Autumn Gathering to focus on Lady Gregory’s influence on arts and culture
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
The highly successful Lady Gregory Autumn Gatherings continue in Coole Park, Gort, Co Galway, running from Friday to Sunday, 23 to 25 September, and will this year recognise the remarkable influence of Lady Augusta Gregory on the development of Irish theatre and literature.
Read more ...ConnQuest Connemara to be launched this weekend
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
ConnQuest Connemara takes place on September 17 and promises to be a unique event that will take you to some of Connemara's amazing mountain tops. Imagine the views while summiting the north face of Ben Choona (584 metres) and then traversing three more peaks in the Twelve Bens/Garraun Complex while taking in a test of your skills with some conventional and quirky tasks in the outdoors.
The 10k ConnQuest course sets off from picturesque Lettergesh Beach in Renvyle on a loop with some of the most spectacular scenery Ireland has to offer. It is a fun and challenging event that can be trekked, jogged, or run depending on your fitness level. The course will be marked on the day with marshalls manning the task stations. For thoes aiming to win remember that this will not only be a test of speed, challenges along the way will have either time or distance penalties if not achieved, so concentration could well make the difference on the day. Running parallel will be a conventional mountain trail half marathon which is also the first of its kind in the area. That evening there will be a rip roaring ConnQuest party with free entry for all participants.
Read more ...Ardrahan man sentenced to life in prison for grandfather’s murder
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
A 24-year-old Ardrahan man received a life sentence for the murder of his elderly grandfather almost two years ago.
Read more ...Probation Act for student who caused €2,000 damage to cars
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
A student who caused nearly €2,000 worth of damage to a number of cars, throwing a traffic cone through one car window, has been given the benefit of the Probation Act.
Read more ...Druid prepares for third US visit of 2011
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Druid Theatre Co will make its third and final visit of 2011 to the USA when it presents its staging of Sean O’Casey’s The Silver Tassie in New York.
Read more ...Galway Airport strategy team to deliver report
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
The board of Galway Airport has this week announced the formation of a strategic project group charged with developing a strategic plan for the airport in light of the Government’s recent announcement that PSO and Operational Expenditure Support is to be withdrawn.
The strategic project group, drawn from the company's board, management and Galway Chamber of Commerce, supported by external consultants Venture Advancement Ltd, will deliver a draft report to the board on August 30 2011.
Read more ...Final weekend of music at festival Big Top
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Galway Arts Festival will host its final weekend of music acts at the Festival Big Top with a limited ticket offer of €35 to the Silent Disco on Friday and De La Soul on Saturday.
Read more ...Council launches Cash for Cans initiative
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Young Galwegians who collect empty aluminium cans stand to make some pocket money from the Department of the Environment through its Cash for Cans initiative.
Monday saw the launch of the Galway City Council’s Cash for Cans initiative. Members of the public who collect the empty aluminium cans can return them to the Sandy Road Facility between 2pm and 4pm Monday to Thursday; 2pm and 3pm on Fridays; and 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Read more ...Polish Irish dance group to perform in Clarinbridge
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
A group of Polish Irish traditional dancers will be performing in Clarinbridge this Saturday as part of the Clarinbridge Arts Festival.
Read more ...Tales from the Upper House
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
We have been here before. We said never again would standards be so lax. And yet here we are. The Cloyne Report this week drew attention to how as a Republic we have yet to stamp the State’s supreme authority over the affairs of our citizens. But reaction to its publication – and in particular Government reaction – suggests that we are moving to a position where the State is flexing its muscle as primary carer of the Nation in matters regarding child welfare and our education system. Mandatory reporting is on the way.
Read more ...Tubs to gather his flock and continue to succumb to addiction of the west after Freedom accolade
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
“Free at last, thank God almighty, I’m free at last,” exclaimed RTE celebrity Ryan ‘the Tubs’ Tubridy after receiving the freedom of Clifden and Connemara at the weekend.
Read more ...Work on Solas Picture Palace to recommence in October
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Work on the Solas Picture Palace arthouse cinema on Lower Merchants Road is expected to recommence in October with the appointment of a new contractor.
Solas outlined its plans for the recommencement of work on the Picture Palace during a meeting with city councillors.
Read more ...Carlton Hotel invites TV3 viewers for a taste of Galway Races
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
With a only days to go before the nation looks upon Galway for the glitz and glamour that Race Week brings, The Carlton Hotel, Galway city has been selected by TV3 to feature in an outside broadcast which will be filmed live on the second day of The Galway Races.
Read more ...Rahoon man charged with theft of nearly €40,000
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
A 45-year-old Rahoon man has been charged in connection with the theft of nearly €40,000 in cash, stealing from one man five times over the course of seven months.
Read more ...Coffee morning for Michael D’s Aras bid
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
A coffee morning will be held in Corcullen tomorrow (Friday) to raise funds and support for the presidential campaign of Labour’s Michael D Higgins.
Read more ...Abusive woman swallows ring and bites garda’s arm, court hears
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
A troubled and abusive woman tried to swallow a ring and bit a garda’s arm following her arrest for public order offences, the Galway District Court heard this week.
Read more ...The arrival of the Land Commission man
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Pake Crehan of Rushestown Newbridge has seen a lot in his 88 years. “A little stiff but otherwise in good nick” was how he described his state of health when we spoke about old times in the company of his wife Delia and some of the extended family in their comfortable home recently.
Read more ...Mountbellew prepares to host Annual Vintage Rally
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
The annual Mountbellew Vintage Rally will be held this year on July 22, 23 and 24. Many new additions will make spectacular viewing for an estimated attendance of over 10,000 people.
Pride of place this year must surely be the appearance of the heaviest steam engine in either Ireland or the UK. Aptly named the Grand Scenic Dolphin, this monster of a machine will be leaving its home in Aberdeen, Scotland next week, will cross the sea by ferry and will be transported to Dublin Port and on to Mountbellew on a special lorry for viewing in the Square on Saturday night and on the grounds on Sunday.
Read more ...Get rid of ‘rotten’ boats on Claddagh quay, says McNelis
Thu, Jul 21, 2011
Abandoned and “rotten” boats at the Claddagh quays must be removed as part of a major makeover of the area, if is wants to remain a premiere tourist spot in the city.
Read more ...UHG needs more resources to cope with Roscommon influx
Thu, Jul 14, 2011
More resources must be allocated to University Hospital Galway to meet growing demands being placed on it as a result of the recent decision to close Roscommon County Hospital’s A&E department and shift all its acute emergency services to hospitals in the surrounding areas.
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