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Galway to host barbershop singers convention this weekend
Leading Irish and European Barbershop singers are coming to Galway this weekend to entertain the public and take part in the 23rd National Convention of Barbershop Singers.
Oyster Opening Championship attracts entries from sixteen countries
The Bollinger World Oyster Opening Championship, a highlight of the 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, takes place on Saturday from 12pm in the festival marquee on Dock Road.
Stage is set for the 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival
The 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival makes a welcome return to the marquee in Galway Harbour next weekend. The festival has been acclaimed as “one of the 12 greatest shows on earth” by The Sunday Times, and attracts over 10,000 international and local attendees each September.
Think green when you plan your house, says owner of Mullingar’s first carbon negative home
It’s -10 outside, but inside, it’s 25 degrees; and there’s no heating switched on.
Carlow publican calls for minimum price for alcohol
Vintners president Carlow-based publican Gerry Mellett last night backed calls by Alcohol Action Ireland for a minimum price for alcohol to help prevent the abuse and misuse of alcohol and the irresponsible sale and promotion of alcohol.
Top English surgeon to speak on colorectal cancer surgery at NUI Galway
An internationally renowned English surgeon will deliver the memorial lecture at Ireland’s largest surgical conference to be hosted by NUI Galway from September 2 to 3.
One hundred years of cinema in Galway
The earliest reference to ‘moving pictures’ in Galway that I have come across dates from 1909, when The Enterprise Animated Picture Company came to the Court Theatre in Middle Street with its cinematography performances and variety entertainments. “Rarely has such an opportunity been given to the people of Galway of viewing in animated pictures the most sensational events of real life and drama. Those from real life included Boxing Champions and Logging in Sweden, while other titles included Nocturnal Thieves, A Constable Please, The Pony Express, and Fairy Presents. The pictures come in ever-changing variety and there are no exasperating delays.” The Court Theatre had 500 seats and was also known as The Racquet Court.
Deaths on Irish roads fall by almost half
Ireland has made remarkable road safety progress over the last decade, and is now the sixth safest country out of 27 EU member states.
The Galway Oyster Festival marquee is back in town
The 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, September 23 - 25 2011, will make a welcome return to a marquee this year and will be located at Galway Harbour.
EU confirms Ireland sixth safest country in Europe
Ireland has made remarkable road safety progress over the last decade and is now the sixth safest country out of 27 EU member states.
