Volunteer of the Year award goes to Phyllis McNamara

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

The Galway City Credit Union’s Volunteer of the Year award went to Phyllis McNamara at the eighth annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway City which was held at the Black Box Theatre on Tuesday evening.

Salthill Park to rock this summer as promoters plan major concert

Thu, Apr 05, 2012

Salthill Park looks set to host an open air music concert for the fist time in more than 25 years and English folk-pop band Mumford & Sons look set to be the headline act.

Plans are under way to try and bring Mumford & Sons, who are best known for the single ‘Little Lion Man’ and their hugely successful debut album Sigh No More, to play in a concert in Salthill Park with the date being considered of Saturday June 9.

Boost as NUI Galway forges links with Chinese universities

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

NUI Galway is to link up with two leading Chinese universities to further research and facilitate student and researcher exchanges between Galway and China.

The Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) based at the local university has signed collaborative agreements with both Shanghai Jiao Tong University and the Fourth Medical Military University Hospital in Xi’an as part of the recent Trade and Investment Mission to Shanghai and Beijing by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister Richard Bruton TD. Funded by Science Foundation Ireland, REMEDI is Ireland’s leading research institute in the area of regenerative medicine and stem cell research.

Smile for the cameras and raise money for children’s charity Jack and Jill

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Two leading local photographers have joined forces as part of a major national fundraising drive for the Jack & Jill Children’s Foundation.

Eleven Galway schools to lose a teacher in September says Kitt

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

At least 11 schools in County Galway will lose a teacher in September, according to new figures published this week.

Trial for man charged with €101,000 jewellers shop robbery

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A man charged with allegedly stealing more than €101,000 worth of watches during a robbery a city centre jewellers over three years ago has been sent forward for trial.

O’Flaherty calls for community garda to be re-instated in Mervue

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The local community garda for Mervue is being taken from the area forcing the Renmore Community Garda to cover both Renmore and Mervue.

Wear a Communion or confirmation medal from Fallers close to your heart

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Making your child's First Holy Communion or confirmation memorable is important, and at Fallers, Galway’s leading family jewellers, there are medals and gift sets which will provide them with something valuable that they will treasure, as well as a keepsake of their special day.

Student with no ‘cop on’ fined for using his scientific brilliance for cannabis growing

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A physics student who took a “scientist’s approach” to growing his own cannabis plants was fined €750 at Galway District Court this week.

Man charged with €17,000 cafe theft sent for trial

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A 28-year-old man accused of stealing more than €17,000 from a city centre cafe has been sent forward for trial for the three counts of theft and it is expected that he will also face trial in relation to a false imprisonment incident at another dining establishment.

Flatmates caught with drugs during Garda search — amphetamines found in freezer

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A 26-year-old man caught with cannabis herb, and amphetamines shoved in a freezer, during a search by gardai at his place of residence has been fined €100 and ordered to carry out community service, while his flatmate was fined for possession of “self-medicating” tablets.

Ciaran O’Donovan with an address at 91 Wellpark Grove, Wellpark, Galway, appeared at Galway District Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to two counts of possession of drugs at the home address on June 8, 2011. His flatmate, Patrick Roddy (29) pleaded guilty to one count of possession of drugs at the same location and on the same date.

Who Wants to be a Thousandaire and help Lackagh school?

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

On this Saturday, Scoil Naisiunta Bhride, Lackagh brings the hugely popular “Who wants to be a Thousandaire” to the Claregalway Hotel.

McNelis welcomes decision not to abolish Irish Film Board

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Commitments by the Minister for Arts Jimmy Deenihan, that he has no plans to abolish the Irish Film Board, have been welcomed by a local councillor.

Galway to celebrate Eyre Square’s 300th anniversary?

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

The Galway City Council looks likely to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Eyre Square.

Leading academic and theologian to speak on the Gospels in Galway

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Richard Bauckham, one of the world leading New Testament scholars and Professor Emeritus at St Andrews University, will be speaking in Galway tonight.

Frank Byrnes running Connemara marathon for ACT

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Local businessman Frank Byrnes is taking on his biggest challenge by running the Connemara Ultra Marathon which takes place this weekend.

Console to hold memorial walk in April

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Families and friends of people who have been lost to suicide will be taking to the streets of Galway for the Console Memorial Walk 2012.

Compántas Lir brings classic play to Town Hall Theatre this Friday and Saturday

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Local drama group Compántas Lir brings its awardwinning production of the classic American comedy The Curious Savage to the Town Hall Theatre in Galway this weekend.

Collinamuck anglers lend support to Corrib Mask rescue boat

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

Following recent tragic events on Lough Corrib, Collinamuck Angling club has decided to donate €5 from every entry received in the upcoming annual Collinamuckcup open wet fly competition to the Irish Red Cross Corrib Mask rescue boat.

Ballybane man to face higher court for garda assault

Thu, Mar 29, 2012

A Ballybane man who assaulted a garda leaving him with severe injuries will be sent to a higher court to face the charges against him after jurisdiction was refused at Galway District Court this week.

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