Bonne année 2009 at the French Institute

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Start your New Year à la Française by joining a French class in the pleasant, friendly, environment of the French Institute. Whether you wish to enhance your professional profile, prepare for your holidays in France, get good grades in your French Junior or Leaving Cert exam, give a head start to your children, or plan a new life in France, the French Institute has a course to suit you.

Angela Silke unveils new bridal suite

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Angela Silke and The Workshop Hair & Beauty offer many years’ experience with their ever popular bridal packages, so much so that they have now created their own bridal suite where one to one consultations and demonstrations can be held.

Gort Poor Law Union archive available to view on microfilm

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Galway County Council has made the Gort Poor Law Union archive, with material dating from 1841 to 1921, available for the public to view on microfilm.

Invest in amenities for Corrib Park says Connolly

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Now that the green area in Corrib Park has been protected for public use and enjoyment, the Galway City Council must develop amenities for the locality to promote physical activity in the locality.

Think your way to success

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

With all the talk about uncertain times and recession, wouldn’t it be good to start considering possibility instead? Galway based life coach David Keane says that people need encouragement when times are tough — there is nothing like a good dose of old fashioned fear to freeze the entrepreneurial spirit in its tracks, and unfortunately there has been no shortage of that in recent times.

Over the centuries, all great thinkers, theologians, and business people agreed on one point — that we become what we think about. If you are having concerns about your current situation, you may ask yourself, what are your thoughts? What are you thinking about your business, your possibilities, your future, your family, your relationships?

Rally races into town this weekend

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

One of the more popular events among nationwide rallying enthusiasts, The Safety Direct Galway International Rally, takes place this weekend.

Meet top rally drivers in Galway tonight

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Ahead of this weekend’s Galway International Rally, some of the top names in motorsport will be in the city this evening for a special rally presentation.

Have a fresh look at our city in Show Me Galway - Winter

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Galwegians will be snapping, shooting, and drawing Galway on Saturday at a special event that will be a a one day photography, sketch challenge, and outdoor time challenge event all rolled into one.

Club Árus na nGael

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Club Árus na nGael will host a charity waxathon in aid of the Galway Hospice this Saturday at 8.30pm.

Claddagh school celebrates different cultures in the classroom

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Claddagh national school will hold its annual international day celebration on Thursday February 12.

Murder witness fined for abuse of gardai and hospital staff

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

A Clare man, who became aggressive towards gardai and hospital staff when he was being treated for a head injury, had psychological difficulties which stemmed from being a witness to his brother’s murder, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Volunteer centre predicts busy year due to rising unemployment

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Galway Volunteer Centre is expecting a major increase in the number of people registering with it to find volunteer work this year due to the increasing number of people becoming unemployed in the city and county.

Galway’s Americans and Kinvara people to celebrate Obama’s inauguration

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Two events will be held in the city and county next week to mark the inauguration of Barack Obama as the first African-American to become president of the United States.

Galway Chess Club

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Galway Junior Chess Club will start up again this Saturday from 1pm to 2.30pm at the Galway Bridge Centre. Chess players from eight to 14 years are welcome.

The Galway Chess Club will also return with meetings on Thursdays from 8pm in the Galway Bridge Centre. For those who wish to learn chess from scratch, a class for beginners will begin on Thursday January 22.

Local playground company showcases cutting edge equipment at Young Scientist Exhibition

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

A Galway based playground company showcased cutting edge play equipment with integrated technology to challenge teenagers both intellectually and physically at the Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition recently.

Discover local history research at Coole

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Coole Park will host a course on local history publications over the coming weeks as part of the Coole Spring Culture and Heritage Programme.

The course, which begins on Monday, will provide participants with an introduction to local history and how go about producing a local history publication. Speakers include both local and national experts in their fields, all having an in-depth knowledge of their subject. This local history publications course is intended to present best practice in the production of a local history publication for both individuals and community groups.

Men charged with robbing murdered Trent are acquitted

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Two man charged with robbery in relation to the death of popular Galway photographer Trent Keegan have been acquitted by a court in Nairobi, prompting fears in Mr Keegan’s family that his killers may never be brought to justice.

Witness’s nose bloodied in courthouse scuffle

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

An assault case which had been listed for hearing had to be adjourned yesterday after a violent scuffle broke out resulting in a witness being punched in the nose and seriously injured.

Crowe calls for park and ride scheme to be provided during Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Cllr Michael Crowe has branded this year’s Christmas park and ride operation as “a huge success”, saying the scheme saw a significant increase in the number of cars and passengers compared to 2007. Cllr Crowe, who chairs the Galway City Council’s transport committee, has called for the implementation of a similar park and ride scheme during the Volvo Ocean Race stopover later this year.

Big Brother Big Sister in call for volunteers

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The Big Brother Big Sister Programme is seeking volunteers to mentor children and young adults in Galway city and county.

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