Council must make safe ‘dangerous’ Ballybrit wall

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Measures must be taken to deal with the wall between Ballybrit Court and Cluain Ard estate in Ballybrit which is “very dangerous” due to the sheer drop on the Cluain Ard side.

Traditional Galway store now boasts a modern twist

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Well known County Galway shop, Standún, which is now under new management, has received a makeover under the guidance of Senator Fergal Quinn.

Clíona Standún, the new manager, says the traditions of her heritage will be upheld, both in the building itself as it gets a facelift with the advice of Senator Fergal Quinn, and in the huge variety of produce offered.

Mayor hits out at rezoning critics

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Councillors who were critical of their city council colleagues for supporting rezonings in the draft development plan should check their own voting records before they make comments about others, according to the Mayor of Galway Michael J Crowe.

Councillors to keep a watchful eye on Knocknacarra Community Centre progress

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Given the long tortuous history of building a community centre for Knocknacarra, the project, which looks to be coming to fruition, must be monitored every step of the way until it is constructed.

Investigations continue into Inisbofin double drowning

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

As family and friends struggle to come to terms with the deaths of two men who drowned off Inisbofin, Co Galway, at the weekend investigations into how the tragedy occurred are continuing.

Discover secret Salthill in treasure hunt for children

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Kenny’s Bookshop in the Liosban Retail Park is holding The Big Family Table Quiz on Saturday October 23 from 2pm to 4pm, and in order to answer the questions, children will have to go on a treasure hunt in Salthill.

Passenger shelter for tourists to Aran

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Minister for Community, Equality, and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, has announced the approval of a grant of €100,000 to assist the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries, and Food to construct a passenger shelter at Ros a Mhíl quay.

The Minister also approved a grant of €23,018 which will be used to assist Galway County Council to build a passenger shelter at Cé an Chalaidh Mhór, Inis Meáin.

Lend a hand and give a Euro

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The Galway-based National Breast Cancer Research Institute is spearheading a new fundraising initiative.

Buy a ribbon and help support breast cancer charity

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Action Breast Cancer, an Irish Cancer Society programme, is urging people to support its Pink Ribbon appeal tomorrow (Friday) which is Breast Health Day by buying a ribbon, badge or keyring.

Gluten-free cookery demonstration

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will host a gluten-free cookery demonstration at 7.30pm on Monday night at the Clybaun Hotel.

Launch of new youth group space

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

shOUT!, the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth group is taking part in social inclusion week by launching its new youth group space.

Prison for man who spat in pregnant woman’s face

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The pregnant manager of a city centre store was left distressed over concerns for her health and that of her unborn child after a troublemaker spat in her face, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Leading Irish photographer to sign new book in Brown Thomas

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Leading Irish photographer Barry McCall is launching his new book PHO20GRAPHY and he is coming to Brown Thomas this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm where he will sign copies.

Remembering those who inspired us

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The public are being invited to remember a person who inspired them through an innovative project being spearheaded by the Big Brother Big Sister youth mentoring organisation.

Dublin company to donate more than €1m to research at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A Dublin-based market leader for post-trade automation solutions to the global securities services industry will contribute more than €1 million over a five-year period to research at NUI Galway.

Networking event for unemployed teachers

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Fine Gael Seanad education spokesperson Senator Fidelma Healy Eames is

organising a unique networking event for out-of-work primary school teachers on Monday at 4.30pm at the Meyrick Hotel.

Silent disco for Galway children and teens this Saturday

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A silent disco is some of the best fun you can have, but while they are held regularly for adults, children should get to enjoy this unique experience as well.

Ex-wrestler turned career thief jailed

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A career thief who assumed a false identity and used a sophisticated method to target electrical goods shops across the country was jailed for a total of 17 months for stealing more than €2,500 worth of cameras from one Galway city centre store in just three days alone.

Coole Park Winter Programme gets under way next week

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The Friends of Coole, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Galway County Council, Galway Rural Development, Galway Education Centre, Fáilte Ireland West, and the community of Gort, has launched its winter cultural programme with a feast of drama, heritage, music, and poetry for all ages.

The Skeff’ remains a tradition for graduates

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

NUIG’s graduations will take place next week and will continue a tradition that graduates will make Skeff Bar a hub of activity.

The original date and reasons for gathering at The Skeff after conferring are hard to trace, but after 150 years, tradition carries on to this day.

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