Unique Volvo souvenir to be auctioned for charity

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

A unique artistic impression of the Volvo Ocean Race is being auctioned next week for a Galway charity.

Zhivago teams up with local photographer

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Work by well known local photographer Pat O’Connor is now being displayed in Zhivago.

Mr O’Connor recently had to close his gallery in the Bridge Mills, and as a great supporter of local businesses Zhivago approached him about selling his work in the shop.

Druid promises Galway an ‘evening to remember’

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Druid is planning a special evening to celebrate the opening of its newly refurbished theatre at Chapel Lane on Friday July 17.

Two men to face trial over bookies robberies

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Two men charged in connection with the robbery of nearly €2,000 from punters at a number of bookies have been sent forward for trial.

The Front Door goes Italian

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Front Doors Pocket Friendly Pizza Promo is back by popular demand. The fantastic deal was requested so often that it’s back again for the summer months. For those who missed out on this offer the first time round check it out!

Man saved from water’s edge by gardai, court hears

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

A man who had to be taken away from the water’s edge at Spanish Arch and arrested for his own safety had one month added to a sentence already being served.

Children’s nature activities at Coole Park

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Children’s nature activities are being held at Coole Park on Wednesdays July 15, 22, and 29, from 2.30 to 4pm.

Car boot sale in aid of Renmore Gymnastics Club

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Although Renmore Gym Club had to cancel it’s car boot sale in May, the fundraiser will now go ahead this weekend.

Fleadh to screen GSPCA documentary

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Galway Film Fleadh will screen Sanctuary, a documentary film on the GSPCA’s sanctuary in the city.

Grassroots - Healy Eames v Grealish at the next general election?

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

After the talking came the event and now after the event comes the talking again in the shape of the post-match analysis!

Farewell Questions & Answers

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

RTÉ 1’s Questions & Answers broadcast for the last time on Monday, bringing the curtain down on 21 years of John Bowman chairing debates on the days’ issues among politicians and pundits.

Minister buys a brick for the Poor Clares

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The “Buy a Brick” fundraising campaign for the renovation of the Poor Clare extern convent is progressing well according to Sr. Colette, Mother Abbess of the Community.

During a recent visit to the monastary Mother Abbess talked Minister Éamon Ó Cúiv into buying a brick for their renovation fund. “We have a long way to go, but there has been a good response to the buy a brick initiative which we began last month. We have been blessed with a fantastic fundraising committee. There is just no way we could have embarked on such a big venture without their help,” she said. “Conscious that the enclosed nature of the sisters lives mean that they are restricted in their ability to get out there, a group of volunteers consisting of local Galway business people and people who attend Mass in the sisters’ chapel got together to help.”

Council jobs saved after late night talks

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

An all-out strike involving 400 Galway County Council workers resulted in the jobs of 15 workers being saved.

Menlo Park Hotel announces wedding packages

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The four-star Menlo Park hotel is now offering value for your big day, with a full wedding package for 100 people starting at just €4,000, the package includes everything except entertainment. The hotel’s one wedding a day policy and attention to detail ensures that every wedding is special.

Civil ceremonies on the rise in the city

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

According to new figures released by the Central Statistics Office, civil ceremonies are on the rise, and if trends continue they could overtake religious marriages in just three years.

Independence Day at the bay

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Americans in Galway.Org is joining forces with Paul Fallon of Irish Running tours to celebrate this fourth of July with the first annual Independence Day at the bay 5K.

Cinemobile to visit Woodford

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

The Cinemobile will visit Woodford, this Sunday and Monday, and will screen Night At The Museum 2 and Angels & Demons at the GAA grounds car park

Community garden looking for support

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

As recessionary times set in, the attraction of growing vegetables and gardening is becoming something of a fixation. One innovative Galway woman has made it her mission to create a city centre community garden.

Woman injured in Salthill hit and run

Thu, Jul 02, 2009

Gardaí in Salthill have appealed for witnesses following a hit and run incident on Threadneedle Road last week.

The accident occurred between 1pm and 2pm on Thursday June 25. An 18-year-old woman came off her bicycle and suffered substantial head injuries in the incident. Witnesses are asked to contact Garda Charlie Cawley at Salthill Garda Station, phone (091) 514720.

Mixed news on jobs as Boston investment overshadowed by motor dealer liquidation

Thu, Jun 25, 2009

There was mixed news on the jobs front for Galway yesterday with the announcement of 45 lucrative new jobs at Boston Scientific being overshadowed by the news that 70 jobs are in doubt after top motor dealer Tom Hogan Motors went into voluntary liquidation.

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