Stiltwakers and a captive giant to take over An Cheathrú Rua this weekend

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

On Saturday a giant will be led through the streets of An Cheathrú Rua before being burned at the stake, accompanied by the sight and sound of an Irish speaking Australian stiltwaker.

The events will be part of Dóilín 2 - the second weekend of the maritime festival Féile an Dóilín - which takes place tomorrow and Saturday.

Pig out at the Monster Organic Ball and save the lives of thirty-seven kids

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Galway has always been a town to do things a little differently, and raising money for a good cause is no exception. Instead of a restrained black tie affair, Galway's Monster Organic Ball is a thoroughly enjoyable celebratory event, combining an enormous as-much-as-you-can-eat organic banquet, full free bar, and 10 hours of live music, entertainment and dancing.

Is there any space for the public?

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

What is a civic, public, space in Galway? Is it a publicly owned land or building where people can assemble and meet or in today’s society does it only mean pubs and shopping centres which are privately owned and run for profit? What about those with disabilities, how do they experience Galway city?

Galway film company looks inside India’s inspirational Rainbow School

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Galway based Hawkeye Films became the first film crew to film inside the famous Rainbow School in Kolkata, India. The results of that filming have been made into a documentary to be broadcast this weekend.

Scoil an tSolais - School of Light will be broadcast on TG4 this Sunday at 9.30pm as part of the station’s Cogar series.

Ballybrit heroin dealer jailed for twelve months

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

A Ballybrit man who denied selling eight bags of heroin, was sentenced to 12 months at Galway District Court this week, after he failed to convince Judge Mary Fahy that he had been at the petrol station on the Tuam Road just “to get gear”.

Enjoy money free shopping at barter fair

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

If the downturn in the economy has made you think about economising it may be time to consider bartering.

Cllr Connaughton to bow out of politics next year

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Cllr Sinead Connaughton will not be seeking re-election to the Galway County Council next year, she announced this week.

Hang out with the Galway Community Circus

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

THE GALWAY Community Circus is looking for young people aged 13 and over with circus aspirations to join the group for a show in the Black Box in November.

The Galway Community Circus and Irish aerial company Fidget Feet will stage Hanging Out in The Black Box Theatre on Thursday November 20.

German Lutheran Thanksgiving service

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

A German Lutheran Thanksgiving Service will be held tomorrow at 7.30pm.

Dublin woman flees city hotel and taxi without paying

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

A 32-year-old Dublin woman had a slap up meal at g Hotel before taking off without paying the bill and then tried to avoid paying a taxi fare into the city centre, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Enjoy Czech food and culture this weekend in honour of Wenceslas

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Czech hero King Wenceslas will be celebrated at an event in the Granary Learning Centre, Dominick Street, this Sunday at 6pm.

Plumber fined for breaking restaurant window

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

An unemployed plumber, who was fined for breaking the window of a city centre restaurant when he was acting the “maggot” on a night out with friends, was advised to find other ways to spend his earnings on other than fines.

Galway to ‘express solidarity’ with Palestinian city Beit Lahia

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The Galway City Council is to “express solidarity” with Beit Lahia, a Palestinian city in which civilians have been killed by Israeli Defence Force tank shells.

Michael D supports call for Mutton Island famine memorial

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The proposal for a memorial to Famine victims on Mutton Island, made recently by Galwayman and writer Mark Kennedy, deserves the full support of Galway people and organisations.

Volunteers needed in Gort and Ballinasloe on Friday

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Volunteers are needed to help two community organisations in Gort and Ballinasloe tomorrow (Friday) as part of “Give It A Swirl Day” – Ireland’s national day of volunteering.

Witnesses to assault sought

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses following a serious assault in the city centre last week.

City Hall must work with residents to give communities better facilities, says Connolly

Thu, Sep 25, 2008

The Galway City Council must work with Westside residents to enhance recreational facilities in the area and stop pursuing “continuous indiscriminate building that ill serves communities”.