Teen forges more than €700 worth of cheques

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

More than €700 worth of cheques, belonging one unlucky company, were forged by a crafty Ballybane teen who stole the chequebook from a car, the Galway District Court heard last Monday

However Damien Barry’s attempt to cash these cheques and make off with the money were unsuccessful.

Michael D ‘turns the sod’ on site of new art-house cinema

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A new cinema for Galway, showing the best in international movies, experimental films, and Irish made features, took a step closer to reality this week when the first ‘sod was turned’ on the site.

Man spat blood at gardai from cell

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man who spat blood at two gardai, hitting one in the face, while being held in a station cell has been ordered to pay them €1,000 each in compensation.

Apply for Back to School Clothing Allowance by text

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Families can now avail of a new government service whereby they can apply for Back to School Clothing Allowance applications forms by a simple text message.

Run for Croi

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Local heart charity Croí is appealing to novice and experienced runners to take to the streets of Galway for an 8km (five mile) run on August 8 on its behalf.

East Galway Féile Bia food festival this weekend

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The inaugural East Galway Food Festival takes place at St Brendan’s Home, Loughrea this Saturday from 12 noon to 5pm.

‘Crying need’ for city based mental health charity, councillor says

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A local city councillor has highlighted the “crying need” for a city based charity which addresses mental health issues among young people.

Councillor Neil McNelis was speaking at the launch of Annie’s Ball which takes place in the autumn and is in aid of the Positive Mental Health Foundation. It runs workshops in schools which encourage young people to communicate more openly about their feelings and the issues which affect them.

Orfeo to unleash the ‘lewd and licentious’ for the Macnas parade

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The economy is down the tubes and there is a sense of gloom in the air, but this is summer, a time when people should be enjoying themselves, and having a blast that will sustain them into the oncoming autumn. It’s time for Orfeo to go looking for Pan and convince the god of lusty behaviour and music to come out and party.

Man fined after fall-out with mother over a debt

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man who had a public fall-out with his mother at a hairdresser’s over a €700 debt will now have to pay a fine of €400 for public order offences.

Fun challenge to raise cash for children with arthritis

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A charity which supports children and young people with arthritis is urging people to dust down their boots and register for a fun fundraiser which takes place on Saturday.

Westside Resource Centre to rent out offices

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A city resource centre is renting out meeting rooms and offices on a short term basis, which it believes may appeal to clients in the current uncertain financial climate.

Man jailed for failed tin-foil bag theft

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man, with three different aliases, was jailed for seven months this week for using a tin-foil lined bag to steal designer sun glasses from a city centre pharmacy.

Good morning Breton — It’s Radio Fred

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Galway based writer and critic Fred Johnston will present a short cultural slot on Breton radio beginning in the autumn.

On the show, Mr Johnston will deal with a variety of cultural and social topics and he is interested in hearing from cultural organisations and individuals with “creative, novel, and cultural responses, particularly those which in some way overlap linguistically with Irish-language ventures”.

The changing face of Galway businesses, with the help of Gaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

To maintain Galway’s uniqueness, competitiveness in the market place and cultural appeal, it is essential that Galway city maintain, cultivate and use one of its most natural resources - an Ghaeilge. The support of the business community is vital to maintaining this uniqueness and attraction of Galway city and to this end, a number of Galway’s businesses have decided to use the Irish language on their shop fronts.

Where is the info on festivals McNelis asks council

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Galway city and county councils are “not doing enough to promote the festivals in the city” and should start by providing easy to find information on their websites.

Art exhibition to raise funds for children with autism

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway based artist Birgit Lochmann will hold an exhibition of her work in the Headford area, and will raise funds for children with autism.

US poet wins fellowship to work with Galway poet

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

US poet and creative writing teacher Lisa C Taylor has been awarded a fellowship to travel to Ireland to collaborate with Galway poet and short story writer Geraldine Mills.

Top award for city hotel

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The four star Westwood hotel has recently received the much coveted Expedia Insiders’ Select award.

Get to know your neighbour with COPE and Macra

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

COPE Galway say 70 per cent of people have never been in neighbours’ houses at the Galway launch of Macra Na Feirme ‘Know your Neighbour’ campaign

Kingfisher club kids summer camps

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Kingfisher club is offering children the chance to take part in some fantastic summer camps. The summer and swim camps will run through July and August in all the Kingfisher clubs. With themes such as ‘Jungle’ and ‘Treasure Island’, qualified professionals at each Kingfisher club will ensure that children make the most out of the week’s activities.

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