Greek activist to speak at public meeting on EU/IMF bailout

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Greek political activist Giannis Koutras will address a public meeting in Galway tomorrow on the issue of the bank and EU/IMF bailouts.

Brain aware coping with post-traumatic stress disorder

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Overview
A recent analysis found that the post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) rate among troops serving in Iraq may be as high as 35 per cent. Even more conservative estimates, which cite a 20 per cent PTSD rate, are sobering. Common symptoms include trouble sleeping or concentrating, feeling detached from people, apathy, irritability, hyper-vigilance, flashbacks, nightmares, or inability to concentrate, but they vary depending on the person and the trauma. It can take weeks, months, or even years for PTSD to appear following a traumatic event or period.

Shooting the Breeze with Hildegarde Naughton

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

What a difference two years can make. In 2009 Hildegarde Naughton was to be seen resplendent in 19th century US army fatigues, bestride a horse, and brandishing a Colt .45 pistol in the publicity shots for the musical Calamity Jane.

Thousands expected to throng Claregalway for garden festival

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Thousands of people are expected to flock to Claregalway this Saturday and Sunday for the second annual Galway Garden festival, to be held in historic Claregalway Castle.

The thousands who thronged to the castle for the event last year knew it was something special — for the first time in centuries, people moved in droves on its grounds and now it is to happen all over again with this year's festival to run over two days on this Saturday July 9 and Sunday July 10 from 11am to 6pm each day.

Galway farmer to join cream of the crop in national competition

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A Galway farmer has been nominated to take part in this year’s National Dairy Council Quality Milk Awards competing against 17 other dairy farmers from around the country to bring home the ‘Sam Maguire of Farming’.

The Ardilaun readies itself for Race Week

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

It is that time of year again when staff at the four star Ardilaun hotel, Taylor’s Hill are busy preparing for another busy Galway Race Week Festival. One of the highlights this year will be a unique event in conjunction with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) with lunch, fashion, and races fever on Tuesday July 26 at the hotel, with proceeds on the day going to this very worthy charity.

New sports festival for Salthill

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

A new sporting festival on the water and land takes place in Salthill this weekend.

Take a hike with hillwalking club

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The local Lake District Hillwalking club has organised a full programme for Saturday July 16, including challenges in aid of Mayo/Roscommon and Galway hospices.

Ardrahan Agricultural Show

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

The Ardrahan Agricultural Show is to be held again this year on Sunday July 10 at its usual location at Labane.

Show time again in Oughterard

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Oughterard, currently in the spotlight for Celebrity Bainisteoir, will continue its action-packed summer activities with its annual show, which takes place this year on August 27 and 28.

Autocross event for Gort this Sunday

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Galway Motor Club has announced that it is organising round seven of the D&B Doors National Autocross Championship on Sunday July 10. Autocross, car racing on a grass surface, is one of the oldest forms of motorsport in Ireland. The Galway club has revived its annual event and it will take place near Gort. Practice runs on the grass track course will commence at 11.30am with timed runs commencing after midday.

Young Fine Gael summer school comes to Galway

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Young Fine Gael (YFG) will hold one of its major events of the year in The Hotel Meyrick, Galway, this weekend, from Friday July 8 to Sunday, July 10.

Enjoy a day out and help COPE

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

COPE Galway will hold its first midsummer fete by the River Corrib in the grounds of NUI Galway on Sunday July 24 from 1pm-6pm. Entry to this action packed family event is free.

Population growth a boost for Western Rail Corridor

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

West on Track campaigners have welcomed the census figures, describing the growth in population along the route of the Western Rail Corridor a real “boost”.

A spokesman said in a statement issued earlier this week: “The latest Central Statistics Office figures released this week show a very positive rise in population along Phase 2 of the Western Rail Corridor, with a 19.6 per cent rise in Athenry, a 9.8 per cent rise in Tuam and a whopping 25.5 per cent increase in the population of Claremorris town. All of the rail connected towns in County Mayo increased their populations, with Castlebar up 1.7 per cent, Westport up 7.4 per cent, Ballina up 10.3 per cent and Ballyhaunis up 15.8 per cent.

Sale at McDonagh’s in Ballybane

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

To get your summer off to a flying start McDonogh’s in Ballybane is offering a minimum of 10 per cent and up to 30 per cent off all barbecues, barbeque accessories, pots and planters, water features, and garden furniture. It is also offering 10 per cent off all plants, trees and shrubs as well as three for two on all herbs, vegetables, and bedding plants.

Galway athletes shine at Special Olympics

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

As the curtain drew down on the 2011 Special Olympics World Summer Games on Monday, there was jubilation across Galway with no fewer than 11 medals set to return to the county.

Free events for all ages at Coole

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Coole Park will host a variety of free events during July and August celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the park.

‘Remembering Aoibhe’ in Renville Park 5K Run

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Connacht Rugby captain John Muldoon is among sporting stars who have already signed up for the Renville Park 5K ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run.

Crisis meeting for Galway United

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Problems are mounting at Terryland Park, both on and off the pitch. Fifteen successive league defeats have left the club marooned at the foot of the table and a seemingly constant haemorrhaging of its best players means it is difficult to envisage an imminent resurrection.

Festivals are good for our economic and spiritual health

Thu, Jul 07, 2011

Galway's festival season began in earnest this week, and the next couple of months will hopefully prove an economic driver for our local economy.

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