Johnny Carroll launches autobiography

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Johnny Carroll, popularly known as ‘the man with the golden trumpet’, has just published his autobiography Oh Mein Papa, recounting his 50 plus years in the music business.

Johnny, originally from Castlerea, began playing the trumpet in public at 13 and from that point on has never looked back. He played with The Premier Arcs and The Magic Band showbands, before releasing his debut solo album A Touch Of Class, the first of many such successful records.

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Man jailed for Garda car chase incident

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A young man who led gardai on a dangerous car chase before losing control of his vehicle and running away through a field was sentenced to a total of six months and disqualified from driving for three years.

Suffer the little children

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

I was educated in a diocesan seminary during the 1980s. I was lucky to have been taught by some priests who were amongst the most dedicated and competent teaching personnel in the country. These people were above reproach of any kind and were and are a credit to their professions. Their colleagues and their superiors have failed these priests and many more like them. Their legacy has been tarnished by a systemic cover-up of crimes of such magnitude that they are the subject of scrutiny and comment all over the world.

New traffic lanes at Moneenageisha Junction to open this week

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Two additional lanes are due to be opened from the Wellpark Road to the Moneenageisha Junction by the end of this week and it is hoped they will result in reduced journey times for motorists.

Taxi driver endangers garda in bid to get rank space, court hears

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A taxi driver was so intent on squirming his way into a rank space that he blocked up traffic, completely ignored a garda rapping on his window, and then dangerously edged his car in “on top” of the garda who had to take evasive action to avoid being hit.

Improved pedestrian facilities for Dublin Road

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The Galway City Council will install new traffic signals at the Dublin Road/Michael Collins Road junction, adjacent to Glenina Heights, next week.

Man jailed for assault and knocking down pedestrian

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A man who assaulted a young woman in a hospital car park, because of feuding between their two families, and then knocked down a pedestrian as he rushed to hire a suit for his wedding, received an 11 month jail sentence at Galway District Court last Monday.

Galway Community Circus Christmas show

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Galway Community Circus is hosting a Christmas Show on Sunday December 13 at 2.30pm at St Joseph’s Community Centre in Shantalla. It promises to be a spectacular event, showcasing a colourful array of circus skills learned by young people at weekly circus classes. Go and experience the magic of Christmas in the Galway Community Circus way.

Book detailing history of Presentation schools in Athenry is selling like hot cakes

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The impressive 600-page book detailing the history of the Presentation Sisters in Athenry is selling like hot cakes as it proves to be the must-have Christmas gift for all past pupils of the school.

New exhibition to look at everyday lives and kitchen scenes

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

An art project, which documented the everyday lives of people in Fána Burca and provided instruction for residents in digital video, photography, animation, and web-based media, will be launched next week.

First Sports Aid a timely boost

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Galway sports stars have rallied behind the Sports Aid collection which took place in Supermac’s, Eyre Square on Saturday.

Local theatre company wins regional business award

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Galway’s Blue Teapot Theatre Company, located in Munster Avenue, this week won the Ulster Bank Business Achiever’s Award in the Social Entrepreneur Category for the Connaught region.

Charity Christmas cards for Malawi

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Zikomo, a local charity dedicated to fostering long-term self sufficiency of rural communities in southern Malawi, has launched this years selection of fundraising Christmas cards. A small team from Galway have been developing this community to community link since 2002. Four NUIG graduates returned this autumn from Malawi having completed the building of a second community centre. The furnishing and equipping of this centre will be completed thanks to the €1,200 raised by the university choir and orchestra. In addition, with the help of the Galway County Council, Zikomo can now also install a solar panel on one of the community centres. Through the sale of the new range of Christmas cards Zikomo hopse to install a second solar panel. Card collections contain four photos by award winning photographer Pat O'Connor, and Malawian artist Martin Mchekeya. Cards are available in Dubray bookshop, Clarenbridge Antiques, Charlie Byrne’s, and Evergreen Healthfoods in the Galway shopping centre.

Eyre Square Centre launches giftcard

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Give that someone special the perfect gift this Christmas by getting them an Eyre Square Centre Giftcard. The Eyre Square Centre Giftcard can be loaded with the cash value of the customer's choosing from €10 up to €1,500 and comes in a FREE smart presentation pack ready to go at no additional cost.

Sadness at passing of former diocesan secretary Canon Noel Mullin

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

There was deep and profound sadness in the Claregalway area as the news spread on Friday morning of the untimely passing of Claregalway Parish Priest, Very Reverend Noel Canon Mullin. A humble man, he was Fr Noel to everyone.

Voices for Galway to hold night of festive music

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The Voices for Galway would like to thank the people of Galway who fundraised and supported the organisation during 2009. The current economic situation has made this a difficult year for all charities and The Voices for Galway is very grateful for all the local support that it continues to receive.

Galway radio auction celebrates major milestone

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The Galway Lions Club will celebrate a major milestone this week as the annual radio auction celebrates its 21st year.

A White Lantern Carnival Parade for Christmas

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The White Lantern Carnival Parade, to mark the arrival of Christmas and the winter solstice, takes place in Shop Street on Saturday December 19 at 7pm.

Employers should apply to expanded Employment Subsidy Scheme says Kitt

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Applications are now being invited to the second, broader Government Employment Subsidy Scheme and the deadline for applications is Wednesday December 23.

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