Discover the fashions of the past at Portumna Castle

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Portumna Castle and gardens will host an event on medieval fashions this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.

Top English surgeon to speak on colorectal cancer surgery at NUI Galway

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

An internationally renowned English surgeon will deliver the memorial lecture at Ireland’s largest surgical conference to be hosted by NUI Galway from September 2 to 3.

Special bus services to bring revellers to Oranmore Celtic Shore Festival

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

People travelling to the Celtic Shore Festival in Oranmore this weekend can avail of a special bus service bringing revellers from Galway, Athenry, Claregalway, Loughrea, Craughwell, Kilcolgan, and Clarinbridge on Friday and Saturday.

Art exhibition at Renzo Cafe

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

An interesting art exhibition showcasing the work of Eileen Joyce will run at Renzo Cafe in Eyre Street until Tuesday October 22. Eileen Joyce began her artistic endeavours on an art course in Rathmines in the early sixties and then went on to study in Fr Griffin Road Technical College in Galway and GMIT.

Boat owners and householders warned over thefts

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Gardaí are warning boat owners to take precautions when storing and securing outboard engines following a spate of thefts around Galway.

Nominations sought for county-based Volunteer of the Year 2011

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

The first County Mayor’s Awards for Galway are to be held in November of this year and as part of this Galway County Council is seeking nominations for the award of Volunteer of the Year 2011.

Rational debate needed on the impact of excessive use of game consoles says Healy Eames as she continues games campaign

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Fine Gael Senator for Galway Fidelma Healy Eames has called for a rational debate on the impact of the overuse of games consoles. The Oranmore senator came under fire last month for her proposal that gaming giants should insert a chip to limit playing time. However she feels there is need for a debate on the matter.

Recovery in tourist trade is welcome boost for economy, says Walsh

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Fine Gael TD for Galway West, Brian Walsh, has welcomed the latest official data on overseas travel from the Central Statistics Office, which has reported an increase of nearly 13 per cent in overseas visits to Ireland for the first half of 2011.

Inis Oírr to host weekend workshop on dry stone walling

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A workshop on dry stone walling will take place in Inis Oírr next month.

Loughrea to get €150,000 jobs initiative boost

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Galway East senator Lorraine Higgins has welcomed the announcement this week that Loughrea is to get a €150,000 boost under the Jobs Initiative.

"I would like to commend the Minister of State, Alan Kelly, on this announcement. The investment announced for Loughrea is badly needed and the community will benefit greatly from this injection of funding. It will not only improve the quality of life for residents but it will also create employment in the community.

Galway Baroque Singers hosting auditions

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

GALWAY BAROQUE Singers resume rehearsals for the new term on Wednesday in anticipation of an exciting autumn event.

This season, on Saturday October 22 in Leisureland, the RTE Concert Orchestra join the choir for an evening of Gilbert and Sullivan music entitled Gilbert and Sullivan Extravaganza. This is an exciting event for the singers as the choir has not sung this repertoire previously. They will be joined by several soloists and John Wilson, the internationally acclaimed English conductor and arranger, will lead the combined forces in what promises to be a very enjoyable evening's music.

Shantalla man to walk five hundred miles in a month

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A Shantalla man will undertake a 500 mile solo trek in Spain next month to raise funds for the local heart and stroke charity Croi.

Claddagh primary school selected to take part in pilot literacy course

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A city primary school was the only school in the Galway West region selected to take part in a pilot literacy summer programme.

Education Minister Ruairi Quinn will award certificates to the 36 children aged seven to 10 years who participated in the week long course at Claddagh School tomorrow (Friday).

Bella Baby - ensuring the best value and quality for your little one

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

It was just four years ago that Bella Baby came into the world, going from a tentative crawl to a flat-out run within its first few months of business, soon becoming a hit with mums and dads, in Galway and beyond, looking for value and quality products for their precious little ones as well as exceptional service and advice.

A ‘life-changing’ year for talent show star Don

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

It has been a busy year for singer/songwriter Don Stiffe who while wowing viewers during RTÉ’s All Ireland Talent Show also embarked on a “life-changing” journey with Educogym.

City Council rounds up nine stray horses across city in late night and dawn swoops

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Galway City Council staff led the round-up overnight and this morning of nine stray horses across the city.

Good Samaritans to refurbish St Francis’ Home in bid to save it

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

A number of Good Samaritans have come forward offering to make the necessary refurbishments to St Francis’ public nursing home in Upper Newcastle to save it from closure.

Plugging up the leaks - water conservation project to begin next month

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

The first stage of the Galway City Water Conservation project, estimated to cost in the region of €800,000 and which will involve the installation of bulk water meters throughout the city, is set to begin at the beginning of next month.

Our Leaving Cert students are entering a different place

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

The students who are this morning embracing the fact that their school days are over are facing into a world very different from that of their predecessors of the past decade. Exam celebrations were at the time often excessive and the thought that there might not be an opportunity for them in whatever sphere they chose was not one that was uppermost in the mind.

New recreation park planned for Oughterard

Thu, Aug 18, 2011

A public meeting will be held in Oughterard tomorrow evening (Friday) to discuss new proposals to develop the town’s Corribdale grounds.

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