‘The sacred sound through which all creation resounds’

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Physicists tell us everything that exists can be traced to a supposed single point of infinite density, called a singularity, that exploded some 14 billion years ago, and has been expanding ever since, giving rise to both space and time, ants and elephants, galaxies and hummingbirds, and, of course, you and me.

Yet even when we are moving in the rarefied aether of theoretical physics and its handmaiden, pure mathematics, it is important to realise thinking of any and every kind is carried on through images and metaphors. Physicists, for example, speak of ‘waves’ and ‘particles’, ‘inflation’, ‘black holes’, even ‘cold dark matter’. In each case we are talking about something that can be mathematically described, but only communicated by way of metaphor, analogy, or what scientists call ‘models’.

Sofa, so good - G Furniture & Carpet celebrates first anniversary

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

With more than 30 years’ experience in the family furniture manufacturing business it was inevitable that two brothers, Declan and Darach Gannon, set their sights on expanding into retail and now they can proudly roll out the red carpet - or possibly the green, the blue, or a whole multitude of carpets - for the first anniversary celebrations of G Furniture & Carpets on the Tuam Road.

Free child immunisation tracker is launched

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

An iPhone application and online service which can monitor children’s vaccination history has been launched this week. The child immunisation tracker was launched to coincide with the World Health Organisation’s European immunisation week.

Saol Chick as Gaeilge

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Déanfar an dlúthdhiosca Saol Chick a sheoladh i gClub Áras na nGael tráthnóna amárach, Dé hAoine 29 Aibreán ag 7.00in. Déanann an dlúthdhiosca cur síos i nGaeilge ar shaol Chick Gillen, duine de na daoine is cáiliúla i gcathair na Gaillimhe.

Gradaim chumarsáide an Oireachtais

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tá Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh ar dhuine díobh siúd atá ainmnithe ar an ngearrliosta don Ghradam Saoil ag Gradaim Chumarsáide an Oireachtais, comórtas atá á eagrú i gcomhar le Gala. Is in Óstan an Meyrick i nGaillimh a bheidh searmanas bronnta na ngradam ar an 27 Bealtaine, agus láithreoir Four Live, Maura Derrane, mar bhean an tí.

€5,000 bronnta ag na mic léinn

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Tá seic ar luach €5,000 bronnta ag mic léinn Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge, An Cheathrú Rua ar Choiste Tuismitheoirí Scoil Chuimsitheach na Ceathrún Rua, airgead a bailíodh i rith Sheachtain na Mac Léinn san Acadamh.

Security firm pushing van twenty one miles for charity

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

On Monday, C2 Security staff will push their company van 21 miles to raise money for Crumlin Hospital. The novel charity event will start at the Hole in the Wall pub on Eyre Street at 10.30am.

Critical Mass Galway cycle

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Critical Mass Galway will have its one year anniversary cycle on Saturday May 7 in order to highlight issues of concern to the city’s cyclists.

Critical Mass Galway holds a community cycle almost every month for people of various ages and abilities to remind Galway that bikes and cars must share the road; that the Galway City Council “needs to work more diligently on practical and innovative solutions to long-standing road issues”; that city planning “needs to do a better job at integrating all modes of transport, not just the automobile”; and that bicycles are “a fun, efficient and practical way of getting around the city”.

Rabbi and Imam to address Galway interfaith meeting

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Speakers from the Jewish, Muslim, and Christian faiths will come together in Galway next week for a special interfaith event and public meeting.

The event, which is being organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Galway, will take place on Saturday May 7 in the g Hotel. The speakers, who will include a Rabbi and the Imam of London Mosque, Ataul Majeed Rashid, will give a public address on the theme of ‘Religion’s role in societal peace’.All are welcome.

Galway footballers and cancer charity join forces

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway footballers are backing efforts to promote cancer services in the west in a new deal to raise funds for both organisations.

Good and bad photos of Galway wanted

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway City Tidy Towns is looking for photos of Galway city – good and bad – for use in its Tidy Towns campaign launch.

Galway to enter The Truth Booth this summer

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The Truth Booth, a giant inflatable ‘speech bubble’ video booth, in which people can record their responses to the question “What is truth?” is to be launched in Galway.

Galway man cycling length of the country for SERVE

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway city native Liam Warden is among six SERVE volunteers undertaking a gruelling cycle from Malin Head to Mizen Head. The six day cycle commences on May 22 and hopes to spread the message of solidarity. The team come from various backgrounds and locations all across the country.

Get swimming lessons for your children at Laser

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Thinking of holidays – get those last minute swimming lessons for your children to instill water confidence while you relax by the pool or beach this summer.

Eight month suspended sentence for drug dealing offences

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

A 28-year-old man charged with possession of cannabis resin valued at more than €300 with intent to sell or supply received an eight month suspended sentence at Galway District Court yesterday.

Connemara councillor calls on Minister to provide roads funding

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

There are roads in Connemara that will be rendered “unusable” by next year if funding is not provided soon for urgent repairs, that is according to county councillor Eileen Mannion.

Russian choir to sing in St Nicholas’

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Russia’s renowned Sirin Ensemble choir will be singing in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Tuesday.

New Arabica opening in Edward Square

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Pop in for the best coffee in town this bank holiday weekend in Arabica Coffee Company's brand new store in Edward Square. Opening on Saturday Apri 30 at 10am, you can enjoy a free cup of coffee with the coupon found on the front page of this paper.

Why is there a difference between what people know and what people do?

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

Galway Life Coach David Keane is offering a six week course from May 3 that will enable you to overcome obstacles to success.

Conneely accuses UHG of using cancer funds to balance books

Thu, Apr 28, 2011

The chairperson of the HSE Regional Forum, Cllr Padraig Conneely, has called on the management of University Hospital Galway “to come clean” following allegations that €600,000 in cancer services funding had been used to balance the books.

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