Heavenly voices as the magical Augustinian choir releases new CD

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Right at the heart of Galway city lies one of its oldest and most frequented establishments, the Augustinian, and this Christmas the church’s renowned choir launch a heart-warming collection of Christmas carols.

Galway city’s Budget day is tomorrow

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

While the State endured Brian Lenihan’s savage Budget yesterday, Galway will have to wait until tomorrow before the Galway City Council decides on its own budget for 2010.

The council’s Statutory Annual Budget Meeting takes place tomorrow in City Hall, College Road, at 3pm. At the meeting, councillors will be asked to consider the Draft Annual Budget 2010 before voting on it. They will also be asked to vote on whether or not to increase the rates for the coming year.

Christmas lights to be extended to Prospect Hill and Bohermore

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

For the first time, Prospect Hill and Bohermore will be alight this Christmas as the Christmas lights will be extended into the area.

Bungling Kilkenny ‘cat’ burglar woke up residents and left his details behind

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A bungling burglar broke into a house, made so much noise rummaging that he woke up a resident, and then left a bag containing his details at the scene of the crime, the Galway District Court heard last Monday.

Johnny Carroll launches autobiography

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Johnny Carroll, popularly known as ‘the man with the golden trumpet’, has just published his autobiography Oh Mein Papa, recounting his 50 plus years in the music business.

Johnny, originally from Castlerea, began playing the trumpet in public at 13 and from that point on has never looked back. He played with The Premier Arcs and The Magic Band showbands, before releasing his debut solo album A Touch Of Class, the first of many such successful records.

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Man jailed for Garda car chase incident

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A young man who led gardai on a dangerous car chase before losing control of his vehicle and running away through a field was sentenced to a total of six months and disqualified from driving for three years.

Suffer the little children

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

I was educated in a diocesan seminary during the 1980s. I was lucky to have been taught by some priests who were amongst the most dedicated and competent teaching personnel in the country. These people were above reproach of any kind and were and are a credit to their professions. Their colleagues and their superiors have failed these priests and many more like them. Their legacy has been tarnished by a systemic cover-up of crimes of such magnitude that they are the subject of scrutiny and comment all over the world.

New traffic lanes at Moneenageisha Junction to open this week

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Two additional lanes are due to be opened from the Wellpark Road to the Moneenageisha Junction by the end of this week and it is hoped they will result in reduced journey times for motorists.

Taxi driver endangers garda in bid to get rank space, court hears

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A taxi driver was so intent on squirming his way into a rank space that he blocked up traffic, completely ignored a garda rapping on his window, and then dangerously edged his car in “on top” of the garda who had to take evasive action to avoid being hit.

Improved pedestrian facilities for Dublin Road

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The Galway City Council will install new traffic signals at the Dublin Road/Michael Collins Road junction, adjacent to Glenina Heights, next week.

Man jailed for assault and knocking down pedestrian

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

A man who assaulted a young woman in a hospital car park, because of feuding between their two families, and then knocked down a pedestrian as he rushed to hire a suit for his wedding, received an 11 month jail sentence at Galway District Court last Monday.

Galway Community Circus Christmas show

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Galway Community Circus is hosting a Christmas Show on Sunday December 13 at 2.30pm at St Joseph’s Community Centre in Shantalla. It promises to be a spectacular event, showcasing a colourful array of circus skills learned by young people at weekly circus classes. Go and experience the magic of Christmas in the Galway Community Circus way.

Book detailing history of Presentation schools in Athenry is selling like hot cakes

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

The impressive 600-page book detailing the history of the Presentation Sisters in Athenry is selling like hot cakes as it proves to be the must-have Christmas gift for all past pupils of the school.

New exhibition to look at everyday lives and kitchen scenes

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

An art project, which documented the everyday lives of people in Fána Burca and provided instruction for residents in digital video, photography, animation, and web-based media, will be launched next week.

First Sports Aid a timely boost

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Galway sports stars have rallied behind the Sports Aid collection which took place in Supermac’s, Eyre Square on Saturday.

Local theatre company wins regional business award

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Galway’s Blue Teapot Theatre Company, located in Munster Avenue, this week won the Ulster Bank Business Achiever’s Award in the Social Entrepreneur Category for the Connaught region.

Charity Christmas cards for Malawi

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Zikomo, a local charity dedicated to fostering long-term self sufficiency of rural communities in southern Malawi, has launched this years selection of fundraising Christmas cards. A small team from Galway have been developing this community to community link since 2002. Four NUIG graduates returned this autumn from Malawi having completed the building of a second community centre. The furnishing and equipping of this centre will be completed thanks to the €1,200 raised by the university choir and orchestra. In addition, with the help of the Galway County Council, Zikomo can now also install a solar panel on one of the community centres. Through the sale of the new range of Christmas cards Zikomo hopse to install a second solar panel. Card collections contain four photos by award winning photographer Pat O'Connor, and Malawian artist Martin Mchekeya. Cards are available in Dubray bookshop, Clarenbridge Antiques, Charlie Byrne’s, and Evergreen Healthfoods in the Galway shopping centre.

Eyre Square Centre launches giftcard

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

Give that someone special the perfect gift this Christmas by getting them an Eyre Square Centre Giftcard. The Eyre Square Centre Giftcard can be loaded with the cash value of the customer's choosing from €10 up to €1,500 and comes in a FREE smart presentation pack ready to go at no additional cost.

Sadness at passing of former diocesan secretary Canon Noel Mullin

Thu, Dec 10, 2009

There was deep and profound sadness in the Claregalway area as the news spread on Friday morning of the untimely passing of Claregalway Parish Priest, Very Reverend Noel Canon Mullin. A humble man, he was Fr Noel to everyone.

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