No racy scenes as Galway actress lands role in The Tudors

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Galway actress Tara Breathnach has landed a role in The Tudors, the racy period drama starring Irish actor Jonathan Rhys Meyers as the young Henry VIII.

GAAW No to Lisbon meeting on Monday

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Galway Alliance Against War will hold an organisational meeting as part of its Galway No 2 Lisbon campaign in Amnesty International’s Freedom Café, Middle Street, this Monday at 8pm.

The peace group will be campaigning for a No vote “because of the militaristic nature of the treaty” and “the affront to democracy in forcing the Irish people to vote again on the exact same treaty”.

Resistance - political discussion youth event

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

‘Resistance’, a day of political discussion and debate aimed at teens and those in their twenties, will take place this Saturday in the Forster Court Hotel.

IWAK chief calls for Government assessment of all regional airports

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Chairman of Ireland West Airport Liam Scollan has hit out at proposals in the McCarthy Report which he says fails to put the spotlight on the considerable level of State largesse provided to the State’s own regional airports, Cork and Shannon, and focuses instead on the much less significant funding interventions made to the so-called “regional airports” (Waterford, Kerry, Galway, IWA Knock, Sligo and Donegal).

Chart-topping Saw Doctors documentary for RTE

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

With The Saw Doctors enjoying a Top Five hit with ‘She Loves Me’, RTÉ 1 will broadcast a documentary on the band, Clare Island To Cape Cod, this Saturday at 11.10pm.

Second tranche of REPS 4 to be paid

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The second installment of REPS 4 payments for 2008 is to be paid to farmers in County Galway this week, according to local Fianna Fáil Dáil deputy Noel Treacy TD.

Amnesty to host Family Fun Day

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Amnesty International’s Freedom Café on Middle Street will host a special family fun day this Sunday from 2pm to 7pm.

Commercial Court pushes Clancy case back to November

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

A Galway builder who was warned in the Commercial Court last week that he would be put in prison for alleged contempt of orders requiring him to disclose to ACC bank all relevant details of his business affairs, has had the case put back for mention in early November.

Get Clamped on Inis Mór

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

THE AWARD winning play Clamped is being performed in Ostán Oileain Arainn, Inis Mór, on the Aran Islands up to and including Saturday August 8.

Gort man sentenced for twenty one hour siege

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

A 42-year-old man who held his “community up for ransom” by firing up to 48 shotgun rounds during a 21-hour seige in Gort has been sentenced to a total of five years in jail with the final year suspended.

The amazing Tom Crean story comes to the west

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The story of Tom Crean, the intrepid Antarctic explorer and one of Ireland’s unsung heroes, is to be brought to life in this dramatic and humorous solo performance by Aidan Dooley, opening in Castlebar this October.

Elderly cyclist dies in Connemara drowning

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Foul play is not suspected in the death of an elderly Connemara man who was drowned in a Screeb river earlier this week.

Galway Traveller study shows they are at high risk of developing diabetes

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Members of the travelling community need to be made aware they have a higher risk of developing Type 2 diabetes than the general population, according to new Irish research carried out in Galway.

Galway writer wins award

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Galway writer Maureen Gallagher has been awarded first prize in the Leyney Writers 2009 Short Story Competition.

Eco-assured standard for wild fisheries sector launched in Salthill

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

In these difficult economic times, it is vital that Irish seafood is differentiated to protect our fishermen and to ultimately build a recognisable mark to support Irish fishermen and suppliers.

Mackerel, whale, and origami at city museum

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

The Galway City Museum will host a Japanese weekend tomorrow, Saturday, and Sunday, when the Museum Café teams up with the Japanese Wa Café for food, thought, and origami.

Family fun at the House hotel

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Children’s entertainment, delicious food, and an ideal city centre location. This weekend the House is the ultimate place for your family to spend the Bank Holiday. Mickey Mouse will pay a surprise visit to the young patrons during the lunch hours. Bring your camera, take pictures with Mickey, and create unforgettable memories for your children.

Slow down this weekend, gardai tell young men and motorcyclists

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Gardai are calling on motorcyclists and young males to slow down and pay more attention to road conditions this Bank Holiday weekend.

Hairs in the house

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Some people may be only mildly uncomfortable with dog-hairs on their carpet, couch or coffee table, but others find them highly disturbing and can end up feeling angry and resentful towards their pet.

So how do dog owners solve the nuisance of hairs in the house? For many people, the number one reason for grooming their dog is to eliminate this very problem.

Victory for Galway desert runners

Thu, Jul 30, 2009

Three Galway athletes claimed victory at this year’s Gobi Desert ultra marathon. After struggling through soaring desert heat and against 128 competitors from around the world, Diana Hogan Murphy from Athenry took first place in the women’s race, Shirley Potter from Portumna was the second woman across the line, and Shane O’Rourke also from Portumna came fifth overall and first in his age group.

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