City man jailed for assault, burglary, and car thefts
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
A Galway man was sentenced to a total of 19 months in jail and disqualified from driving for seven years for the assault of his ex-girlfriend, burglary, tresspass, and numerous charges of car theft.
Read more ...More needed to back up ‘useless’ anti-social behaviour strategy, says Canney
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
More resources and additional housing liason officers are needed to properly deal with the scourge of the anti-social behaviour problem throughout the county which is costing thousands of euro, that is according to Galway County Councillor Seán Canney.
Read more ...Get your skates on at the market
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
The newest addition to the German Market in Eyre Square has now opened. “Eyre Skate brings the fun of ice skating right to the heart of Galway city.
Read more ...Festive candlelight supper at Goya’s for Galway Rape Crisis Centre
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Goya’s, Galway’s quintessential food café and bakery, is hosting a festive candlelight supper in aid of the Galway Rape Crisis Centre on Thursday December 2.
Read more ...Monaghans showroom, store and Supermac’s development set to boost Tuam Road
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Business on the Tuam road is set for a major boost with the announcement that an expansion of Monaghan and Sons motor dealers incorporating a drive-thru Supermacs restaurant and an enlarged Centra store is to open within weeks.
Read more ...Slimming tea and Christmas events at Therapie
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
THERAPIE Clinic at Shop Street are offering to wine and dine clients next Thursday night (December 2) when they stage their Christmas Event night.
Read more ...Bishop Willie Walsh to speak in Galway this weekend
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Bishop Willie Walsh to speak on the issue of Hope at a prayer service in the Jes Church, Galway this weekend.
Read more ...NRG Bohermore is ideally located for city centre workers
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
NRG Health & Fitness in Cuirt Seoige, Bohermore is ideally located close to Galway city centre. A five-minutes walk to Eyre Square and free parking makes it a perfect location for anyone working in the city centre.
Read more ...Fundraising evening for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre to celebrate women’s activism
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
An Evening Celebrating Women in Action, an event to celebrate and promote women’s activism, work, and contribution to the arts, takes place in The Crane Bar tomorrow from 6pm to 9pm.
Read more ...Museum lecture on the old Claddagh
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Life, customs, and culture in the Claddagh fishing village in the 19th century will be explored in a public talk at the Galway City Museum next week.
Read more ...Claregalway Leisure Centre to receive major grant for repair works
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Claregalway Leisure Centre is to receive a grant of €10,000 for repair works according to Galway West Fianna Fáil TD Frank Fahey.
Deputy Fahey said the centre has been looking for this grant for some time and that there has been “an obvious need to carry out the proposed repair work”.
Read more ...Dentists get together to promote ‘overdenture’ campaign
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Galway dentists have grouped together with the support of Biomet 3I to promote a health awareness campaign for implant supported “overdentures” to help people with loose bottom dentures.
Read more ...Kingfisher offers Gift of fitness in time for Xmas
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
The Kingfisher Club health and fitness centres are set to launch a groundbreaking six-week exercise programme next week, which is designed to give participants the gift of fitness for Christmas.
Read more ...Cló Iar-Chonnacht to hold Christmas sale
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Connemara based publishers and music label Cló Iar-Chonnacht will holding its annual Christmas sale, starting on Monday and running until Thursday December 23.
Read more ...Flaherty Markets - the DIY electrical one stop shop
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Whether you are renovating the homestead, looking for that special bulb, or need supplies for professional trade work, then Flaherty Markets Ltd has everything you need under one roof.
Read more ...Catherine Connolly to launch election campaign on Monday
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
In today’s climate of fear, economic recession, and the EU/IMF bailout, it is vital to put forward a “different vision” for our city and country, which “values our people as our greatest asset”.
Read more ...Galway peace group day of prayer and fast
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Galway Peace Group’s 23rd annual 24-hour fast, and day of prayer for world peace, takes place on Saturday December 11 at the Poor Clare monastery, Nuns Island, Galway.
Read more ...Galway Shopping Centre to host Croí fundraising musical event
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
The annual gala Christmas fundraiser in aid of Croí returns on Sunday December 5 to the Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Road, from 12 noon to 8pm.
Read more ...Major Irish authors to take part in Kenny’s birthday celebrations
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Jennifer Johnston, Eugene McCabe, Theo Dorgan, and Dermot Healy, will be among the 70 major Irish writers coming to Kenny’s to help the bookshop celebrate 70 years in business.
Read more ...Where’s your Chrimbo woolly?
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
The Latin Quarter is going to kick off this festive season in style (or maybe not!) for the first Christmas Jumper Day on Friday December 10. A ‘great’ Christmas jumper would be classed as ‘cheesy’ or even ‘tacky’, and would be more akin to the look of a decorated Christmas tree as opposed to regular fashion styles. If you are looking for inspiration just ask yourself ‘what would Cliff Richard wear’ for a Christmas no. 1 video. Get the picture! Christmas Jumper Day is a celebration of the jumpers that we would normally cast aside and send to a box never to be opened that you would store in your attic.
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