Shooting the Breeze

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Horslips matter. They mattered in the 1970s and their reunion proves they matter still. Why? Perhaps, to quote from the opening narration of Return of The Dancehall Sweethearts, the 2005 documentary on the band, “We saw in Horslips something that was ours, something that was of us...[they are] part of what makes us, us.”

Free speech - not something our councillors seem to believe in

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny used the words dysfunction, disconnection, elitism, and narcissism in describing the culture dominating the Vatican with regard to the cover-ups of clerical sex abuse in Ireland, and rightly so.

A few words of wisdom... as we break for summer

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

It has been some few weeks in Galway politics - political U-turns, denials of freedom of speech, accusations of homophobia, cynical political skulduggery, dubious explanations of motive, and much embarrassment. With that in mind here is a selection of quotes which sum up Galway’s hectic political summer.

GeoDirectory records fourteen per cent decrease in new buildings in Galway

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

In the first six months of 2011 there were 459 new residential and commercial buildings identified in Galway, according to figures released by GeoDirectory.

Ó Clochartaigh disappointed at arts adjournment

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Sen Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has expressed his disappointment this week that the Oireachtas has embarked on its summer break without a promised debate on the arts.

Never mind the b......s, Bertie’s back

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

How the times have changed...ten years ago this week, we had Bertie Ahern in this building to bless the place, to give it his seal of approval, to cut the ribbon. Twas on the Wednesday of Race Week and getting Bertie was always handy around race time. You could get him for the opening of an envelope — and according to legend, many people did.

Investigation into Glenamaddy murder continues

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The investigation into the murder of a Latvian man is continuing with gardai seeking the whereabouts of a man who is wanted for questioning in relation to the incident.

Currach launch symbolises revival on Bofin

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Almost the entire population of Inisbofin, along with many visitors, gathered at the island’s Old Pier on Monday to witness an historic moment as an old-style currach was launched from the slipway for the first time in decades.

The newly built currach represents a revival in Inisbofin’s long tradition of boat making, which it is hoped will see a return of regattas to the island.

Back pain sufferers needed for trial of a new rehab programme

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway is currently recruiting patients with back pain to take part in the Pain Disability Prevention Programme (PDP) trial, which is funded by the HSE.

Free activities for all ages at Coole this month

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Coole Park will host a variety of free events over the next month celebrating the cultural and natural heritage of the park.

Come dine with Danny Dowling

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Five Galwegians will be going head to head to see who can cook the best food and throw the best dinner party on TV3’s Come Dine With Me Ireland.

Woman gets two years for fatal hit and run

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

A bachelor farmer, left with “horrific” injuries after being hit by a jeep driven by a drunk driver, had been lying in a field for up to six hours before he was discovered, the Galway Circuit Criminal Court was told this week.

Patrick Lynch (65) had been walking along the roadway to his home at Caherlea, Corandulla, after a few pints in his local pub when he was struck by the Hyundai Santa Fe jeep driven by Marie Melia on August 3, 2008. Melia (40) who pleaded guilty to the charge of dangerous driving causing death earlier this year, appeared in court on Monday and was sentenced to two years in prison and disqualified from driving for 12 years.

Ring Girls throws Galway light on boxing’s forgotten women

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

On Saturday at 2pm, RTE Radio One will air a documentary with distinct Galway connections. Produced by Renmore native Niall Fallon and featuring Joanna Fitzpatrick from Forster Court, as well as vox pops from the Galway public, Ring Girls takes a look at the women who parade around the boxing ring notifying the crowd of the next round. As intrinsic and iconic part of the boxing spectacle as ropes and canvas, this documentary promises to give an interesting insight into an often forgotten aspect of the sport.

Mary O’Rourke picks the winners at Kilcolgan Nursing Home’s Ladies Day

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Kilcolgan Nursing Home held yet another successful instalment of their annual Ladies’ Day event on Monday last.

Druid’s Tassie wows American audiences as it opens in New York

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Galway’s Druid Theatre presented their acclaimed production of Sean O’Casey’s The Silver Tassie at the Lincoln Theatre, New York on Tuesday. The play will run till the end of the month.

Sell-out performances and standing ovations close successful Galway Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Standing ovations for Cillian Murphy in Misterman and Propeller’s Shakespearean productions, and numerous sold-out shows mark this year’s Galway Arts Festival as among the most successful in the event’s 34 year history.

According to Galway Arts Festival artistic director Paul Fahy, audience figures increased by more than 30 per cent on last year.

Deadline looms for rural broadband scheme

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Minister for Communications Pat Rabbitte has called on people living in rural areas who are unable to avail of broadband to register for the Rural Broadband Scheme before tomorrow’s deadline.

The scheme, which aims to provide a service to the remaining homes unable to avail of existing broadband services, has received 2,000 applications to date. The Department of Communications is accepting applications from householders who live outside the areas covered by the National Broadband Scheme, and who are unable to obtain a broadband service from suppliers in their area. Applicants must be willing to allow their details to be passed to licensed internet service providers to assess whether a service can be offered to them.

Joyce’s supermarket wins national retailing award

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

Retailers across the country were recognised for their outstanding contribution to fresh food at Checkout Magazine’s “Best in Fresh” awards last Tuesday, and there was cause for celebration for one Galway store. The event saw hundreds of stores across Ireland audited by independent judges and Joyce’s Supermarket in Knocknacarra was awarded the title of Best Non–Affiliated Retailer in Ireland. According to the judging panel, Joyce’s offer the best fresh food offering, with a large selection of the freshest food sourced from many local suppliers. The fresh food team were commended for their passion and knowledge of the food.

Renville Park ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run raises €9,000

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

More than €9,000 has been raised for the Meningitis Trust following the Renville Park 5K ‘Remembering Aoibhe’ Run.

Tuam native nearing completion of 1,330km fundraising walk

Thu, Jul 28, 2011

This Sunday a Tuam man will arrive home to his native town after undertaking a gruelling challenge to raise funds for Pieta House. Setting out almost three months ago with no accommodation booked, Colm Farrell has walked the 26 counties of Ireland. Armed with just a rucksack, map and iPod on his departure on May 7, Farrell has relied on the generosity of the public to put him up for the night over the course of his 1,330km journey.

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