Funding for works on ‘extremely dangerous’ N59 junctions

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Funding has been allocated to carry out improvement works on two “extremely dangerous” junctions on the N59 Galway to Clifden road.

Sample the style at ACT for Meningitis’ fashion show

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Join ACT for Meningitis for a night draped in fabric, frills and fun with the first fashion show of the season to take to the ramp on Thursday March 1 in the Hotel Meyrick.

The Gaelic chief and his Oxford friend

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Ruaidhri Ó Flaithbheartaigh was a Gaelic Irish chief from Galway and a man of letters who corresponded with a wide circle of friends on a variety of issues.

Irish Wildlife Trust to host public squirrel talk

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The Galway branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust will host a public talk on squirrels tonight, February 23, at NUI Galway.

Public lecture on the history of lace

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Whether used in tapestries or clothes, linen and lace have had a long history and both reflected and been impacted by major events in history.

Hundreds to attend private screening of Galway’s first sit-com

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

It will be standing room only at the Róisín Dubh this Saturday for the private screening of Houdini’s Great Escape, the pilot episode of Who Needs Enemies? by Conor Montague.

Road grants announced for County Galway

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Roads in the Headford, Tuam, and Connemara areas of County Galway are set to benefit from grants allocated to the Galway County Council for this year’s road work's programme.

Judge warns burglars to think about implications of their actions

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A district court judge has warned would-be burglars to think about the far-reaching implications such an invasion of privacy has on a family before breaking into a property.

Anti-household charge public meeting for Westside

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A public meeting for the Westside area takes place this evening at 7.30pm to organise a campaign of non-registration and non-payment to the Household Charge.

The meeting will take place in the Westside Community Centre and is aimed specifically at residents in Westside, Rahoon, Newcastle, Dangan, and Shantalla, but all are welcome to attend.

Connemara man who propositioned Irish college students gets eleven months suspended sentence

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

A Connemara flasher who indecently exposed himself to children attending an Irish college, offering them money to perform sexual acts on him, and who assaulted a woman while being treated in hospital has been given an 11 month prison suspended sentence and ordered to abide by strict conditions.

Car owners do not feel safe after dark in Dyke Road car park, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

People working late hours in town and who leave their cars in the Dyke Road car park have complained of “not feeling safe walking this area late in the evening”.

Galway students to march against education cuts

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Galway students will hold a public demonstration against the planned increase of third-level fees, next week as part of a National Day of Action against education cuts.

MCD seeks to host two day festival in Galway

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

MCD, one of the leading music and events promoters in Ireland, has applied to the Galway City Council for permission to stage a two day festival in Galway this summer.

Search on for Rehab Galway People of the Year

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The search is continuing and the closing date has been extended for nominations from the public for the 10 people who will be chosen as Rehab Galway People of the year. The presentation of those awards is now one of the highlights of the Galway social calendar and it will take place in April.

Support group Renew to hold meetings in Tuam

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Renew is a group of people who understand that mutual support and personal exploration are key elements in overcoming emotional, psychological, and spiritual distress.

Hotel Meyrick celebrates one hundred and sixty years at the heart of hospitality in Galway

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Since opening its doors in 1852, the luxury four star Hotel Meyrick which overlooks the historic Eyre Square at the heart of Galway City has welcomed more than six million visitors.

BBC Radio 4 to premiere new Julian Gough play

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The Great Squanderland Roof, the new play by writer, poet, and singer Jullian Gough will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4’s Afternoon Drama show at 2.15pm on Tuesday February 28.

Change the way you see the world with Optilase

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Have you ever thought about freeing yourself from the hassle of glasses and fiddly contact lenses and changing the way you see the world? Well, now is your chance to explore the possibilities of life-changing laser eye surgery by visiting Optilase in Shop Street for a open information evening tomorrow, February 24.

Last call for nominations for 2012 Mayor’s Awards

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

The Mayor of Galway City, Councillor Hildgarde Naughton is urging the public to get nominating for this year’s Mayor’s Awards and help celebrate the fantastic work of volunteers across the spectrum of community life in the city.

Stressed Mayo woman goes on clothing theft spree, court hears

Thu, Feb 23, 2012

Stress led to a Mayo woman entering two department stores and stealing nearly €700 worth clothing in just one day, the Galway District Court heard this week.

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