Book launch to highlight premature births in Ireland

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Tiny Footprints, a book written by parents about their experience of having a baby born prematurely, takes place this evening at 6pm in The Ardilaun.

New dog bills will ‘improve animal welfare’ says Grealish

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

The Greyhound Welfare Bill and Dog Breeding Establishment Bill, among the first bills signed into law by President Michael D Higgins, will significantly improve animal welfare and protection.

TY Students to hold Christmas Craft Fair in Athenry

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

The Transition Year Students of Gairmscoil Mhuire, Athenry and St Raphael's College, Loughrea will hold a Christmas Craft Fair in Athenry next month.

Assault accused gets ten-month suspended sentence and is banned from Supermac’s

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

A Rahoon man who punched a stranger in a unprovoked attack in Supermac’s has been banned from entering any of the fast-food restaurant’s outlets in the city and given a 10-month suspended sentence.

New book on 1920s Galway politics to be launched

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

The early 20th century in Ireland witnessed many significant events - 1916, the War of Independence, the Civil War, etc - and Galway was as caught up in those events as anywhere else in the country.

Oxfam Galway shop asks people to make Christmas a little sweeter

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

This November and December, the Oxfam Galway shop is urging people to choose their Christmas presents from its range of Unwrapped gifts.

Man sets fire to community garden shed

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

A man set fire to a shed in the Ballybane Community Garden, causing more than €2,500 worth of damage, in retaliation for difficulties he was having with his estranged wife who had an involvement in the project, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Hotel Meyrick to hold Winter Wonderland Fashion Show today

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Hotel Meyrick has been transformed into a winter wonderland in preparation for today’s fantastic fashion show which is to feature the Autumn/Winter 2012 exclusive collections from bridal boutiques such as Willow Moon, Cathy de Stafford, and Belladonna.

One thousand sign petition to save St Francis Home in less than three hours

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Some 1,000 people signed a petition to save a city public nursing home from closure in a two and a half hour period on Saturday at Shop Street.

The Save St Francis Home campaign, led by city councillor Catherine Connolly, has collected 21,200 signatures so far calling on the HSE West and the Minister for Health not to close the 33-year-old facility in Upper Newcastle. The campaign began in July on Shop Street and expanded to outside the city’s churches, shopping centres and housing estates and has been gaining momentum since.

Reality bites for Celebrity Bainisteoir as players are fined for pub trouble

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Two Derry GAA players who let off a little too much steam in a popular city centre pub following a Celebrity Bainisteoir match, managing to get arrested along with four other team mates, were given the benefit of the Probation Act after paying €300 each to the court poor box.

Local chef joins the elite

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

The owner of one of Galway’s newest restaurants in the west of the city has been welcomed to one of the most prestigious culinary organisations.

For her contribution to local food, and her dedication to sourcing local produce, Jessica Murphy from Kai Café and Restaurant on Sea Road is the latest addition to Euro-toques.

Ardilaun wins AA ‘Courtesy and Care award for excellence of its hospitality

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

The Ardilaun Hotel and Leisure Club, Taylors Hill, Galway, was last week awarded with the ‘AA Courtesy and Care Award 2011/2012’. The award, linked to the AA’s motto of ‘Courtesy and Care’, is awarded annually to the AA hotel which offers nothing short of excellent Irish hospitality.

Protect pedestrians and motorists on Seamus Quirke Road says Connolly

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Measures must be put in place swiftly to ensure pedestrian and motorist safety on the Seamus Quirke Road at the Aldi junction.

Habitual offender ordered to behave or spend Christmas in jail

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

A 37-year-old habitual trouble maker has been warned to stay out of trouble, abide by the conditions laid down by the court, or spend Christmas behind bars.

Woman has four months suspended for spitting at garda

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

A 21-year-old woman who, following the arrest of her friend, banged aggressively on the patrol van, violently kicked out, and spat at a garda, narrowly avoided a custodial sentence, instead receiving a four month suspended sentence.

Sarah O’Connor (21) with an address at 49 Knocknacarra Park, appeared before Galway District Court on Monday charged with being intoxicated in a public place, threatening and abusive behaviour, and obstruction at Galway Garda Station on May 27, 2011. O’Connor was also charged with being intoxicated in a public place and threatening and abusive behaviour at McDonald’s, Shop Street, on September 11, 2011.

Public talk on the life of Lady Gregory

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

George Bernard Shaw once described Lady Augusta Gregory as “the greatest living Irishwoman”, a title she may deserve for her role in the Irish Literary Revival.

Groups and volunteers honoured at County Mayor Awards

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Volunteers are a huge asset to the community and it is important that their efforts are recognised and celebrated, said Galway County Mayor Cllr Michael Maher when speaking at the first County Mayor’s Awards ceremony which was held at the Connemara Coast Hotel recently.

More than 250 people from community and voluntary groups from all around the county attended the event on Thursday, November 10, with Oranmore native Margaret McNulty picking up the coveted Volunteer of the Year 2011 award, a category which had a total of 38 nominations.

An evening of fine music, wine and song for Cancer Care West

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Quinta Bella Notte, a black tie and cocktail event, promises to be a special night of food, wine and song at the Hotel Meyrick on Friday November 25 in aid of Cancer Care West.

Get involved in PechaKucha Night

Thu, Nov 17, 2011

Galway architects, designers, students, teachers, and activists who would like to show their work and share ideas with other creative people are sought for PechaKucha Night Galway.

Proof Design Studio is currently accepting presentation submissions for PechaKucha Night Volume 4, a free event to be held in Kelly’s, Bridge Street, on Thursday December 8 at 8pm.