Further remand for men accused of false imprisonment

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A case in which two men have been charged in relation to an incident which began at a Midlands festival and led to the robbery and false imprisonment of a man in Galway has been further adjourned for the service of books of evidence.

Drug dealing accused sent for trial

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A 29-year-old man charged with possession of drugs with intent to sell or supply has been sent forward for trial.

Government must support city’s bid to host 2014 Volvo race says McNelis

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Galway’s chances of hosting any part of the 2014 Volvo Ocean Race will continue to appear doubtful unless the Government throws its weight behind the city’s bid.

Western Family History Association to host public talk

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

The Western Family History Association will hold its next meeting in the Claregalway Hotel on Wednesday September 12, starting at 8.15pm.

Baring and sharing for calendar to be launched in aid of Western Alzheimers

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Twelve women, 12 scenes, one goal, to raise much needed funds for Western Alzeheimers - this is the aim of the charity calendar ‘Sharing the Care’ which will be launched at O’Dea’s Hotel, Bride Street, Loughrea on Friday, September 14 at 8pm.

Galway jobs fair will help companies and jobseekers

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A significant number of companies from the west of Ireland are already signed up for the Skillnets Jobs Fair which will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Galway on Sunday October 14.

The fair will provide an opportunity for local companies to meet with jobseekers to fill available vacancies.

Learn how to deepen your spirituality with Westside course

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A course aimed at deepening people’s spirituality will run on Tuesdays at Westside Resource Centre (opposite the library) from 8pm to 9pm.

Galway people urged to nominate volunteer heroes for national award

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

The search is on to find Ireland’s outstanding volunteers with the launch of the Panadol-supported Volunteer Ireland Awards 2012.

Mayors call for Galwegians to ‘fly the flag’ for hurlers

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Galway’s city and county mayors are calling on Galwegians to show their support for the Galway hurlers by flying the county flag.

Achill aristrocrat book launch in Charlie Byrne’s

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

A new book, charting the life and times of the 19th century Irish aristocrat and businesswoman Eva O’Flaherty, will be launched in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop tomorrow at 6pm.

Equestrian artworks among the prizes at fundraising raffle for Galway woman's medical treatment

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

Three artworks celebrating our equestrian heritage will be raffled next week at a fundraising event for a young Galway woman currently undergoing medical treatment in the UK.

Galway group release special song for hurling final

Thu, Sep 06, 2012

The group Ceol Aniar have just launched their first song which promotes the Galway Senior Hurlers in their bid to bring the Liam McCarthy Cup back to the west.

Galway gets ready for Ironman influx as 30,000 fans expected

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Galway will welcome thousands of athletes and spectators this weekend as the area prepares to host the annual Ironman 70.3 Ireland for the second year.

Some 2,500 participants have registered to take part in Sunday’s triathlon, bringing around 25,000 overnight visitors to the area through Irish and international triathletes and their families, generating a tourism boost for businesses both in the city and surrounding towns just as the summer season begins to wind down.

Athenry model to be the face of China-based company

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

A County Galway model, who has graced the daily newspapers on a regular basis, has been named as the face of an international company based in China.

Quicker, bigger, faster, stronger — it’s Ironman time

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

So here we go again. For the next three days or so, Galway will be turned into a sort of mini-Olympic village where highly toned and tanned specimens of the human race will be brushing abs with each other, comparing their strokes and their gearsticks, holding spit-covered fingers to the wind to determine their chances of finishing or winning the Ironman series.

Crospon receives FDA clearance for EndoFLIP system in US

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Galway-based medical device firm Crospon has this week announced that it has received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US for the first use of its EndoFLIP system in gastroenterology applications.

Clifden records third highest driving test pass rates

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Clifden driving test centre boasts one of the highest pass rates in the country, according to figures from the Road Safety Authority (RSA).

The figures released this week show that a learner driver’s chances of passing the test could have a lot to do with where it is taken. Reports suggest that there are huge variations in the pass and fail rates at test centres throughout the country, with a 28 per cent gap between the highest pass rate and the lowest.

IDA Ireland appoints new west regional manager

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Catherina Blewitt has been appointed as west regional manager for IDA Ireland, the agency responsible for promoting foreign direct investment into Ireland.

Bank damage accused sent for trial

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

A Galway man who is accused of causing criminal damage to a number of banks in the city during the course of two days has been sent forward for trial.

County councillor to address international conference on suicide

Thu, Aug 30, 2012

Galway county councillor Peter Roche is to address an upcoming major international conference on suicide, to be held in Dublin next week.

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