of controversy with his views on global politics, 9/11, international financial systems, and the future plans of the EU.

Matz at the g hosts world renowned sommelier for gourmet wine dinner

Thu, Oct 28, 2010

The five star g Hotel and one of the most renowned Spanish wineries, Bodegas Valdemar have collaborated to create an epicure evening of gourmet wine and fine dining experience in Matz at the g on Wednesday November 10. Commencing with a cava and canapé reception, distinguished sommelier Cristina Alvarez Flores - one of Rioja’s youngest and most dynamic winemakers - will personally tutor guests on devising the perfect wine selection, specifically chosen to complement each dish from starter to dessert. Award-winning executive chef, Stefan Matz and his culinary team will serve a five-course gourmet feast in Matz at the g, making it the perfect evening to explore your sumptuous taste buds while enhancing your connoisseur skills.

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