The Higgs Boson and CERN are coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

If you want to know how the Universe came into being, how it works, what the ‘Higgs Boson’ is, and how to operate a model of the Large Hadron Collider, your chance has come.

CERN, the Geneva based laboratory for particle physics, and the operator of the actual Hadron Collider, is bringing its Accelerating Science exhibition to Galway.

City bar leads drive to help dethroned Miss Ireland aims to take on the universe

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

The Dail Bar is getting behind former Miss Ireland Maire Hughes as she enters the prestigious Miss Universe Ireland competition this November 2 in Dublin. Ms Hughes of Catwalk Models will be representing The Dail Bar and Galway in the Miss Universe Ireland competition run by well-known Irish agent and top model Andrea Roche.

‘Plan B’ needed as future of outer bypass looks doubtful

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A ‘Plan B’ is urgently needed on the Galway City Outer Bypass as the chances of the project getting the green light from the Europe Court of Justice are “only 50-50”, according to a Government TD.

€6 million owed to Galway hospitals in insurance claims, says Conneely

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

At a time when HSE West is implementing cost-saving measures delays in filling in insurance claim documentation has meant that a staggering €6 million owed to University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital remains unpaid, according to Galway city councillor Padraig Conneely.

Government must be honest over upcoming taxes says Ó Cuív

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Families across Galway are already “to the pin of their collar” and cannot afford to pay “hundreds of euro in extra taxes from next year”.

NUI Galway’s volunteering fair to form part of week-long event

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

NUI Galway’s 11th annual volunteering fair will take place on Wednesday September 26 in the Bailey Allen Hall, from 1pm to 5pm, with more than 2,000 students, staff, and members of the general public expected to attend.

Special trains for All Ireland

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Iarnród Éireann will provide special services for the Galway v Kilkenny All Ireland hurling final on Sunday.

Travellers encouraged to get checked as part of national heart health campaign

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

September is National Heart Month, and to mark the event the Irish Heart Foundation is holding a national blood pressure roadshow offering free blood pressure checks to community groups, the public, and Traveller organisations including the Galway Traveller Movement.

Let youngsters capture that Olympic spirit at NRG Junior

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

NRG Junior, located in the Clybaun Hotel in Knocknacarra, is now enrolling for September classes. If the Gymnastics discipline in the Olympics fascinated your child with its colourful routines, why not check out both the rhythmic and artistic aymnastics classes. For all the Jackie Chan/KatieTaylor wannabes, both the karate and voxercise instructor’s will provide fun and energetic classes without the pressure of making grades.

Our other NRG Junior programmes which include; junior jazzercise, terrific tots, dance-zone, ballet and swimming are an extremely fulfilling and rewarding experience for school going children in a safe, fun-filled environment.

Documentary on student’s attempts to busk in Galway to be aired next week

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A 25-minute documentary, Buscáil shot by Fearghal Ó Maolagáin while studying at NUI, Galway will be broadcast on TG4 on Monday, September 10 at 8pm.

Get fit and raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation in Athenry

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

An Athenry Slí na Sláinte walk will take place next week to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation.

Community service for man who spat on patrol car

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A 23-year-old Newcastle man, who became abusive to a garda and spat on the patrol car, has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of community service or face three months in jail.

Ardilaun celebrations continue with sponsorship of Oyster Stakes at Ballybrit on Monday

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

The autumn meeting of the Galway Races begins on Monday for three days, consisting of 21 races, both flat and national hunt races. One of the highlights of the racing festival will be the Ardilaun Hotel Listed Oyster Stakes, which takes place on the first day of the races which is now in its 21st year.

Further remand for men accused of false imprisonment

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A case in which two men have been charged in relation to an incident which began at a Midlands festival and led to the robbery and false imprisonment of a man in Galway has been further adjourned for the service of books of evidence.

Drug dealing accused sent for trial

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A 29-year-old man charged with possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply has been sent forward for trial.

Government must support city’s bid to host 2014 Volvo race says McNelis

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Galway’s chances of hosting any part of the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race will continue to appear doubtful unless the Government throws its weight behind the city’s bid.

Western Family History Association to host public talk

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

The Western Family History Association will hold its next meeting in the Claregalway Hotel on Wednesday September 12, starting at 8.15pm.

The speaker at the event will be Ann Greaney from Headford, a lifelong member of the association, who will give a talk entitled ‘My Family History’, in which she will relate her own experience of researching and compiling her family tree.

Baring and sharing for calendar to be launched in aid of Western Alzheimers

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Twelve women, 12 scenes, one goal, to raise much needed funds for Western Alzeheimers - this is the aim of the charity calendar ‘Sharing the Care’ which will be launched at O’Dea’s Hotel, Bride Street, Loughrea on Friday, September 14 at 8pm.

Galway jobs fair will help companies and jobseekers

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A significant number of companies from the west of Ireland are already signed up for the Skillnets Jobs Fair which will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway on Sunday October 14.

Learn how to deepen your spirituality with Westside course

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A course aimed at deepening people’s spirituality will run on Tuesdays at Westside Resource Centre (opposite the library) from 8pm to 9pm.

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