The Dail Bar getting behind the best of the west

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

The Dail Bar in the heart of the Latin Quarter is showing its support for some of the best of the west. Not only is it continuing its sponsorship and support of Connacht Rugby with the sponsorship of Brett Wilkinson for the third year in a row, they are also flying the flag for Galway hurling as a business sponsor in a bid to show support to our home grown talent, urging the city to show our support for the fantastic talent we have in Galway and Connacht.

Government inaction on suicide is ‘inexcusable’ says Kitt

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

It is “inexcusable” that the Government has failed still to fill the key post of Director of the National Office for Suicide Prevention, according to a Galway East TD.

Fianna Fáil’s Dep Michael Kitt also criticised funding for suicide prevention as “disgracefully low” at a time when suicide has been on the increase. Dep Kitt quoted a statistic which has seen a 140 per cent surge in suicides in the State among males over the past 30 years.

FF to hold public meeting in Loughrea on rural crime

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

The increase in crime in rural areas and the impact of cuts to local Garda resources will be the subject of a public meeting to take place in Loughrea.

Closure of An Cheathrú Rua day care centre ‘appalling’ says Connolly

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

“Appalling” and “completely unacceptable,” is how a city councillor has described to closure of the Áras Mhic Dara Day Centre in An Cheathrú Rua.

City council seeks applications for sports club grants

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

The Galway City Council is calling on sports clubs in the city to submit applications for the 2012 Sports Club Grant.

Garry Hynes gets Best Director nomination in UK Theatre Awards

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Druid’s artistic director Garry Hynes has been nominated in the Best Director Category in the 2012 UK Theatre Awards for the company’s ambitious DruidMurphy production.

Questions must be answered over Costelloe wind farm application says Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Far too many questions remain to be answered over a proposal to develop a large-scale windfarm in the Costelloe area and until they are answered further proceedings must cease.

Public lecture on St Mary’s College

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

St Mary’s College has been a boys secondary school for 100 years and the building itself is one of Galway city’s finest examples of Art Deco.

Thousands of revellers make 58th Galway Oyster festival a pearl of an event

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

More than 20,000 people took part in the week of activities leading up to the main festival marquee events. With tasting events in local restaurants, Galway’s first dine out in Galway, Oyster Hot spots, parades, shore walks, traditional storytelling, Hot Oyster Awards cooking challenge, masked street parties and of course the World Oyster Opening championship – the traditional highlight of the festival for all visitors.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

If you are looking for a pet, check out these gorgeous animals looking for homes. While we can only show you a sample here, please check our website www.galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals, and a donation is required.

Businesses should apply for MicroFinance Loan Fund says Nolan

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Galway companies and businesses are being urged to apply for the Government’s MicroFinance Loan Fund which came into operation this week.

The loan fund has been designed to provide financial aid to businesses and sole traders who employ up to 10 people and have been refused bank loans of up to €25,000.

Brothers of Charity services to host themed ball

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

The Midnight Masquerade themed ball will be held on Thursday November 1 as part of the fundraising efforts at the Brothers of Charity services in Galway. The Galway Bay Hotel has been selected to host the event and the concept of the evening is that attendants arrive bedecked in a mysterious or bewitching masque.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Few writers have done so much to rehabilitate that realm of imaginative literature we call fantasy as JRR Tolkien. In The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and The Silmarillion, what continues to astonish is the vastness and coherence of the world Tolkien created.

Double gold for Lough Inagh Lodge

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Connemara’s Lough Inagh Lodge has scooped gold for a second successive year at the prestigious Hotel & Catering Review Gold Medal Awards.

New TaxSaver ticket scheme offers saving for commuters and employers

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Cash-strapped commuters can avail of unlimited bus travel around the city (including weekends and evenings) for as little as €5.89 a week by acquiring a TaxSaver commuter ticket.

Galway musicians to teach jazz to youngsters

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Galway musician Matthew Berrill, Irish jazz band Pinto, and Dutch jazzman John Ruocco will give special Jazz With Juniors workshops in schools across the city and county.

‘Bish’ to mark 150th anniversary with celebration dinner

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

A special celebration dinner to mark the 150th anniverary of the opening of St Joseph’s Patrician College (The Bish) will take place on Saturday October 13 at the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill.

Metal supports pose danger to boat users says Connolly

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Eight metal supports from the Volvo Ocean Race temporary bridge remain in the water between the Claddagh Basin and Spanish Arch and pose a significant danger to boats and canoeists.

Man who lost limb in farm accident to address seminars on farm health and safety

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

A Galway farmer who lost a limb in a farm accident will address a series of a seminars on farm health and safety at agricultural and horticultural colleges throughout the country in the next two months.

Autumn Garden Seminar at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Oct 04, 2012

Garden lovers will be treated to an intimate gathering of some of the country’s top experts at the Autumn Garden Seminar to be held this Saturday at Claregalway Castle.

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