St Nicholas’ Annual Christmas Fair this weekend

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church will hold its Annual Christmas Fair this Saturday from 10am to 2pm in St Patrick’s School Hall.

Remembering a violent incident at Coole Park

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

IN MAY 1921, Margaret Gregory, widow of Lady Gregory’s son Robert, was the sole survivor of an IRA ambush at Ballyturn House, near Coole Park.

Everton academy coach for Power Soccer

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Power Soccer has confirmed the visit of an Everton academy coach to Power Soccer School of Excellence in Galway over the weekend of January 2-4, 2009.

Drama and literature at Coole

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Visitors to Coole Park this week can enjoy history, drama, and literature for all ages as part of the ongoing Coole Winter Programme.

A feast of festive music for AIDS West

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Since its beginning, the AIDS West candlelit memorial service has become a firm favourite with the people of Galway and this year, the 21st anniversary of AIDS West, they will be treated to a double helping of festive music when the award-winning choir Cois Cladaigh will perform two concerts to commemorate World AIDS Day.

Christmas with a conscience at Martine’s

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

To celebrate its Christmas with a Conscience campaign Martine’s Wine Bar is donating 100 per cent of its service charge for the month of December to Galway Simon Community, which provides accommodation and services to people in Galway who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.

Good Shepherd invites the flock for a good night out

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The Good Shepherd Parish is holding its second annual social tomorrow night (Friday 28 November), at the Castlegar Sports Complex.

Craft fair this weekend

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Handcrafts Ireland will hold its annual craft fair at the Galway Bay Hotel this weekend.

Information meeting for parents of multiples

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Want to talk to someone else who has multiples? Compare notes, make new friends, have a chat or get advice?

Industrial action lifted at Portiuncula Hospital

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Industrial action was lifted at Portiuncula Hospital earlier this week following agreement between the nursing union, the Irish Nurses’ Organisation, and the HSE West.

Create the perfectly groomed look every day

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Ever imagined how amazing you’d look if you had a professional hair and make-up team working on you around the clock?

Charity event to raise funds for Peruvian children

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Atlantic Language Galway is organising a charity show in aid of the Hogar San Francisco de Asis home for sick and destitute children in Peru.

Jes Rowing Club table quiz

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The Jes Rowing Club will kick start its annual fundraising drive with a table quiz tonight in the Warwick Hotel in Salthill.

Cannabis grower to be sentenced next year

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

A man who was growing cannabis plants in an apartment in the centre of Tuam town will be sentenced next year.

Investigations continue after armed pub raid

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Gardaí in Galway are still appealing for witnesses after an early hours armed rain on a pub in the city on Monday.

Man pleads guilty to supplying cannabis at railway station

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

A 37-year-old man has pleaded guilty to supplying cannabis to others at Galway Railway Station nearly 10 years ago, following his appearance before Galway Circuit Criminal Court last week.

Hospital inquiry into Connemara man’s death acknowledges ‘deficits’ in its system

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

A hospital inquiry into the tragic case of a Connemara man with hearing and speech problems who died while trying to find his way home from a hospital appointment has acknowledged deficits in its system.

New websites to be launched at Galway City Museum

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

The new websites for the Galway City Museum, the Galway Arts Centre, and e.Business Galway will be launched at the museum this evening at 6pm.

Babies and parents invited to Salthill thanksgiving service

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Salthill parish will hold its annual thanksgiving service for parents and babies baptised at Christ the King church on Sunday December 7 at 3pm.

Babies who were baptised at the church during 2008 and who may live outside the parish are invited to the 20 minute prayer ceremony which will be followed by tea.