’Andy train for Andorra match

Thu, Sep 02, 2010

Iarnród Éireann has announced travel arrangements for the Ireland v Andorra football international on Tuesday next September 7at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

A-grade student sells Leaving Cert notes on eBay to fund college fees

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

An A-grade student has taken the unusual step of selling Leaving Certificate notes, starting at €40 a pop, on the online auction site eBay.ie in order to help finance his third-level education.

Rearing children to be sacrificed on our killing fields

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

While you are reading this and seeing the mere words that lie on this page, several families in Kerry are going through an unimaginable grief. They are numbed by the events of yesterday morning; they are shivering and shaking as their bodies try to absorb the enormity of it all; the hugs and handshakes meaning little as they nod in an automated response; the realisation that after rearing children from the cot to the threshold of their own independence, that all they had hoped for their children has been taken away from them.

So you think you can sing?

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Are you interested in finding a hobby or meeting new people this autumn? What better way to brighten up the dark evenings and make friends than through music?

An Tobar Nua — food for the moment and the mind

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

“It’s the great food and friendly staff that keep me coming back to An Tobar Nua,” say regular customers at the Lower Dominick St café and coffee shop. Food quality and customer satisfaction are high priorities at the popular Galway restaurant.

Mermaid Elaine leads the way for Alzheimer’s cause

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

In aid of the West of Ireland Alzheimer’s Foundation, Elaine Mellett, manager of the Coast Club Leisure Centre with six others is set to undertake a swim across Galway Bay, from the shores of Ballyvaughan to the shores of Furbo — a distance of 13km, landing at the Connemara Coast Hotel on Sunday next August 29.

While the swimmers are crossing the bay, back at the Coast Club Leisure Centre ten runners and nine rowers will, in relays cover the distance by road from Ballyvaughan to Furbo (62km) – the combined efforts dubbed a “Coastathon”.

Ardilaun enters twentieth year of sponsoring Oyster Stakes race at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Autumn meeting of the Galway Races begins this Saturday August 28 for three days. One of the highlights of the racing festival will be the Ardilaun Hotel-listed Oyster Stakes,which is now in its nineteenth year, takes place on the last day of the races, Monday August 30. The Ryan family of the Ardilaun Hotel first became associated with this prestigious race in 1991 and have continued their support over the years.

The Voice of Reason

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Uachtarán Na hEireann; Mrs Mary McAleese is coming to the end of her second term as president and must retire from her position. So we are faced with a hugely expensive presidential election next year most likely to decide between a motley collection of over the hill self-important windbags from various parties. In the past we have generally been presented with a list of political candidates run primarily to gain political bragging rights.

End the summer with Partynite at Leisureland

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Partynite tour hits Leisureland, Galway tomorrow Friday August 27 with a massive end of Summer Party. Ireland’s largest and most exciting tour is exclusively for teenagers aged 14 to 17 and it promises to be one brilliant partynite with some of Ireland’s top DJ’s and MC’s listed on the tour.

Tom Sheridan’s Gets Ready to Party and goes Sooo Retro

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Tom Sheridan’s Bar and Restaurant, Clybaun Road, Knocknacarra launches its all new monthly party night this Saturday August 28 at 9pm. Sooo Retro will be a night of fantastic music and fun with all your favourite music from the 1970s to the Noughties brought to you by Galway Bay FM’s Padraic Flaherty. The night will bring all the fun of the city to the suburbs on the last Saturday of every month.

Free gym offer for wedding couples at Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Oranmore Lodge Hotel, Galways best family run, long established wedding venue is renowned for its wonderful reputation, gracious style and superb food where every effort is made to ensure that your wedding reception is the most enjoyable and memorable day for you and your guests.

City Hall denies ‘cover up’ allegation over explosion

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

City Hall has condemned accusations by Fine Gael councillor Pádraig Conneely that there has been a “cover up” over the minor explosion which caused City Hall to be closed for a number of days in June.

A water boiler cylinder exploded in City Hall on June 11 after which a report into the incident was ordered. However three months after the blast the report remains unpublished.

Healy Eames questions maths/science college places after steep points rise

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Fine Gael Seanad Education Spokesperson Fidelma Healy-Eames has questioned whether the number of college places for science and maths subjects has fallen, following steep rises in points for these subjects.

Man charged after Tuam drugs bust tracks cocaine from Peru

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

A man charged in connection with the seizure of drugs worth more than €10,000 in Tuam was further remanded in custody this week.

Free health talk in Athenry

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The Athenry Environmental Network will host a free talk with Dr Clare Dilis from Health and Herbs Galway entitled Growing Herbs – Health and Nutritional Benefits.

Famed racehorse Monty’s Pass for Oughterard show this weekend

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Monty’s Pass, the legendary winner of the 2003 Grand National at Aintree, will be among the attractions at the 48th Oughterard Agricultural Show, which takes place this weekend.

Galway veterans honoured for Korean War service

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Two Galway men who served with the US forces in the Korean War were honoured along with 10 other Irish service men at the American embassy in Dublin this week.

Deputy mayor comes out in support of Galway Christmas market

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

Christmas Markets are an integral part of the build up to the festive season in Germany, Austria, Hungary, and increasingly Britain, and Galway looks set to follow suit this December.

Teaching drama to be broadcast on radio next week

Thu, Aug 26, 2010

The trials and tribulations of finding a teaching job in today's cut-throat market are to be aired in a brand new radio drama on Galway Bay FM next Tuesday, Augist 31.

Galway Bay FM senior journalist Sorcha Crowley has written, produced and directed a once-off hour long drama entitled Due Process is Being Observed as part of a Broadcasting Authority of Ireland (BAI) funded Dramarama scheme.