Dance for mental health

Thu, May 28, 2009

Anyone who ever longed to relive their nights at the Ceili should keep the evening of Friday June 5 free. In aid of the Positive Mental Health Foundation, the Kilfenora Ceili Band will be play at the Menlo Park Hotel. All Proceeds go directly to the ‘Positive Mental Health Foundation’ which continues to bring a welcome message of mental/emotional support to second level schools in Galway city and county. On the service the chairperson of the foundation says, "Our volunteer facilitators engage the students in reflecting and exploring thoughts, feelings, ideas, moral loneliness, anxieties and aspirations. The small group enables students to take a little time to gain a positive experience, develop coping skills, cultivate safe and genuine friendships, and enjoy themselves without the short lived adrenalin hype of artificial substances. We aim to turn the tide of negativity, to replace stigma, guilt and shame surrounding mental health problems with positive attitudes and sound psychological/emotional well being." For more information visit www.powitivementalhealth.ie

Fashion swap shop for Athenry

Thu, May 28, 2009

Beat the recession blues on Thursday June 4 at Athenry’s first clothes swap evening. The Raheen Woods hotel is the venue for the latest fashion craze to hit Galway. If you went to the recent clothes swap at the Radisson hotel you will know what you are missing, and if you missed it, then don’t let another chance pass you by. The idea is to bring along your unwanted (but perfect condition) clothes and exchange them for credit vouchers, which can then be exchanged for any of the items on offer. Everyone has clothes lingering in their wardrobes that will never be worn again, so why not use this opportunity for a clearout. If you don’t have clothes worth bringing you will also be able to buy vouchers on the night at a nominal rate. Clothing can be dropped off at the hotel in advance (from 3pm) or just turn up on the evening. Entrance is €10 and all proceeds will go to Gaelscoil Riada.

Miss Galway final this weekend

Thu, May 28, 2009

Coyote’s late bar will host the final of Miss Galway 2009 this Sunday at 7pm. The final will see 16 qualifying contestants compete for the title and a chance to represent Galway at the Miss Ireland competition in July. If crowned Miss Ireland, the lucky competitor will then compete at Miss World in November.

Claddagh school opens its doors to Polish community for special Saturday school

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Claddagh National School has opened its doors to Galway’s Polish community for a Saturday School to keep children in touch with their Polish roots and help their parents to learn English.

Pathways to Palestine to cycle into Galway on Sunday

Thu, May 28, 2009

This week four young Irishmen will undertake a mammoth task when they attempt to cycle from Ireland to Gaza in little more than two months.

See the councillors play political football

Thu, May 28, 2009

Football and politics are inextricably linked. World Cup qualifiers played a role in the 1969 Soccer War between El Salvador and Honduras.

Snipers threaten to take out GAAW balloons

Thu, May 28, 2009

A group of individuals in Galway have threatened to use airsoft rifles to shoot any red balloons The Galway Alliance Against War releases at its protest against the Red Arrows display this weekend.

Man causes trouble in Garda station while on temporary release

Thu, May 28, 2009

A man who had been sentenced for a burglary last month entered a busy Garda station while in an intoxicated state, started roaring and shouting, and attempted to skip the queue to get his temporary release form signed, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Solution in sight to Old Mervue water crisis with new proposal on the table

Thu, May 28, 2009

A solution to the Old Mervue water crisis appears to be in sight with a proposal to come before city council that would see grant aid provided to householders affected by lead contamination.

Suspended sentence for vicious assault caught on CCTV

Thu, May 28, 2009

Two men who were seen on CCTV viciously assaulting a foriegn-national man in an unprovoked attack received five month suspended sentences.

Put pressure on for Oughterard sewage treatment plant says Welby

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Galway County Council has advertised for consultants to draw up contract documents for the design, building, and operation of the new sewage treatment plant for Oughterard.

Music at the Crossroads returns for Ocean Race Festival

Thu, May 28, 2009

After two years of international exposure, the Music at the Crossroads crew returns home for a series of free shows at the Kings Head. Their high tempo performances have earned such accolades as ‘the best music show to come out of Ireland in decades’.

Take down your posters says Paschal Mooney

Thu, May 28, 2009

Fianna Fáil’s North West EU candidate Paschal Mooney has called on all European candidates to take down their posters in Galway city for the Volvo Ocean Race.

Get your sliotar out for Feile Cuchulainn

Thu, May 28, 2009

This summer will see Irish traditions brought back with a clash of the ash in Kinvara with Feile Cuchulainn taking place from June 12 to 14 .

The everlasting kitchen from the masters at Tuohy and Grealish

Thu, May 28, 2009

Top raw materials and traditional craftsmanship through every stage of production and installation have earned Co Galway company Tuohy and Grealish an enviable reputation.

Celebrate your wedding day in style at the Clayton Hotel

Thu, May 28, 2009

For the ultimate in contemporary style and ultramodern chic, the Clayton Hotel is second to none. Situated close to the famous racecourse in Ballybrit and minutes from Galway city centre, it is ideally located for your special day.

Bruen’s Once Were Cops to be filmed

Thu, May 28, 2009

Screenwriter David Logan has been asked by Articulus Entertainment to write a film adaptation of Once Were Cops by the award winning Galway crime writer Ken Bruen.

Get ready for Volvo’s high speed chase in Salthill bay

Thu, May 28, 2009

“ The course is windward-leeward, with a mid-course gate through which the teams must pass, and marks at each end around which the crews must sail.

Clarinbridge Farmers and Crafts Market

Thu, May 28, 2009

Fancy a little break from the hustle and bustle of this bank holiday weekend, well the monthly Clarinbridge Farmers and Crafts Market which is being held this Sunday May 31 might be the perfect place.

Meet someone Special at The Dáil Bar

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Dáil Bar is fast becoming the place to be for a bite to eat or a great night out. The literal translation of The Dáil is The Meeting place, and true to its title the bar is a wonderful venue to relax, or for a romantic meal with someone special. If you have yet to meet that special someone then ‘Go Dating’ is coming to the rescue this May and June for three nights of friendly and flirtatious fun. The first two events are speed dating, and then for something a little bit different, on the third evening the ‘Go Dating Crew’ are pioneering an extra special dinner-dating event. The first speed dating event will be on Wednesday May 27 with the second event being held on June 10. The unique dinner-dating evening will happen on June 24. Each event will be held upstairs in The Dáil Bar, the perfect setting for a touch of romance. For more information, costs and times visit www.godating.ie or call The Dáil Bar on 091 563777. The Dáil Bar and Restaurant is open from 11am daily serving food until 9.30pm.

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