Fighting for the city

Thu, Jun 24, 2010

The new Mayor Michael J Crowe is adamant that he can be a link between the city and the Government, advocating on the city’s behalf for funding and support, and ensuring that any sense of vibrancy does not desert Galway’s economic, cultural, and social life.

Galway is backing Kenny

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Enda Kenny has the support of the “vast majority” of Galway Fine Gaelers as party grassroots in the county want to see him continue as leader and become the first west of Ireland Taoiseach.

However Mr Kenny’s chances hang on a knife edge as Galway FG TDs predict that the outcome of today’s confidence motion in his leadership,will be very close.

One in four Irish men die in their prime

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

One in four Irish men die when they should be enjoying the optimum level of success and personal fulfillment in their lives, according to a leading British expert in men’s health.

Bob Quinn’s photographic archive to be stored in NUIG

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

More than 3,000 photographs, depicting the lives of ordinary people in Connemara, taken by the great Irish film maker Bob Quinn, are to be stored in NUI, Galway.

GAA golfers tee off for charity

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Galway charities have benefited from the golfing prowess of former GAA stars.

Cyclists and students in tandem for Chernobyl children’s charity

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

West Ireland Cycling, Salerno students, and a number of volunteers have been out in force generously offering all kinds of wonderful services, including tasty smoothies, in the hope of raising up to €5,000 for Galway-based charity the Sunflowers Chernobyl Appeal.

As part of Ireland’s National Bike Week, taking place between June 13 and 20, staff at West Ireland Cycling have teamed up with students from Salerno Secondary school to hold the fundraising event in Eyre Square which is offering bicycle hire and maintenance, as well as smoothies with a difference. Bike enthuasiasts and smoothie lovers are encouraged to attend the event which will be held until this Sunday with every penny going towards this deserving charity.

American Beauty star to be Galway Film Fleadh guest of honour

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Annette Bening, the three times Oscar nominated actress, will be the main guest at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh, where she will give the Actors’ Masterclass and take part in the public interview.

Economist’s report praises local supermarket chain

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

A newly published economist report from Jim Power on the economic and financial significance of local retailers has praised the Galway-based Joyce supermarket chain for “epitomising all that is good” in the Irish retail sector.

The family-owned business, which has been in operation for almost 60 years, was commended for the support of local and national brands, and their commitment and dedication to supporting local suppliers.

Government cuts for Brothers of Charity services are ‘shocking’ and ‘shameful’

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

A parent of a child with a physical and intellectual disability who fears budgetary cuts planned for the Brothers of Charity services will hit lifelines for many families has slammed the Government for targeting the “most dependent” in society.

Walk through scenic Connemara for Cancer Care West

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Salthill Rotary is organising a 10k walk through one of the most scenic routes in Connemara on Saturday in aid of Cancer Care West’s support centre.

Celebrate solstice at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Galwegians can celebrate the summer solstice at a special fire spectacular at Brigit’s Garden on Saturday.

Ahmadiyya Muslims to hold major conference in Galway

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Tolerance and understanding differences is a key way to combat prejudice, fear, bigotry, and racism, and this idea will form the key theme at a major conference in the city this weekend.

Bish becomes first Croi friendly school

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Some 160 first year students at a city secondary school have been trained in basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Get a taste of Spain with Fiesta Española

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Spain is one of the favourites for this year’s World Cup and Spanish is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages.

Galwegians with an interest in learning Spanish and who would like to sample some of that country’s marvellous and diverse culture, can look forward to the Fiesta Española event on Monday 21 in Bar8, the docks, at 8.30pm.

Health Minister gives go-ahead for pilot scheme at Claddagh school

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

A pilot speech therapy programme has been given the green light at Claddagh primary school following Health Minister Mary Harney’s visit to the premises recently.

In what has been described as an “exciting shift in policy”, the HSE will provide funding for a speech therapist to work at the city school on a pilot basis for two years.

Families enjoy VIP treatment in Ballinasloe as part of Share a Dream initiative

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Forty special families from all over Ireland enjoyed VIP treatment in Ballinasloe at the weekend thanks to the Share a Dream Foundation.

Watch the World Cup in your own language

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

No matter what part of the world you are from, if you are in Galway you will be able to watch the World Cup in your own language at Massimo.

Ready, Teddy, go

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

Buy a teddy bear at a special family day out on Saturday and help a children’s charity.

Life cycle in aid of local cancer charity

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

A 58-year-old west of Ireland man who has lung cancer is undertaking a 600 mile sponsored cycle in aid of a local cancer charity.

Galway retailer calls for Garda taskforce to tackle illegal cigarette trade

Thu, Jun 17, 2010

A Galway retailer has hit out against the scourge of illegal cigarette selling and is calling for a hard-hitting Garda taskforce to be set up to tackle the problem before it completely cripples the Irish retail trade.

At the first AGM of Retailers Against Smuggling (RAS), spokerperson and Galway retailer Brendan Holland called for a directed campaign by An Garda Siochana to clampdown on the illegal trade of black market cigarettes in Ireland.

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