Still crazy after all these years

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

He can’t sing but he can certainly talk, in fact that’s exactly how one-time Gaeilgeoir pin-up and radio mad-hatter Seán Bán Breathnach has built up such a successful career over the last 40 years.

Ireland needs a ‘culture of saving’, says Ganley

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Unless Government borrowing is curbed and “a culture of saving” comes into force, pension reserve funds will be raided and “our children’s working lives will extend way beyond their 65th birthdays”.

This is the view of Libertas founder Declan Ganley who was speaking at a recent public meeting in Tuam. He said that if Ireland is to lift itself out of recession, it must “exercise prudence in our borrowings and take proactive steps to encourage economic activity”.

Shoplifter attempts to fool alarms with tin-foil lined bag, court hears

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A seven month sentence was imposed on a woman who used a tin-foil lined bag to rob €630 worth of perfume from a city centre, however, it is now uncertain how much of that sentence she will actually serve after it was revealed that she had served only two days of a sentence imposed last May for shop lifting.

Kingfisher Easter children’s camp

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

This Easter why not treat your children to something different along with their chocolate eggs and sign them up for the Kingfisher’s fun filled Easter camp. Children are sure to love the energetic, activity-filled, week at the Kingfisher health and fitness centre. The camp will run from Monday April 6 to Friday April 10 and is suitable for ages four to 12.

French and Spanish summer camps

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Following the success of the French interaction camps for secondary school students, this summer Gort Ard, Salthill, is adding a Spanish camp. The camps are a unique blend of language teaching and activities, together with French or Spanish students attending a parallel English language course. The French camps take place throughout June and the Spanish camp is in July. Students can attend on a day or a residential basis.

O’Flaherty and Walsh condemn ‘utter confusion’ over Old Mervue water crisis

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

There is “utter confusion” regarding the upgrade of the water distribution system in Old Mervue and a recent letter from City Hall to local residents has only confused matters further.

Corrandulla will not be left without a garda says Hoade

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Concerns are currently being raised that the Corrandulla area will be left without a garda.

In the past the Corrandulla area had two gardaí in the area - one sergeant and a garda. In the last number of years the area was covered by one garda, who has now retired.

EU countries must act together to defeat the recession, Galway conference told

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Many individuals and businesses have seen pensions, savings, and profits plummet, as banks have failed, credit has stopped, workers have lost their jobs, and consumers have stopped spending.

Westport House’s Pirate Adventure Park Competition

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

For those looking for the perfect value for money family day out, look no further than Westport House and its recently rebranded Pirate Adventure Park – ‘a treasure trove of family fun’. Built on the ruins of a former castle of legendary Pirate Queen Grace O’Malley and still owned by her direct descendants, this magnificent house and fun-packed Pirate Adventure Park has something to appeal to everyone, young or old.

Galway women wanted for Croí mini marathon fundraiser

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Local heart charity Croí is reminding all those considering taking part in this year’s Flora Women’s Mini Marathon to act fast as the April 21 closing date for entries is approaching fast. The largest all women’s event of its kind in the world, with over 40,000 participants, the mini marathon will take place this year on the Bank Holiday Monday, June 1.

Half price luxury Easter eggs at Headlines

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Make your Easter more luxurious by purchasing your Lily O’Brien’s Easter eggs in Headlines Newsagents, Corrib Centre, Galway.

Headlines is offering Lily O’Brien’s Easter Eggs at half price throughout Easter Week.

New sheltered bicycle stands in Eyre Square and Spanish Parade

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

This week sees the rollout of new sheltered bicycle stands in Eyre Square and Spanish Parade areas for a trial period of six months.

Access Music Project to celebrate 10th birthday

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Galway’s Access Music Project will celebrate its 10th anniversary on Monday with a gathering in the St Patrick’s Band Society Hall, Forster Street, at 10am.

Cara Office Supplies takes the pain out of setting up

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

If you are setting up a new business or moving premises Cara Office Supplies is your one stop shop for all office requirements.

NLP for self esteem and performance

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology Lifelong Learning Centre is collaborating with Evelyn Cormican, the founder of Blueprint Coaching andTraining to offer a new night course titled “Neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) for Self Esteem and Performance”, starting on April 22.

Lorg Printmakers

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

LORG PRINTMAKERS has moved to new premises at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre.

Youth work activism workshop

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

An event aimed at youth workers, managers, teachers, and those looking to develop their skills in the area of global issues and activism in youth work, will take place in Galway.

Ken Bruen up for major short story award

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Time Of The Green, a short story by Galway crime writer Ken Bruen, has been selected as a finalist in the International Thriller Writers 2009 Best Short Story Of The Year competition.

Galway Dance Centre open auditions and courses

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

Galway Dance Centre, is opening auditions for children, teens, adults to take part in the next show. The Galway Dance Centre based in Terryland Retail Park is the best place in town to learn to dance, have fun dancing, get confident and relaxed while dancing, get fit and get into shape with dancing, all this to the music of your choice, Latin, hip-hop, ballet, country, waltz — you are sure to find a course that appeals to you and suits you and your child.

Potential park and ride site investigated by council - Fahey

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

A potential site for a park and ride facility to service areas north of the city is currently being investigated by the Galway County Council, according to Galway West Fianna Fail TD and chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee Frank Fahey.

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