Orfeo to unleash the ‘lewd and licentious’ for the Macnas parade

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The economy is down the tubes and there is a sense of gloom in the air, but this is summer, a time when people should be enjoying themselves, and having a blast that will sustain them into the oncoming autumn. It’s time for Orfeo to go looking for Pan and convince the god of lusty behaviour and music to come out and party.

Man fined after fall-out with mother over a debt

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man who had a public fall-out with his mother at a hairdresser’s over a €700 debt will now have to pay a fine of €400 for public order offences.

Yaw Oppong (22) with an address at 10 Dun Breathnach, Ballybane, appeared at Galway District Court last Monday to face charges of threatening and abusive behaviour and failure to comply with Garda orders at Fairgreen Road on May 16, 2008. He was also charged with failure to appear in court.

Fun challenge to raise cash for children with arthritis

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A charity which supports children and young people with arthritis is urging people to dust down their boots and register for a fun fundraiser which takes place on Saturday.

Westside Resource Centre to rent out offices

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A city resource centre is renting out meeting rooms and offices on a short term basis, which it believes may appeal to clients in the current uncertain financial climate.

Man jailed for failed tin-foil bag theft

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A man, with three different aliases, was jailed for seven months this week for using a tin-foil lined bag to steal designer sun glasses from a city centre pharmacy.

Good morning Breton — It’s Radio Fred

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Galway based writer and critic Fred Johnston will present a short cultural slot on Breton radio beginning in the autumn.

The changing face of Galway businesses, with the help of Gaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

To maintain Galway’s uniqueness, competitiveness in the market place and cultural appeal, it is essential that Galway city maintain, cultivate and use one of its most natural resources - an Ghaeilge. The support of the business community is vital to maintaining this uniqueness and attraction of Galway city and to this end, a number of Galway’s businesses have decided to use the Irish language on their shop fronts.

Where is the info on festivals McNelis asks council

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Galway city and county councils are “not doing enough to promote the festivals in the city” and should start by providing easy to find information on their websites.

This is the view of Labour councillor Niáll McNelis. He says that both www.galwaycity.ie (the city council website) and www.galway.ie (the county council site) do have links to the Galway Arts Festival site but that “you have to do a lot of looking to find them”.

Art exhibition to raise funds for children with autism

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Galway based artist Birgit Lochmann will hold an exhibition of her work in the Headford area, and will raise funds for children with autism.

US poet wins fellowship to work with Galway poet

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

US poet and creative writing teacher Lisa C Taylor has been awarded a fellowship to travel to Ireland to collaborate with Galway poet and short story writer Geraldine Mills.

Top award for city hotel

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The four star Westwood hotel has recently received the much coveted Expedia Insiders’ Select award.

Get to know your neighbour with COPE and Macra

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

COPE Galway say 70 per cent of people have never been in neighbours’ houses at the Galway launch of Macra Na Feirme ‘Know your Neighbour’ campaign

Kingfisher club kids summer camps

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Kingfisher club is offering children the chance to take part in some fantastic summer camps. The summer and swim camps will run through July and August in all the Kingfisher clubs. With themes such as ‘Jungle’ and ‘Treasure Island’, qualified professionals at each Kingfisher club will ensure that children make the most out of the week’s activities.

Kingfisher club kids summer camps

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The Kingfisher club is offering children the chance to take part in some fantastic summer camps. The summer and swim camps will run through July and August in all the Kingfisher clubs. With themes such as ‘Jungle’ and ‘Treasure Island’, qualified professionals at each Kingfisher club will ensure that children make the most out of the week’s activities.

Council must stop raw sewage going into canal says Connolly

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

The ongoing discharge of raw sewage, fat, and grease oils into the Eglinton Canal at Lower Dominick Street has been going on for the past five years and the situation must be rectified immediately.

American Wrestling Rampage comes to the west

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Castlebar welcomes the American Wrestling Rampage (AWR) tour in August. This will delight both young and older fans with a chance to see some of the best competitors in the wrestling circuit show off their talents in the Royal Theatre arena.

Brooks Hotel ideal for Dublin visit

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Superb shopping, vibrant nightlife, and exceptional sightseeing are many of the fantastic sights and sounds of Dublin city. If you are visiting for business or pleasure Brooks hotel, one of the Small Luxury Hotels of the World, offers a central location and an ideal base to enjoy the city.

Ray LaMontagne to play Castlebar

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Performing only one gig in the west this year is Ray LaMontagne, one of the most distinctive voices in music at the moment.

Cuban jazz legend to play for Galway/Cuban charity

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

Chucho Valdes, the godfather of Cuban jazz ,will play two concerts in Ireland this summer in support of Una Corda, a charity founded by Galwegian Ciaran Ryan.

Galway Film Centre to launch new website to attract filmmakers to the west

Thu, Jul 09, 2009

A new website - www.screenwest.ie - is being launched this week by the Galway Film Centre as an information portal which seeks to attract film makers and television producers to the west of Ireland.

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