Find five pairs of Peter Doherty tickets around Galway today

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Five pairs of tickets for Peter Doherty’s upcoming Heineken Green Spheres show in the Róisín Dubh on October 15, will be hidden in Galway city today - to win, all you have to do is find them.

XPOSÉ presenter hosts fashion fundraiser

Thu, Sep 24, 2009

Celebrity presenter of TV3’s XPOSÉ Karen Koster will be in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Sunday October 4 to host the charity ‘Make A Star 09’ fashion show.

Enjoy family fun day and support Poor Clares’ renovation project

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

People can enjoy a family fun day in the city later this month and help raise vital funds for a major renovation project being spearheaded by the Poor Clare Sisters at their monastery at Nuns’ Island.

Radisson Blu shortlisted for award

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

The Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa has been shortlisted as the Best Four Star Hotel at the 21st Hotel and Catering Review Gold Medal Awards.

New bar and live venue opens in Moycullen

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

The Co-op bar, restaurant, and live venue opens in Moycullen on Friday night and those behind the new venture aim to make it the leading music venue in County Galway.

Galway’s carboot sale at Terryland Park

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

The Galway carboot sale takes place this Saturday at Galway United’s Terryland Park ground, Dyke Road, from 10am to 3pm.

Don’t have sunbathers lying in smelly seaweed says O’Flaherty

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Large crowds of people took advantage of the rare spell of fine weather to visit the beaches and sunbathe only to find the city beaches in a “filthy condition”.

Fundraiser to help send Connemara toddler Mia to China

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

A two-year-old Connemara girl whose fight for survival has defied all odds, and amazed doctors and family alike, is looking for help.

Fine for man for theft of cable

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

A man who pleaded guilty to his part in the theft of €500 worth of cable from an Eircom yard in Claremorris was convicted and fined €100 at Claremorris District Court this week.

New TG4 series to explore the music of Ireland’s islands

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

“If there was a great gale blowing from the West and you were in the house playing music, you would not hear any wind.”

Local student wins Worldskills gold

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Galway student Andrew Burke who won a medal for Ireland at the Worldskills Competition in Canada last week has a bright future ahead of him in his chosen trade, according to the Minister for Education and Science, Batt O’Keeffe. Burke won a gold medal for his skills in the aircraft maintenance category.

Drug addict jailed for causing annoyance in city

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

A drug addict, described as his “own worst enemy”, has been jailed for two months for causing annoyance throughout the city and wasting garda time.

Galwegians embrace new Portwest outlet at High Street

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

A deepening recession and a wet summer may have been bad news for most of us, but conditions are perfect for the expansion of Ireland’s leading outdoor clothing firm, Portwest.

Enjoy a feast of free events on Galway Culture Night

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Galway Culture Night takes place on Friday September 25 with a host of free musical, literary, and arts events taking place throughout the city.

Camp Claddagh calls for host families and volunteers

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Camp Claddagh, the Galway branch of the Adi Roche founded charity the Chernobyl Children’s Project International, is looking to recruit new families and volunteers to support its annual rest and recuperation programme.

Carnmore couple collect their millions from Lotto HQ

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

There were no shortage lots of smiles in the National Lottery offices last Friday when Siobhan and Noel Greaney from Carnmore collected their Lotto jackpot win of €9,794,147. The jackpot was won in the Lotto draw on Wednesday September 2, when Siobhan purchased her ticket in Glynn’s Centra Store in Carnmore on the day of the draw.

Is Ireland neutral? Like hell it is

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Irish neutrality will be protected and copperfastened by a Yes vote to Lisbon. Irish neutrality will be seriously undermined by a treaty bristling with military articles, so it is wiser to vote No.

Man who overstayed holiday visa given a month to leave State

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

A Brazilian native who pleaded guilty to two charges under the Immigration Act has been given a month to leave the country or he will have a conviction issued against him, and will be deported, was given a month to get together enough money to fly home at Claremorris District Court this week.

Treat your pet at Top Dogs

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

Top Dogs is a grooming parlour with a difference. Animal welfare and enjoyment are of prime importance and dogs are made to feel relaxed and at home.

Abolishing Irish Film Board could put ‘thousands out of work’, says Connolly

Thu, Sep 17, 2009

If the McCarthy Report recommendation to abolish the Irish Film Board is implemented it will have “serious implications” for Galway city and county and could put more than 2,000 people out of work.

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