Connemara man appointed head of news at RnaG

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Gearóid MacDonncha, from Béal an Daingin in Connemara, has been appointed Head of News, Eagarthóir Stiúrtha Nuachta, at Raidió na Gaeltachta.

Capones honours customers Chicago style at birthday celebrations

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A commanding portrait of Al Capone smiled proudly upon the wall of Capones last Wednesday as the restaurant celebrated its second birthday serving hearty Italian cuisine to the hungry palates of Galway. In a charismatic atmosphere where conversation flowed as smoothly as the wine poured and jazz band played, many faces from around the community joined the festivities.

To kick off a day of celebrations, dozens of supporters were greeted with free scones at the Alzheimers Society coffee morning where generous donations were collected for the Galway branch. Later, children were entertained by Paddy the Magician while enjoying pizzas specially priced as low as €1.

Sponsors sought for public bike scheme for Galway

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A public bike scheme for Galway, which would see 250 shared bicycles made available for use in the city, is seeking sponsorship from businesses and commercial entities.

Connaughton calls on Minister Quinn to sort out SUSI

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

With the SUSI debacle leavings thousands of Galway students still waiting for their grant applications to be processed, a local TD has called on the Education Minister to “sort out” the issue.

Remember a loved one in a unique way

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

People can remember loved ones in a unique way this Christmas by sponsoring a light on the Christmas tree at University Hospital Galway.

Santa is coming to Coole

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Coole Park will hold a free family event to celebrate the start of the festive season on Sunday December 9. The event, which will take place in the Coole Park Visitor Centre and tea rooms from 2pm to 4pm, will feature stories, winter scavenger hunts, and a visit by Santa.

Galwegians Rugby announces The Front Door as official pub sponsor

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Galway’s favourite larger than life local The Front Door has been named as the official pub sponsor of Galwegians Rugby. The Front Door pub on Cross St has been an integral part of the Galway social scene for decades and has always been a proud supporter of local sports which makes its alliance with the historic Galwegians Rugby such a fantastic fit.

Éamon de Buitléar presents personal archive to NUIG

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Éamon de Buitléar, film maker, musician, environmentalist, and Ireland’s answer to David Attenborough, has presented his personal archive to NUI Galway.

Mr de Buitléar’s archive, presented to the university yesterday, consists of his documentary films; material relating to the history of broadcasting and film production in Ireland; music recordings of Seán Ó Riada, Ceoltóirí Chualann, and Ceoltóirí Laighean; visual and audio records of environmental studies; material from the de Buitléar family papers.

Galway festivals benefit from Fáilte Ireland funding

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

The Galway Comedy Festival, Cúirt, and the Clifden Arts Festival were among 11 Galway festivals and events which received grants under Fáilte Ireland’s Festival Funding Allocations.

The grant allocation was €84,500 and were distributed as follows: Celtic Seris Tour de Connemara (€9,000); Clifden Arts Festival (€8,000); Galway Comedy Festival (€7,500); Galway Food Festival (€13,000); Cúirt International Festival of Literature (€7,500); Galway Masters Basketball Association (€5,000); Umbro Galway Cup (€13,000); Ballinasloe Horse Fair (€5,000); Baboró International Arts Festival for Children (€7,500); Galway International Rally (€4,000); Áras Eanna Arts Centre, Inis Óirr (€5,000).

Renmore man releases country album

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Renmore man Pat Creaven has just released his debut solo album, entitled Pat Creaven, which features the Galwayman’s version of a number of country and western classics.

NUIG to take lead role in new project to support creative industries

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A major new project which seeks to build the creative industries across Ireland and Northern Europe, will be launched today in NUI, Galway.

Charity auction of Pauline Bewick prints

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Prints by one of Ireland’s most renowned artists, Pauline Bewick, will be auctioned for charity on Sunday December 9 at 3pm in the Pillo Hotel, Headford Point, Headford Road.

Volvo Ocean Race was worth €60 million to city, report finds

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

A new report from the JE Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway reveals that the Volvo Ocean Race Finale (VOR) which took place in Galway city earlier this year, having hosted a stopover for the Race in 2009, was worth €60.5 million to the Irish economy. More than 500,000 visitors attended events during the festival period from June 30 to July 8 2012, with 16 per cent of those coming from outside of Ireland.

Choristers to be admitted to cantorum for first time in 500 years

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Twenty-four choristers are to be admitted to St Nicholas Schola Cantorum on December 9, 2012. This will take place during 11am Sunday service in the Collegiate Church of St Nicholas, Galway. At the ceremony the choristers will sing the service and be presented with their robes of cassock, surplice and ruff.

This event marks the first time in for at least 500 years that children will have been formally commissioned to play a role in leading the music of the liturgy. The choristers are aged between 8 and 14, from all denominations and they meet once a week for two hours.

Macnas’ The Boy Explorer is Aran-bound

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

The Boy Explorer is a 15ft high, eight-year-old, boy who is on a quest to walk across Ireland asking children for brilliant ideas on how to make Ireland a better place to live.

Former Moldovan football prodigy taking part in Saturday’s Big Heart Santa Run Galway

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Former Moldovan football prodigy Masal Bugduv has spoken this week of his support for the Irish Heart Foundation’s Big Heart Santa Run, a 5km run or walk taking place on this Saturday December 1 in Salthill.

Fear of stigma forces HIV positive people to stay silent

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

Most HIV positive people are forced to remain tight lipped about their condition because of fear of stigma and discrimination, it was claimed this week.

Colours Arts Project

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

THE THIRD Colours Arts Project takes place on Mainguard Street, this Saturday from 1pm to 5pm.

Stop ‘wasting money’ pursuing Household Charge says Connaughton

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

The Galway County Council has been accused of “wasting” thousands of euro pursuing householders “who have already paid the Household Charge”.

FF to hold public meetings on CAP in Glenamaddy and Maam

Thu, Nov 29, 2012

There must be no reduction in funding for the Common Agriculture Policy and The Taoiseach must use his position as incoming EU president to ensure funding is not cut.

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