Set sail on Galway’s seafood trail

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

To mark the 58th Galway International Oyster and Seafood festival, the public are being invited to set sail on the Seafood Trail and take port at one of the popular Oyster Hot Spots.

Cliften prepares for ten days of festival fun

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

The President of Ireland, Michael D Higgins, will open the Clifden Arts Festival this evening in the Clifden Community School.

Kinetic helps sheds light on new Rape Crisis Centre campaign

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A powerful new campaign is being launched by the Rape Crisis Centre in Galway.

Tuam woman wins National Skills award

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Tuam native Laura Callanan received a top award after competing in the finals of the National Skills competition in Dublin last week.

Kilbane to launch new Ireland supporters’ club in Galway

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Kevin Kilbane, who earned 110 caps for the Republic of Ireland between 1997 and 2011, is coming to Galway this weekend to launch a new RoI supporters’ club.

Mervue wins playground makeover

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Mervue community playground in Galway city is due to receive a playground makeover worth €2,000 after beating off stiff competition to win first prize in a national competition.

US Democrats and Republicans to hold voter drive in Galway

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

American citizens in Galway who want to vote in November’s election are encouraged to take part in a voter registration drive which takes place in the city this Saturday.

New traffic light guide for healthy shopping

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

A guide to healthy shopping will help people understand food labels and make better food choices, according to the local heart and stroke charity Croi.

Culture Night in Galway City Museum

Thu, Sep 20, 2012

Galway City Museum will celebrate Culture Night tomorrow evening with a series of short talks covering all aspects of Galway history.

UK and Greece support Outer Bypass decision at European Court hearing

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

There were hopeful signs for the future of the Galway City Outer Bypass at a European Court of Justice oral hearing yesterday after support was shown for An Bord Pleanála’s decision to grant permission for the first half of the project.

Justice minister to review Lisbrook closure decision

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

The future of residents at Lisbrook House asylum centre remains unclear this morning as the Minister for Justice, Alan Shatter, reviews the controversial decision to close the centre and initiate relocation proceedings.

Fun for all the family at the Clarenbridge Oyster festival

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Saturday’s family fun day organised by the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival has been designed to provide the kind of entertainment, relaxation, and respite that all families crave when looking for somewhere to spend a day out.

The Oyster Festival is now entering its 58th year which confirms a dedication in fulfilling the requirements in organising a memorable day out.

Athenry model having ‘time of her life’ at Playboy mansion

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A County Galway model who was invited to visit Playboy boss Hugh Hefner’s mansion in Los Angeles says she is having the time of her life there.

Galway Tidy Towns and Garden Competition 2012

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

The winning entries in the Galway City Tidy Towns and Garden competition have been announced. Mary Crowe from Ballagh was deemed to have the finest front garden in the overall category while Pat McPhibin, 41 Emmet Avenue, scooped the prize in the same distinction but for front garden in a city council estate.

Kenneth Long, 29 Forster Court outshone the competition in the best window boxes/floral display to secure the winner’s title, and the blue ribbon in the Best Lawns division was awarded to Frank and Kai Burke, 11 St Mary’s Road.

Ballinasloe to celebrate Culture Night with evening of drumming

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Two events taking place in Ballinasloe on Culture Night will centre on drumming and percussion, with a drumming competition for local schools, and a public performance and barbecue.

Cuban speakers to raise issue of ‘Miami Five’ in Galway

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Señora Magali Llort, mother of Fernando Gonzalez – one of the “Miami Five” – will address a public meeting in Galway tomorrow at 7.30pm in the SIPTU Hall, Brendan O’Hehir Road.

Scammers target Black Dragon kickboxing club with fake sponsorship cards

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

Residents in the Roscam and Doughiska area are being urged to be vigilant after numerous reports of scammers operating locally. The perpetrators, said to be males in their adolescent years have been allegedly calling to houses and masquerading as representatives of the Black Dragon Kickboxing club.

Three months suspended for tearing up station cell mattress

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A 24-year-old man who tore up a mattress while being held in a garda station cell received a three month suspended sentence at Galway District Court this week.

Eyre Square to celebrate its tercentennial with open air concert

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

This year marks the 300th anniversary of the foundation of Eyre Square, and this milestone event in the city’s chief civic space will be marked with an open air concert this Saturday.

Play your part in The Gathering, says Walsh

Thu, Sep 13, 2012

A series of community meetings to organise local involvement in the Government’s tourism initiative, The Gathering, which takes place at a number of venues in Galway over the next month.

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