Loughrea conference to heighten awareness of mental health issues

Thu, May 14, 2009

The HSE’s community mental health team in Loughrea/Athenry in association with Mental Health Ireland is organising a one day conference titled “Mental Health: The Challenges of Today”, on Friday May 22 at the Lough Rea Hotel in Loughrea.

Let City Hall help you to get on the register to vote

Thu, May 14, 2009

The final day for voters to be added to the Supplemental Register is Monday and City Hall will be open on Saturday and Monday, to help people make sure they can vote.

Have fun for great causes at the Galway Volvo Ocean Race

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway charities are sailing in behind the Volvo Ocean Race with a host of activities throughout the two-week festivities ensuring the city will be buzzing from May 23.

More than 100 free events are planned to take place throughout the festival, including music, culture, dance, street theatre and sailing, and an array of local charities, both small and established, are hosting an action-packed events programme that will appeal to all ages. These events promise to both raise awareness and some funds for these worthwhile causes.

Lorna’s well known garden to open for charity

Thu, May 14, 2009

The famous Bushypark gardens of Lorna MacMahon will open this month to raise funds for charity.

Coyote Factor winner and new band to play Galway next week.

Thu, May 14, 2009

Fresh from her win in the recent Coyotes Factor competition, Claregalway singer Ailbhe Hession will form part of her new covers band Jukebox when they perform their debut gig in the city next week.

Imperial Hotel keeping up with the times

Thu, May 14, 2009

Galway’s well known city hotel is sleek, comfortable, and affordable. The Imperial hotel on Eyre Square has the advantage of having public transport, tour buses, and city centre shops all on its doorstep. Built originally in 1810, the hotel has enjoyed pride of place as the city’s most central hotel.

Exclusive T-shirt to raise funds for breast cancer charities

Thu, May 14, 2009

Connacht rugby legend Michael Swift and his girlfriend Bláithnaid O’Donoghue were on hand at Brown Thomas Galway recently to officially launch the 2009 Fashion Targets Breast Cancer Ireland campaign in aid of Action Breast Cancer (a programme of the Irish Cancer Society) and Europa Donna Ireland.

Breakdance in Westside

Thu, May 14, 2009

Youth Work Ireland is facilitating breakdance workshops with Galways finest B-boy Stan and the I Nee Money Cru in Westside Community Centre every Thursday evening.

Two sessions are being offered for children aged nine and upwards, from 5pm to 6pm, and 6pm to 7pm. All levels of experience are welcome to learn in a fully supervised, relaxed, and friendly environment. The I Nee Money Cru are also running weekend workshops on Saturdays at 2.30pm in Shantalla Community Centre. For more information contact Marty, Angie, or Andy at 091 528 325 or on [email protected].

Hear Julian Gough’s new play on BBC Radio 4

Thu, May 14, 2009

The Great Hargeisa Goat Bubble, a radio play by Galway author and singer Julian Gough, will be broadcast on BBC Radio 4 tomorrow at 2.15pm.

Further assault charges for Manuela’s killer

Thu, May 14, 2009

The man currently serving a life sentence for the murder of Swiss student Manuela Riedo was brought before Galway District Court this week charged with the assault of gardai and with breaching a protection order.

Bio week at Coole Park

Thu, May 14, 2009

Coole Park will host Biodiversity week from 17 to 24 of May. The annual event is held throughout the country and celebrates the diverse range of Ireland’s habitats, and their associated flora and fauna.

‘Spooked’ horse smashes through car, court hears

Thu, May 14, 2009

The owner of an out of control horse that caused serious damaged to a car in a city centre housing estate last year has been ordered to pay €3,000 in compensation or risk going to jail.

Famous healer to visit Galway

Thu, May 14, 2009

A mountain of press cuttings shows the impact that Derry-based faith healer, Danny Gallagher, has had, since he discovered his gift for healing.

Green candidate Creed calls for youth café in Athenry

Thu, May 14, 2009

The Galway County Council must set up a youth café in Athenry, similar to The Gaff initiative running in Galway city, according to the Green’s Loughrea ward candidate Patrick Creed.

Get on your bike

Thu, May 14, 2009

The biggest cycling event in the west of Ireland will take place in Galway on Sunday May 24. The event organised by local heart charity Croí and sponsored by Corrib Oil, is expecting to attract more than 500 cyclists from all over Ireland.

Lose weight permanently with Lighter Life

Thu, May 14, 2009

A revolutionary new weight loss system which combines a specialist diet with group support, weight loss counselling, and ongoing support is now available in Galway.

O’Reilly appalled at school transport costs

Thu, May 14, 2009

Parents of school children using the CIE buses had to pay €168 for the school year, but from next term onwards, the cost will be €300 for the full year for the school bus ticket.

Mayor laughs as political ‘exposure’ is given a new meaning

Thu, May 14, 2009

Monty Python, in its ‘Noël Coward Song’, advised men not to “take it out in public or they will stick you in the dock”. However a recent artistic ‘addition’ to the Mayor of Galway Pádraig Conneely might do his re-election campaign no harm at all.

Brothers of Charity make it happen for people with learning disabilities

Thu, May 14, 2009

A conference celebrating the lives and achievements of people with learning dissabilities took place in Loughrea last week. The conference titled Making it happen sought to recognize the achievements of disabled people in the East Galway region.

Many of the people involved have had to overcome various obstacles in their desire to become respected members of their community. Despite these hurdles more than 40 people told their story to a captive audience.

Lucia Evans checks out the African A-List

Thu, May 14, 2009

When we think of the continent of Africa we think of countries ravaged by AIDS, corrupt governments, civil wars, famines, and poverty. This is only one side of the story. There is also vibrant cultures, music, and people determined to succeed in the business world.

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