International award for Galway radio producer

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Galway-based independent radio producer Mary Owens has won a silver prize at the prestigious New York International Awards for her innovative series celebrating Ireland’s maritime song tradition. The Sea in Song was broadcast by RTÉ Lyric FM and funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.

Win a holiday and get discounts as Big O Taxis celebrates three decades of top class service

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Big O Taxis is currently celebrating 30 years in business and to mark the occasion, one of its new or loyal customers will win a €1,000 holiday voucher, while all customers will receive a €2 discount on all fares over €10.

Never have an excuse for a bad hair day with Yourell online

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

Yourells Hair Salon, Eyre Street has just launched its new, exclusive online booking service on Yourells.com - their newly designed website which allows clients to make hair appointments 24/7.

Working all day and never getting the chance to pick up the phone and make a hair appointment during business hours isn’t a problem anymore as Yourells innovative, new online service allows you to make an appointment at any hour, day or night.

Macnas parade promises a world of invention and imagination

Thu, Jun 23, 2011

A 13-year-old girl dreams of being an inventor. She’s not satisfied with the way the world is and she wants to do something about it, so she looks to her hero Leonardo Da Vinci for inspiration.

Galway to mark World Refugee Day next week

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

An event featuring music, animation, and photographs, will be unveiled next week to mark World Refugee Day in Galway city.

Remembering Nora on Bloomsday

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Nora Barnacle left Galway early in 1904. She was 20 years old, a strong-willed girl running from a tyrannical uncle who disapproved of her latest boy friend. Within weeks of her arrival in Dublin she would become the muse and lover of James Joyce and the inspiration of some and his greatest works — Greta Conroy in The Dead, Bertha the common law wife in Exiles and Molly Bloom in Ulysses — all share some of Nora’s character and experiences. In October of that same year Nora and Jim would elope to Europe and in due course step on to the pages of literary history. She would return to her native city only twice during her 47 years of exile before dying in Zurich in 1951, having lived 67 tumultuous years.

Doctor shortage could lead to night time closure of Portiuncula A&E

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

There is growing concern that the accident and emergency department at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe may have to close during night time hours because of a serious shortage of doctors.

Cookery award for Headford student

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Ciara Lynskey from Presentation College, Headford, Co Galway, was named runner up in the first Take Away My Way all-island Cookery Competition, organised by St. Angela’s College, Sligo, and sponsored by safefood. Ciara cooked a healthy vegetable burger with homemade potato wedges, carrot salad, home-made hoummus and was one of 32 finalists at the all-island final in St Angela’s College last month. Finalists were judged by a panel of experts and prizes included games consoles, gift vouchers and goody bags.

Two Galway settlements on latest tax defaulters’ list

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Two Galway businessmen made tax settlements in the first quarter of this year, the latest list of tax defaulters published by the Revenue Commissioners reveal.

Galway launch for new book on alternatives to capitalism

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

For much of the last 15 years capitalism seemed to be the unassailable economic force and political ideology, but events since September 2008, especially in Ireland, show it is far from invincible.

Half price summer reading at Kenny’s Bookshop

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Kenny’s is having a major sale at its bookshop on the Tuam Road with all second-hand books at half price and new books reduced by 25 per cent.

Club Tropicana - providing vital social events for people with intellectual disabilities

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Final preparations are currently underway for Club Tropicana, a summer arts project which brings together people with intellectual disabilities, their families and friends, culminating in a fun-filled social night out for all at the Black Box Theatre on Friday June 24.

Galway parents spending €1,000 on little angels’ First Communion

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Galway parents spent nearly €1,000 on their little angels for this year’s First Communion celebrations, that is according to a nationwide survey conducted by Ulster Bank.

Tuam diocesan changes announced

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The Archbishop of Tuam, Most Reverend Michael Neary, recently announced the following changes which come into effect on Friday July 15.

Galway facilities are the right move for US company Aspect

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

A proven reputation in attracting big players in the technology sector, access to a multilingual and highly skilled workforce, as well as the support of IDA Ireland has meant that locating in Galway truly is the right decision for Aspect, according to senior vice president Mark King.

Nine Galway athletes to compete in Special Olympics

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

Nine Galway athletes will be heading to Athens next week as part of the Irish team competing in the 2011 Special Olympics World Games, which begin on June 25.

Mayor launches annual Mayoral Charity Ball

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

The mayor of the city of Galway Cllr Michael Crowe has this week announced the annual Mayoral Charity Ball. The event will be held in the Clayton Hotel on Saturday June 25. Commenting at the launch of the event the Mayor stated:

GAA fever takes over at Fagan’s Sports Bar with a jersey party

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

To celebrate the beginning of the much anticipated GAA All-Ireland Championship, Fagan’s Sports Bar will be hosting a jersey party for all dedicated fans and followers of sport tomorrow, Friday June 17, from 8pm.

Salthill residents to explore value of community centre

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

After a recent article in the Irish Times praised the Dublin seaside village of Malahide, a meeting of Salthill residents will take place next Thursday to explore whether they can speak with such pride of their area.

Enda Walsh - Misterman, Cillian Murphy, and the Galway connection

Thu, Jun 16, 2011

One of the definite highlights of this year’s Galway Arts Festival is Enda Walsh’s Misterman which sees him reunited with Cillian Murphy for the first time since their feted collaboration on Disco Pigs 15 years ago.

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