Greek Embassy pledges help to Galway DJ’s grieving family

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The grieving family of a Galway-based DJ, who was killed in a hit-and-run incident while holidaying over three months ago, are still seeking answers and have only now secured a pledge of support from the Greek Embassy.

Forty-year-old Philip McGettigan, originally from Letterkenny, Donegal, but who had been living and working as a DJ in Galway, was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident on the Greek island of Kaphos on July 19 this year. The popular DJ, who had been spending his second summer on the island, had been returning home from work on a motorcyle in the early hours when he was struck by a car which failed to stop at the scene.

Hurlers launch Angel Campaign

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Angel Day, The Irish Wheelchair Association’s angelic annual fundraiser, which will be taking place from November 9 to 13, was launched recently by members of The Galway All Ireland Minor Hurling Team.

Eco-campaigners and council unite to clean-up city’s parks

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Environmental campaign group Friends of the Forest and the Galway City Council have joined forces to implement a new initiative designed to secure public participation in regular major monthly clean-ups of the city’s public spaces.

Athenry halloween spectacular

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Athenry Heritage Centre will be transformed into a cavern of delight with spooks, ghosts, and things that go bump in the night this Saturday. Enjoy making wands and spells, experience the creepy crawly exhibits, and watch the enchanting Hansel and Gretel puppet show with the Hobgoblin Puppet Company. Be part of ‘The Scary Factor’ and win a prize. There will be face-painting, and prizes for the scariest costume. The centre will provide three performances beginning at 10.30am, 1.30pm, and 3pm.

Each show lasts one hour. Admission is €5 per child and €2 per adult. Places are limited so early booking is highly recommended. Tickets can be reserved by calling 091 844661 or email [email protected]

Planning application for Cashla Power Plant withdrawn

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A planning application for a 200 megawatt Powerplant at Cashla, Athenry, which was facing fierce opposition from locals and politicians, has been withdrawn.

Tedfest feud fixed

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Next year’s Tedfest will take place over two 'Craggy Islands', Inis Mor from February 25 to 28, and Inis Oirr from March 4 to 7. Organisers hope this will finally end the long running feud between the islands and prevent the threatened break away Dickfest taking place on the smaller island.

Government ‘denies the rights’ of Coláiste na Coiribe students

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

An injustice is being perpetuated by the Department of Education on Galway students and parents of students looking for second level education through Irish, according to Conradh na Gaeilge.

Japanese ambassador to visit Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Japanese Ambassador to Ireland will stop in for a special visit to Galway City Museum tomorrow at 10am to see Irish children participating in the ancient Japanese art of origami.

Global security software company opens Galway office

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

There were celebrations this week at the official opening of Lumension’s new offices in Galway.

Galway teens in broadcasting project

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

This Saturday you might be surprised to find that when driving down Dominick Street your car radio suddenly starts broadcasting the voices of teenagers.

This week Galway Arts Centre, with assistance of artist Alan Bulfin and radio producer Deirdre Melvin, will work with young people from Comhairle na nÓg to form a short broadcast entitled What does The Future Hold?

Have your say this weekend on city’s anti-racism strategy

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Public consultation for Phase 2 of the Galway City Anti-Racism Strategy – Towards a City of Equals, will take place in the city this weekend.

Tribesmen to host first National Eights event

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A new national rowing event will be held in Galway next March.

Poor weather dampens climate change initiative

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Poor weather played havoc with plans to light up Galway as part of the international Day of Climate Action.

Helping people with arthritis live quality lives

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

An award winning programme which helps people with arthritis live high quality lives will run in Gort for the next few weeks.

The man behind John 3:7

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A GAA match is being shown on television, a ball is hit and sails over the crossbar, as it does, someone in the crowd lifts a large yellow banner with the legend John 3:7.

The man holding up that sign exhorting the nation to read that Gospel passage is Frank Hogan, now the subject of a TG4 documentary John 3:7, which will be shown this Sunday.

First graduates

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The NUI Galway diploma in science and technology studies is an innovative programme targeted at working adults, and focuses on up-skilling in areas such as science, health, IT, engineering, and management.

NUI Galway calls for businesses to participate in new city project

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

NUI Galway’s school of geography, in partnership with the Galway City Council, is looking to gather information on green businesses and eco-buildings around Galway city for Galway Green Map, a locally produced chart which identifies, promotes, and links environmental, social, and cultural amenities within a specific area.

Ballinasloe conference to examine how to help economic recovery

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

How festivals and events can help Ireland’s economic recovery will be the subject for discussion at the 16th Annual Gathering of Festival and Cultural Event Organisers, which takes place in Co Galway next month.

Have your say at GAA club forum

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

It is time for club members to have their say when the Galway GAA Club Forum takes place on Tuesday November 10.

George Lee launches Job Creation Initiative Oranmore

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

George Lee launched Job Creation Initiative Oranmore (JCIO) recently in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel to an audience of 240 people.

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