Teens sought for new film

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Open auditions for teenagers aged 16 upwards, for a feature film entitled My Name is Emily, take place this Saturday in the Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square.

My Name is Emily by writer/director Simon Fitzmaurice, is a story about a singular girl’s quest to rescue her father from a mental institution, while contending the attentions of Arden, the boy who has fallen in love with her.

Thoor Ballylee to get much needed clean up

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Maintenance work around the famous ‘Yeat’s tower’ of Thoor Ballylee, in south County Galway is due to begin, following a lengthy period of consultation.

Tax wealth not homes in Galway says SF Senator

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The property tax “will plunge thousands of low and middle income families into further financial hardship” while those with the “ability and means” to pay are protected by the Government.

This is the view of Galway Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh who will launch the party’s wealth tax campaign at a public meeting on Thursday February 21 in The Westwood Hotel at 8pm.

Love/Hate star for vampire TV show shoot in Galway

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The pilot for a new vampire themed TV show, Darker Days, featuring Love/Hate’s Tom Ward and Game of Thrones’ Rick Burn will be shot in Galway this summer.

Cuddy calls for bollards for regional roads

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Green and white bollards are needed on regional roads around County Galway to act as “a very visible warning to drivers of side roads ahead”.

Tuam woman sent for trial for drug dealing

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A Tuam woman charged with allegedly being in possession of drugs valued at more than €13,000 for the purpose of selling or supplying has been sent forward for trial.

Blind date fundraiser for Galway Autism Partnership

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A charity blind date and kiss’n’tell event takes place in The Westwood Hotel at 8pm this evening to raise funds for the Galway Autism Partnership.

The event is being organised by Cora McNally Walsh and includes a blind date for singles and a kiss’n’tell section for couples. There will be music by The Classics followed by a ‘Decades Disco’ featuring a slow set.

Former head of RTÉ takes over as Druid board chair

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The former director general of RTÉ, Cathal Goan, has been appointed as chair of the board of Druid Theatre Company, taking over from the long serving Seamus O’Grady.

Love Your Town and win a day of indulgence

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A campaign to support local businesses and to reward those that take part has been launched by one of Galway’s biggest motor dealers.

US army colonel to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The highest ranking member of US military to resign over the Iraq war, Col Ann Wright, will speak at a public meeting in Galway next week.

Museum to host Yeats-inspired feltmaking workshop

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A felt-making workshop for adults, inspired by the paintings of Jack B Yeats, takes place at the Galway City Museum this Saturday from 11am to 12.30pm.

NUIG FemSoc seeks submissions for exhibition

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

NUI GALWAY’S Feminist Society is calling on Galway artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition exploring the definition of ‘body image’.

New book published by NUIG academics

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Two NUIG academics, Prof Maria-Alejandra Gonzalez-Perez and Dr Liam Leonard have published a new book, examining global business, sustainability and social responsibility.

Extra classroom at Caltra school

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Caltra National School is to get a new 80m2 classroom, following approval and funding from the Department of Education.

Billy Connolly to bring his comedy show to Leisureland

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Billy Connolly, the legendary Scottish comedian and actor, is coming to Galway as part of his The Man Live Tour of Ireland this April and May.

Future of Galway Port development hinges on policy wording says Walsh

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The future of plans for the redevelopment of Galway Port depends on the wording of a ports policy statement due to be considered by the Cabinet in the coming weeks.

This is according to Fine Gael Galway West TD Brian Walsh, who met with representatives of Galway Harbour Company, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, and Transport Minister Leo Varadkar in Dublin to discuss the proposed €200 million redevelopment in the context of the impending ports policy statement, currently being finalised by the Department of Transport.

Galway City Karting turns two with a party for all

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Galway’s only indoor karting arena, Galway City Karting is turning two on Sunday 24 February and will be having a birthday party to celebrate their coming of age! The party celebrations will start from 12 noon and everyone is invited.

Bearna-Furbo playground committee launches pop-up shop to fundraise for new facilities

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Clós Súgartha Bhearna-Na Forbacha Playground committee has launched a pop-up shop selling new and pre-owned clothes, accessories, homewares, and gifts as the fundraising drive for a playground in the area gains momentum. The committee recently welcomed the news that Bearna Co-Op has given permission for the playground to be developed at its multi-use games area in Truskey West.

Salthill Tourist Office could become penguinarium, says Donal Lyons

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Advertisements seeking ‘expressions of interest’ from individuals or groups seeking to acquire the Tourist Office located in Salthill are to be published by the Galway City Council.

Liquid milk producers ‘going broke’, says Galway IFA

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Members of the Galway branch of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) staged a protest outside the Arrabawn milk processing plant in Kilconnell, Ballinasloe, on Tuesday to highlight the strains placed on liquid milk producers who are faced with increasing pressures of feed bills and other rising production costs.

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