Snipers threaten to take out GAAW balloons

Thu, May 28, 2009

A group of individuals in Galway have threatened to use airsoft rifles to shoot any red balloons The Galway Alliance Against War releases at its protest against the Red Arrows display this weekend.

Man causes trouble in Garda station while on temporary release

Thu, May 28, 2009

A man who had been sentenced for a burglary last month entered a busy Garda station while in an intoxicated state, started roaring and shouting, and attempted to skip the queue to get his temporary release form signed, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Solution in sight to Old Mervue water crisis with new proposal on the table

Thu, May 28, 2009

A solution to the Old Mervue water crisis appears to be in sight with a proposal to come before city council that would see grant aid provided to householders affected by lead contamination.

Suspended sentence for vicious assault caught on CCTV

Thu, May 28, 2009

Two men who were seen on CCTV viciously assaulting a foriegn-national man in an unprovoked attack received five month suspended sentences.

Put pressure on for Oughterard sewage treatment plant says Welby

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Galway County Council has advertised for consultants to draw up contract documents for the design, building, and operation of the new sewage treatment plant for Oughterard.

Music at the Crossroads returns for Ocean Race Festival

Thu, May 28, 2009

After two years of international exposure, the Music at the Crossroads crew returns home for a series of free shows at the Kings Head. Their high tempo performances have earned such accolades as ‘the best music show to come out of Ireland in decades’.

Take down your posters says Paschal Mooney

Thu, May 28, 2009

Fianna Fáil’s North West EU candidate Paschal Mooney has called on all European candidates to take down their posters in Galway city for the Volvo Ocean Race.

Get your sliotar out for Feile Cuchulainn

Thu, May 28, 2009

This summer will see Irish traditions brought back with a clash of the ash in Kinvara with Feile Cuchulainn taking place from June 12 to 14 .

The everlasting kitchen from the masters at Tuohy and Grealish

Thu, May 28, 2009

Top raw materials and traditional craftsmanship through every stage of production and installation have earned Co Galway company Tuohy and Grealish an enviable reputation.

Celebrate your wedding day in style at the Clayton Hotel

Thu, May 28, 2009

For the ultimate in contemporary style and ultramodern chic, the Clayton Hotel is second to none. Situated close to the famous racecourse in Ballybrit and minutes from Galway city centre, it is ideally located for your special day.

Bruen’s Once Were Cops to be filmed

Thu, May 28, 2009

Screenwriter David Logan has been asked by Articulus Entertainment to write a film adaptation of Once Were Cops by the award winning Galway crime writer Ken Bruen.

Get ready for Volvo’s high speed chase in Salthill bay

Thu, May 28, 2009

“ The course is windward-leeward, with a mid-course gate through which the teams must pass, and marks at each end around which the crews must sail.

Clarinbridge Farmers and Crafts Market

Thu, May 28, 2009

Fancy a little break from the hustle and bustle of this bank holiday weekend, well the monthly Clarinbridge Farmers and Crafts Market which is being held this Sunday May 31 might be the perfect place.

Meet someone Special at The Dáil Bar

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Dáil Bar is fast becoming the place to be for a bite to eat or a great night out. The literal translation of The Dáil is The Meeting place, and true to its title the bar is a wonderful venue to relax, or for a romantic meal with someone special. If you have yet to meet that special someone then ‘Go Dating’ is coming to the rescue this May and June for three nights of friendly and flirtatious fun. The first two events are speed dating, and then for something a little bit different, on the third evening the ‘Go Dating Crew’ are pioneering an extra special dinner-dating event. The first speed dating event will be on Wednesday May 27 with the second event being held on June 10. The unique dinner-dating evening will happen on June 24. Each event will be held upstairs in The Dáil Bar, the perfect setting for a touch of romance. For more information, costs and times visit www.godating.ie or call The Dáil Bar on 091 563777. The Dáil Bar and Restaurant is open from 11am daily serving food until 9.30pm.

City’s western half needs industry as well says Callanan

Thu, May 28, 2009

Galway must be ready to take advantage of the rise of research and development industries, but it can only do so when it overcomes the old mentality that industry should only be located on the city’s east side.

Get active and healthy at the Ardilaun

Thu, May 28, 2009

The Ardilaun leisure club is the perfect choice for getting in shape for summer 2009. Now in its 10th year, The Ardilaun leisure club has gone from strength to strength. The hotel introduced a six month membership in January, and is now running a great offer on summer memberships, four months for the price of three. The club is equipped with state-of-the-art technology, new gymnasium equipment, plasma screens, stereo system, Greco-Roman deck level swimming pool, sauna, 20 seater Jacuzzi, steam room and therapy suites. Personal programmes are devised for each member. Also included in the membership fee is a schedule of classes including aerobics, Bosu, Aqua Aerobics and Spinning classes. As part of the Growing with the Ardilaun programme, the club is introducing a new mother and toddler class (€50 for six weeks), the class is for mothers who wish to exercise in the same room as their toddlers and enjoy a coffee afterwards. It is open to members and non members. The Avalon Beauty Salon offers a wide range of relaxing, invigorating, and indulging treatments with something to suit everyone. Avalon treatments vary from facials to massages, pedicures to manicures with various pamper days and bridal packages to cater for all special occasions.

COPE Galway attempts world record for Chinese Whispers

Thu, May 28, 2009

COPE Galway is this weekend attempting to break The Guinness World Records for the largest game of Chinese whispers.

Child sex abuse was chronic in Galway institution, report reveals

Thu, May 21, 2009

A report published yesterday after a ten year delay by the Child Abuse Commission highlighted that sexual abuse was ‘chronic’ in the Christian Brothers’ industrial school at Letterfrack.

Two men accused of €237,000 cheque scam

Thu, May 21, 2009

Two men accused of being involved in a scam in which a woman was induced into making out cheques amounting to €237,000 have been sent forward for trial.

Welcome to the world

Thu, May 21, 2009

So at long last, ye’re here. We’ve been expecting ye. Tis great to see ye. In fact, with the economy the way it is, ‘tis great to see anyone. C’mon on in, pull up a chair, get a drink for yerself and sit down and relax. You’re in Galway. Now, not being from around these parts, ye may not know what that entails, so I’ll tell ye. It means ye can chill out, cool the jets and relax in the coolest place in Ireland.

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