Nine top seed snooker players for Galway event

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Nine of the world’s top ten ranked snooker stars are among the 32 competitors who have qualified to contest the Players Tour Championship Grand Finals in Galway in March.

World number one and Masters champion Mark Selby, world number two Mark Williams, world champion John Higgins, potting sensation Judd Trump and Asia’s top player Ding Junhui will join Ireland’s Ken Doherty among the cast of star names appearing at the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway from March 12 to 17.

Defamation case settled by businessman and councillor

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The defamation case between a Galway businessman and a city councillor resulted in a settlement being reached at Galway courthouse yesterday.

From spellbinder to outsider

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Being an altarboy was the nearest we got to showbusiness in South Mayo in the 1970s — The rota for an altar boy in those days would be one week doing Last Mass, one week doing Second Mass, and the third week doing First Mass which would also mean you were on duty for the daily morning and evening masses for the week ahead. The week when you were on fulltime was great as it felt like a night’s run in the Gaiety.

Excommunication threat is ‘something from the Inquisition’

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A Redemptorist priest threatened with excommunication for his outspoken views on the Church’s stance on homosexuality, contraception, and the ordination of women has likened his treatment to the Inquisition.

‘Serious questions’ remain over loss of art collection says McNelis

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Serious question remain unanswered over why the Daly Collection of artworks, including paintings by Paul Henry and Roderic O’Connor, was relinquished by City Hall.

Crowe calls for full backing for Doughiska Community Centre discussion on Monday

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Full support by all Council members at next Monday night’s meeting is vital for the purchase of a building for the purpose of a community centre for the Doughiska area, according to Cllr Mike Crowe.

NRA to invest €4.5 million into Gort to Tuam motorway

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A Galway East TD has rubbished claims that the development of the much-awaited Gort to Tuam motorway will not go ahead and branded the rumours as “not well founded”.

Ó Cuív demands extension for septic tank registration deadline

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The deadline for the registration of septic tanks must be extended beyond Friday February 1 as the public is still not clear what inspection standards will apply.

Menlo gets last chance to say goodbye before diggers move in on school

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Teachers, parents and past pupils of Scoil Bhride will have a last chance to walk the corridors, sit in their desks and take phoptographs in their school next week, before the school is demolished and replaced by a brand new building.

Run for Freedom and help PREDA at racecourse 5k

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Have you ever wanted to come up the home straight at Ballybrit with the sound of the crowd ringing in your ears?

Crowe calls for legislation to end upward only rents

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The scandal of upward-only rent reviews needs to be brought to an end and the Government must introduce legislation that takes account of these changed economic times.

Jewish activist to speak on Palestinian human rights

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Anna Baltzer a Jewish-American, the granddaughter of Holocaust refugees, and an award-winning lecturer, author, and activist will be speaking in Galway this weekend.

Man who raped his cousin while she wore Holy Communion dress to be sentenced next week

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

A Galway man who raped and indecently assaulted his first cousin when he was a teenager will be sentenced next week.

New sean-nós singer at Centre for Irish Studies at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

It was with delight that Joe John Mac An Iomaire was appointed the sean-nós singer in residence for 2013. Designating this prestigious role to Joe John Mac An Iomaire is a testimony to his valued presence in the rich singing tradition of Connemara and the west of Ireland and his long time association with the art of sean-nós befits his new role.

Arts festival and Galway venues up for IMRO awards

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The Róisín Dubh, Monroe’s Live, and the Galway Arts Festival have all made the shortlist for the IMRO Music Festival of the Year Awards 2012.

The Irish Music Rights Organisation’s fifth awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday February 226 in the IMRO HQ in Dublin. The shortlist was announced yesterday morning.

BIM CEO makes case for fish farm in bay amid prospect of planned protests at expo

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Ireland is ideally positioned to take advantage of a major opportunity presented by the massive projected growth in global fish consumption. According to the World Bank and the UN Food and Agricultural Organisation an additional 42 million tonnes of food will be required globally by the year 2030 as a result of population growth.

Information evening for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh next week

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Gaillimh le Gaeilge is calling on Galway’s local businesses and organisations to attend an Information Evening on the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh award in the Carlton Hotel, Dublin Road, from 6.30pm -7.30 pm, on Tuesday Jan 29.

Safety Direct Galway International Rally launched by dignitaries

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

The 2013 Safety Direct Galway International Rally Official Launch took place in The Clayton Hotel last Friday night and was attended by Mayor of Galway City, Terry O’Flaherty, Mayor of Galway county, Thomas Welby and president of the Ballinasloe Chamber Of Commerce, Donal Scannell.

Ballinasloe woman gets that golden feeling after finding lucky Ardilaun ticket

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Celebrating its golden anniversary during the past 12 months, The Ardilaun Hotel, Taylors Hill announced its Golden Ticket Winner as Marie Connolly from Ballinasloe.Throughout the Golden Year, The Ardilaun sought to recognise and reward its many loyal guests and hotel visitors, a Golden Ticket was placed somewhere in the hotel or nearby, with every visitor in with a chance of finding it along with a different promotional offer every month, with one lucky person in with a chance of winning the ultimate prize to the value of €5,000.

Tedfest takes to the road for mental health charity

Thu, Jan 24, 2013

Tedfest, the annual celebration of the comedy classic Father Ted, returns to Inis Mór next month. This year organisers are asking people to cycle to Galway before the event to raise funds for online mental health support group Turn2Me.org

Tedfest will take place on Inis Mór on Saturday February 23 and Sunday February 24. A group of participants will undertake Ride 2 Tedfest, a sponsored cycle from Athlone to Galway, on the Thursday before the festival and travel to Inis Mór Craggy Island the following day for a weekend of ecclesiastically themed fun.

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