Car push aims to raise awareness of suicide

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

On Saturday August 6 Console and 1life are holding a car push to raise funds and awareness of suicide.

Councillor Connolly claims HSE can afford St Francis nursing home refurbishment

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Councillor Catherine Connolly has again reiterated her desire to save St Francis Nursing Home and stated that the cost of its refurbishment is less than one-third of a year’s rent on the building the HSE are renting on Seamus Quirke Road.

NUIG SU welcomes High Court challenge against grant cuts

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The NUI Galway Students’ Union has welcomed a High Court decision to grant the Union of Students in Ireland leave to challenge a change to the student grants system.

Norris to get another city council snub as Higgins does well in first poll

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

David Norris’ bid to enter the presidential election looks like being dealt another blow in Galway as he is almost certain to receive neither speaking time nor the support of the Galway City Council.

Shooting the Breeze with Willy Vlautin - songwriter, singer, novelist

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

It all started with a trip to the Galway Races and a chance encounter with a lady who liked a few bets on the gee-gees. It was further compounded by another chance encounter, this time with two men, who offered a seat and good company in a crowded Galway city bar.

Extras wanted for Rásaí Na Gaillimhe 2

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Galway is once again set to become the backdrop for TG4’s new comedy drama series Rásaí Na Gaillimhe 2.

Following on from the riotously entertaining first week at the Galway Races, the second series hits the ground running with the return of some familiar faces. Framed by the lesser known seven virtues, each episode will be an exciting, entertaining, and insightful exploration of modern Irish morality during the most hedonistic week of the year - Race Week.

OPW Minister to meet flood relocation families and open new Claregalway Bridge

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Minister for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, is set to meet with families affected by the 2009 flooding crisis during a trip to Claregalway next Tuesday to officially open the new bridge.

Senator Norris to address NUIG ‘Town Hall Meeting

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Presidential candidate Senator David Norris is to attend the ‘Town Hall Meeting’ in the Siobhán McKenna Theatre at NUI Galway on Friday July 22 at the invitation of the School of Psychology at 6pm.

A ‘vintage year’ for Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

With the final curtain getting ready to come down on the Galway Arts Festival this weekend organisers are already describing the two weeks of top-class music, theatre, art, and comedy as a success, with managing director John Crumlish describing the 2011 festival as a “vintage year”.

Promoting historical attractions key to ensuring Galway is a top destination, says Kyne

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Historical attractions play a major role in ensuring that Galway is Ireland’s premier tourist destination, that is according to Galway West TD Seán Kyne.

Deputy Kyne made the comment while welcoming an initiative, announced by the Minister of State at the Department of Finance with special responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Brian Hayes, which gives free access to all OPW heritage sites on the first Wednesday of every month.

Drom prepares for 2011 edition of Umbro Cup

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Drom Soccer Park is gearing up once again to host to the prestigious underage Umbro Galway Cup.

Galway fitness guru leads new sport of kettlebells

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Galway fitness guru Sarah Smith is leading a new sports craze in the west - the ancient art of kettlebells.

City man charged with fourteen counts of rape

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A man has been charged with 14 counts of rape which took place over a prolonged period at two locations in the city more than 25 years ago.

New diocesan appointments effective from tomorrow

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The Most Reverend Martin Drennan, Bishop of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Apostolic Administrator of Kilfenora, has made the following Diocesan Appointments with effect from tomorrow.

Garda appeal for fatal car collision information

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Gardai in Salthill are continuing their appeal for information regarding a road traffic collision which resulted in the tragic death of a 42-year-old pedestrian.

Plans for major Harvest Festival in Ballinfoile

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Community activists in the Ballinfoile Mór area are calling on local residents to attend a meeting at 7.30pm next Tuesday in the Menlo Park Hotel and get behind efforts to organise a Community Harvest Festival in September that could become a major activity in the Galway city events calendar.

Tuam footballer sues surgeon over alleged misdiagnosis which he feels forced him to quit game

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A young Gaelic footballer from Co Galway who quit the game due to a knee injury suffered 10 years ago that has not healed, has claimed before the High Court the nature of his injury was initially misdiagnosed.

Concerts, films and family fun at aWest End Street Party

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

The Kanyu Tree in concert, an outdoor showing of Raiders Of The Lost Ark, and a Family Fun Day will all be part of Galway’s West End Street Party.

Bail for city man charged with possession of child pornography

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

A 31-year-old man charged with being in possession of child pornography has been further remanded on his own bail with strict conditions for the service of a book of evidence.

Walsh calls for funding to expand Galway women’s refuge

Thu, Jul 21, 2011

Funding of €100,000 is essential if COPE is to realise its plans to increase the capacity of the Waterside House women’s refuge and expand the range of services it offers.

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