Remembering those who inspired us
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The public are being invited to remember a person who inspired them through an innovative project being spearheaded by the Big Brother Big Sister youth mentoring organisation.
A “Wall of Inspiration” has been erected at the Eyre Square Shopping Centre (downstairs across from the 3G store) and will remain there this week. Shoppers are invited to design a brick and write a special message to a person who inspired them.
Read more ...Dublin company to donate more than €1m to research at NUI Galway
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A Dublin-based market leader for post-trade automation solutions to the global securities services industry will contribute more than €1 million over a five-year period to research at NUI Galway.
Read more ...Networking event for unemployed teachers
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Fine Gael Seanad education spokesperson Senator Fidelma Healy Eames is
Read more ...Silent disco for Galway children and teens this Saturday
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A silent disco is some of the best fun you can have, but while they are held regularly for adults, children should get to enjoy this unique experience as well.
Read more ...Ex-wrestler turned career thief jailed
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A career thief who assumed a false identity and used a sophisticated method to target electrical goods shops across the country was jailed for a total of 17 months for stealing more than €2,500 worth of cameras from one Galway city centre store in just three days alone.
Ex-champion wrestler Tedore Mindiashvili (23) with an address at 1 Emor Street, Dublin 8, was brought before Galway District court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to the theft of a Panasonic camcorder, valued €209.99, on September 6, the theft of an Olympus camera, valued €599.99, on September 7, and the theft of a Panasonic camcorder, valued €1,099.99, a Casio camera, valued €349.99, and a Nikon camera, valued €259.99, on September 8, 2010, from Currys, Galway Retail Park. He also pleaded guilty to using a false instrument, namely a Lithuanian passport, at Headford Road, on September 11, 2010.
Read more ...Coole Park Winter Programme gets under way next week
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Friends of Coole, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Galway County Council, Galway Rural Development, Galway Education Centre, Fáilte Ireland West, and the community of Gort, has launched its winter cultural programme with a feast of drama, heritage, music, and poetry for all ages.
Read more ...The Skeff’ remains a tradition for graduates
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
NUIG’s graduations will take place next week and will continue a tradition that graduates will make Skeff Bar a hub of activity.
Read more ...Covidien to invest €900,000 in innovative R&D projects at NUI Galway
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Research and development projects in the field of medical technologies at NUI Galway are to receive an investment boost of €900,000 over the next two years from Covidien, one of the world’s leading suppliers of healthcare products.
Read more ...Frankie goes to Monaco
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Fankie Gavin & De Dannan performed tracks from their new album Jigs Reels & Rock’n’Roll for Prince Albert of Monaco and his fiancéE Charlene Wittstock.
Read more ...Volunteers sought in the county to help combat social inquality
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Galway Volunteer Centre is seeking volunteers in the county. The appeal marks Social Inclusion and Active Citizenship Week.
The organisation, a one-stop shop for voluntary activity, which already has more than 1,000 people interested in volunteering in the county on its books, is also calling on non-profit organisations needing volunteers to contact it.
Read more ...Galway businesses support ninth TULCA Festival of Visual Arts
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The economic downturn has had negative affects across all sectors of society, including the arts, but the support of Galway businesses will ensure TULCA goes ahead this year.
Read more ...Galway Indian community to celebrates Diwali
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Galway’s Hindus are preparing to celebrate Diwali, the faith’s major festival of lights and celebration of life, with a special event in Galway city next week.
Read more ...Capone’s offers new menu and delivery service
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Capone's diner and takeaway is a family run business situated across the road from the Knocknacarra Shopping Centre at Kingston Hall.
Read more ...Lit’n’Deb to debate the beauty of football
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Pelé and the Brazilian team at Mexico 70 truly played ‘the beautiful game’, elevating football into the realms of art with a display of skill and brilliance not seen since.
Read more ...Galway Science and Technology Festival ready for lift off
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Eager young students will have plenty of treats in store with the 13th Galway Science and Technology Festival kicks off next month.
Read more ...Spanish for children starting soon
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Saturday morning Spanish language classes specially designed for children are starting soon at the Spanish Institute of the Granary Learning Centre.
Read more ...Boston Scientific wins top engineers award
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
A Galway based company which is the world’s leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of less invasive medical devices, has won a major engineers award.
Read more ...Movember in Galway’s West End
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
‘Movember’ is a ‘growing’ movement which happens annually to raise funds and awareness for men’s health issues. It started in 2003 in Melbourne, Australia. The plan was simple; to bring the moustache back as a bit of a joke and do something for men’s health. No money was raised in 2003, but the guys behind the Mo realized the potential a moustache had in generating conversations about men’s health.
Read more ...Health & Beauty X-PO for Cope’
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
The Health & Beauty X-PO in aid of Cope will be held this Sunday October 17 at the Salthill Hotel, Galway.
Read more ...Social Inclusion Week starts on Monday
Thu, Oct 14, 2010
Social Inclusion Week 2010 takes place next week and it will be officially launched by the Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe on Monday at 11.30am in City Hall.
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