End the summer with Partynite at Leisureland

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Partynite tour hits Leisureland, Galway tomorrow Friday August 27 with a massive end of Summer Party. Ireland’s largest and most exciting tour is exclusively for teenagers aged 14 to 17 and it promises to be one brilliant partynite with some of Ireland’s top DJ’s and MC’s listed on the tour.

Tom Sheridan’s Gets Ready to Party and goes Sooo Retro

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra launches its all new monthly party night this Saturday August 28 at 9pm. Sooo Retro will be a night of fantastic music and fun with all your favourite music from the 1970s to the Noughties brought to you by Galway Bay FM’s Padraic Flaherty. The night will bring all the fun of the city to the suburbs on the last Saturday of every month.

Free gym offer for wedding couples at Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Galways best family run, long established wedding venue is renowned for its wonderful reputation, gracious style and superb food where every effort is made to ensure that your wedding reception is the most enjoyable and memorable day for you and your guests.

City Hall denies ‘cover up’ allegation over explosion

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

City Hall has condemned accusations by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely that there has been a “cover up” over the minor explosion which caused City Hall to be closed for a number of days in June.

A water boiler cylinder exploded in City Hall on June 11 after which a report into the incident was ordered. However three months after the blast the report remains unpublished.

Healy Eames questions maths/science college places after steep points rise

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Fine Gael Seanad Education Spokesperson Fidelma Healy-Eames has questioned whether the number of college places for science and maths subjects has fallen, following steep rises in points for these subjects.

Man charged after Tuam drugs bust tracks cocaine from Peru

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

A man charged in connection with the seizure of drugs worth more than €10,000 in Tuam was further remanded in custody this week.

Free health talk in Athenry

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Athenry Environmental Network will host a free talk with Dr Clare Dilis from Health and Herbs Galway entitled Growing Herbs – Health and Nutritional Benefits.

Famed racehorse Monty’s Pass for Oughterard show this weekend

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Monty’s Pass, the legendary winner of the 2003 Grand National at Aintree, will be among the attractions at the 48th Oughterard Agricultural Show, which takes place this weekend.

Galway veterans honoured for Korean War service

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Two Galway men who served with the US forces in the Korean War were honoured along with 10 other Irish service men at the American embassy in Dublin this week.

Deputy mayor comes out in support of Galway Christmas market

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Christmas Markets are an integral part of the build up to the festive season in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and increasingly Britain, and Galway looks set to follow suit this December.

Teaching drama to be broadcast on radio next week

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The trials and tribulations of finding a teaching job in today's cut-throat market are to be aired in a brand new radio drama on Galway Bay FM next Tuesday, Augist 31.

Galway Bay FM senior journalist Sorcha Crowley has written, produced and directed a once-off hour long drama entitled Due Process is Being Observed as part of a Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) funded Dramarama scheme.

Public urged to sign petition to save health services

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

A new organisation formed to fight the health cuts is urging people to sign a petition to register their concern.

Galway girl achieves international dance teachers’ qualification

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

A 19-year-old Knocknacarra student has walked away with a prestigious dance honour.

GAAW to stage ‘Stop Blair’ protest at Easons

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Galway Alliance Against War will stage a lunchtime protest outside Eason’s today in opposition to the company’s decision to host a book-signing event for Tony Blair in Dublin next week.

Cameron calls on council to support new community employment schemes

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

City Hall has a “golden opportunity” to create employment and see work carried out that will benefit communities across the city if it supports plans for new community employment schemes.

A proposal is currently before the Galway City Council to introduce two such schemes in the west and the east of the city in conjunction with the council’s Parks Section.

Students must be aware of rights and responsibilities when renting says tenancies board

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Students coming to university in Galway must be sure of their rights and responsibilities before signing a rental agreement or verbally agreeing to rent properties.

Men wanted for local sexual health study

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

A local research centre is seeking men over 18 years to take part in a sexual health study.

Grealish calls on Gormley to scrap ‘ludicrous’ motor tax plans

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

“Absolute madness” is how Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish has characterised plans for a new €900 motor tax for people who use their work vehicles for social and domestic use.

Students urged to apply for maintenance grants

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The NUI, Galway Students’ Union is urging students to apply for maintenance grants “as soon as possible”.

New measures were introduced this year to alleviate the problems with delays and bureaucracy, including an online application process, and the advance payment of grants to awarding authorities. Despite this, the Students’ Union is urging all students to submit their applications immediately.

COPE Galway launches ‘Coole Runnings’

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

COPE Galway has launched their ‘Coole Runnings 5k Trail Run’, which will take place at Coole Park on September 18 at 10am.

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