Galway to go ghoulish for city’s Abooo Festival

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Ghosts, zombies, vampires, demons, Michael Jackson, and all kinds of other strange beings will be taking to the streets of Galway’s ‘Latin Quarter’ on Friday October 30 and Saturday 31 for the city’s first Galway Abooo Hallowe’en Festival.

Hike in student registration fees a real danger warn SU and McNelis

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Third level fees might not be about to be reintroduced but that does not mean there will not be a hike in registration fees, which will make education more highly expensive than it already is.

These are the concerns being expressed by both the NUI Galway Students Union and Labour councillor Niall McNelis, following the news that third level fees will not be reintroduced as part of the Programme for Government between Fianna Fáil and The Greens.

Bus Éireann to run trial Carna to Galway service

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Bus Éireann has agreed to run a Carna to Galway city commuter bus on a trial basis to service workers commuting to the city according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.

The Government has made a commitment to explore the provision of a full-scale transport system in rural areas using the network expertise of Bus Éireann, the physical infrastructure, personal resources of the school transport system, and the financial resources currently being spent on transport by the HSE and the Department of Education.

Win VIP tickets to the Saw Doctors’ midnight gig at Zhivago

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

To mark the launch of the Best Of The Saw Doctors CD later this month, the band are to play a special once-off midnight gig in Zhivago Records.

Put new school for Colaiste na Coiribe at top of priority list, Education Minister urged

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

A local city councillor is urging Education Minister Batt O’Keeffe to put building a new premises for the Knocknacarra based Irish secondary school Colaiste na Coiribe at the top of his priority list.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses after St Augustine Street assault

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Gardaí at Mill Street are appealing to the public for information which may help them track down two thugs who viscously assaulted a young man who was walking along St Augustine Street on Saturday night.

Compántas Lir holds its Autumn Theatre next week

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Theatre lovers in the Claregalway Carnmore area are set for a treat next week when Compántas Lir holds its much anticipated Autumn Theatre.

Never mind the bollards — Traffic cone fun lands Oranmore man in jail

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

A young father who abused gardai after swinging traffic cones at his friends and who had been caught driving while disqualified was sentenced to a total of five months at Galway District Court this week.

Get toned at lunchtime

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Energie fitness for women understands that it can be difficult to find the time to exercise, but by introducing a moderate amount into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being, and quality of life. Not only will you look and feel much better, you will prevent the onset of illnesses such as cancer, and heart disease.

Freedom has relocated

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Freedom clothing, one of Galway’s trendiest clothing stores, has relocated from the Eyre Square Centre to Lower Abbeygate Street (formerly the Workshop hair studio).

Prayers said for Air Corps pilots after Cornamona crash

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

As an Air Corps plane’s wreckage was being removed from a Connemara mountainside last night heartfelt prayers were being said for the two pilots who tragically lost their lives in a crash which has shocked a local community, family members, and the Defence Forces.

Fair deal information day at The Village

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre will hold an information day in the coming weeks on the new Nursing Home Support Scheme. The scheme, commonly referred to as Fair Deal, was first announced by Minister for Health Mary Harney at the official opening of The Village Nursing Care Centre in February 2006.

The Nursing Home Support scheme is a new scheme of financial support for people who need long-term nursing home care. Fair Deal will replace the existing nursing home subvention scheme and will commence on October 27 2009. Under this scheme individuals will contribute 80 per cent of their assessable income and 5 per cent of the value of any assets per annum; the HSE will then pay the balance of the cost of care.

Fair deal information day at The Village

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Village Nursing Care Centre will hold an information day in the coming weeks on the new Nursing Home Support Scheme. The scheme, commonly referred to as Fair Deal, was first announced by Minister for Health Mary Harney at the official opening of The Village Nursing Care Centre in February 2006.

The Nursing Home Support scheme is a new scheme of financial support for people who need long-term nursing home care. Fair Deal will replace the existing nursing home subvention scheme and will commence on October 27 2009. Under this scheme individuals will contribute 80 per cent of their assessable income and 5 per cent of the value of any assets per annum; the HSE will then pay the balance of the cost of care.

Boston Scientific employees cycle their way into Guinness World Records

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Big-hearted Boston Scientific employees were celebrating recently after breaking the Guinness World Record for the largest number of people cycling exercise bikes simultaneously and raising a phenomenal €25,000 for their chosen charity of the year, Ábalta.

Upper Eglinton Canal upgrade to go ahead

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The upgrading of the Upper Eglinton Canal Towpath at University Road is due to begin shortly, after funding was secured by the Department of the Environment.

Galway City Museum to pass fifty thousand visitor mark

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Galway City Museum is set to pass the 50,000 visitor mark this year, putting it ahead of most other local authority museums in the country in terms of visitor numbers.

New micobrewery bar for Galway

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Galway’s first microbrewery Bar has opened in Salthill with the official launch of its own organic Bay Ale and Bay Lager happening today. Owners Jason O’Connell and Niall Walsh will be proudly serving the first glasses of beer from behind the bar of their newest establishment, The Oslo Microbrewery Bar. Jason O’Connell says: “It’s great to bring a microbrewery like this to Galway, where anyone with a genuine interest in the process can pop in and actually see the casks where the beer is brewed”.

This is Galway’s first in house microbrewery bar and is perfectly situated just off the prom facing Galway Bay. Bay Ale and Bay Lager were named by locals. Bay Ale is a copper coloured, traditional, ale with malt and hop aromas and a smooth and well balanced flavor. Bay Lager is a crisp golden colour, dry and aromatic, malt on the palate, with a dry hop aftertaste.

Children's clothing arrives in Born

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

This autumn, Name It at Born in Newtownsmith will help keep your kids warm and comfortable in the best trends in kid’s clothing. Colourful combinations of fantasy filled styles will give your kids the opportunity to have an individual style by mixing and matching. The autumn collection from Name It comes in colours, prints, and shapes inspired by ethnic seventies looks.

Harvest service at Ardrahan church

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

The Church of Ireland at Ardrahan will hold a celebration Harvest Thanksgiving Service at 8pm tomorrow to mark the 200th anniversary of the church.

Rev Trevor Williams, Bishop of Limerick, Killaloe, Ardfert, and Clonfert will give the address. Rev George Flynn will lead the service. All are welcome to attend.

There is something for everyone at Cafe 903

Thu, Oct 15, 2009

Cafe 903 is located in Cuba/Bar 903 on Eyre Square right beside the new TK Maxx. It is open seven days a week from 9am to 6pm Monday to Thursday, 9am to 8pm Friday and Saturday, and from 11am to 6pm on Sundays. The cafe has been recently refurbished, and is now a cool and funky place to enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a coffee or speciality tea.

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