Flower Essences promote well-being

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Lack of confidence, mood swings, stress, disturbed sleep, work pressure, apathy, vulnerability, restlessness, craving, and poor concentration are just a few emotional problems that can lower spirits and undermine well-being.

Ballybane burglar sentenced to 22 months for raiding occupied homes

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A Ballybane man involved in over eight burglaries at various homes, many of which were occupied, has been sentenced to a total of 22 months in jail.

City must fill vacant full-time fire-fighter positions, says Cameron

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

It is essential for Galway city that the city manager Joe MacGrath “insist that the county manager” fill two full-time fire-fighters positions which have become vacant because of retirements.

Climate change awareness fundraising event

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

ÁRUS NA nGael will host the Climate Camp Fundraiser tonight at 9pm to raise money for this year’s camp which will address the key causes of climate change.

Man steals drink with tin foil lined bag

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A man who stole alcohol from a city shop by lining a bag with tin foil has been sentenced to seven months in jail.

Monivea signs twinning charter

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The village of Monivea is to twin with the picturesque village of Tremeven in the province of Brittany. On July 5, 23 people representing Monivea attended the first signing of the Twinning Charter to link Monivea and Tremeven. The document was signed by Jack Frost, representing Monivea Community Council, and Roger Colas, Mayor of Tremeven.

Hairs and Races — new local-based radio drama to air on Galway Bay fm next week

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A new radio drama series set in a Galway hairdressing salon during Race Week will be broadcast on Galway Bay fm next week.

Public meeting on reclaiming Ireland’s natural resources

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Billions of euros worth of gas and oil lie off the west coast and around the Lough Allen basin, but Ireland is not exploiting these natural resources to its own advantage.

This is the theme of a public meeting, entitled Reclaim Irish Resources, which takes place on Tuesday July 28 at 8pm in the upstairs meeting room of Richardson’s Bar, Eyre Square.

New rector of St Nicholas’ to be instituted on Saturday

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Rev Gary Hastings will be formally instituted as the new rector of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday at 7pm by the Bishop of Tuam Rev Richard Henderson.

Closures of farm offices shows Government is ‘disconnected’ from farming, says Connaughton

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

In a farming county like Galway the last place farm development offices and agricultural services should be centralised to is in the heart of Galway city according to Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton.

Garry Hynes issues a ‘call to arms’ to defend the arts

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Only for Druid and the Galway Arts Festival, Galway city may never have become a thriving place of business with bustling streets, shops, and bars. In short, the arts are essential to a healthy economy.

This is the view of Garry Hynes, the leading Irish theatre director and co-founder of Druid Theatre. She was speaking at the recent re-opening recent of Druid Lane Theatre, ahead of the company’s production of Tom Murphy’s The Gigli Concert.

New veterinary clinic for small animals opens in Briarhill

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The opening of Briarhill Veterinary Clinic in Briarhill Business Park on Monday has been welcomed by the owners of small animals in Galway city and county and further afield. It is a veterinary practice dedicated to the welfare of dogs, cats, and other small animals, ideally located for easy access, opposite DID Electrical, and with ample parking space.

Taxi driver charged with sexual assaults sent for trial

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A taxi driver charged with 28 counts of sexually assaulting two children is to face trial later this year.

The Radisson launch The Live Lounge

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The Live Lounge is the Radisson SAS Hotel’s new entertainment centre which will host shows from the Camembert Quartet, U2 tribute band Rattle and Hum, and rising Irish soul singer Laura Izibor.

Galway dancer wins award

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Galway dancer and choreographer Leonie McDonagh recently won the prestigious Ulster Bank PICK of the Pick’N’Mix”, the audience choice award, at the festival held in Belfast.

Galway prepares for Umbro Cup festival

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Salthill Devon’s Drom Soccer Park is set to host the battle of the best of underage soccer.

Umbro Galway Cup attracts scouts

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Former Republic of Ireland captain and current assistant manager to Giovanni Trapattoni, Liam Brady, is likely to be one of several scouts checking out the talent at this year’s Umbro Cup.

Former winners line up for another tilt at elite title

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The line up in the elite section of this year’s Umbro Cup includes all four previous winners, FAI Emerging Talent (2005), Aberdeen (2006), Ipswich (2007) and Leicester City (2008).

Galway Airport questions An Bord Snip recommendations

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Galway airport management have said they are hugely concerned by An Bord Snip recommendations that all support, amounting to €17million, to Ireland’s six regional airports and regional air services is cut by 2011.

ACC get tough in legal action in separate cases against two Galway businessmen

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

ACC Bank have shown this week that they are taking no hostages over two separate instances with Galway businessmen.

In the first case ACC is suing Liam A Gallagher, practising as Liam Gallagher Co Solicitors, Upper Abbeygate Street, Galway, for alleged breach of undertaking to register securities over a loan taken out by Maurice and Angela McDonagh.

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