Who wants to be a thousandaire?

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

On Thursday November 19, Gaelscoil Riada brings the hugely popular Who wants to be a Thousandaire to The Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. The show has attracted large audiences over the past seven years, and is fast becoming the most popular source of fund-raising for schools and clubs. Contestants are drawn from ticket sales with each contestant playing for €1,000. The show is fully computerised with 50/50, ask the audience, and a video linked phone a friend. The questions and four possible answers are displayed on two 8ft x 6ft screens, one at each side of the stage.

The twenties comes to The Dáil Bar

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

The 1920s was a time of hot jazz, prohibition, illegal speakeasies, a bathtub gin, gangsters, and silent film stars, now Galway will have a chance to experience it again.

Windfall for local clubs and schools

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

This year, juvenile clubs and primary schools in Galway benefited from more than €100,000 worth of brand new sports and active play equipment, donated by local SuperValu stores and customers through the Kids in Action programme.

Swine flu free taxis

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Founded in 1986 by a group of 16 taxi drivers to provide the people of Galway and visitors to the city with a reliable, fast, and efficient taxi service, Galway Taxis has evolved into Galway's premier taxi company.

Changing with the trends and needs of customers the company is now the only transport company in the city that sanitises vehicles, to prevent the spread of swine flu. After each customer leaves a taxi, the driver sprays the car with a sanitising spray that is also used in hospitals. The spray kills all known germs, and protects customers from swine flu. Drivers are also utilising a special hand cream, which sanitises hands from the spread of swine flu.

Czech and Slovak cultural week

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Traditional folk tales, music, dancing, food and refreshments are all on offer at the Czech and Slovak cultural evening from the Language Institute at the Granary Learning Centre on Sunday November 22 from 5pm to 8pm.

Family fun day at Coole

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

On Thursday November 5 the Arts Series continues at Coole with renowned musician and singer/song writer John Faulkner. Faulkner who is currently musician in residence with Galway County and Galway City councils presents Farewell to Eirinn, a varied selection of songs that refer to emigration. On Sunday November 8 from 2pm to 4pm Coole Park will host Coole Trees in Winter, a family fun day event. Visitors will explore Coole in early winter with staff, learn about native and non-native trees and how to identify them, even when the leaves are gone. Activities for families include outdoor walks, scavenger hunts, indoor fun, and art and craft work. On Monday November 9 from 8pm to 9pm the second of the heritage lectures entitled Being Environmentally Friendly takes place.

Cultural nights in Club Áras na nGael

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Airneán sa gCathair is a new series of cultural evenings as Gaeilge which will take place on the second Tuesday of every month in Club Áras na nGael on Dominick Street.

The Twelve hotel in Bearna celebrates another award

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Galway hotel The Twelve in Bearna has won a prestigious hospitality award.

Movie extras wanted

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

MovieExtras.ie has announced details of its open day in Galway on Saturday November 7 to recruit extras for film, TV, and commercial productions. The recruitment drive is on the back of involvement with Jack Taylor and another major production which will be shooting soon. MovieExtras.ie is on the look-out for people of all different backgrounds, ages and looks. A bit of Gaelige may also help for future Irish language productions (but is not a requirement). And of course no experience is required.

Connemara Marathon sports a new sponsor

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

The famous Connemara International Marathon, often referred to as the Connemarathon, will take place on April 11 2010 with a new title sponsor, Ronhill, on board.

Bring the London look to Galway with Karma

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

Karma niteclub will be giving Galway ladies a fashion boost this Christmas.

NUIG research alliance to tackle diabetes

Thu, Nov 05, 2009

NUI Galway and the University of Ulster have joined forces with HSE West and the Western Health and Social Care Trust to create a collaborative cross-border partnership on diabetes-related research.

Is Galway ready for swine flu?

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Two or three clinics giving the swine flu vaccination is not enough to deal with the population of county Galway and unless the HSE opens more clinics there will be problems for doctors and unnecessary stress caused to patients in rural areas.

Cunningham murder accused sent for trial

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The man charged with the murder of Claregalway man Kieran Cunningham over four months ago has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial.

Bohermore residents winning fight against anti-social behaviour

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Students caught on video harassing elderly residents in Bohermore have been questioned by gardai.

Cupán tae agus Gaeilge ag Lohans

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Are you interested in improving or using your Gaeilge more? Lohans, winner of the coveted Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh Award 2008, will launch its conversation circle evenings on Monday November 2 at 8pm. All are welcome to attend this free evening to start the Ciorcal Comhrá, which will run every Monday.

Port must modernise or close down Harbour board tells TDs

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

Planning permission to completely redevelop Galway docks into a larger, more modern, port and marina will be lodged in 2010, but the port will be forced to close down unless it expands and modernises to accommodate higher tonnage ships .

This is according to Eamon Bradshaw of the Galway Harbour Company board, who was addressing the Oireachtas' Joint Committee on Transport regarding proposals for the redevelopment of Galway Harbour. The cost of the new development is estimated to be €200 million.

Safety first this Halloween

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A lack of funding will see community warden patrols finish before dark on Halloween night, leaving bonfire safety to the Garda, and fire services, according to chairman of the joint policing committee, Councillor Padraig Conneely.

Man gets eleven months in jail for taxi driver assault

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

A good samaritan taxi driver, who came to aid of a colleague, was left with a dislocated shoulder and knee injuries after he was violently thrown to the ground in a “thuggish” and racist attack, the Galway District Court heard yesterday.

County council fined for Clonbur sewage works pollution

Thu, Oct 29, 2009

The Western Regional Fisheries Board chief executive has called for the vital replacement of outdated sewage plants across the region. His comments came following the board’s successful prosecution of Galway County Council for ongoing and persistant water pollution problems at Clonbur sewage treatment works.

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