Leading PR guru to give communications masterclass in the city
Thu, May 13, 2010
One of Ireland’s leading PR Professionals, Jack Murray, will host a special communications masterclass in the Radisson hotel Galway on May 27.
Read more ...GPO goes into voluntary receivership
Thu, May 13, 2010
The GPO nightclub on Eglinton Street has gone into voluntary receivership, but despite this it is still “business as usual” at the venue.
Read more ...Nolan condemns ‘unthinking’ bureaucracy which cost VEC training places
Thu, May 13, 2010
Thirty training places at the city of Galway VEC’s Sandy Road training centre have been lost due to “unthinking and illogical bureaucracy” according to Labour councillor Derek Nolan.
Read more ...Road carnage adverts could lead to male drivers taking more risks, says NUIG research
Thu, May 13, 2010
New NUI Galway research has found that advertising campaigns showing the carnage on the nation’s roads could actually lead to young male drivers taking more driving risks.
Read more ...Fracas in Eyre Square
Thu, May 13, 2010
Gardaí have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a late night fracas in Eyre Square at the weekend.
The incident, which involved three men, occurred between 12.30am and 12.40am on Sunday. One of the men was about five feet four inches tall and wore a red hooded top. Another was about five feet eight inches tall and wore a light blue top and navy tracksuit bottoms. The third man was about five feet eight inches tall and wore a light blue T-shirt with a white design on the front.
Read more ...Dolan’s to hold summer art auction this weekend
Thu, May 13, 2010
Dolan’s art auction returns to the Marriott Hotel on the Headford Road, Galway, this weekend, with a very interesting and varied collection of paintings and sculptures.
Read more ...Get the truck outta here
Thu, May 13, 2010
The heart of Loughrea needs its arteries unclogged according to local Fine Gael representatives Sen Ciaran Cannon and Cllr Mogie Maher, who have called for a ban on heavy goods vehicles in the town centre.
The pair said this week that the town centre is still experiencing heavy HGV traffic almost five years after the completion of the bypass, and both traders and shoppers have asked that a ban on HGVs be put in place.
Read more ...Hospital consultants get on their bikes for charity
Thu, May 13, 2010
Two Galway hospital consultants will embark on a novel fundraising drive next week when they begin a 1,000 mile cycle to Russia.
Read more ...Safety measures to be erected at Cregmore Cross next week confirm Fahey and Noone
Thu, May 13, 2010
Variable message signs alerting drivers to their speed will be erected at Cregmore Cross next week, according to Dep Frank Fahey.
Read more ...Victim left for dead after ‘savage’ attack
Thu, May 13, 2010
A young third level student and part-time barman who had everything to live for had his life turned upside down after being left for dead in a laneway following a savage attack almost nine years ago leaving him with permanent facial paralysis.
Read more ...Happy end to a story worthy of Hollywood star
Thu, May 13, 2010
When Bish student and Galway's Secret of Kells Oscar nominee Evan McGuire took to the red carpet in Hollywood a few months ago, little did he know that a real story of friendship worthy of a movie would unfold before his very eyes in the coming months.
Read more ...Quality pet foods delivered to your door
Thu, May 13, 2010
Do you find it hard to get to the pet store? Is the recession biting? Let locally owned Galway Pet Foods take care of you and your pets with affordable prices, and a friendly and fast delivery service that will cater for all your pet needs.
Galway Pet Foods has a range of high quality pet foods including Beta, Gain, Kasko, Go Cat, and the brilliant value Arkwrights, with many more lines to come.
Read more ...Drámaí na Gaeilge 1975 - 2009
Thu, May 13, 2010
Cuirfear an-spéis anseo san iarthar i Playography na Gaeilge, bunachar sonraí idirlín ina bhfuil teacht ar eolas cuimsitheach faoi gach dráma Gaeilge a léiríodh don chéad uair sna blianta 1975 - 2009.
Read more ...Todhchaí na Gaeilge sa Spidéal
Thu, May 13, 2010
Tionólfar cruinniú poiblí i Scoil Éinne, an Spidéal, Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, 19 Bealtaine, ag 8.30in, chun plé a dhéanamh ar ullmhú plean Gaeilge don Spidéal.
Read more ...Portiuncula’s emergency department at risk of cuts
Thu, May 13, 2010
If Portiuncula Hospital’s emergency department has its opening hours scaled down then University Hospital Galway which is already “bursting at the seams” will be forced to deal with the overflow.
Read more ...Cell by dates
Thu, May 13, 2010
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetic skin disease where blistering occurs on the skin and on internal linings such as the mouth and the intestines. It is believed to occur in an estimated one out of every 50,000 births worldwide. Those affected are often described as ‘butterfly children’ as their skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wings.
Read more ...Galway to celebrate Africa Day
Thu, May 13, 2010
Africa Day falls Tuesday May 25 and to celebrate African people and culture, there will be an exciting programme of sports, music, film, and educational events taking place in Galway city.
Read more ...Cappataggle NS to retain special needs assistant
Thu, May 13, 2010
A primary school in the Ballinasloe area got good news recently with the announcement that it is to retain its special needs assistant.
Deputy Paul Connaughton was informed about Cappataggle national school by the National Council for Special Education. The Fine Gael TD had made a strong case for the retention of the full time post to the Minister for Education.
Read more ...Indiana choir to sing for AIDS West
Thu, May 13, 2010
The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir and the Rowan Tree Irish Traditional Band will perform a free concert at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Saturday May 15 at 8pm.
Under the direction of Daniel Craig, the choir will sing sacred and secular pieces and will include music by Monteverdi, Sweelinck, Berkey, and Irish traditional songs. The event is in aid of AIDS West.
Read more ...Singles in the City
Thu, May 13, 2010
At the photocall to announce details of ‘Singles in the City’ were (l-r) Sara Kate Hurley, AnotherFriend.com, Ger McTague and Jayne O'Toole of The Dáil Bar.
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