GAFTV goes live on Monday

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Filmmakers from across Ireland will be in Galway to ensure arts festival audiences receive up to the minute previews, news, and exclusive interviews through the online GAFTV.

Some 40 volunteers will be involved with GAFTV this year and their work can be viewed online daily at GAFTV.ie, which will begin with previews from Monday June 27 and run through until July 24.

The Galway Races carnival to bring families into city for race week

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

This Galway Race Week, from Thursday July 28 to Sunday July 31, the Galway harbour on Dock Road is set to be an all encompassing entertainment village for families, music lovers, and party goers alike.

Marcus in Ardeaglais san Nioclás

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Seolfar An Chearc Fraoch, leabhar nua de cheol Mharcus Uí Iarnáin, ag ceolchoirm a bheidh ar siúl in Ardeaglais san Nioclás i gcathair na Gaillimhe oíche Déardaoin seo chugainn, 30 Meitheamh. Cuirfear tús leis an gceolchoirm ag 8.00in, áit a mbeidh slua mór ceoltóirí ag seinm in éindí le Marcus, ina measc an tUrramach Gary Hastings, reachtaire Ardeaglais san Nioclás.

Céim sa Ghaeilge fheidhmeach

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Tá céim nua sa Ghaeilge fheidhmeach fógartha ag Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge agus ag Roinn na Gaeilge.

Ciorcal comhrá Samhraidh

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Tá Gaeilge Locha Riach ag eagrú ciorcal comhrá do mhic léinn meánscoile i mí Iúil agus Lúnasa. Beidh an ciorcal comhrá dírithe ar mhic léinn sa chéad bhliain agus sa dara bliain agus tá sé mar aidhm aige deis a thabhairt dóibh Gaeilge a labhairt le daoine óga eile in atmaisféar neamhfhoirmiúil. Is iad na mic léinn féin a dhéanfaidh an comhrá a stiúradh agus beidh duine óg ar ardchumas Gaeilge i láthair freisin chun cabhrú leo.

Oughterard man charged with dealing €6,000 worth of cannabis further remanded on bail

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

A 48-year-old Oughterard man charged with being in possession of nearly €6,000 worth of cannabis with intent to sell or supply has been further remanded on continuing bail to appear in court again in four months time.

Mike Bartlett’s black comedy Love, Love, Love explores a new kind of generation gap

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

It is June 25 1967 and the world is watching The Beatles perform ‘All You Need Is Love’ on Our World, the first live satellite global television production. It is the Summer of Love, London is swinging, the economy is booming, there is the sexual revolution, and jobs and possibilities are endless

Abusive man gets relief but no drinking money at social welfare office, court hears

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

A Newcastle man who, during an “alcohol rampage”, abusively damanded dole money from staff at a social welfare office and, after getting no joy, relieved himself by urinating on the exterior of the building in the presence of gardai was further remanded on continuing bail.

Stephen Rabbitte (24) with an address at 96 Inishannagh Park, Newcastle, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to two counts of threatening and abusive behaviour at Sandyvale Lawn, Headford Road, and later at St Augustine Street, on February 2, 2011. Charges for being intoxicated in a public place, obstruction, and failing to obey garda orders were withdrawn.

Mother and baby event at McLoughlin’s pharmacy Westside

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

McLoughlin’s pharmacy is holding an information day for expectant mothers, new parents and their babies today from 10am to 3pm in its Westside shop. On the day a nurse advisor from Nuk, an SMA dietician, a local public health nurse, one of Bodkin’s product advisors, and a pharmacist from McLoughlin’s will be available to provide one-on-one advice.

NUI Galway's Cycle to Campus Day a huge success

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

NUIG’s contribution to Galway’s Bike Week Festival was a huge success with many opting to cycle to work as part of the university’s Cycle to Campus Day. Galway's Bike Week Festival runs from June 18 to 26 and this year the week was launched in Galway with a mass cycle, a bike village and many other events around the city. As part of NUI Galway's contribution to the festival, the green campus committee organised a university-wide Cycle to Campus Day yesterday.

Record increase in numbers applying to NUIG

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

The CAO's latest figures for third level applications show that NUI Galway’s popularity among Leaving Certificate students as their first choice for university continues to grow for the third consecutive year. The university has seen a further increase of almost 10 per cent in the number of students selecting NUIG as their first choice institution through the change of mind and late application process. NUI Galway is now in the top two universities for growth in first preference applications through both application processes. Over the past three years, first preference applications for undergraduate degrees at NUI Galway have increased significantly as the university’s popularity continues to soar.

Good news for coeliacs as gluten free fish and chips for Galway

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Jack Jordan’s in association with the Coeliac Society of Ireland has announced the official launch of gluten free fish and chips to its already established menu. The launch will take place on Saturday July 2 from 12 midday to 8pm at Unit 3, Doughiska, Galway. A range of gluten free options including fresh cod, sausages, onion rings, curry sauce, and homemade cut chips will be served from 12 noon to 8pm on the day alongside their usual menu.

Five-a-side soccer leagues in Drom this summer

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Leisure leagues are running five-a-side soccer leagues throughout the year. Leagues have between 6 and 12 teams and run for six to 12 weeks.There are three divisions to suit your footballing standards. Winners and runners up of each league get trophies and a magnum of champagne.

Public meeting to discuss cancelling EU/IMF bailout

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Is cancelling the IMF/EU bailout and defaulting on the State’s debt a populist slogan, dangerous economics, or the only viable political and economic first step out of the mess we are in?

Irish conference of medievalists to celebrate 25th anniversary

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

The Irish conference of medievalists celebrates its 25th anniversary with a conference from June 24 to 26 in the Moore Institute at NUI Galway. The conference reflects the current state of research in medieval studies, focusing on the history, archaeology, language, and literature of medieval Ireland and Europe.

Belladonna Bridal announces expansion

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Belladonna Bridal in Galway has announced that it is re-opening after its extensive shop re fit. Designed by Grainne O Neill from Architectural Spaces and undertaken by Ian Morrissey and his great team of builders the bridal shop now has three individual bridal suites where brides are afforded complete privacy in selecting their dream wedding gowns from the gorgeous selection at Belladonna.

Locals appeal for support for Turloughmore playground project

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

A major community effort is underway in Turloughmore to provide the local children with a state of the art playground, and funding support from local people is needed.

A committee has been formed to realise the project and to date it has secured 75 per cent of the funding. It is now asking local community members to offer donations towards securing the remaining €40,000.

Galway Garden Festival set to rock the castle walls — again

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Galway has a multiplicity of festivals, all honed over the years into something special. But none of these made the instant impact that the Galway Garden Festival did when it was inaugurated last year, over two days of differing climatic conditions at the beautifully-restored Claregalway Castle.

Galway student wins major Engineers Ireland award

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

NUI Galway student Fiona Griffin has won first prize in the Engineers Ireland Level 8 Innovative Student Engineer Awards 2011, for her pioneering design of a revolutionary heart valve.

Brigit’s Garden fire spectacular this Saturday

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Brigit’s Garden will celebrate mid-summer with fire, theatre, rhythm and fun at Splanc! an interactive fire spectacular this Saturday from 7.30 to 11.30pm.

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