Gort man sentenced for twenty one hour siege

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

A 42-year-old man who held his “community up for ransom” by firing up to 48 shotgun rounds during a 21-hour seige in Gort has been sentenced to a total of five years in jail with the final year suspended.

The amazing Tom Crean story comes to the west

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The story of Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is to be brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley, opening in Castlebar this October.

Elderly cyclist dies in Connemara drowning

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Foul play is not suspected in the death of an elderly Connemara man who was drowned in a Screeb river earlier this week.

Galway Traveller study shows they are at high risk of developing diabetes

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Members of the travelling community need to be made aware they have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes than the general population, according to new Irish research carried out in Galway.

Galway writer wins award

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Galway writer Maureen Gallagher has been awarded first prize in the Leyney Writers 2009 Short Story Competition.

Eco-assured standard for wild fisheries sector launched in Salthill

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

In these difficult economic times, it is vital that Irish seafood is differentiated to protect our fishermen and to ultimately build a recognisable mark to support Irish fishermen and suppliers.

Mackerel, whale, and origami at city museum

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Galway City Museum will host a Japanese weekend tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, when the Museum Café teams up with the Japanese Wa Café for food, thought, and origami.

Family fun at the House hotel

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Children’s entertainment, delicious food, and an ideal city centre location. This weekend the House is the ultimate place for your family to spend the Bank Holiday. Mickey Mouse will pay a surprise visit to the young patrons during the lunch hours. Bring your camera, take pictures with Mickey, and create unforgettable memories for your children.

Slow down this weekend, gardai tell young men and motorcyclists

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Gardai are calling on motorcyclists and young males to slow down and pay more attention to road conditions this Bank Holiday weekend.

Hairs in the house

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Some people may be only mildly uncomfortable with dog-hairs on their carpet, couch or coffee table, but others find them highly disturbing and can end up feeling angry and resentful towards their pet.

Victory for Galway desert runners

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Three Galway athletes claimed victory at this year’s Gobi Desert ultra marathon. After struggling through soaring desert heat and against 128 competitors from around the world, Diana Hogan Murphy from Athenry took first place in the women’s race, Shirley Potter from Portumna was the second woman across the line, and Shane O’Rourke also from Portumna came fifth overall and first in his age group.

EU membership has never been more important for Ireland says Treacy

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Irish have an “appetite for a permanent connection” with the EU and this is proven by the fact that 80 per cent of people want Ireland to retain an EU commissioner.

This is the view of Galway East TD Noel Treacy, who was commenting on the findings of a recent study. He said last year’s No vote in the Lisbon Treaty referendum “caused many across Europe to wonder whether Ireland’s commitment to, and influence in, the union was wavering”.

Salsa while you speed date

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

TheGalwayFlame.com and Salsamania.ie have teamed up to organise a unique event for Galway singles on Saturday August 8 at Red Square - speed dating with salsa dancing.

You’re not at the races if you’re not at The Twelve

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Galway Races are the highlight of Galway’s social calendar, but it is not always as glamorous as it may seem. Drinking from a plastic cup as you get your high heels stuck in the mucky ground and try to shield your just out of the salon hair from the brutal wind and rain that is often the norm for our Irish summer, where’s the fun in that? So Galway’s funkiest hotel, The Twelve in Bearna, has come up with a way for you to experience all the excitement and drama of a day at the races, with the best of food, drink, entertainment, betting, and high fashion in the hotel’s luxurious, and more importantly, warm and dry, surroundings.

Local salon styles Hollywood star

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Yourell’s has taken its celebrity clientele to new heights, styling Hollywood actress Anjelica Huston before all appearances at the Galway Film Fleadh. Famous for her roles in The Addams Family, The Witches and Agnes Browne, and with her strong connection to and love for the city, Huston was in town for the Galway Film Fleadh.

Galway to suffer more than most from An Bord Snip cuts

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

An Bord Snip Nua is where it’s at for the news media right now and the ‘big ticket items’ - public sector job cuts and social welfare cuts - that have got the attention to date. However the really interesting detail may be contained in the minutiae of the report - and there’s plenty there to excite people in Galway!

Blasphemy, poetry, and having your say

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

When it comes to the relationship between poetry and political/social issues most people would instinctively concur with the English poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

Hush Puppies at the Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Parents are usually very careful when buying children’s footwear, including shoes for going to school. With this in mind the Schoolwear Centre at Centrepoint in Liosban has chosen the most practical but stylish back to school shoes at fantastic prices.

Hush Puppies selected the Schoolwear centre many years ago to be its chief back to school footwear stockist and have visited the store to specially train the staff in their unique fitting system. They are the only footwear supplier that enables children to have three width fittings in in one pair of shoes, or even have a different fitting for the left or right foot in the same pair.

Cunniffe Electric opening draws huge crowd

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Cunniffe Electric opened its new superstore on the Tuam Road on Saturday morning when ppening offers had people queuing from 7am. The news was good for the early shoppers with big savings made.

Barry to face sentencing for rape of French student

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The Galway man who murdered Swiss teenager Manuela Riedo has been remanded in custody pending sentence for raping a young French woman at knife point in 2007.

Gerald Barry (29), of Rosan Glas, Rahoon, pleaded guilty to orally and anally raping the then 21-year-old woman near a GAA pitch in Galway city on August 16, 2007. A charge of theft in relation to the victim's personal belongings was taken into account. Mr Justice Paul Carney adjourned sentencing for the rape matter to later this week at the Central Criminal Court sitting in Galway.

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