Have you the Coyote factor?

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The biggest singing competition in the west, Coyote Factor is back for the third year running

Find out about Galway’s history and heritage

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The latest edition of Galway’s Heritage is out now and features a photograph of Griffin’s Bakery and some staff members in the 1920s.

Major meeting on family history takes place this weekend

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The Western Family History Association will host the Seminar on Irish Genealogy 2010 in the Claregalway Hotel on Saturday.

The seminar will be addressed by Nora Keohane Hickey, chair of the Clans of Ireland; Joan Sharkey of the Irish Family History Society; and Paddy Waldron of the Clare Roots Society and the Council of Irish Genealogical Organisations.

Leading British documentary maker is coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Nick Danziger, the British documentary maker, whose programmes on Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Libya, have been shown on Channel 4, BBC, and the Discovery Channel, will be in Galway this weekend.

Novel setting for Galway Simon poker night

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

On Saturday September 25 gambling enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in a poker night in aid of the Simon Community, which will take place in surely the most novel setting ever for a poker game in Galway.

Clear ‘massive backlog’ in welfare appeals, Nolan tells Ó Cuív

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

The huge backlog of social welfare appeals must be cleared and extra staff must be provided in order for this to happen.

Ideas talks are set to Ignite the West

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Ignite the West, an exciting networking event showcasing new ideas and thinking in areas of design, technology, and business, is set to take place on Friday September 10 at Galway’s newest community space 091 Labs at 8pm.

Ignite, which is touring the west of Ireland to showcase the region’s resources of imagination and entrepreneurship, is a social event for people who want to get together and talk about locally-inspired ideas over a drink, and for local movers and shakers who accept the challenge as encapsulated by the Ignite motto: “Enlighten us, but make it quick.”

’Andy train for Andorra match

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Iarnród Éireann has announced travel arrangements for the Ireland v Andorra football international on Tuesday next September 7at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

A-grade student sells Leaving Cert notes on eBay to fund college fees

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

An A-grade student has taken the unusual step of selling Leaving Certificate notes, starting at €40 a pop, on the online auction site eBay.ie in order to help finance his third-level education.

Rearing children to be sacrificed on our killing fields

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

While you are reading this and seeing the mere words that lie on this page, several families in Kerry are going through an unimaginable grief. They are numbed by the events of yesterday morning; they are shivering and shaking as their bodies try to absorb the enormity of it all; the hugs and handshakes meaning little as they nod in an automated response; the realisation that after rearing children from the cot to the threshold of their own independence, that all they had hoped for their children has been taken away from them.

The families of Ireland are sick and tired of rearing children to be sacrificed on the killings fields that are our roads. Too many hearses have made slow, thoughtful, journeys, because other vehicles did not. Too many siblings are pictured tear-filled, shocked that their brother/sister has been taken away from them, disrupting the natural order of human mortality. Too many school photographs and sports team photographs from this decade will include people who did not live to make it through to minor or senior.

So you think you can sing?

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Are you interested in finding a hobby or meeting new people this autumn? What better way to brighten up the dark evenings and make friends than through music?

The Galway Choral Association is seeking new members to join them for the coming season. Male singers are particularly welcome.

An Tobar Nua — food for the moment and the mind

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

“It’s the great food and friendly staff that keep me coming back to An Tobar Nua,” say regular customers at the Lower Dominick St café and coffee shop. Food quality and customer satisfaction are high priorities at the popular Galway restaurant.

Mermaid Elaine leads the way for Alzheimer’s cause

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

In aid of the West of Ireland Alzheimer’s Foundation, Elaine Mellett, manager of the Coast Club Leisure Centre with six others is set to undertake a swim across Galway Bay, from the shores of Ballyvaughan to the shores of Furbo — a distance of 13km, landing at the Connemara Coast Hotel on Sunday next August 29.

Ardilaun enters twentieth year of sponsoring Oyster Stakes race at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Autumn meeting of the Galway Races begins this Saturday August 28 for three days. One of the highlights of the racing festival will be the Ardilaun Hotel-listed Oyster Stakes,which is now in its nineteenth year, takes place on the last day of the races, Monday August 30. The Ryan family of the Ardilaun Hotel first became associated with this prestigious race in 1991 and have continued their support over the years.

The Voice of Reason

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Uachtarán Na hEireann; Mrs Mary McAleese is coming to the end of her second term as president and must retire from her position. So we are faced with a hugely expensive presidential election next year most likely to decide between a motley collection of over the hill self-important windbags from various parties. In the past we have generally been presented with a list of political candidates run primarily to gain political bragging rights.

End the summer with Partynite at Leisureland

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Partynite tour hits Leisureland, Galway tomorrow Friday August 27 with a massive end of Summer Party. Ireland’s largest and most exciting tour is exclusively for teenagers aged 14 to 17 and it promises to be one brilliant partynite with some of Ireland’s top DJ’s and MC’s listed on the tour.

Tom Sheridan’s Gets Ready to Party and goes Sooo Retro

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra launches its all new monthly party night this Saturday August 28 at 9pm. Sooo Retro will be a night of fantastic music and fun with all your favourite music from the 1970s to the Noughties brought to you by Galway Bay FM’s Padraic Flaherty. The night will bring all the fun of the city to the suburbs on the last Saturday of every month.

To launch Sooo Retro there will be complimentary party food and bubbly, fantastic prizes and giveaways along with some great drink specials. Patrons may nab one of the sooo retro limited edition T-shirts. “Sooo Retro sets out to be an all round fun night that doesn’t take itself too seriously! A great night for everyone in the Knocknacarra area and beyond with fantastic music and great craic, plus it saves the cab fare into town!” says Sheridan’s PR manager Jayne O’Toole.

Free gym offer for wedding couples at Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Galways best family run, long established wedding venue is renowned for its wonderful reputation, gracious style and superb food where every effort is made to ensure that your wedding reception is the most enjoyable and memorable day for you and your guests.

City Hall denies ‘cover up’ allegation over explosion

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

City Hall has condemned accusations by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely that there has been a “cover up” over the minor explosion which caused City Hall to be closed for a number of days in June.

Healy Eames questions maths/science college places after steep points rise

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Fine Gael Seanad Education Spokesperson Fidelma Healy-Eames has questioned whether the number of college places for science and maths subjects has fallen, following steep rises in points for these subjects.

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