Alzheimer Society of Ireland flag day

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is seeking volunteers to help with its flag day collection which will take place in Galway city on Saturday August 15. Any amount of time given to the fundraising effort would be appreciated.

Volunteers are asked to contact the society’s Galway office on (091) 561556/561882.

Oughterard hosts currach race finals

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Local competitors were to the fore in the All Ireland currach racing finals regatta which took place at Baurisheen Bay on Lough Corrib, Oughterard at the weekend.

RnaG to air interview with Máirín de Valera

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta listeners are to be treated this coming Monday to a rare interview with Máirín de Valera, daughter of Éamon de Valera.

Funeral of Moylough truck driver today

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The body of a young Galway truck driver killed in Italy last week has been brought home.

John Paul Mannion (25) from Moylough, in north Galway was killed when the cattle truck he was driving collided with another last week near the city of Verona. A requiem Mass will take place today (Thursday) at 12 noon in Moylough Church, with the funeral afterwards to Moylough cemetery.

Capture beautiful eyes with Dermalogica at the Marriott

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

If they say that the eyes are the window to the soul, then what are your eyes saying about you?

Join in a beach safari this weekend

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

As we live in a city, it is sometimes easy to forget about the wildlife all around us. From forests and marshes, to beaches and lakes, Galway city probably has the greatest number of wildlife habitats of any city in Ireland.

Acquisition of Galway medical device firm

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Jobs at Galway-based Brivant Medical are expected to be preserved, and even expanded, after joining forces with another medical device company.

Brigit’s Garden celebrates Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Something special is stirring at Brigit’s Garden. The trees are whispering that the Fairy Queen is on her way to sprinkle late summer magic over the Celtic-themed gardens on Sunday, August 23.

Take the Salthill family challenge

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Looking for family fun this August? Why not take the Salthill family challenge, guaranteed to get your brain working and your feet moving. As an extra incentive there is a chance to win a weekend in Galway including family accommodation for two nights, entry to Salthill attractions, and a dinner for the family.

Proposal to expand Work Placement Programme is a ‘win,win’ situation, says Healy Eames

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A Fine Gael proposal to expand the Work Placement Programme to include 2,000 teaching graduate placements in primary and secondary schools from September has been described as a “win-win” scheme.

Tourism industry in Galway asked to ‘shine’

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Ireland’s traditional hospitality that has attracted overseas visitors has waned over the last six years, according to figures released by Tourism Ireland.

Child safety training event for childcare providers

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Road Safety Authority in conjunction with the Galway City and County Childcare Committee are organising a child safety training event for childcare service providers at the Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday August 11 at 7pm.

Green Dragon on show at Galway Atlantaquaria

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Ireland’s Volvo Round the World yacht, the Green Dragon, is back in its home port after its year-long exploits at sea.

Conneely calls for council’s transport director to resign over Moneenageisha Junction ‘chaos’

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Moneenageisha Junction is a failure and has only increased traffic congestion. Its traffic lights should be turned off, traffic control handed over to the gardaí, and those behind it made resign.

NUIG Human Rights expert publishes new book on genocide

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The latest book by Professor Bill Schabas, director of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway, addresses the ‘crime of crimes’ - genocide.

Lets Get The Lead Out…

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

Once again water in Galway is undrinkable. Residents of Old Mervue, Bohermore, Shantalla, and Claddagh areas cannot use their tap water at present. If they do they risk being poisoned.

Man fined for urinating in shopping centre

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

A drunk man who relieved himself on the floor of a city centre shopping centre, right next to the toilets, has been fined €200.

New health centre opens on Inis Oirr

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The newly opened health centre on Inis Oírr, the smallest of the Aran Islands, will serve a population of almost 250 people, ranging in age from the very young to the very old.

Ardrahan Church cake sale

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

As part of its bicentennial celebrations, Ardrahan Church will hold a cake and kitchen produce sale this Saturday.

Coeliac cookery demo

Thu, Aug 06, 2009

The Western branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will hold a cookery demonstration on Tuesday August 18 at 7.30pm at the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra.

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