Hush Puppies at the Schoolwear Centre

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Parents are usually very careful when buying children’s footwear, including shoes for going to school. With this in mind the Schoolwear Centre at Centrepoint in Liosban has chosen the most practical but stylish back to school shoes at fantastic prices.

Hush Puppies selected the Schoolwear centre many years ago to be its chief back to school footwear stockist and have visited the store to specially train the staff in their unique fitting system. They are the only footwear supplier that enables children to have three width fittings in in one pair of shoes, or even have a different fitting for the left or right foot in the same pair.

Cunniffe Electric opening draws huge crowd

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Cunniffe Electric opened its new superstore on the Tuam Road on Saturday morning when ppening offers had people queuing from 7am. The news was good for the early shoppers with big savings made.

Barry to face sentencing for rape of French student

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The Galway man who murdered Swiss teenager Manuela Riedo has been remanded in custody pending sentence for raping a young French woman at knife point in 2007.

Flower Essences promote well-being

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Lack of confidence, mood swings, stress, disturbed sleep, work pressure, apathy, vulnerability, restlessness, craving, and poor concentration are just a few emotional problems that can lower spirits and undermine well-being.

Ballybane burglar sentenced to 22 months for raiding occupied homes

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A Ballybane man involved in over eight burglaries at various homes, many of which were occupied, has been sentenced to a total of 22 months in jail.

City must fill vacant full-time fire-fighter positions, says Cameron

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

It is essential for Galway city that the city manager Joe MacGrath “insist that the county manager” fill two full-time fire-fighters positions which have become vacant because of retirements.

Climate change awareness fundraising event

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

ÁRUS NA nGael will host the Climate Camp Fundraiser tonight at 9pm to raise money for this year’s camp which will address the key causes of climate change.

Man steals drink with tin foil lined bag

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A man who stole alcohol from a city shop by lining a bag with tin foil has been sentenced to seven months in jail.

Monivea signs twinning charter

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The village of Monivea is to twin with the picturesque village of Tremeven in the province of Brittany. On July 5, 23 people representing Monivea attended the first signing of the Twinning Charter to link Monivea and Tremeven. The document was signed by Jack Frost, representing Monivea Community Council, and Roger Colas, Mayor of Tremeven.

The Monivea representatives spent an exciting week being entertained by music, dance, tours of the area, and banquets provided by their hosts in Tremeven. The final signing will take place next year in August which is set to be a historic event for Monivea.

Hairs and Races — new local-based radio drama to air on Galway Bay fm next week

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A new radio drama series set in a Galway hairdressing salon during Race Week will be broadcast on Galway Bay fm next week.

Public meeting on reclaiming Ireland’s natural resources

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Billions of euros worth of gas and oil lie off the west coast and around the Lough Allen basin, but Ireland is not exploiting these natural resources to its own advantage.

New rector of St Nicholas’ to be instituted on Saturday

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Rev Gary Hastings will be formally instituted as the new rector of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this Saturday at 7pm by the Bishop of Tuam Rev Richard Henderson.

Closures of farm offices shows Government is ‘disconnected’ from farming, says Connaughton

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

In a farming county like Galway the last place farm development offices and agricultural services should be centralised to is in the heart of Galway city according to Fine Gael Galway East TD Paul Connaughton.

Garry Hynes issues a ‘call to arms’ to defend the arts

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Only for Druid and the Galway Arts Festival, Galway city may never have become a thriving place of business with bustling streets, shops, and bars. In short, the arts are essential to a healthy economy.

New veterinary clinic for small animals opens in Briarhill

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The opening of Briarhill Veterinary Clinic in Briarhill Business Park on Monday has been welcomed by the owners of small animals in Galway city and county and further afield. It is a veterinary practice dedicated to the welfare of dogs, cats, and other small animals, ideally located for easy access, opposite DID Electrical, and with ample parking space.

Taxi driver charged with sexual assaults sent for trial

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

A taxi driver charged with 28 counts of sexually assaulting two children is to face trial later this year.

At the Galway District Court last Monday Sgt Michael Broderick gave evidence of serving the book of evidence on the 46-year-old accused man.

The Radisson launch The Live Lounge

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

The Live Lounge is the Radisson SAS Hotel’s new entertainment centre which will host shows from the Camembert Quartet, U2 tribute band Rattle and Hum, and rising Irish soul singer Laura Izibor.

Galway dancer wins award

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Galway dancer and choreographer Leonie McDonagh recently won the prestigious Ulster Bank PICK of the Pick’N’Mix”, the audience choice award, at the festival held in Belfast.

Galway prepares for Umbro Cup festival

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Salthill Devon’s Drom Soccer Park is set to host the battle of the best of underage soccer.

Umbro Galway Cup attracts scouts

Thu, Jul 23, 2009

Former Republic of Ireland captain and current assistant manager to Giovanni Trapattoni, Liam Brady, is likely to be one of several scouts checking out the talent at this year’s Umbro Cup.

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