Sophie’s choice — university for some, Uganda for others

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

This week Leaving Cert students across the country eagerly awaited the CAO college offers. While talk and excitement for most will be on whether or not they get their chosen course, one local student, 17-year-old Sophie Connolly, has decided to embark on a different kind of adventure.

Burren inspired exhibition in Kinvara

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The Waters and the Wild, an exhibition of some 60 paintings and drawings inspired by the landscape of the Burren, is open to the public from August 22 to August 30 at The Mountscribe Gallery, near Kinvara, Co. Galway. The exhibition is the work of Helen Frayling, who has been painting and drawing in and around the Burren for 10 years and more.

Helen Frayling trained at the Royal Academy School and the Royal College of Art in London. She has exhibited at the Royal Academy and The New Art Centre in London, and has worked with the celebrated community arts group Free Form in East London.

Hairs and Races comedy series available online to download

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The popular local-based radio comedy series Hairs and Races which was broadcast on Galway Bay fm during Race Week is now available to download on the station’s website.

The g ranks twelfth in top European city hotel awards

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The g hotel has done it again. The luxurious five star hotel has been chosen by the Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards as its only Irish hotel and ranked it 12th in the most popular ‘Large City Hotels in Europe’.

Scoring a remarkable 87 on a scale of 100, the g hotel was the only Irish property selected in the entire category and was highly commended for its unique interior design, quirky style, and eclectic selection of art, along with the excellent value rates available for 2009.

Bellissimo to launch loyalty card to reward customers

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Bellissimo hair and beauty salon will shortly launch a new loyalty club which will reward members with special discounts and promotions each month.

Twestival Local comes to Galway next month

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The global Twitter-based charity event has a Galway dimension next month following the success of the first global Twestival on February 12 2009.

The Galway event will take place on September 10 at The House Hotel raising funds for GSPCA who are in need of a cattery to house their cats and kittens.

Galway Refugee Art Exhibition opens at City Hall

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway City Arts Office, Galway Refugee Support Group, and Solas Community Arts have come together to launch a stunning photography exhibition showcasing the creative skills of the refugee communities resident in Galway city.

Carlton Hotel free room giveaway

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, the Carlton Hotel Group will offer free accommodation in one of its nine 4 Star hotels to anyone celebrating their 50th birthday during this year’s festival.

Renmore History Society to host public talks

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The Renmore History Society will begin its latest series of public talks on Thursday September 3.

New public transport website for Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

A new website has been launched to give Galway people comprehensive information about public transport in the city and beyond.

Best pics of Volvo Ocean Race on show in Merchant’s Road venue this weekend

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

One hundred of the best amateur photographs of this year’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway are on display this weekend.

Maree barbecue

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The Maree community barbecue takes place on Saturday August 29 to raise funds for much needed new sports facilities in the area. The barbecue promises to be a night of wild dancing to the Conquerors following a top class meal of premium steaks, meats and salads. The barbecue begins with a drinks reception at 9pm in Maree Community Centre.

New look for Galway magazine show on RnaG

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Iris Aniar, the Galway magazine programme on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, gets a makeover this autumn when Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile takes over as presenter.

NUI Galway looking for businesses in need of marketing support

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Co-ordinators of the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Practice (DMP) at NUI Galway have issued a call to businesses that might benefit from hosting a recently qualified marketing graduate.

Since 1981, NUI Galway has been successfully placing marketing graduates with companies around Ireland through the DMP. To participate in the postgraduate diploma, students must have completed a business degree during which they specialised in marketing.

Artspace exhibition by Galway artists runs all week

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

A GROUP exhibition by Galway-based artists Robin Jones, Claire Holian, Eleanor Brennan and Keiran Lyons is taking place in Artspace Studios, Liosban.

Cllr gives guarded welcome to opening of sexual assault treatment unit next week

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The news that the long awaited sexual assault treatment unit, which is to be located in the city, is to open on Monday has been given a guarded welcome by a local city councillor and former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum.

Local poet launches new collection this evening

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

PÅRAIC BREATHNACH presenter of The Eleventh Hour on RTE Radio 1, and ‘Jacksie’ in Killinaskully, is to launch a new collection of poetry by renowned Mayo poet Colette Nic Aodha. Scéal ón Oirthear or Story from the West is the name of the new collection which will be launched this evening at the Club Áras Gael, 45 Dominick St, at 8pm.

UNWRA delegate to give eye-witness account of Gaza

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

In a presentation to be held at The Imperial Hotel tonight (Thursday) UNWRA delegate Susan Johnson will give an eye-witness account of what the people of Gaza have endured.

Salthill Community Arts Festival

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Salthill Community Arts Festival will be held from September 18 to 20. Highlights of the festival will include an art trail, live music, busking, photography competitions, and a wide variety of street art.

Fundraising fashion show for breast cancer research

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

A fundraising fashion show and cocktail party will be held at Lisloughrey Lodge on Thursday September 3.

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