Cultural nights in Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Airneán sa gCathair is a new series of cultural evenings as Gaeilge which will take place on the second Tuesday of every month in Club Áras na nGael on Dominick Street.

The Twelve hotel in Bearna celebrates another award

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Galway hotel The Twelve in Bearna has won a prestigious hospitality award.

Movie extras wanted

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

MovieExtras.ie has announced details of its open day in Galway on Saturday November 7 to recruit extras for film, TV, and commercial productions. The recruitment drive is on the back of involvement with Jack Taylor and another major production which will be shooting soon. MovieExtras.ie is on the look-out for people of all different backgrounds, ages and looks. A bit of Gaelige may also help for future Irish language productions (but is not a requirement). And of course no experience is required.

Connemara Marathon sports a new sponsor

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

The famous Connemara International Marathon, often referred to as the Connemarathon, will take place on April 11 2010 with a new title sponsor, Ronhill, on board.

Bring the London look to Galway with Karma

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Karma niteclub will be giving Galway ladies a fashion boost this Christmas.

NUIG research alliance to tackle diabetes

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

NUI Galway and the University of Ulster have joined forces with HSE West and the Western Health and Social Care Trust to create a collaborative cross-border partnership on diabetes-related research.

Is Galway ready for swine flu?

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Two or three clinics giving the swine flu vaccination is not enough to deal with the population of county Galway and unless the HSE opens more clinics there will be problems for doctors and unnecessary stress caused to patients in rural areas.

Cunningham murder accused sent for trial

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The man charged with the murder of Claregalway man Kieran Cunningham over four months ago has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial.

Bohermore residents winning fight against anti-social behaviour

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Students caught on video harassing elderly residents in Bohermore have been questioned by gardai.

Cupán tae agus Gaeilge ag Lohans

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Are you interested in improving or using your Gaeilge more? Lohans, winner of the coveted Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh Award 2008, will launch its conversation circle evenings on Monday November 2 at 8pm. All are welcome to attend this free evening to start the Ciorcal Comhrá, which will run every Monday.

Port must modernise or close down Harbour board tells TDs

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Planning permission to completely redevelop Galway docks into a larger, more modern, port and marina will be lodged in 2010, but the port will be forced to close down unless it expands and modernises to accommodate higher tonnage ships .

This is according to Eamon Bradshaw of the Galway Harbour Company board, who was addressing the Oireachtas' Joint Committee on Transport regarding proposals for the redevelopment of Galway Harbour. The cost of the new development is estimated to be €200 million.

Safety first this Halloween

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A lack of funding will see community warden patrols finish before dark on Halloween night, leaving bonfire safety to the Garda, and fire services, according to chairman of the joint policing committee, Councillor Padraig Conneely.

Man gets eleven months in jail for taxi driver assault

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A good samaritan taxi driver, who came to aid of a colleague, was left with a dislocated shoulder and knee injuries after he was violently thrown to the ground in a “thuggish” and racist attack, the Galway District Court heard yesterday.

County council fined for Clonbur sewage works pollution

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Western Regional Fisheries Board chief executive has called for the vital replacement of outdated sewage plants across the region. His comments came following the board’s successful prosecution of Galway County Council for ongoing and persistant water pollution problems at Clonbur sewage treatment works.

School prefab rental bill to reach €1.84m

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The cost of prefab rental in Galway city and county for both primary and post-primary schools from January to December 2009 is estimated to soar to €1.84 million, according to figures obtained from the Department of Education and Science.

NUIG and ‘mannerless students’ are failing Newcastle residents

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

It is unacceptable for NUI, Galway not to provide a proper park and ride facility and unacceptable for students, or “mannerless future academics,” to park illegally in areas of Newcastle.

Coeliac information evening

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland is holding an autumn information evening on Thursday November 5 at 7.30pm, in Arts Millennium Building, NUI Galway.

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.

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.

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