Mountbellew launches 106th agricultural show
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The village of Mountbellew is gearing up to celebrate the 106th anniversary of its agricultural show, which will take place on Saturday September 11 in the grounds of the Franciscan College. Several new attractions have been added to the vast array of classes, ranging from children’s paintings to floral arrangements to the All-Ireland Horse and Sheep competitions.
Read more ...Galway Theatre Festival returns in October
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The third Galway Theatre Festival returns from October 25 to 31 and this year’s programme will be officially launched in Massimo, Sea Road, on Monday September 20 at 6pm.
The festival image/logo has this year been designed by Galway artist Shane O’Connor. It depicts the Nuns Island Theatre at night, with colourful paving outside, and a tall, thin, alien, waiting at the gates. It is imaginative, humorous, and is characteristic of Mr O’Connor’s love of quirkiness and bright colours.
Read more ...Four councillors had to declare donations to city council
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Four councillors had to declare donations to the Galway City Council last year under the Local Election (Disclosure of Donations and Expenditure) Act 1999.
Donations greater than €634.87c between January 1 and December 31 2009 must be declared and the figures are contained in the city council’s Donation Statements From Members Of The Galway City Council document.
Read more ...Medtronic to sponsor Baboró children’s festival
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The 14th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children takes place from October 11 to 17 and will feature a feast of dance, theatre, clowning, puppetry, music, art, and literature.
Read more ...NUIG professor to reveal groundbreaking research on ageing
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
A leading local university professor, who has conducted groundbreaking research on ageing, will share his findings with the public at a seminar to be held in the city later this month.
Read more ...Access Music Project students to perform live
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Students of this year’s Access Music Project will perform for the public at their end of term gig which takes place in The King’s Head on Thursday September 9 at 8pm.
The special guest on the night will be the popular Tuam singer-songwriter Noelie McDonnell. Noelie’s song ‘I Keep My Joy Alive’ has received great airplay from on Today FM’s Ian Dempsey Breakfast Show.
Read more ...The Dubliners to play fundraising concert for An Taibhdhearc
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The Dubliners will play a fundraising concert on Sunday October 17 at the Radisson Blu Hotel in aid of Taibhdhearc na Gaillimhe.
An Taibhdhearc was founded in 1928 by Micheál MacLiammóir and Hilton Edwards, and for decades was the national theatre for Irish language plays and productions. It was also a popular venue for readings and concerts.
Read more ...New Previte book explores Lough Corrib’s monastic sites
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Ireland in the Middle Ages was a dynamic and expanding society, fuelled by intellectual enquiry, artistic innovation, and the creation of colonies in Scotland and Wales.
Read more ...Galway launch for new book on Cuba
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
A new book on terrorist attacks against Cuba will receive its Galway launch in The Western Hotel, Prospect Hill at 8pm next Wednesday.
Voices from the Other Side; An Oral History of Terrorism against Cuba by Canadian journalist Keith Bolender, examines the history of terrorism since the earliest days of the revolution, through interviews with more than 75 individuals who have suffered directly or have had friends or relatives killed.
Read more ...Fresh appeals to identify Lough Inagh man
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
There have been fresh appeals for information in relation to an unidentified man whose body was discovered in a remote part of Connemara nearly four years ago.
Read more ...Fahey criticises NERA for ‘zealous approach’ to regulation
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The “zealous approach” being taken by National Employment Rights Agency officers to enforcing regulations must be relaxed according to Fianna Fáil Galway West TD Frank Fahey.
Read more ...Have you got the talent for Daithí Ó Se?
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Do you have a talent that can impress Daithí Ó Se enough to make him get behind you and support you all the way to The All Ireland Talent Show final?
Read more ...New community initiative for Connacht Rugby
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Connacht Rugby is set to welcome some new supporters to the Sportsground this season.
Read more ...Have you the Coyote factor?
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The biggest singing competition in the west, Coyote Factor is back for the third year running
With a €10,000 prize fund and 20 gigs for the winner, there is plenty of incentive for all artists to get up and perform.
Read more ...Find out about Galway’s history and heritage
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The latest edition of Galway’s Heritage is out now and features a photograph of Griffin’s Bakery and some staff members in the 1920s.
Read more ...Major meeting on family history takes place this weekend
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The Western Family History Association will host the Seminar on Irish Genealogy 2010 in the Claregalway Hotel on Saturday.
Read more ...Leading British documentary maker is coming to Galway
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Nick Danziger, the British documentary maker, whose programmes on Afghanistan, Kosovo, and Libya, have been shown on Channel 4, BBC, and the Discovery Channel, will be in Galway this weekend.
Read more ...Novel setting for Galway Simon poker night
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
On Saturday September 25 gambling enthusiasts will have the opportunity to participate in a poker night in aid of the Simon Community, which will take place in surely the most novel setting ever for a poker game in Galway.
The venue for this entertaining evening will be the Irish Navy’S largest vessel the LE Niamh. With a fun night of poker, a plentiful supply of snacks, and a fully stocked bar service it promises to be a memoraBle and enjoyable evening on the Navy ship.
Read more ...Clear ‘massive backlog’ in welfare appeals, Nolan tells Ó Cuív
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
The huge backlog of social welfare appeals must be cleared and extra staff must be provided in order for this to happen.
Read more ...Ideas talks are set to Ignite the West
Thu, Sep 02, 2010
Ignite the West, an exciting networking event showcasing new ideas and thinking in areas of design, technology, and business, is set to take place on Friday September 10 at Galway’s newest community space 091 Labs at 8pm.
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