Drámaí na Gaeilge 1975 - 2009
Thu, May 13, 2010
Cuirfear an-spéis anseo san iarthar i Playography na Gaeilge, bunachar sonraí idirlín ina bhfuil teacht ar eolas cuimsitheach faoi gach dráma Gaeilge a léiríodh don chéad uair sna blianta 1975 - 2009.
Read more ...Todhchaí na Gaeilge sa Spidéal
Thu, May 13, 2010
Tionólfar cruinniú poiblí i Scoil Éinne, an Spidéal, Dé Céadaoin seo chugainn, 19 Bealtaine, ag 8.30in, chun plé a dhéanamh ar ullmhú plean Gaeilge don Spidéal.
Read more ...Portiuncula’s emergency department at risk of cuts
Thu, May 13, 2010
If Portiuncula Hospital’s emergency department has its opening hours scaled down then University Hospital Galway which is already “bursting at the seams” will be forced to deal with the overflow.
Read more ...Cell by dates
Thu, May 13, 2010
Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) is a genetic skin disease where blistering occurs on the skin and on internal linings such as the mouth and the intestines. It is believed to occur in an estimated one out of every 50,000 births worldwide. Those affected are often described as ‘butterfly children’ as their skin is as fragile as a butterfly’s wings.
Read more ...Galway to celebrate Africa Day
Thu, May 13, 2010
Africa Day falls Tuesday May 25 and to celebrate African people and culture, there will be an exciting programme of sports, music, film, and educational events taking place in Galway city.
Read more ...Cappataggle NS to retain special needs assistant
Thu, May 13, 2010
A primary school in the Ballinasloe area got good news recently with the announcement that it is to retain its special needs assistant.
Deputy Paul Connaughton was informed about Cappataggle national school by the National Council for Special Education. The Fine Gael TD had made a strong case for the retention of the full time post to the Minister for Education.
Read more ...Indiana choir to sing for AIDS West
Thu, May 13, 2010
The University of Southern Indiana Chamber Choir and the Rowan Tree Irish Traditional Band will perform a free concert at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Saturday May 15 at 8pm.
Under the direction of Daniel Craig, the choir will sing sacred and secular pieces and will include music by Monteverdi, Sweelinck, Berkey, and Irish traditional songs. The event is in aid of AIDS West.
Read more ...Singles in the City
Thu, May 13, 2010
At the photocall to announce details of ‘Singles in the City’ were (l-r) Sara Kate Hurley, AnotherFriend.com, Ger McTague and Jayne O'Toole of The Dáil Bar.
Read more ...Friends in low places…
Thu, May 13, 2010
“I might have appointed somebody but I appointed them because they were friends, not because of anything they had given me...”
Read more ...Nolan welcomes council takeover of three east side estates
Thu, May 13, 2010
Residents in three east side estates will be able to contact the Galway City Council about maintenance for their area now that the council has taken the neighbourhoods in charge.
Read more ...Could Ireland’s next general election mirror the drama of Britain’s?
Thu, May 13, 2010
Political anoraks will have enjoyed - and indeed are still enjoying the fallout from - the past month as the first genuinely competitive British general election since 1992 has played out.
Read more ...It’s the quiet ones you have to watch
Thu, May 13, 2010
Michael J Crowe is set be elected the Mayor of Galway city on Monday June 21, but the Bohermore man should watch out as his fellow Fianna Fáil councillor Peter Keane could also have his eye on the position.
Read more ...Outspoken councillors to lead new board to improve city’s drinking water
Thu, May 13, 2010
The city’s two most outspoken and controversial councillors have been elected to a new board which will work to improve the standard of Galway’s drinking water.
Read more ...Public urged to monitor HSE’s every move on Portiuncula Hospital
Thu, May 13, 2010
A meeting held between HSE management and concerned local politicians to help allay mounting public fears that Portiuncula Hospital may be downgraded was positive but much still needs to be done to put people’s minds at rest.
Read more ...Galway Arts Centre open submission call
Thu, May 13, 2010
THE GALWAY Arts Centre is inviting artists and curators working in any/all materials, media, styles, genres, themes, and concepts, to submit proposals for an exhibition.
Read more ...Pipe band concert at Renmore Barracks
Thu, May 13, 2010
THE BRASS and Pipe bands of 4th W Brigade will give a concert in the Renmore Barracks on Thursday May 20 at 7.45pm.
Read more ...Countdown begins for another maritime festival
Thu, May 13, 2010
Galway is gearing up for another maritime festival when, for the first time, it hosts a major powerboating event.
Read more ...Gardaí probe claims Cllr Fahy was offered bribe to drop extortion complaint
Thu, May 13, 2010
The saga surrounding attempts to extort money from Cllr Michael Fahy took another bizarre turn this week when it emerged that a local businessman had offered Cllr Fahy a bribe in exchange for dropping his complaint against a man who was convicted of attempted theft in Galway Circuit Court last week.
Read more ...UK ME expert to speak in Galway
Thu, May 13, 2010
A UK ME expert with 25 years experience will give at a talk in Galway at the end of the month.
Read more ...Waist-whittling Powerhoop
Thu, May 13, 2010
The Powerhoop sold out in its thousands Stateside when America’s First Lady Michelle Obama was forthcoming with her admiration for the fitness product late last year.
Mrs Obama revealed she stays in shape with the help of a Powerhoop and the trend for gyrating your way to fitnss shows no signs of slowing down.
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