Youngsters show their photographic abilities in Space Invaders Gallery
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
A diverse exhibition of photos and images produced by young people is to open at the Space Invaders Art Gallery, The Cornstore, Galway, today.
The exhibition is the result of a nationwide project undertaken by young people involved with Youth Advocate Programmes Ireland (YAP), which is an advocacy and support organisation that works in partnership with young people, families, and communities. Each young person who participated was encouraged to create an original image around a series of themes that include: What makes my world go round; community; life in my town; and self portraiture.
Read more ...Galway writer publishes book on Irish and Greek economic crisis
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
A new book on the Irish and Greek economic crisis, co-edited by Galwegian Liam Leonard, and featuring leading economic commentators such as Constantin Gurdgiev and Kieran Allen, has just been published.
Read more ...Graffiti issue needs to be tackled, says McNelis
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Graffiti can be an art form but it can also be plain vandalism, and where it is art it should be encouraged and where it is vandalism it should not be tolerated.
Read more ...File for DPP after man injured in Eyre Square row
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Gardaí are continuing to appeal for witnesses following an incident in Eyre Square at the weekend which left a young man with serious head injuries.
Read more ...Ballinrobe Races gears up for historic anniversary
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Monday evening marks a landmark occasion as Ballinrobe celebrates 90 years of racing. From humble beginnings in 1921, Ballinrobe Racecourse has grown to be one of the leading tracks in Ireland. Its location, modern facilities and high standards in every sense have struck a chord with racing enthusiasts that has seen the Mayo track place its name high up on the racing calendar.
Read more ...Remembering Adrian — weekend car push aims to raise awareness of suicide
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
On this Saturday (August 6) Console and 1life are holding a car push to raise funds and awareness of suicide.
Read more ...Gardening and allotments event in Clarinbridge
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
People in the Clarinbridge area who are interested in starting allotments are invited to the Gortard/Slieveaun allotments this Sunday from 12 noon to 4pm.
Read more ...Rab Swannock Fulton to launch new novel
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
TRANSFORMATION, THE dark and supernatural love story by Galway based author Rab Swannock Fulton, is to be launched next week.
Read more ...Galway resident ready to rumble as wrestling mania comes to Salthill
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
For the first time in over three years, stars of American wrestling will invade Salthill. On Sunday August 14 the powerhouses of Emerald Wrestling Promotions stamp their mark all over Lesiureland Salthill at 2.45pm.
Read more ...Hands across the globe – Mad Hatters and Family Day race photos help street children of Calcutta
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Children were smiling on both sides of the world this week after an initiative to raise funds at Family Day at the Galway Races helped street children from Calcutta get the opportunity of care and education.
Volunteers attended the races to collect funds and to take pictures of Mad Hatter entrants to be used in a calendar to be published in October, the sales of which will help fund initiatives to help street children in Calcutta.
Read more ...Massive midweek discounts at Graune Pet Farm
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Graune Pet Farm and Play Centre, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo is offering a 50 per cent discount on pre-booked tickets for Tuesdays and Wednesdays throughout August. Visitors must book by tomorrow to avail of this discount.
Read more ...Oil off Irish coast must be explored, says Ó Cuív
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
It is vital that the worth and extent of any oil off the Irish coast be examined with a view to exploiting the resource to the benefit of the State and its citizens.
This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who was speaking following confirmation this week that full and proper use of the State’s natural resources will be a core focus of the Oireachtas Committee on Communications, Energy & Natural Resources.
Read more ...Dates announced for Cemetery Sundays
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Cemetery Sunday at the New Cemetery, Bohermore, Galway will take place on Sunday August 21. Mass will begin at 11am and will be celebrated by Fr Patrick Whelan.
Read more ...Weekend art workshop
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
STIÚIDIO NA Coiríbe will host a weekend landscape drawing and painting workshops, aimed at both beginner and experienced, on Saturday August 13 and Sunday 14.
Read more ...Expect pounding heaviness from Italy’s The Secret
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
TRIESTE IN northern Italy in best known to the Irish as the city where James Joyce spent time, writing part of what would become Ulysses.
Read more ...Public meeting on the ‘Arab Spring’
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
The ‘Arab Spring’ revolutions which have swept through North Africa and the Middle East, have seen brutal dictators ousted and demands for democracy and liberty.
Read more ...Andrea Roche crowns Best Dressed Lady in Hotel Meyrick
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Galway’s Hotel Meyrick hosted its very own Best Dressed Lady Competition last night during a glamorous post races reception where former Miss Ireland and model agency boss Andrea Roche crowned Mayo native Orla O’Neill the deserving winner!
Read more ...Trust Trusty to look after your pet
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
‘Trusty Pet Pals’ is a registered pet care business, including; pet sitting, pet taxi and dog walking. Donations are made to MADRA when you book pet sitting or dog walking.
It is certified in canine first aid and fully insured. Its ‘Doggie Day Care’ centre has just opened at 42 Briarhill Business Park and is a fun crèche for dogs. Open Mon to Thursday 7.30am to 6.30pm and Fridays from 7.30 to 5.30pm, it offers pet supplies including dog foods, treats and toys.
Read more ...Kinvara Market relocation campaign to kick off next week
Thu, Aug 04, 2011
Kinvara Farmers’ Market will hold a special market day on Friday August 12 when the market will move from its usual location of Johnston’s Garden, Main Street to the main square in Kinvara at the start of the annual Cruinnui na mBad Festival.
There will be the usual excellent food and craft stalls, live music and festive spirit to celebrate the operation of the market in what should be its natural home - Market Square.
Read more ...Fifty thousand head west for bumper holiday weekend of gigs and nags
Thu, Jul 28, 2011
More than 50,000 revellers are set to head to the city from tomorrow as Galway gets ready for its busiest weekend of the year.
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