Deadline approaches for Cúirt New Writing Prize

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The deadline for entries for the Cúirt New Writing Prize 2011 is on Friday February 4 at 5pm and the Galway Arts Centre is encouraging people to send their entries in.

VHI premium hike will lead to cancellations and pressure on public service, claims councillor

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A local city councillor has warned that the massive hike in VHI premiums will result in more people reducing or dropping their private health insurance which will put additional pressure on the already overburdened public healthcare system.

GAAW joins international call for closure of Guantanamo

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The Galway Alliance Against War has joined peace and human rights organisations throughout the world in a united call to “Close Guantanamo with Justice”.

Limerick thief banned from Galway

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A Limerick woman with 41 previous convictions was ordered to stay away from Galway city and county after receiving a six-month suspended sentence for theft.

Short-fused phone salesman to pay €6,000 compensation for nightclub assault

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A short-fused phone salesman has been ordered to pay €6,000 in compensation to a man he punched and kicked after being jostled on a busy nightclub dancefloor.

Learn to speak Irish

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Those interested in learning to speak Gaeilge or improving the little Irish they have should check out Conradh na Gaeilge’s winter/spring session of Irish classes.

NUIG and Stagecoach to develop new interactive and educational TV website

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

NUI Galway and Stagecoach Theatre Arts schools will be working together on a new interactive and educational TV website to go live next year.

NUIG to launch Múscailt festival next week

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Múscailt, NUI Galway’s annual arts festival, will have its programme launch on Wednesday January 19 at 1pm.

President McAleese heaps praise on groups during whistle-stop tour of city and county

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

It was not just the driving winds and rain that hit Galway with unrelenting vigour on Tuesday as many numerous charities, community groups, and research organisations received a visit from President Mary McAleese who during her whirlwind whistle-stop tour of the city and county praised the excellent work and the valuable resources being created.

Eight per cent increase in number of new buildings in Galway, says GeoDirectory

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

There was an increase of eight per cent in new buildings in Galway city and county in 2010, according to figures released by GeoDirectory.

GeoDirectory, a subsidiary of An Post working with Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi), manages the country’s only complete database of residential and commercial buildings. The figures were compiled nationwide by 5,600 An Post delivery staff working with experts from OSi.

Psychiatrist with extensive experience in treating depression to give free talk in city

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A psychiatrist with extensive experience helping people cope with depression will give a free public talk on the subject in the city next week.

Whiskey stolen from Ballina shop

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A 19-year-old who stole two bottles of Southern Comfort whiskey was before Ballina District Court on Tuesday.

NUI Galway lecturer’s book on women’s human rights wins prestigious honour

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A book on women’s human rights by an NUI Galway lecturer has been awarded a prestigious honour.

County council urged to review water meters

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Tuam-based Councillor Seán Canney has asked Galway County Council to review all of the water meters installed by them to determine if they are installed correctly.

Unemployment figures show Galway economy ‘still in decline’ says Nolan

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The number of people signing on in Galway in December increased by 1.8 per cent, meaning the Live Register for Galway now stands at 23,099, up 408 from November.

These figures were published recently by the Central Statistics Office. According to Labour’s Galway West candidate councillor Derek Nolan, it shows the local economy is “still in decline”, despite the fact that the export sector is performing well.

Zumba offers one New Year’s resolution you will love keeping

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The global phenomenon that is Zumba fitness is now available in Galway, among 90 venues across Ireland from Stepping Out, Ireland’s Premier Dance Fitness Company.

Local artist gets one million hits on YouTube

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

The award winning Galway artist and animator John Jennings has achieved one million video views on his YouTube profile page JohnNetSite5000.

Galway Bay Hotel teams up with Brown Thomas for wedding extravaganza

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding coordination team invites readers to join them on Thursday January 20 at 7pm, for an extremely exciting wedding fashion event. The Galway Bay Hotel in association with Brown Thomas and Eileen Boulger Couture Bridal will be showcasing the most beautiful designs that will guarantee you lots of fabulous ideas for your day.

Brown Thomas Galway will be showing key pieces from their 2011 Spring/Summer collections and Eileen Boulger Couture Bridal will display amazing couture gowns from designers such as Amy Michelson, Monique L’huillier and Amy Kuschel.

Public meeting on seeking reform of Irish politics

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A public meeting, which will seek to start a movement that will place genuine political reform at the forefront of national debate, will take place in Galway next week.

Learn more about adopting mongrels

Thu, Jan 13, 2011

A Connemara based dog rescue service is running an awareness campaign aimed at educating people about adopting mongel puppies or adult dogs.

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