Selling Connemara to the Germans

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The beauty of Connemara is being sold to the Germans in a bid to boost tourism in Ireland.

A German father and son, holidaying in Connemara and Galway city last week, are the feature of a new tourism promotion filmed by national German TV network.

The Lady Gregory celebrates a decade of quality service

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The Lady Gregory Hotel, now celebrating 10 years in business, is already one of the finest hotels in the west of Ireland. Serving its loyal customer base has been the privilege of proprietors Michael, Maura, and the O’Grady family, along with their management team and staff.

Chick Deacy and Frankie Gavin are honoured by NUIG

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Galway’s greatest soccer player Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy, and one of Galway’s greatest Irish traditional musicians Frankie Gavin, were presented with honorary doctorates in NUI, Galway this week.

Go Dutch — A florist with a difference

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Go Dutch is pleased to announce its opening at 137 Upper Salthill, Galway. Go Dutch not only stock the most beautiful flowers from around the world, they also stock amazing gifts from across Europe, unique and handpicked.

Whether you need flowers for a loved one, arrangements for a wedding, presents for relatives, friends, or yourself, drop in and see the amazing choice of flowers and gifts available.

Runway brides at Connemara Coast fair

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The Connemara Coast Hotel held its annual wedding fair in the Aran suite on Saturday. The event allowed couples planning their wedding the perfect opportunity to meet with a host of wedding exhibitors who were on hand to provide their advice and expertise on all aspects of planning a wedding. The fashion show was organised by Catwalk Model Agency whose models showcased bridal wear from Belladonna Bridal and Duane Bridal, while Corless Menswear showcased the latest in the grooms’ formal wear.

Heartless thieves urged to return special bike to brave meningitis survivor

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

A night out with friends ended in misery for a city man when his specially designed bicycle was stolen from outside a nightclub at the weekend.

Get toned at lunchtime

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Energie fitness for women understands that it can be difficult to find the time to exercise, but by introducing a moderate amount into your daily life, you can significantly improve your overall health, well-being, and quality of life. Not only will you look and feel much better, you will prevent the onset of illnesses such as cancer, and heart disease.

Galway One World Centre youth workshop on justice

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The Galway One World Centre is hosting a workshop for young people this evening at 7pm, entitled Just Us or Justice as part of One World Week.

Children’s fancy dress Hallowe’en party in city museum

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The Galway City Museum will hold a Hallowe’en fancy dress party for children Saturday October 31 from 3pm to 4pm.

A storyteller will be present to tell ghost stories to the children and the Galway City Council will be giving out recyclable bags for children to go trick or treating afterwards. There will also be prizes on the day. The event is part of the Galway Aboo Festival.

Coole launches 2009 winter programme

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The Coole Park biannual series of cultural events continues this winter with a feast of culture for the upcoming Winter Arts and Heritage Programme 2009. The programme aims to integrate arts, culture, and education with a series of events for adults, young people, and families. Environment and heritage lectures, children’s drama and Lady Gregory plays, traditional Irish, Mexican, and classical music, creative writing, children’s outreach workshops, and an art exhibition by The Orchard Gort, all feature in the exciting programme of events taking place between now and December.

Galway TDs seek meeting with Minister Gormley for go ahead for sewerage schemes

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish and Fianna Fáil Galway East TD Michael Kitt will meet Minister Gormley on Tuesday November 3 to convince him to give the go ahead to the Claregalway and Milltown sewerage schemes.

Not to be sneezed at — Seventy-five per cent of people will opt for swine flu vaccine, says survey

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Three out of four people intend to get the swine flu vaccine when the national vaccination programme gets under way, according to a nationwide survey carried out by the HSE.

Intensive Irish course for prospective primary school teachers

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Conradh Na Gaeilge is running an Irish language course to help people preparing for the Irish Language element of the interview for the graduation diploma in education (primary teaching).

Hibernia College is holding interviews for its post graduate diplomas leading to a qualification in primary school teaching in mid-November. Prospective students must demonstrate competency in spoken Irish.

Galway storyteller to play the London stage again

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Galway storyteller Clare Muireann Murphy is returning to London to tell her tales at The Barbican, following her sold out solo performance at Shakespeare’s Globe theatre in November 2008.

TG4 to delve into life an a neglected author

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Molly Keane was one of the most prolific Irish authors of the 20th century, yet she is also one of the most neglected.

A new TG4 documentary on her life and work - Molly Keane - Faobhar ar a Guth - which will be broadcast this Sunday, will set to give her some due recognition.

Oranmore family of six spent summer holidays volunteering in Eastern Europe

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

A County Galway family of six who spent their summer holidays working as volunteers in eastern Europe say the experience was “ life changing”.

Michael D dismisses NAMA as ‘first year student economics’ in the Dáil

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

Labour Party president Michael D Higgins has sharply criticised the Government’s proposed ‘business plan’ for the NAMA, saying he would not accept such a “document from a first-year university student”.

Americans In Galway to learn city’s dark secrets at Hallowe’en meeting

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The next Americans In Galway meeting takes place on Tuesday at 7pm on the second floor of the Dáil Bar, Middle Street.

Michael D demands Tánaiste’s intervention in Coca Cola dispute

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

The dispute over the shedding of 130 Coca Cola jobs in Tuam has gone on “long enough” and it is “high time” that the Enterprise and Employment Minister Mary Coughlan intervened.

A feast of fashion in Claregalway

Thu, Oct 22, 2009

9 Arch Musical Society will hold its annual autumn/winter fashion show on Wednesday October 28 at 8.30pm at the Claregalway Hotel.

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