Comic books and a charity single from The Saw Doctors

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The Saw Doctors have re-recorded their classic ode to first love, ‘Red Cortina’, and will be releasing it on iTunes tomorrow as a charity single for the St Vincent de Paul.

‘Red Cortina’ first appeared on the band’s 1992 debut album If This Is Rock’n’Roll I Want My Old Job Back, but it has been re-recorded as an a cappella version for this charity single. Smyths Toys has also come on board the fundraising drive and will be donating €1 to the St Vincent de Paul for every download of ‘Red Cortina’ between tomorrow and Friday December 10.

Labour may run second candidates in both Galway constituencies

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Labour has chosen its candidates for Galway East and Galway West, but there is a strong likelihood that they could be joined by new running mates over the coming weeks.

Labour pledges to defend arts grants from council cuts

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The arts are a vital part of Galway’s economy and the city’s financial well-being, so funding for the city’s arts organisations should not be cut in the next Galway City Council budget.

Man accused of sending threatening text messages

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The case of a Connamara man accused of allegedly harassing a person by sending a number of threatening text messages has been ajourned to February next.

Public lecture on the history of Shop Street

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Shop Street is the heart of the city centre in Galway and the Galway City Museum will host a public lecture on its history next week.

Tight race expected at FG convention

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

A fiercely contested battle for the right to represent Fine Gael in Galway West, where even the sitting TD and senator cannot take their nomination for granted, is expected at the party convention this weekend.

No hike in parking charges for city motorists

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Amid all the economic gloom, there was one positive piece of news for Galway motorists as there will be no hike in charges in Galway City Council-operated car parks next year.

Potential ‘bailout from the skies’ falls in the west

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Lady Luck could finally be smiling down on this little financially beleaguered country of ours if 200 tonnes of the fallen meteorite, which fell somewhere in the west, is found as it could fetch $500 per gram, giving us nearly the €85 billion ‘bailout from the skies’ that is needed, Astronomy Ireland spokesperson David Moore joked following reports of a fireball being sighted at the weekend.

Be inspired at next week’s Ignite Galway event

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Entrepreneurs, film makers, academics, and designers will be speaking about what inspires them and delivering encouragement to audiences at the Ignite Galway event next week.

Heneghan's Florist celebrates twenty five years in business

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

This December Heneghan's Florist will celebrate its 25th Christmas season on Sea Road. It opened its doors in 1985, providing Galway with flowers and plants including many homegrown in their own nurseries that was established in the early 1940s by Mark and Norah Heneghan originally at Knocknacarra Cross, and later expanding their greenhouse business to the Ballybanebeg area on the Monivea Road.

Council to introduce ‘Rent a bike scheme’ by next summer

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Freddie Mercury once sang “I want to ride my bicycle, I want to ride my bike” and the Galway City Council plans to have Galwegians cycling through the city by next summer.

Trial begins for man accused of sexually assaulting three sisters

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

A trial is underway at Galway Circuit Criminal Court after a 41-year-old Dublin man pleaded not guilty to sexually assaulting three sisters while holidaying on an island in Connemara during a two year period.

Healy Eames calls for emergency legislation to assist local flood victims

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

A local politician has put a proposal to the Fine Gael parliamentary party seeking to bring forward emergency legislation to advance flood works in Claregalway, Caherlea, Carnmore and Oranmore.

Croi Cabaret comes to the Galway Shopping Centre this Sunday

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

ONE of the highlights of the Galway fundraising scene every festive season is the Croi Cabaret and Fundraising Extravaganza which entertains hundreds and this weekend it is coming to the people when it is staged the Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road.

Therapie inundated as slimming tea craze hits Galway

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The tea everyone has been talking about is now available at Therapie Clinic on Shop Street, Galway. Many famous celebrities including Jennifer Lopez, Gwyneth Paltrow, Lindsay Lohan, Eva Longoria and Courtney Love are known to rave about this tea as part of their daily diet.

Many local businesses could go under if rates are not lowered warns Chamber

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

The commercial rates might not increase in 2011, but unless the rates are actually reduced, many Galway city businesses could be forced to close next year.

Gort gig for Andy Irvine

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Legendary Irish singer/songwriter Andy Irvine makes a welcome return to O’Grady’s in Gort with his impressive repertoire that ranges from Irish traditional songs to dexterous Balkan dance tunes, creating an exciting new fusion of Irish and World Music not to be missed.

Student fined for serious obstruction of gardai

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

A young Mayo student, who claimed that he had been attacked and left fearing for his life during a series of blows from Galway gardai, has succeeded in contesting the assault charge against him. However, he was convicted and fined a total of €800 this week for the serious obstruction of a garda and being intoxicated and for being extremely abusive.

NUI Galway wins 28 National University Awards

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

NUI Galway graduates and students have received 28 of the 101 NUI Awards presented last week. The national awards are granted by the National Universities of Ireland annually.

Buy a white ribbon and help end violence

Thu, Dec 02, 2010

Two Galway organisations which provide services to women experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault and rape are urging people to buy white ribbons as part of an international campaign to end violence against women.

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