Search is on for Galway’s ‘Ultimate Titanorak’

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

A ‘Titanorak’ is a person obsessed with the RMS Titanic, who knows all there is to know about the ship, but is still determined to find out more. Now the search is on for Galway’s most passionate Titanic enthusiast.

Labour’s attitude to self employed is a disgrace, says Canney

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

A County Galway councillor has slammed the Labour Party for its disgraceful attitude towards the self-employed.

Independent Tuam based councillor Seán Canney has come out in defence of the self-employed this week following a claim that self-employed people are manipulating their accounts in order to qualify for grants. Referring to the claim made by Labour Party chairman and TD Colm Keaveney, Cllr Canney has now called on the party to clarify its position on whether they have any evidence to back this up.

Thirty cyclists depart Carraroe as part of Rose’s Cycle 2012

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Thirty cyclists leave Carraroe this morning (Thursday) to cycle more than 300km to Co Louth as part of the 2012 Rose’s Cycle being held in memory of two-year-old Rose Wogan.

Hewlett Packard Ladies’ Night in aid of Hand in Hand

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The inaugural HP Ladies’ Night will take place at the House Hotel on August 31, in aid of Hewlett Packard Galway’s chosen charity of 2012, Hand in Hand.

Galwegians encouraged to attend Michael Collins commemoration

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galwegians will travel to Béal na mBláth in County Cork this weekend to attend the commemoration ceremony marking the 90th anniversary of the tragic death of Michael Collins.

Patrician Musical Society to host Stars In Their Eyes style fundraiser

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Patrician Musical Society will hold three major fundraisers in the build up to their 2013 production of the much loved musical, Guys’n’Dolls.

Wrestling stars at Salthill this weekend

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway wrestling fans are in for a treat as stars of American wrestling will again make their way to Leisureland in Salthill on Saturday August 18, at 7pm.

Council thanks householders who have paid charge

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

More than 18,000 Galway households have now paid the controversial household charge, with 1,250 of those payments having been made over the last two months.

NUIG signs major biomedical research deal in China

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

NUI Galway continues to make its mark in research on an international stage as the university’s president Dr Jim Browne arrived in Beijing this week for the signing of a major biomedical research deal.

Hurling final to push Galway Memorial Walk into morning start

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Galway Memorial Walk, in aid of Galway Hospice, will now take place at 12 noon on Sunday September 9, earlier than advertised. The new time is due to Galway’s success in the hurling championship, as the earlier start will allow walkers to be home in time for the 3.30pm throw-in of the All-Ireland final.

Loughrea Dog Show takes place in aid of GSPCA and EGAR on Sunday

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The Loughrea Dog show will take place from 1pm to 5pm at the Temperance Hall on Sunday August 19. The show, which will be judged by Professor Gerard Fleming, promises to be a fun-filled day for all the family.

The event, which is in aid of the Galway Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and East Galway Animal Rescue, will see Galway Bay FM’s Valerie Hughes in attendance as a special guest. Ms Hughes will be accompanied by her beloved Pyrenees Mountain dogs. Miss Ireland Galaxy 2012, Katherine Gannon, will also make an appearance. Ms Gannon chose Galway SPCA as one of her chosen charities for this year.

JCI Galway and the Galway Advertiser look for Galway’s friendliest business

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Galway has had an exciting summer, and during events such as the Volvo Ocean Race, the Galway Arts Festival, and the Galway Races, thousands of tourists descended on the city. Now it is the turn of local businesses to show that Galway is the friendliest place in Ireland.

Fisheries action group set up to boost revenue

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Representatives from fishing, aquaculture, tourism, community development, county councils and leader groups were recently brought together by Bord Iascaigh Mhara (BIM), the Irish Sea Fisheries Board, to establish a Fisheries Local Action Group or (FLAG) for the Western region (Galway and Clare) with the aim of boosting revenue.

NUIG scientists make breakthrough in breast cancer research

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Scientists at NUI Galway have discovered a new class of genes which could help to suppress tumour growth of breast cancer cells.

Minister must introduce measures to help farmers — Ó Cuív

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has remained “idle and done nothing to avert the disaster that will affect farmers in Ireland this year” after what has been an “unusually wet summer”.

Packie Bonner to take part in Eamonn Deacy testimonial

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Packie Bonner, one of the legendary Republic Of Ireland players, whose ‘hand of God’ moment at Italia 90 earned him Irish football immortality, will play at this weekend’s testimonial match for Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy.

His light will never go out

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Eamonn Deacy's light will never go out. Craving the game rather than the glory, Eamonn is above cringing at the thought of an Aston Villa selection coming to Terryland Park for a celebration of his rich contribution to all things Galway.

We might need two keepers says local chief ahead of Deacy testimonial game against Villa’s stars

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

When the Aston Villa Legends face West United - the club at which the late Eamonn Chick Deacy began and ended his soccer career, they can expect “hard tackling” and “tough and fearless” opposition, warns its manager William Grant.

FSAI issues shellfish poisoning warning for west coast

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Shellfish lovers have been warned of the dangers of gathering their own batch along the west coast after incidents of food poisoning prompted the Food Safety Authority Ireland to issue an official warning this week.

Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers 2012

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

The waiting is over, for Leaving Certificate results at least. But now, another wait begins, with CAO offers not published until Monday August 20.

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