Amnesty to host Family Fun Day

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Amnesty International’s Freedom Café on Middle Street will host a special family fun day this Sunday from 2pm to 7pm.

Commercial Court pushes Clancy case back to November

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

A Galway builder who was warned in the Commercial Court last week that he would be put in prison for alleged contempt of orders requiring him to disclose to ACC bank all relevant details of his business affairs, has had the case put back for mention in early November.

Get Clamped on Inis Mór

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

THE AWARD winning play Clamped is being performed in Ostán Oileain Arainn, Inis Mór, on the Aran Islands up to and including Saturday August 8.

Gort man sentenced for twenty one hour siege

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

A 42-year-old man who held his “community up for ransom” by firing up to 48 shotgun rounds during a 21-hour seige in Gort has been sentenced to a total of five years in jail with the final year suspended.

The amazing Tom Crean story comes to the west

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The story of Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is to be brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley, opening in Castlebar this October.

Elderly cyclist dies in Connemara drowning

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Foul play is not suspected in the death of an elderly Connemara man who was drowned in a Screeb river earlier this week.

Galway Traveller study shows they are at high risk of developing diabetes

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Members of the travelling community need to be made aware they have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes than the general population, according to new Irish research carried out in Galway.

Galway writer wins award

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Galway writer Maureen Gallagher has been awarded first prize in the Leyney Writers 2009 Short Story Competition.

Eco-assured standard for wild fisheries sector launched in Salthill

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

In these difficult economic times, it is vital that Irish seafood is differentiated to protect our fishermen and to ultimately build a recognisable mark to support Irish fishermen and suppliers.

Mackerel, whale, and origami at city museum

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Galway City Museum will host a Japanese weekend tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, when the Museum Café teams up with the Japanese Wa Café for food, thought, and origami.

Family fun at the House hotel

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Children’s entertainment, delicious food, and an ideal city centre location. This weekend the House is the ultimate place for your family to spend the Bank Holiday. Mickey Mouse will pay a surprise visit to the young patrons during the lunch hours. Bring your camera, take pictures with Mickey, and create unforgettable memories for your children.

Slow down this weekend, gardai tell young men and motorcyclists

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Gardai are calling on motorcyclists and young males to slow down and pay more attention to road conditions this Bank Holiday weekend.

Hairs in the house

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Some people may be only mildly uncomfortable with dog-hairs on their carpet, couch or coffee table, but others find them highly disturbing and can end up feeling angry and resentful towards their pet.

So how do dog owners solve the nuisance of hairs in the house? For many people, the number one reason for grooming their dog is to eliminate this very problem.

Victory for Galway desert runners

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Three Galway athletes claimed victory at this year’s Gobi Desert ultra marathon. After struggling through soaring desert heat and against 128 competitors from around the world, Diana Hogan Murphy from Athenry took first place in the women’s race, Shirley Potter from Portumna was the second woman across the line, and Shane O’Rourke also from Portumna came fifth overall and first in his age group.

EU membership has never been more important for Ireland says Treacy

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Irish have an “appetite for a permanent connection” with the EU and this is proven by the fact that 80 per cent of people want Ireland to retain an EU commissioner.

Salsa while you speed date

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

TheGalwayFlame.com and Salsamania.ie have teamed up to organise a unique event for Galway singles on Saturday August 8 at Red Square - speed dating with salsa dancing.

You’re not at the races if you’re not at The Twelve

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Galway Races are the highlight of Galway’s social calendar, but it is not always as glamorous as it may seem. Drinking from a plastic cup as you get your high heels stuck in the mucky ground and try to shield your just out of the salon hair from the brutal wind and rain that is often the norm for our Irish summer, where’s the fun in that? So Galway’s funkiest hotel, The Twelve in Bearna, has come up with a way for you to experience all the excitement and drama of a day at the races, with the best of food, drink, entertainment, betting, and high fashion in the hotel’s luxurious, and more importantly, warm and dry, surroundings.

The Twelve will hold a special Ladies Day on Thursday July 30 with cocktails, a Pimms barbecue, betting, and to top it all off shopping. All of Galway’s favourite boutiques will be setting up shop in the style room of The Twelve Hotel; Les Jumelles, Design House Bearna, Premolli Shoes, Babóg, and Aine Wade Jewellery. Barna Pharmacy in conjunction with Ren will be carrying out free skin analysis using a facial scanner. Style Council will also be on hand for friendly and personal style consultations.

Local salon styles Hollywood star

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Yourell’s has taken its celebrity clientele to new heights, styling Hollywood actress Anjelica Huston before all appearances at the Galway Film Fleadh. Famous for her roles in The Addams Family, The Witches and Agnes Browne, and with her strong connection to and love for the city, Huston was in town for the Galway Film Fleadh.

Galway to suffer more than most from An Bord Snip cuts

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

An Bord Snip Nua is where it’s at for the news media right now and the ‘big ticket items’ - public sector job cuts and social welfare cuts - that have got the attention to date. However the really interesting detail may be contained in the minutiae of the report - and there’s plenty there to excite people in Galway!

Blasphemy, poetry, and having your say

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

When it comes to the relationship between poetry and political/social issues most people would instinctively concur with the English poet, novelist, and playwright Adrian Mitchell.

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