Minister vows to protect uniqueness of Connemara
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Connemara is an unique area that needs to be protected and environmental farming has to be supported, according to Minister for Arts, Heritage, and Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.
Read more ...Meet Galway’s All-Ireland hurling heroes
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Hurling fans will have the opportunity to meet Galway’s young All-Ireland winning hurlers on Saturday.
Read more ...Dance your Sunday away
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Step into those dancing shoes and spend your Sunday afternoons dancing the day away at the Tea Dance parties in the Claregalway Hotel.
Read more ...Loughrea braced for annual 10k run
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
This Sunday Loughrea Athletic Club will be holding its annual Grey Lake 10k Road Race. Starting near the tennis club on the Gort road and finishing at St Brendan’s Cathedral on Barrack Street, the route comprises a lap of the famous Grey Lake.
Read more ...Family fun in Renmore on Saturday
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Galway city and county local sports partnerships are linking with The Irish Sports Council to host a family sports day in Renmore Community Centre on Saturday.
The aim of the day is to encourage more families to get involved in playing sport together as a way of keeping fit and healthy. The event will run betweeen 12 noon and 3pm and families will have the opportunity to get involved in a range of new and old family friendly sports and activities.
Read more ...Tuam’s secret millionaire a hit with viewers
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The first episode of RTÉ’s The Secret Millionaire, which featured an emotional and generous donation by Galway man John Concannon, was the most watched programme on television on Monday night.
Read more ...Network Galway’s charity fashion show
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Collections from some of Galway’s top shops and boutiques will be showcased at Network Galway’s upcoming fashion show in the Salthill Hotel on Thursday October 6. All proceeds from the event will be going to ‘AWARE - Helping to Defeat Depression’.
Models from Catwalk Model Agency will bring the latest trends to the runway, with ladies’ and men’s fashions from Beverly Hills, Colette Latchford, Sugar Pink Boutique, Suzie Mahony Designs, Marian's of Boyle, Okinara House of Fashion, Squisito Ladies Fashions, Standún, The Hat Shop, Myriam O’Reilly, Vida, and Louis Copeland.
Read more ...Oyster festival finale fun for all the family
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival concludes in style on Sunday with a full day of entertainment planned for all the family at the festival marquee on Galway Harbour.
Read more ...Oyster Opening Championship attracts entries from sixteen countries
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The Bollinger World Oyster Opening Championship, a highlight of the 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, takes place on Saturday from 12pm in the festival marquee on Dock Road.
Read more ...Kingfisher Club hosts open day to launch autumn classes
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The Kingfisher Club is hosting an open day today and as part of the event, it is welcoming potential members to visit the gyms from 12 noon to 8pm and avail of a €100 discount on membership.
Those who join will also receive a free health check, a weight loss programme, free fitness classes and free personal training, and be entered into a free draw to win an Apple ipad and Kingfisher Club merchandise such as training tops, T-shirts, and towels.
Read more ...City Mayor opens Our Lady’s Boys Club’s new clubhouse
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Mayor of Galway city Councillor Hildegarde Naughton cut the tape and officially opened the new clubhouse for Our Lady’s Boys Club at Sea Road.
A blessing ceremony was performed by Fr Martin Whelan on behalf of the Bishop of Galway and Mayor Naughton was welcomed by club president Jim Cunningham.
Read more ...Jerry Fish and Duke Special to play The Latin Quarter
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Galway will be music central from today when the four day Guinness Live Festival takes to the streets and venues of the city’s Latin Quarter.
Read more ...Join the guests at a charity wedding with a diference
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A fundraiser with a difference takes place in the Clayton Hotel on October 1 when the Insurance Institute of Galway’s holds a mock wedding in aid of Oranmore-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand.
Read more ...Have your say on the future of music education
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Galway Music Education Partnership, which recently launched its website as part of its bid to Music Generation for funding, is calling on parents, music teachers and professional musicians to get in touch and have their say on the future of music education.
Music Generation is Ireland’s National Music Education Programme funded by U2 to the tune of €5 million and a further €2 million raised by The Ireland Funds. Galway Music Education Partnership is aiming to make a competitive bid by the November 3 deadline for funding to provide children and young people up to the age of 18 with music tuition in their own locality. It is hoped the website, www.galwaymep.com, will act as a central community resource gathering opinions and updating parents and teachers on the progress of GMEP’s application.
Read more ...Autumn walking festival will explore the beauty of Connemara
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
The latest Four Seasons Walking Festival takes place from Friday October 21 to Sunday October 23.
The festival represents a chance to explore the Connemara landscape with guides providing an insight into the unique cultural/archeological/historic heritage of the area.
Read more ...Titan Wheelers need your vote for funding
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A Galway-based wheelchair basketball team has been shortlisted for a share of the €125,000 Coca-Cola 125 Years Thank You Fund.
Read more ...Two charged following separate drugs seizures
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
Two people are due to appear in court in Galway next month to answer charges under the Misuse of Drugs Acts following two separate seizures in the city in recent days.
Read more ...Councillor slams HSE for not spending €200,000 to keep nursing home open
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A city councillor has hit out at the HSE West for what she terms its refusal to spend €200,000 on the refurbishment works necessary to keep St Francis Nursing Home in Upper Newcastle open.
Read more ...Future of Aviva jobs in Galway remains uncertain
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A crunch meeting between trade union officials and Aviva management held yesterday morning did little to allay fears for jobs throughout the insurance company’s Irish operations, with some jobs in Galway also thought to be at risk.
Read more ...Michael D fundraiser in Monroe’s
Thu, Sep 22, 2011
A major fundraising concert and event will take place in Monroe’s Live tomorrow night to raise funds for the presidential campaign of Michael D Higgins.
The night will be hosted by actor, playwright, and entertainer Little John Nee. Performers will include jazz and blues singer Mary Coughlan, accordionist Sharon Shannon, singer-songwriter Mickey Harte, Dublin-Galway band KeyWest, artist and songwriter Jim McKee, folk singer Don Stiffe, and sean nós singer Dessie O’Halloran.
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