Denis Hickie turns quizmaster

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

International rugby star Denis Hickie will be quizmaster for the night in the Cellar Bar, Galway on Wednesday,September 2 at a fundraising table quiz for GenYES Galway, the 18-30 group that is saying ‘Yes’ to Lisbon.

City youth drop-in centre to receive quality award

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

No 4 Drop-in Centre, a project managed by Galway Diocesan Youth Services, is to receive the Health Quality Mark, Gold Standard, at an award ceremony this week.

NUIG president backs ‘yes’ vote in Lisbon referendum

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

There are no “hidden bombs or traps” in the Lisbon Treaty, according to NUI Galway president Jim Browne who is urging the people of Galway to vote yes in the upcoming referendum.

Irish Times journalist and poet to launch Clifden Community Arts Week programme

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Renowned Irish Times journalist and poet Gerard Smyth will be on hand to officially launch the 2009 Clifden Community Arts Week programme which boasts an unforgettable line-up of national and international talent.

The exclusive preview of this year’s festival will take place at 6pm on Monday next August 31 in the Courtyard Marriott Hotel.

Irish Navy to host a 1930s theme night in aid of Galway Simon

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

To mark Galway Simon Community’s 30th Anniversary they will be holding a very unique fundraising event aboard Ireland’s largest Navy Ship. Creating a 1930s theme, the Boatleggers Bash will take place on the L.E. Niamh in the Galway Harbour on Friday September 11.

There for the beer — The Oslo, Galway’s first microbrewery pub

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Once upon a time the Oslo was Galway’s most popular dance spot, and now thanks to a couple of insightful entrepreneurs the 60s dance hall is being given a new lease of life.

Three new seminarians from County Galway

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Three of the 38 seminarians who will begin priesthood studies for Irish diocese this year are from County Galway. Two of the men are from Galway while one is from Tuam.

Twenty-six of the group will be based at the national seminary of St Patrick’s College, Maynooth, seven will study at St Malachy’s College, Belfast, two will go to the Beda College in Rome while one candidate is entering the pre-seminary discernment year in Valladolid, Spain.

Born again — reopened store launches massive sale

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The newly reopened Born store in Newtownsmith is having a sale event with up to 70 per cent off as the shop clears all its summer stock to make way for new autumn and winter fashions.

Burrow’s acceptance of tobacco top job is ‘mercenary’, says Healy Eames

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

A Galway senator has sharply criticised the decision by the former Bank of Ireland chairman, Richard Burrows, to accept the chairmanship of British American Tobacco (BAT) calling it a move that is mercenary and ill thought out.

It’s Dogathon time

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

COPE Galway has launched a new and fun family event for dogs and dog lovers. Dogathon 2009, sponsored by Petworld, is a fun walk for people and their pets on the Prom in Salthill which is taking place on Sunday September 20 at 12noon. This fun walk is ideal for families to go out for a fun walk with their dog.

Nurses will take industrial action to protect pay

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Local nurses will take industrial action if necessary if there is any attempt to cut their pay, a leading local union official warned this week.

Rehearsals start for Oliver

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The ever popular musical Oliver is to be performed by Claregalway's 9Arch Musical Society at the Town Hall Theatre in November. Directed by Tim Landers with musical direction by Shane Farrell, this show promises to be unmissable. Vividly bringing to life Dickens' timeless characters with its ever-popular story of the young boy who asked for more.

Time to enter the Eyre Square poetry competition

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

TO MARK the second All Ireland Poetry Day, Galway City Council Arts Office and Galway County Arts Office are jointly organising a major poetry competition to be judged by acclaimed poet Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill.

Family service at Ardrahan

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Whenever there is a fifth Sunday in the month, a family service is held in one of the churches within the Aughrim group of parishes. As there are five Sundays in August the Church of Ireland at Ardrahan will take its turn by hosting the family service on Sunday August 30 at 11am. These are family oriented with young people encouraged to perform songs and readings, with the rest of the congregation joining in. Following the service all are invited to bring their own picnic to Coole Park. All are invited to attend.

Woman with history of non-appearance refused bail

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

A single mother who comitted a number of public order offences and has a “history of non-appearance” was refused bail this week and warned to deal with her alcoholic difficulties.

Galway Samaritans seeks volunteers

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

The Galway Samaritans which offers a listening ear to the distressed and anxious is seeking vounteers.

Junior Cert party in Castlebar

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

A special Junior Cert results night party will be held in the Royal Theatre Castlebar on September Wednesday 9 with special guests, Industry.

Cameron calls on council to provide sites for clubs

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

Labour councillor Billy Cameron is calling on the Galway City Council to provide sites for two sports clubs within the city. Galway Kayak Club which previously operated out of the Fisheries Field and the Galway Racing Pigeon Club are currently looking for new sites to cater for increasing membership.

Scooby-Doo on the boards

Thu, Aug 27, 2009

SCOOBY-DOO and the gang are back. Following sell-out success with Stagefright, the ultimate cartoon classic bursts on to the stage once again with Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost, a brand new show to entertain the whole family in the Royal Theatre, Castlebar on September 18.

Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encounter a new case to solve in their trade mark Mystery Inc. style. Hold onto your seats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and an abundance of Scooby snacks. It is Scooby-Doo and the gang at their finest and funniest, live on stage and back by popular demand.