Conference to discuss ancient Ireland’s contribution to mathematics

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The era of ‘the island of saints and scholars’ is no myth, but a dynamic period of Irish history, aspects of which will be discussed and analysed by leading scholars at an event in NUI, Galway.

Marine Institute charity event for Galway Lifeboat

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The Marine Institute is holding a Summer Fête – Family Fun Pirate Day at its headquarters in Rinville, Oranmore, on Sunday July 11 from 1pm to 5.30pm in aid of Galway Lifeboat.

Memorial swim to raise funds for cancer charity

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

The fifth annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West will take place on Saturday July 24. The 13k event begins in Auginish in Co Clare and ends at Blackrock diving tower in Salthill.

Petition will ask Galway shoppers to boycott Israeli goods

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway shoppers will tomorrow be asked to sign a petition asking Dunnes Stores throughout Ireland to remove all Israeli goods from their stores.

The petition is being organised by the Ireland-Palestine Solidarity Campaign. It has also been endorsed by The Galway Palestine Children’s Appeal which is also appealing to the Government to respond by boycotting Israeli goods and companies in Ireland.

Demand for NUI Galway places soars

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Demand for places at NUI Galway has soared with first preferences applications for undergraduate degrees increasing by 18 per cent in the last two years.

Make your view known on new planning guidelines for roads

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galwegians are being asked to make their views known on the planning guidelines for national secondary and primary routes such as the N59, N84, N17 and the N18.

Bening out, Gleeson in for Film Fleadh

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Brendan Gleeson, one of Ireland’s finest and most admired actors, will attend this year’s Galway Film Fleadh and take part in the public interview in the Town Hall this weekend.

NUI Galway research may lead to new cancer drugs

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Scientists at NUI Galway have identified a protein in cancer cells which could pave the way for the development of new treatments for serious illnesses.

Be a pawn — Participants needed for Galway chess set pottery project

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A local potter is looking for 32 people to each add a unique figurine to a chess set based on Galway, as part of a fun and free project.

Last call for budding models in Galway with specs appeal

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

HAVE you got the look to become the next Irish Spectacle Wearer of the Year? If so, now is the time to get noticed, as Specsavers’ annual hunt to find Ireland’s ‘spec’sy new model is nearly over. With just two weeks remaining, now is the time to enter in-store at Specsavers in Eyre Square Centre, Galway.

FÁS worker appointed to maintain Corrib Park area

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Corrib Park is to be allocated a full-time FÁS worker as a dedicated maintenance worker for the area. The position begins at the end of August and will continue for a period of 12 months.

The news of the appointment has been welcomed by Fianna Fáil councillor Ollie Crowe, who has been working on this issue for some time.

Sales are on the up in the Galway fashion industry as festival fever hits

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

There have been trying times for the west’s fashion industry over the last couple of years, but one city centre boutique has turned the tide around for her business by thinking outside the box.

Duo jailed for driving licence scam

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Two men were jailed at Galway District Court this week for operating a sophisticated driving licence scam.

Purse thief jailed for seven months

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

A Tuam man, with 65 previous convictions, was sentenced to seven months at Galway District Court this week for stealing a woman’s purse after she stumbled to the ground.

All new Treasure Island Camp at Bow Waves

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

How many times have you heard “Mammy, I’m bored, Daddy, I’m bored,” during summer school holidays?

Galway’s House Hotel to be relaunched

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Galway’s vibrant Latin Quarter has an exciting new addition this summer with the re-launch of the stylish boutique ‘House Hotel’. Located just off Quay Street, the House Hotel is ideally situated in one of the liveliest and most cultured parts of Galway city.

Stagecoach finalises plans for summer holiday workshop

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

Stagecoach, the world's largest part time theatre school for children, has finalised plans for their annual summer holiday workshop to be held at St Mary's College.

Also open to non-Stagecoach students, the Galway centre will perform the spoof James Bond musical, No Second Chance by Maya Sprigg and Jon Boden, from July 19-23, with a performance for family and friends at 6pm on the final day.

At last a chance to storm the castle

Thu, Jul 08, 2010

For years commuters on the N17 wondered if it would ever be ready, but this weekend, Claregalway Castle which has been lovingly restored will throw its gates open and invite all of us to attend what will be the first ever Galway Garden Festival.

Poll shows Fahey’s seat in danger as FF support plummets

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

Frank Fahey’s seat is in danger according to a new poll, which will make disturbing reading for Fianna Fáil, as it shows party support has dropped in Galway West and that it will struggle to hold on to two seats in the constituency.

Galway City Museum family fun events

Thu, Jul 01, 2010

The Galway City Museum is hosting a range of family fun activities for the summer, starting with a Japanese origami workshop tomorrow from 11am to 1pm.

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