Galway branch of Irish Motor Neurone Association to be launched in Loughrea

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Galway Branch of the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, which will be officially launched on Wednesday next in Loughrea, aims to heighten awareness of the condition.

What makes a bogman a bogman?

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

“I’m a bogman, deep down, it’s where I come from,” sang Luka Bloom on his song ‘I’m A Bogman’, but just what makes this special relationship between people and Irish landscape?

Winter specials at the Ardilaun leisure centre

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

The Ardilaun Leisure Club is one of Galway’s longest serving leisure facilities. The leisure club is now celebrating its 10th year in operation and has grown considerably.

Aerobics class to raise money for homeless people

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

A local personal trainer is organising Galway’s largest ever aerobics class to raise money for the city’s homeless this Christmas.

Suit scrappage deal for Galway Simon

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Reidy Menswear based in the Galway Shopping Centre is offering €100 off any suit during the month of November if customers trade-in an old suit. The quirky idea came about after shop owner Paul Reidy heard about the popular fashion event Swap in the City. This event was run by the Galway Simon Community, and as a result, Reidy has agreed to give all trade-in suits to the Galway Simon shop to help raise funds for its services.

Gotta get a ticket or two — It’s Oliver time!

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

Consider yourself invited to 9Arch Musical Societies eighth annual production which opens with the Tony-award winning musical, Oliver, on November 18 in the Town Hall Theatre.

Remember a loved one by buying a light on UHG’s Christmas tree

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

People interested in giving a unique gift this festive season can do so by sponsoring a light for a loved one on University Hospital Galway’s Christmas tree.

Eye spy at NUIG

Thu, Nov 12, 2009

EYE Spies, a photographic exhibition featuring images of performers and street entertainment from Galway and the university, will be held in NUI Galway next week.

Union leader urges Galway to take a stand against Government cuts

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Tomorrow will see Irish trade unions come out in force, across the country, to protest against the Government’s plans to cut wages in both the public and private sector and cuts in the upcoming Budget.

Man charged with firearm offences refused bail

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

A Ballybane man charged with allegedly discharging a firearm, and being in possession of ammunition and a sawn-off shotgun with intent to endanger life, has been refused bail because of “grave concerns” that there would be interference with witnesses.

Cameron calls for legal action to be taken against NUIG

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Labour councillor Billy Cameron has called for legal action to be taken against NUI, Galway for alleged “illegal erection of communications equipment” in Newcastle Lower.

Almost half of Galway water could be leaking out of the system

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Almost half of the water supply for Galway city and county is unaccounted for, according to a report released yesterday.

Nearly 3,500 waiting for dole claims in Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Some 3,324 people in Galway are awaiting claims for Jobseeker’s Allowance and Benefit, with 58,282 claimants across the country.

Man jailed for ‘gross violence’ and threats to kill ex-wife

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

A man who used “gross violence” and threatened to have his ex-wife killed was sentenced to a total of seven months at Galway District Court on Monday.

NUIG awards new sports scholarships

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Twenty-nine NUIG students have received sports scholarships this year.

Plans for hotel and residential development in Oranmore

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Planing permission is being sought for a major residential and commercial development at Oranhill, Oranmore that will include a hotel, more than 160 residential homes, a swimming pool, gymnasium, and public park.

James Cannon has applied to the Galway County Council for permission to modify part of a development scheme known as Coill Clocha which was approved under a previous planning application, in particular sites 22 to 27 to be replaced in the proposed residential development.

Burglaries and thefts across the city

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Gardai are investigating a number of vehicle thefts and burglaries which took place over the last week. On Tuesday October 27 a burglary occurred overnight at the Oasis Takeaway in Corrundulla, where a substantial amount of cash was taken. Gardai in Corrundulla would like any people who may have seen any unusual activity to contact them on 091 791122.

A house was broken into in the Laurel Park area of Newcastle last Wednesday October 28, between midnight and 2am resulting in several laptops being stolen. On the same day a white Mercedes van registration 03 G 9741 was also stolen from the Renmore area.

Scheme promotes smoke alarms for the vulnerable

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

More than 600 homes in Galway are set to receive free smoke alarms in this year’s Community Smoke Alarm Scheme.

Paul Reynolds to address NUIG Law Society

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

RTÉ crime correspondent Paul Reynolds will address a public meeting in NUIG next week where he will look at the issue of organised crime in modern Ireland.

The meeting takes place in the Cairnes Theatre next Wednesday at 8pm and is being organised by the NUI Galway Law Society. Mr Reynolds will be discussing the problems of organised crime, giving his own insights and opinions, and answering questions from the audience.

The fall of the Berlin Wall

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

On August 13 1961, people in the Allied sector of Berlin awoke to find their part of the city completely surrounded by barbed wire. Within days construction began on a large edifice the world would soon know as The Berlin Wall.

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