Deireadh seachtaine Oireachtais do Jack and Jill
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Lóistín deireadh seachtaine do bheirt, ar an Aoine agus Satharn 4/5 Samhain, agus béile in Óstán an Brehon, Cill Airne, le linn Oireachtas na Samhna 2011, chomh maith le ticéid d’imeachtaí an Oireachtais atá mar phríomhdhuais sa chrannchur atá á eagrú ag Club Árus na nGael mar chuid de chomóradh 25 bliain an chlub. Tá comhcheangal déanta ag an gclub leis an gcarthanacht Jack and Jill mar chuid de chomóradh 25 bliain an chlub agus rachaidh iomlán an airgid ó dhíol na ticéid díreach chuig ciste Jack and Jill chun cabhrú leo san obair luachmhar atá idir lámha acu.
Read more ...Is leor beirt
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag ullmhú liosta d’ionaid breise don scéim Is Leor Beirt. Mar bhunús na scéime eagrófar ionaid inár bhféidir le daoine bualadh le chéile le haghaidh gnáth sos caife nó lón ag am agus ar lá cinnte gach seachtain nó mí. Sna hionaid seo beidh ar a laghad beirt chainteoir Gaeilge a chuirfidh fáilte roimh dhaoine eile.
Read more ...Comórtais agus lóistín Oireachtais
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Is i gCill Airne a bheidh Oireachtas na bliana seo ar siúl, ón Dé Máirt 1 go dtí Dé Domhnaigh 6 Samhain.
Read more ...Most local men want to deflate their tummies
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
More than nine out of 10 Galway men would like to deflate their tummies if it were possible, according to a new survey.
Read more ...Celebrate dog ownership at canine carnival
Thu, Aug 25, 2011
Dog owners can remember their much loved pets who passed away, at a canine carnival to be held at Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill next month.
Read more ...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.
Experts from the Hunt Museum in Limerick will be in the castle on Sunday to present an interactive workshop on historical costumes, with costumes from medieval times to the roaring twenties on display. The experts will also explain the historical background of each garment, fashion faux pas, and some grizzly stories for younger audience members. Audience participation will be encouraged with the opportunity to dress up as Elizabethan nobility or Victorian elites. The workshop begins at 3pm sharp, be early to get a good seat.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
“These figures confirm what I have been hearing from business owners on the ground in Galway. It is great that overseas visitors, as well as Irish people, are rediscovering Ireland as a place to go on holiday. As a destination, Ireland offers spectacular beauty, world-class quality, genuine hospitality and increasingly good value.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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).
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Don trained 3 times per week for half hour per day, he received personalised tailored nutritional programme to suit him and the results he needed to achieve. He has lost 6 stone and 30" off his body. His energy, confidence and focus has increased massively.
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