Galway set for kickboxing bonanza

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Galway Black Dragon Kickboxing club will promote its next full contact kickboxing event in the Black Box Theatre on Saturday, December 5, entitled "Seasons Beatings 2".

The card will feature 15 fights, including a K-1 rules bout between Galway’s Paul Huish (All Ireland Super Welterweight kickboxing champion) against tough guy Malcolm Byrne from Dublin. A “white collar” boxing match will feature prominent local businessman Denis O' Connell (O' Connell Drylining and Eurobead) against Sean Cronin, a company director from Cork.

The Breffmeister to launch the new GPO next week

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

BREFFNY MORGAN, the Harvard graduate and star of TV3’s The Apprentice, is set to launch the new GPO bar and club on Friday December 11 at 8.30pm.

Galway company hosts only Irish AutoCAD University event

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Autodesk University(AU), held each December in Las Vegas, is the world’s largest learning and networking event for AutoCAD users.

Christmas fair in An Spidéal

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The annual Christmas Fair in An Spidéal takes place this Sunday in Colaiste Chonnacht from 12 noon.

Tickets flying for Croi Christmas cabaret — Have you got yours?

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

REGINA NATHAN, the internationally renowned Irish soprano, will be just one of the star performers at this year’s Croí Christmas Cabaret, which takes place in the Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday next December 10.

Only use antibiotics when necessary, urges health chief

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

A local health specialist is urging people to reduce inappropriate antibiotic use. Otherwise we risk squandering one of the most important medical advances of the past 100 years, he warns.

Dr Diarmuid O’Donovan, director of public health with the HSE West, says people are using an increasing number of antibiotics each year in this country and are seeing more infections caused by antibiotic resistant bacteria as a result.

John Quinn’s journey home on TG4

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Goodnight Ballivor, a new documentary based on the book Goodnight Ballivor, I’ll Sleep In Trim, by John Quinn will be broadcast on TG4 on Sunday at 9.30pm.

Win tickets to Ardilaun concert by Lanzarote stars

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Two memorable party nights are planned for The Ardilaun on Friday 4 and Saturday December 5.

Public lectures on Breandán Ó hEithir

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Alan Titley, the writer, columnist and Professor of Modern Irish in UCC, will give a free public lecture on Breandán Ó hEithir’s Lig Sinn I gCathu on Saturday at 2pm in the Galway City Museum.

Galway writer’s story to be read on BBC radio

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Katherine Porter, of Channel 4’s The IT Crowd will read The Lost Weekend, a new story from the Galway writer Hugo Kelly on BBC Radio 4 on Tuesday December 8 at 3.30pm.

Enjoy a lunch for Amnesty at Cava

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

To mark International Human Rights Day, Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar is organising a fundraising Lunch For Amnesty on Thursday December 10 from 12.30pm to 2.30pm.

Meat and greet — Martin Divilly butchers rewards customers with loyalty club

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Martin and Audrey Divilly are celebrating the launch of their culinary loyalty club and website, www.martindivillybutchers.com

Christmas cheer and seasonal tapas at Cava

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Cava Spanish restaurant and tapas bar is celebrating the festive season in style this year. During the Christmas period, customers can enjoy a variety of seasonal menus and treats. The chefs at Cava have designed two set menus, which are available until January 6.

The first is the extremely popular Christmas tapas menu. In 2009, Cava invested a lot of time and enthusiasm into creating an extensive and top-quality tapas repertoire, which culminated in Tom Doorley (Irish Times) proclaiming Cava to having the “best tapas in Ireland”. This Christmas, Cava showcases its best tapas in a lively set menu. Customers will start with a platter of specially selected Spanish cured meats and cheeses. This will be followed by a choice of three tapas from a carefully selected menu, including the very popular tortilla de patata and calamares and the more refined confit of pork belly and duck breast with plum and honey.

Jigsaw launches new website

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Jigsaw Galway celebrated its first anniversary this week with the launch of its new website.

Monroe’s open new live venue

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Galway’s newest live music venue, Monroe’s Live featuring three bars, two floors, and one stage in one venue, opens tomorrow with a gig by Galway band The Timbertramps.

Fahey slams Bruton’s claims over AIB payments as ‘misleading’

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

“Misleading and inaccurate” is how Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey has described opposition claims that taxpayers will lose out on bank payments from AIB and Bank of Ireland.

Experts call for national strategy for smart economy innovation in the west

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

If Ireland truly wants to develop and be at the cutting edge of the smart economy, then an integrated national strategy to develop the creative sector is essential.

Christmas celebrations all wrapped up at Connemara Coast

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Celebrate a truly memorable Christmas party night at the Connemara Coast hotel. If you still have not booked your party night do not despair, there are limited spaces available for last minute bookings.

Galway One World Centre to host workshops for Human Rights Day

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

Thursday December 10 is International Human Rights Day and The Galway One World Centre is holding a number of events and workshops to celebrate the occasion.

Galway Skal to hold annual black tie banquet

Thu, Dec 03, 2009

The Galway Branch of Skål International tourism organisation will hold its annual black tie banquet at the Ardilaun on Sunday December 13.

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