Galway murder accused granted continuing bail from Dublin court

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A Galway woman accused of murder was granted continuing bail in Dublin District Court this week.

Cameras begin rolling in Galway on set of new comedy film

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

The cameras began rolling in Galway this week for the new comedy the Seven Songs of Amy.

Trail World Championships to see Connemara run broadcast to 100 million homes worldwide

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Several television networks are to broadcast the recent Trail World Championships organised by Run Connemara in a development which has been hailed as a major boost for the event.

The event, which took place in July, is scheduled to be broadcast to more than 100 million homes on close to 20 international networks including TG4, Channel 4, Eurosport, Premier Sports, British Eurosport, Eastern European network Kabel Teve, online channel Dream Team Television, South Africa’s Super Sports, Band Sports in Brazil, TEN Sports throughout Asia, and Setanta networks in Ireland, the UK, Canada, Asia, and Africa.

Charity boss to push teenager in shopping trolley from Galway to Clifden

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

A charity boss who lost his daughter to a genetic skin blistering condition will pull a 16-year-old boy in a specially converted shopping trolley from Clifden to Galway next month.

Savvy students opt for science and computer courses to avail of future job prospects

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Students coming to Galway for their third level education have made course choices which are in line with national trends with CAO points required for entry to courses in science, engineering, agriculture, technology, computer, and courses with languages increasing, while arts and business courses, which were so popular during the boom years, are experiencing a decline.

Two Galway farmers’ markets take on industry good practice standard

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Two Galway farmers’ markets have been awarded the Farmers’ Market Good Practice Standard for 2011 to 2013. The markets, in Moycullen and Roundstone, were among seven around the country which received the standard from Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Simon Coveney this week.

Farmers’ markets displaying the Good Practice Standard undertake to hold markets regularly, to stock a substantial proportion, ideally 50 per cent, of local produce from the county or neighbouring counties, to accommodate seasonal and local garden/allotment produce, and to promote compliance with food safety and labelling rules.

Conserving our heritage at Kiltullagh House

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

National Heritage week runs until Sunday with a wide range of events being held across the country. It is the aim of the Heritage Council to protect and enhance the richness, quality and diversity of our national heritage for everyone and this week the Heritage Council works to increase awareness of Ireland’s national heritage and to highlight its importance to public policy and everyday life.

The French connection: Sir Jonah Barrington

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Dipping into the French/ffrench family archives recently, I came across the will of Henry French of Drumharsna, a ruined castle about halfway between Kiltartan and Ballindereeen, on the way to Gort. His father, also Patrick, inherited the Drumharsna estate from his father, whose main estate was nearby Cloghballymore (now a nursing home).

The wife of Patrick French of Drumharsna was Catherine, one of the five daughters of Henry O'Brien, son of the wealthy and powerful Sir Donough O'Brien of Dromoland Castle, Co Clare. The O'Briens were one of the oldest and most important native Irish families in both the county and the country.

Volunteers sought for Great Ethiopian Run

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Operation Transformation star and renowned fundraiser Ronan Scully is undertaking the Great Ethiopian Run this November, and is looking for volunteers to join him. Scully has already signed up close to a dozen participants to run with him on the annual event, a 10km walking and running challenge through the heart of Addis Ababa on November 27.

Top model Salpa to blow out the candles at Halo’s eighth birthday

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

One of Ireland’s top models will be in Galway on Saturday week, September 3, to host Halo Nightclub’s celebration for their eighth birthday. Georgia Salpa will be joined on the night by former Miss Universe Ireland Rozanna Purcell and Pippa O’Connor.

Deireadh seachtaine Oireachtais do Jack and Jill

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Lóistín deireadh seachtaine do bheirt, ar an Aoine agus Satharn 4/5 Samhain, agus béile in Óstán an Brehon, Cill Airne, le linn Oireachtas na Samhna 2011, chomh maith le ticéid d’imeachtaí an Oireachtais atá mar phríomhdhuais sa chrannchur atá á eagrú ag Club Árus na nGael mar chuid de chomóradh 25 bliain an chlub. Tá comhcheangal déanta ag an gclub leis an gcarthanacht Jack and Jill mar chuid de chomóradh 25 bliain an chlub agus rachaidh iomlán an airgid ó dhíol na ticéid díreach chuig ciste Jack and Jill chun cabhrú leo san obair luachmhar atá idir lámha acu.

Is leor beirt

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Tá Conradh na Gaeilge ag ullmhú liosta d’ionaid breise don scéim Is Leor Beirt. Mar bhunús na scéime eagrófar ionaid inár bhféidir le daoine bualadh le chéile le haghaidh gnáth sos caife nó lón ag am agus ar lá cinnte gach seachtain nó mí. Sna hionaid seo beidh ar a laghad beirt chainteoir Gaeilge a chuirfidh fáilte roimh dhaoine eile.

Comórtais agus lóistín Oireachtais

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Is i gCill Airne a bheidh Oireachtas na bliana seo ar siúl, ón Dé Máirt 1 go dtí Dé Domhnaigh 6 Samhain.

Most local men want to deflate their tummies

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

More than nine out of 10 Galway men would like to deflate their tummies if it were possible, according to a new survey.

Celebrate dog ownership at canine carnival

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Dog owners can remember their much loved pets who passed away, at a canine carnival to be held at Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill next month.

Discover the fashions of the past at Portumna Castle

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Portumna Castle and gardens will host an event on medieval fashions this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.

Experts from the Hunt Museum in Limerick will be in the castle on Sunday to present an interactive workshop on historical costumes, with costumes from medieval times to the roaring twenties on display. The experts will also explain the historical background of each garment, fashion faux pas, and some grizzly stories for younger audience members. Audience participation will be encouraged with the opportunity to dress up as Elizabethan nobility or Victorian elites. The workshop begins at 3pm sharp, be early to get a good seat.

Top English surgeon to speak on colorectal cancer surgery at NUI Galway

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

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.

Special bus services to bring revellers to Oranmore Celtic Shore Festival

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

People travelling to the Celtic Shore Festival in Oranmore this weekend can avail of a special bus service bringing revellers from Galway, Athenry, Claregalway, Loughrea, Craughwell, Kilcolgan, and Clarinbridge on Friday and Saturday.

Art exhibition at Renzo Cafe

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

An interesting art exhibition showcasing the work of Eileen Joyce will run at Renzo Cafe in Eyre Street until Tuesday October 22. Eileen Joyce began her artistic endeavours on an art course in Rathmines in the early sixties and then went on to study in Fr Griffin Road Technical College in Galway and GMIT.

Boat owners and householders warned over thefts

Thu, Aug 25, 2011

Gardaí are warning boat owners to take precautions when storing and securing outboard engines following a spate of thefts around Galway.

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