Visually impaired showcase

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A range of technologies designed to make the lives of visually impaired people easier will be on display at the Victoria Hotel in Galway on Saturday November 21 from 11 to 4pm.

Christmas made easy at Red Barn

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Take the hassle out of Christmas shopping with a visit to the comfortable and stress-free surroundings of The Red Barn.

Higgins demands definitive answers on Coláiste na Coiribe

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

“Evasive and obfuscatory” is how Labour Galway West TD Michael D Higgins has described the Minister for Education’s responses to his questions about Coláiste na Coiribe.

Doughiska/Roscam/Ardaun areas experienced the most rapid population growth outside Dublin

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Some 33 different nationalities live in the Doughiska, Roscam and Ardaun (DRA) area of the city with Irish, Poles and Nigerians accounting for the three largest national groupings. Almost one in eight residents are estimated to be Polish nationals, according to a new report.

Headford may soon get a playground

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Headford may soon be in line to get a much needed playground as a planning application for one is due to be submitted to the Galway County Council.

Annaghdown Community Alert receives Government grant

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Annaghdown Community Alert is to receive a grant of €645 from the Department of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

The FBI wants Galway Gaelgoirs

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The FBI i on the hunt for Irish speaking Galwegians and it will not stop until it gets them - but fear not, it’s not the American FBI, it’s an Italian film agency.

Western Writers’ Centre needs home for valuable books

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

THE WESTERN Writers’ Centre has received a gift of some 400 books by eminent European authors, complete with display furniture, but it has nowhere to house the collection.

Kenny’s Bookshop & Art Gallery to hold major auction

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Kenny’s Bookshop & Art Gallery, in association with auction house Mullen’s, Laurel Park, is to hold an auction of fine art and furniture this weekend.

Junior chess club

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Galway Chess Club runs a children’s chess club on Thursdays from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in the Bridge Club, St Mary’s Road.

Loughrea Hotel caps first year with Best New Hotel Award

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Loughrea’s newest edition Loughrea Hotel and Spa capped their first 16 months in business with being awarded Best New Hotel 2009 at the National Hospitality Awards in Dublin last week.

Fairground owner uses vehicle ‘as a weapon’ to intimidate competitor, court hears

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Pressure led to a fairground owner using his vehicle “as a weapon” to imidate a competitor and make threats, the Galway Circuit Appeals Court heard this week.

Judge Raymond Groarke expressed alarm last Tuesday when he heard how Alan McCormack used his truck as a “battering ram” to purposely push another vehicle off the road. The 31-year-old with an address at 6 Lispauchaun, Ennis, Clare, successfully managed to get his driving licence re-instated following his appeal, however, he will now have to pay an increased fine of €2,000 for dangerous driving and pay €1,000 to the injured party.

There is something for everyone at Cafe 903

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Cafe 903 is located in Cuba/Bar 903 on Eyre Square right beside the new TK Maxx. It is open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. The cafe has been recently refurbished, and is now a cool and funky place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee or speciality tea.

GMIT Heritage Society events

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Heritage Society of GMIT will host a series of public talks, starting at 7pm, in the college throughout November.

Galway branch of Irish Motor Neurone Association to be launched in Loughrea

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Galway Branch of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, which will be officially launched on Wednesday next in Loughrea, aims to heighten awareness of the condition.

What makes a bogman a bogman?

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

“I’m a bogman, deep down, it’s where I come from,” sang Luka Bloom on his song ‘I’m A Bogman’, but just what makes this special relationship between people and Irish landscape?

Winter specials at the Ardilaun leisure centre

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is one of Galway’s longest serving leisure facilities. The leisure club is now celebrating its 10th year in operation and has grown considerably.

Aerobics class to raise money for homeless people

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A local personal trainer is organising Galway’s largest ever aerobics class to raise money for the city’s homeless this Christmas.

Suit scrappage deal for Galway Simon

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Reidy Menswear based in the Galway Shopping Centre is offering €100 off any suit during the month of November if customers trade-in an old suit. The quirky idea came about after shop owner Paul Reidy heard about the popular fashion event Swap in the City. This event was run by the Galway Simon Community, and as a result, Reidy has agreed to give all trade-in suits to the Galway Simon shop to help raise funds for its services.

Gotta get a ticket or two — It’s Oliver time!

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Consider yourself invited to 9Arch Musical Societies eighth annual production which opens with the Tony-award winning musical, Oliver, on November 18 in the Town Hall Theatre.

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