‘I saw the whole of the moon,’ insists garda in city flashing case
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
A 29-year-old Ballindooley man accused of climbing on to scaffolding during a cold December night, mooning and exposing himself, and then giving gardai a false name, has succeeded in contesting some of the charges against him.
Read more ...Win a golf trip to Portugal
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Revive Q10plus.com Golf Challenge, offering four Connacht golfers a trip to Amendoeira Golf Resort in the Algarve, Portugal, has been launched by Tommie O’Gorman snr, still playing off seven at nearly 60 years of age.
Read more ...Galway Choral Association seeks new members
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Galway Choral Association, Galway’s largest community choral group, is seeking new members for the coming season and male singers are particularly welcome.
Read more ...Irish Geology Association opens first branch in the west
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The first Irish Geological Association (IGA) branch west of the Shannon was launched yesterday evening at 8pm in the geology museum (Quad building), at NUI Galway. Activities of the new IGA branch will include the recording and collecting of data on field trips to places of local geological interest, trips further afield with like-minded groups, and involving itself with the conservation and protection of local sites of scientific, educational and heritage interest. On meeting nights lectures will be provided for members by visiting speakers. Annual membership will be €20 per individual, €30 per family, or €5 per student.
An IGA approved introductory geology course will be run at the Moycullen Further Education Centre on Tuesdays, from 7 to 9 pm, beginning on September 20, and will be tutored by Dr Alessandra Costanzo of NUI Galway. Enrolment will take place in Moycullen Further Education Centre next Wednesday evening at 7pm.
Read more ...Galway leads way with new female entrepreneur mentoring programme
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
A new mentoring programme for female entrepreneurs, designed to help them through the first challenging years of their new businesses, has been launched in Galway.
Read more ...Galway has fourth highest number of Facebook users
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Whether you like, dislike, post daily, love uploading endless photographs and tagging your mates, the joys of Facebook still remain popular, with Galway having the fourth highest number of people on the social network site in Ireland.
Read more ...Galway Indian community to celebrate Onam Festival
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Indians Association in Galway will celebrate the Onam Festival at Árus Naofa, Renmore, this Saturday with various cultural and entertainment activities.
Onam is one of the most popular festivals celebrated in the state of Kerala, in southwest India. The celebrations last 10 days, with the festival culminating on Tiruvonam, held on the 10th day.
Read more ...iPages Ireland app revolutionises the way tourists see Galway
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Ever gone on holiday in Galway and been swamped by bundles of interesting tourism brochures as you try to decide what you want to see and where you want to go? Ever wished you could have read them before you left home and decided your trip in advance? Well, those days have arrived.
Read more ...Probation act for Galway Races three card trickster
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
A Limerick man charged with deceiving punters at the Galway Races with a three card trick was given the benefit of the Probation Act.
Read more ...Computer Museum to open for Galway Culture Night
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Would you like to see the earliest computer ever made? Meet those who are at the forefront of internet development? Well you can because it is all part of the upcoming Galway Culture Night.
Read more ...Cinemobile bringing The Guard and Apes to Portumna
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Cinemobile is resuming its monthly visits to Portumna, with a two day visit this Monday and Tuesday at the Shannon Oaks Hotel car park.
Read more ...Tenders issued for work on Galway Hibs clubhouse
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Galway City Council will this week advertise for a new building contractor to complete the new clubhouse in Bohermore for Galway Hibernians FC.
Read more ...New youth café to open on Fairgreen Road
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
A massive youth party will take place in the city’s new youth café this Saturday from 1pm to mark the launch of this new service.
Read more ...Learn to speak Irish this autumn
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Conradh na Gaeilge has opened registration for its autumn term of Irish language classes, with classes starting on the week of Monday September 26.
Read more ...Entrants sought for Galway multicultural fashion show
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Community, ethnic and voluntary groups, individuals and fashion enthusiasts are being sought to take part in the city’s forthcoming multi-cultural fashion show.
Read more ...Help raise funds for arthritis
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Co Galway Branch of Arthritis Ireland will hold its annual churchgate collection on Saturday/Sunday at many locations in the city and county.
Read more ...Regular maintenance work to start on Oranmore roundabouts
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
A private contractor is to commence maintenance of the roundabouts and approach roads in Oranmore.
Read more ...Charity Rugby Breakfast for Ability West
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
Ireland take on Australia in the Rugby World Cup on Saturday September 17 and you can see the match, raise funds for charity, and meet the Connacht squad all at the same time.
Read more ...Astrobay sports facility available for fun for adults, teams and kids
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Astrobay all weather sports facility, located in the grounds of Liam Mellows GAA Club, Ballyloughane, Renmore is available to rent for team training and chidlren’s themed parties.
Read more ...Open day at Galway One World Centre
Thu, Sep 08, 2011
The Galway One World Centre has moved premises and is inviting the public to find out more about the centre and its activities this Saturday at its open day.
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