Priest to face trial on sexual assault charges

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

An 82-year-old priest has been sent forward for trial to the next sitting of Galway Circuit Criminal Court on two counts of sexual assault.

The priest, who cannot be named for legal reasons, appeared before Loughrea District Court yesterday morning charged with sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy at separate locations in the west of Ireland more than 40 years ago.

A scholar with a voice like silk — Marie Mullen remembers Mick Lally

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A scholar, a big personality, and a marvellous actor with a voice like silk is how the actress Marie Mullen will remember the late Mick Lally, a close friend with whom she co-founded Druid, with Garry Hynes, and with whom she shared the stage on numerous occasions.

Mick Lally - a man without measure

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Without Mick Lally’s input and support, Druid Theatre Company might “never have existed”. So said Druid artistic director Garry Hynes, who paid tribute to the much loved actor who died this week.

Artist adds some colour and fun to children’s ward

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A trip to the hospital is not a pleasant experience for a child, but a project by artist Lidia de Lange and the Galway University Hospitals Arts Trust might make it a little easier.

St Bernadette’s Paediatric Unit in UHG has been transformed to create a welcoming, colourful, environment for children.

Moycullen business networking evening

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

There will be a Moycullen business networking evening on Friday September 10 at The Co Op in Moycullen.

Labane to Gort charity walk for Console

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A walk in aid of Console, the association for those bereaved by suicide, will take place on Sunday September 12.

Mountbellew launches 106th agricultural show

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The village of Mountbellew is gearing up to celebrate the 106th anniversary of its agricultural show, which will take place on Saturday September 11 in the grounds of the Franciscan College. Several new attractions have been added to the vast array of classes, ranging from children’s paintings to floral arrangements to the All-Ireland Horse and Sheep competitions.

Galway Theatre Festival returns in October

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The third Galway Theatre Festival returns from October 25 to 31 and this year’s programme will be officially launched in Massimo, Sea Road, on Monday September 20 at 6pm.

The festival image/logo has this year been designed by Galway artist Shane O’Connor. It depicts the Nuns Island Theatre at night, with colourful paving outside, and a tall, thin, alien, waiting at the gates. It is imaginative, humorous, and is characteristic of Mr O’Connor’s love of quirkiness and bright colours.

Four councillors had to declare donations to city council

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Four councillors had to declare donations to the Galway City Council last year under the Local Election (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999.

Donations greater than €634.87c between January 1 and December 31 2009 must be declared and the figures are contained in the city council’s Donation Statements From Members Of The Galway City Council document.

Medtronic to sponsor Baboró children’s festival

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The 14th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children takes place from October 11 to 17 and will feature a feast of dance, theatre, clowning, puppetry, music, art, and literature.

NUIG professor to reveal groundbreaking research on ageing

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A leading local university professor, who has conducted groundbreaking research on ageing, will share his findings with the public at a seminar to be held in the city later this month.

Access Music Project students to perform live

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Students of this year’s Access Music Project will perform for the public at their end of term gig which takes place in The King’s Head on Thursday September 9 at 8pm.

The special guest on the night will be the popular Tuam singer-songwriter Noelie McDonnell. Noelie’s song ‘I Keep My Joy Alive’ has received great airplay from on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.

The Dubliners to play fundraising concert for An Taibhdhearc

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The Dubliners will play a fundraising concert on Sunday October 17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in aid of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe.

An Taibhdhearc was founded in 1928 by Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton Edwards, and for decades was the national theatre for Irish language plays and productions. It was also a popular venue for readings and concerts.

New Previte book explores Lough Corrib’s monastic sites

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Ireland in the Middle Ages was a dynamic and expanding society, fuelled by intellectual enquiry, artistic innovation, and the creation of colonies in Scotland and Wales.

Galway launch for new book on Cuba

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

A new book on terrorist attacks against Cuba will receive its Galway launch in The Western Hotel, Prospect Hill at 8pm next Wednesday.

Voices from the Other Side; An Oral History of Terrorism against Cuba by Canadian journalist Keith Bolender, examines the history of terrorism since the earliest days of the revolution, through interviews with more than 75 individuals who have suffered directly or have had friends or relatives killed.

Fresh appeals to identify Lough Inagh man

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

There have been fresh appeals for information in relation to an unidentified man whose body was discovered in a remote part of Connemara nearly four years ago.

Fahey criticises NERA for ‘zealous approach’ to regulation

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The “zealous approach” being taken by National Employment Rights Agency officers to enforcing regulations must be relaxed according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.