Galway Cycling Campaign welcomes council reduced speed limit proposal

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Introducing a 30km/h speed limit in the city centre is “an excellent idea” that will benefit cyclists and pedestrians and encourage more people to walk and cycle.

Calling all Ardilaun brides and grooms – past, present and future

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The team at The Ardilaun hotel is next week welcoming all brides and grooms who had their wedding reception at The Ardilaun from 1962 to the present day to a wedding day celebration banquet dinner to once again celebrate their special day and relive all those happy memories.

American company launches Galway operations

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

There was good news on the jobs front this week with the announcement that StreamServe Inc, a leading provider of business communications solutions, is to set up its Irish operations in Galway thereby creating 20 jobs.

Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment Mary Coughlan TD officially announced last Tuesday that StreamServe will be establishing an inside sales and customer care operation in Galway with the support of the Government through IDA Ireland. It is expected that the company will initially employ 20 people in areas such as sales, maintenance renewals, and customer care operation, servicing both the US and EMEA markets.

Barna woman to represent Ireland at Miss Galaxy contest

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A 22-year-old Barna woman will represent Ireland at the Miss Galaxy beauty contest in Germany next month.

NUIG Italian Society to host masquerade ball

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Time to dust off that ball gown and find yourself the most alluring mask you can find as the NUI Galway Italian Society is hosting its annual Carnevale Masquerade Ball on February 12 from 6pm in the Galway Bay Hotel.

The Carnevale is a festival in Venice that begins around two weeks before Lent and ends on Shrove Tuesday. Everyone wears elaborate masks and costumes, making it one of the most awesome events you can possibly witness in Italy. The Italian Society’s Carnevale Masquerade Ball is a celebration of this festival that the Italian people cherish so dearly. To take part in this ball is to also take part in and celebrate Italian culture at its best. Also, with the ball being so close to Valentine’s Day, a ticket to this event would make the ultimate Valentine’s Day present.

Val Hanley wants to know if you’ve got talent

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland, in conjunction with Smithwicks, is giving the Irish public the chance to showcase their talent in the Stars Of Our Bars pub talent competition.

Park and ride passengers up on last year

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A total of 20,264 people used the Galway City Council’s park and ride service over the Christmas period, an increase of 2,042 people from last year.

Volunteers needed to help clean up Merlin Woods

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Volunteers are being sought to help clean litter from Merlin Woods this Sunday, and schools, businesses, community groups, and individuals are being asked to help.

New Salerno school cycle park will encourage more students to choose fitter option

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The opening of a new cycle park at Salerno secondary school in Salthill tomorrow (Friday) will encourage more students to choose the fitter option of cycling to school.

Restaurant burglar warned to behave in future

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A Renmore man who received a suspended sentence this week for burglary has been warned to behave in future and not to use his personal problems as an excuse to commit crime.

Man gets suspended sentence for assaulting gardai and stealing cars ten years ago

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A 26-year-old Galway man received a nine month suspended sentence and was disqualified from driving for two years for offences which included assaulting three gardai and stealing a number of vehicles throughout the city almost 10 years ago.

Man goes on drunken wine thieving spree in Oughterard

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A man with health and psychiatric difficulties went on a drunken wine bottle thieving spree through the village of Oughterard while let out on bail to attend medical appointments, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Homeless man to serve extra two months for being constant nuisance

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A homeless man, with 129 previous convictions and who is a constant nuisance to staff and the general public at Ceannt Station, will have to serve an extra two months in jail.

Drink driver causes three car collision

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

A woman who, while nearly three times over the blood alcohol limit crashed into the back of a car causing a “knock-on” effect, received a five month suspended sentence and a six year disqualification from driving at Galway District Court last Monday.

Ship’s captain returned for trial for illegal fishing

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The captain of a Spanish fishing boat found illegally fishing in restricted waters off the Galway coast has been returned for trial and will have to pay €55,000 to get his boat back, the Galway District Court heard.

Enjoy Australian Day at The Skeff

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Tuesday January 26 is Australia Day and The Skeff’s Australian management is welcoming Galway based Aussies and Galwegians to the venue to celebrate.

Grealish condemns insurance hikes for flood victims

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Insurance companies are “ripping people off” by “indiscriminately increasing premiums” for those who live in the vicinity of flooded areas.

Flashback Fridays at The Dáil Bar

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Dust off those ra ra skirts and legwarmers and head into The Dail Bar on Friday January 22 for the launch of the all new Flashback Fridays. Join Galway Bay FM DJ Padraic Flaherty as he plays the very best in music from everyones favourite decade — the 1980s.

New Inn mummers’ festival a significant traditional event

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The annual mummer’s festival which takes place in New Inn, Ballinasloe, on Saturday night has been hailed as a significant traditional event in the country’s entertainment calendar which has developed over the past three decades.

Festival chairman Michael Mullins says groups from Co Galway and outside the area will provide a “feast of entertainment” to patrons supporting the event which is in its 32nd year and will take place at the leisure centre.

Julie Feeney and sean nos star Emma O'Sullivan to feature in free Coole Park Spring programme

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

THE Spring element of the Coole Park Cultural Programme was launched this week and includes a wide range of lectures as well as performances by singer songwriter Julie Feeney and All-Ireland talent show star Emma O'Sullivan.

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