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.

Planning application for Cashla Power Plant withdrawn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a 200 megawatt Powerplant at Cashla, Athenry, which was facing fierce opposition from locals and politicians, has been withdrawn.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

The origami workshop is the brainchild of Wa Café owner and Japanese native Yoshimi Hayakawa, and is the second such event of its kind in the museum. The event will be free of charge and is open to all Galway children, though the museum advises that a booking should be made in advance to ensure a place.

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.

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.

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.

“In 2007, Galway became a member of the Green Map System, a non-profit organisation which provides a locally flexible, but globally shared, framework for environmental mapmaking,” Dr Frances Fahy of the school of geography explained. “These maps typically show green areas, cycle paths, green businesses, organic markets, quiet spots in the city, interesting walking routes, and the cultural sites that make an area unique. Creating a green map for Galway is an opportunity to identify and celebrate the city’s green credentials.”

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.

JCIO provides support and advice on a range of business issues for people who are setting up their own enterprises in the current economic climate and people in business who find operating in today's commercial environment tough.

Be seen with a clip on light from the garda

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

More than 2,000 mini clip-on lights will, over the next two weeks, be distributed to people who regularly walk, run, and cycle throughout Galway city.

NUIG leads UNESCO study in Zambia

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The UNESCO Child, Youth and Civic Engagement team, based in NUIG, is to take part in an international collaborative research project on civic engagement, youth, and gender in Zambia.

Visit Santa’s Castle and help Galway Simon Community

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Athenry’s Dunsandle Castle will have some very special guests staying this winter. Santa and Mrs Claus, along with the elves will be making the County Galway medieval castle their home in preparation for Christmas. Bookings have now opened, and a proportion of all admissions will go to Galway Simon Community.

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