Squeak Squeak

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Irish sport was dealt a severe blow this week when Micheál O Muircheartaigh retired from his vocation of enriching the Sunday afternoons of the nation. For over half a century his insightful, energetic and witty commentary on radio set the bar for GAA commentary at an impossibly high level. The alternative commentators on RTE TV simply could not compete with a man of such eloquent genius. Hence an entire generation turned down the sound on the TV and tuned into RTE Radio 1. It was a pleasure and an honour to listen to a man such as this, poetic, cultured with an innate sense of history and humanity. He became the sound of Sunday.

We can blame Brian Cowen for O Muircheartaigh’s sudden decision to retire! An Taoiseach’s ill judged and inappropriate Monday night carousing was a public relations disaster which will in time cost him dearly. Just as huge numbers of the population tuned into Freefall a TV programme that laid the blame for our economic troubles firmly at the door of Messr’s Cowen, Ahern and Co they were having a party. The irony was lost on them all.

Nolan to chair major Labour conference

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Labour is determined that the next election will result in a significant electoral breakthrough and the west of Ireland is key to that plan.

Trespassers refused bail

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Two men charged with trespassing in a manner that would cause fear to others were refused bail at Galway District Court.

Skincare advice free at Galway Laser and Skincare Clinic

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The Galway Laser and Skincare Clinic is offering a fantastic skincare treat this month. An exclusive skincare representative from the Dr Murad Skincare brand will be holding a free skin analysis day at the clinic on Tuesday September 28 from 2pm to 7pm. The Dr Murad brand is America’s number one skincare brand developed over 20 years ago by Dr Howard Murad.

Danish choir to sing in Galway

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

ONE OF Denmark’s oldest choirs, the Frederiksberg Chamber Choir, will give a concert in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday at 8pm.

Glamour in Galway — a first in the style stakes for the west

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Glamour in Galway, the first all day beauty, fashion, pampering and styling event to hit the west will be held in Galway on Sunday November 14 in the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Maggie May's newly renovated restaurant is open for business

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Maggie May's bar and restaurant is owned and ran by Justin and Veronica Comer. Justin is head chef and has been involved in the food business for 20 years. He has an excellent knowledge of local food and suppliers.Their aim at Maggie Mays is always to provide excellent quality food at an affordable price. Thankfully theyhave received great support from the local community but unfortunately were hindered by a lack of space so they decided to expand their business.

Drunk aggressive punter banned from bookmakers

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A Bohermore man who drunkenly screamed abuse at staff demanding his money back and putting members of the public in fear has been banned from entering any Mulholland’s Bookmaker branches and received a two month suspended sentence.

New courses for teachers at the Galway Education Centre

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The Department of Education’s new National Induction Programme for Teachers will be taking place in The Galway Education Centre.

Disco diva towed off

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

People over here, are amongst other things, house proud and price conscious. Honourable attributes, some would say. I witnessed a lady hoovering her garage; life is too short for such futile endeavours. In my humble opinion the bare minimum is all that’s needed and if the clothes don’t get taken in off the line for two weeks, I’ll get to them...eventually. There are far too many other things to do like jogging your muscle memory.

Major cash prize for winner of young entrepreneurs competition

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A €10,000 cash prize is on offer to local entrepreneurs in a new competition aimed at encouraging entrepreneurship and rewarding local enterprise.

A career in counselling and psychotherapy — professional programmes at ICPPD

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The International College for Personal and Professional Development, a third level adult education college in Garden Vale, Athlone, Co Westmeath, will hold an open day in Galway next week. This college provides training and education in the arena of the helping professions, in particular the field of counselling and psychotherapy, creativity, expressive arts, and spirituality.

The founders and directors of ICPPD, Tom and Christine Moran, are practising counsellors and psychotherapists and counselling supervisors. They are accredited members of IACP, NAPCP, and SAI. Their many years of working as therapists and supervisors in the field of counselling, as well as over 10 years’ experience as trainers of adult education programmes and personal development and lecturers on degree programmes in counselling and psychotherapy, provide them with in-depth knowledge and understanding of counselling and counselling training.

Enjoy an Indian night at the museum

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Galway will be able to experience and enjoy the tastes, smells, and sounds of India at a special event in Cafe 8 at the Galway City Museum this Saturday.

Community facilities to be part of any future Ardaun development

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Any future development on the Ardaun Corridor will ensure that community facilities like schools, community centres, and playing fields will take place alongside housing construction.

How to prevent tooth decay in children

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

September is Oral health month so now is a great time to get back into some healthy habits. Tooth decay is the most common chronic disease in Irish children. Fortunately, tooth decay is preventable and this is an achievable aim for Irish children.

Work your way fit this autumn

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Improve your quality of life at the Coast Club by taking part in some of its new activities this Autumn.

Is glamour modelling a good career move?

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

Is glamour modelling a good way to earn a lot of money and a bit of fame or is it a case that it allows women to be seen as little more than airhead fantasy sexual objects?

These issues will be debated tonight by the NUI, Galway’s Literary & Debating Society in the Kirwan Theatre, main concourse, from 7pm to 10pm. The debate will be ‘This House Believes that Glamour Models are good role models for young women.’

Best dressed lady at Galway Oyster Festival to scoop €5,000 prize from Fallers Jewellers

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The Oyster Pearl competition brings glamour and beauty to the Galway International Oyster Festival each year, and the glamour stakes have been raised even further this year with Fallers Jewellers offering a prize fund worth €5,000 for the Fallers Best Dressed Lady competition.

Celebrate the Galwegian who crossed the outback

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

The first man to cross the Australian outback was a Galwegian who lived in Dominick Street - Robert O’Hara Burke - and he will be remembered in his native city this weekend.

Man hit by car later found in bar

Thu, Sep 23, 2010

A major search was launched in Clonboo on Tuesday night when a pedestrian was struck by a car on the Curragh Line.

The driver, who struck the man at around 9pm, called emergency services immediately after the accident. The motorist could not find the pedestrian after the incident, and gardaí and the coast guard searched for the man for two hours as fears for his safety escalated.

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