Security tightened as Labour gets set for stormy reception at conference

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Labour will not be allowed enjoy celebrating its centenary when the party holds its 65th convention in Galway this weekend, as the event is set to attract protests from far left groups, rural communities, peace groups, the unemployed, and health campaigners.

Ardilaun stays ahead with massage offer as the search continues for Golden Ticket

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway’s Ardilaun hotel, which celebrates its 50th birthday this year, continues its April promotion offering 50 Indian head massages at 50 per cent discount in the fabulous Avalon Health & Beauty Salon, as the search goes on for the Golden Ticket for April.

Juicy Couture Tea Party at Fallers tomorrow to raise funds for Western Alzheimers

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Fallers Jewellers is getting ready for the Juicy Couture Tea Party which is taking place in store tomorrow, April 13, from 11am-2pm with proceeds on the day donated to Western Alzheimers. Customers will be treated to tea, cupcakes, and the chance to browse and purchase the latest Juicy Couture collection in the Williamsgate Street store – with one lucky shopper winning a fabulous Juicy Couture watch.

Fallers, Galway’s leading family owned jewellers, invites you to pop in and view the new Juicy Couture collection in store on the day. Also stockists of Thomas Sabo, Ti Sento, Guess and Hot Diamonds, Fallers Jewellers is looking forward to hosting the Tea Party and welcoming everyone while treating them to a fantastic day out.

The Art of Blooming and the florist behind it

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

After five years of extensive training, Daniela Guder graduated from the College of Horticulture in Dortmund / Germany with Degrees in Horticulture and Floral Design.

Free the music within you — and learn the guitar

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Are you one of those people who believes we all have music within us? Is your inner performer struggling to break free? Do you, or someone close to you, have a guitar that won’t play itself?

Help is at hand. Guitar Made Easy takes complete beginners and teaches them how to play their favourite songs on guitar. In a series of once weekly classes over the space of ten short weeks, you can take the first few steps on a life-long musical journey.

Galway Simon gearing up for this year’s Women’s Mini Marathon

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway Simon Community have launched the Galway Simon Women’s Mini Marathon 2012. Kyle Tonetti and Dave Moore, Connacht Rugby, were on hand to help, while encouraging everyone, young and old, to come out, have fun and take part for Galway Simon.

Want straight teeth but dread wearing braces? Invisalign is the answer

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

On Saturday April 21, Invisalign invites you to Woodquay Dental in Galway, where you can avail of a free private consultation with a dentist and special discounted offers on the day only.

Fishamble’s production Forgotten to benefit COPE Galway

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

COPE Galway is to benefit from a theatrical performance in the city next week, when Fishamble present Forgotten, a solo piece for theatre which explores four characters, between the ages of 80-100 years old, who reside in care facilities and retirement homes.

Presented in a fusion of European and Japanese Kabuki theatrical styles, the piece is a dark and comical portrayal of the challenges facing older people in Ireland today. This is a special one night performance with all proceeds going to support COPE Galway’s Senior Support Services in Galway.

City surrendered to Cromwell three hundred and sixty years ago this week

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

An important event occurred 360 years ago this week, which changed the fortunes of Galway town forever.

David McWilliams to host Leviathan event in Galway

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The economist and commentator David McWilliams will host the acclaimed political cabaret event Leviathan in Monroe’s Backstage Bar on Thursday April 26.

Budding Loughrea writer launches book for Share A Dream

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

It seems that Loughrea has a budding writer in its midst in the form of 12-year-old Dylan Daly who wrote the Dream Team Adventures/Space Dreams book to help raise money for the Share A Dream Foundation.

Aran Island students selected for fashion grand final

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Two Aran Island students have been selected to represent their school at the grand final of the ERP Junk Kouture fashion competition.

Junk Kouture is an all-Ireland competition in which second level students are challenged to create high fashion couture fashion outfits from old everyday junk. Colaiste Naomh Eoin on Inis Meain entered three groups and outfits into the competition and all three beat off stiff competition to be selected for the regional final, which was held in Athlone last month. Two students were then selected to go to the grand final which takes place on April 20 at Citywest Hotel in Dublin.

Abú Media hosts NY screenings of 1916 Seachtar na Cásca

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Galway-based television and film production company, Abú Media, is this week hosting a series of screenings in New York of the award winning series 1916 Seachtar na Cásca.

Ceardlann le Patricia Forde

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Is é Dé hAoine 20 Aibreán an spriocdáta le hiarratas a dhéanamh chun áit a bhaint amach ar an gceardlann atá a eagrú ag Futa Fata maidir le leabhair chaibidle a fhorbairt agus a scríobh. Roghnófar seisear scríbhneoir le freastal ar an gceardlann agus cuirfear scéala chuig iarrthóirí roimh Dé hAoine 4 Bealtaine.

Tá an cheardlann á eagrú le tacaíocht ó Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus beidh sé ar siúl ón 24 – 26 Bealtaine in Ósta an 12, Bearna. Níl aon chostas ar an gceardlann agus beidh an chéad rogha ag Futa Fata maidir le scéal ar bith a ndéanfar forbairt air ag an gceardlann a fhoilsiú.

Ardú de 7% ar líon na gCainteoirí Gaeilge

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Tá 1.77 milliún duine sa stát a deir go bhfuil cumas Gaeilge acu, de réir daonáireamh na bliana seo caite. Tháinig méadú 7.1% ar líon na ndaoine a chur in iúl go raibh cumas acu Gaeilge a labhairt idir daonáireamh 2006 agus daonáireamh 2011.

Three thousand students expected at NUI,Galway open day

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

More than 3,000 prospective students and their parents from across Ireland are expected to attend NUI Galway's Spring Open Day on Saturday, April 28. Tailored towards Leaving Certificate and mature students interested in studying at NUI Galway, the Open Day will give the opportunity for students, along with their parents and families, to sample university life at NUI Galway.

Clifden Traditional Music Festival

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

THE CLIFDEN Traditional Music Festival takes place from tomorrow to Sunday and will see the town come alive with gigs, sessions, dances, and outdoor events.

Anthony Ryan named new chairperson of Galway City Business Association

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

Local businessman Anthony Ryan was appointed chairperson of the The Galway City Business Association (GCBA) at its AGM recently.

Priest group brands Vatican silencing of Athenry cleric as ‘unfair

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

The Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has expressed its support of Fr Tony Flannery, branding the intervention of the Vatican to effectively silence the Athenry-based Redemptorist cleric as “ill-advised” and “unfair”.

‘Staring non-life in the eye’

Thu, Apr 12, 2012

“It is therefore Death alone that can suddenly make man to know himself.”

Sir Walter Raleigh

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