Signing of first phase of Costelloe water scheme will be cause of celebration, says Ó Cuaig

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

After many years of poor water quality and on-going campaigning the signing of the contract for the first phase of the Costelloe Regional Water Supply Scheme will be a cause of celebration for the people of Carraroe and surrounding areas, that is according to Independent county councillor Seosamh Ó Cuaig.

Galway company buys Weston airport

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A Galway-based civil engineering and building firm has purchased Weston Executive Airport near Lucan in west Dublin for more than €3.5 million.

Local songwriter hoping to set the Eurovision stage alight

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Originally from Dublin but now living in Knocnacarra, Niall Mooney will be once again vying to have his composition selected as the Irish entry for this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. He was first struck by euro song fever in 2009 when he penned the Irish entry which was sung by Niamh Kavanagh. He repeated this feat again in 2010, and now he is renewing his fervour for the Eurovision Song Contest with a song entitled ‘Fire’ and sung by Mulingar resident, Zoe Alexis.

Prestigious Irish fashion awards to be hosted by Galway’s Radisson Blu Hotel

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The Radisson Blu Hotel has been selected to host The Irish Fashion Innovation Awards ceremony on Thursday March 28.This year marks the fourth Golden Egg Irish Fashion Innovation Awards, where newly emerging designer talents will have their efforts recognised. In honour of its fourth anniversary, organisers are offering bird tickets for €25 to the public. Tickets include pre-show drinks and canapés, goodie bags, and the awards ceremony along with a fantastic after-show party.

These awards are a launching pad for Ireland’s top designers and up this year up to 120 designers submitted their creations for the competition. A shortlist of aspiring designers and students from fashion colleges throughout the country will showcase their designs in the hope of being crowned winner across one of five categories- ‘Student Designer of the Year’, ‘Accessory Designer of the Year’, ‘Jewellery Designer of the Year’, ‘Millinery Designer of the Year’, ‘Fashion Designer of the Year’.

Taoiseach must raise horsemeat scandal at EU level says Ó Cuív

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The Taoiseach must “urgently raise” the latest developments in the horsemeat controversy at EU level, according to Fianna Fáil agriculture spokesperson Éamon Ó Cuív.

Drug dealing and cannabis growing accused sent for trial

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A 42-year-old Galway man accused of dealing drugs valued at more than €13,000 and illegally growing cannabis plants has been sent forward for trial.

Engineers Week is coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Engineers Week, an annual campaign to promote engineering as a career, is coming to Galway from Monday February 25 to Sunday March 3.

Healy Eames appeals to property owners to provide base for Galway Young Creators Centre

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Fine Gael Galway senator, Fidelma Healy Eames, has appealed to property owners in the Oranmore, Clarinbridge, Castlegar, Claregalway areas and the hinterland to consider making available under-utilised buildings for a Galway Young Creators Centre.

Teens sought for new film

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Open auditions for teenagers aged 16 upwards, for a feature film entitled My Name is Emily, take place this Saturday in the Imperial Hotel, Eyre Square.

My Name is Emily by writer/director Simon Fitzmaurice, is a story about a singular girl’s quest to rescue her father from a mental institution, while contending the attentions of Arden, the boy who has fallen in love with her.

Thoor Ballylee to get much needed clean up

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Maintenance work around the famous ‘Yeat’s tower’ of Thoor Ballylee, in south County Galway is due to begin, following a lengthy period of consultation.

Tax wealth not homes in Galway says SF Senator

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The property tax “will plunge thousands of low and middle income families into further financial hardship” while those with the “ability and means” to pay are protected by the Government.

This is the view of Galway Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh who will launch the party’s wealth tax campaign at a public meeting on Thursday February 21 in The Westwood Hotel at 8pm.

Love/Hate star for vampire TV show shoot in Galway

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The pilot for a new vampire themed TV show, Darker Days, featuring Love/Hate’s Tom Ward and Game of Thrones’ Rick Burn will be shot in Galway this summer.

Cuddy calls for bollards for regional roads

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

Green and white bollards are needed on regional roads around County Galway to act as “a very visible warning to drivers of side roads ahead”.

Tuam woman sent for trial for drug dealing

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A Tuam woman charged with allegedly being in possession of drugs valued at more than €13,000 for the purpose of selling or supplying has been sent forward for trial.

Blind date fundraiser for Galway Autism Partnership

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A charity blind date and kiss’n’tell event takes place in The Westwood Hotel at 8pm this evening to raise funds for the Galway Autism Partnership.

The event is being organised by Cora McNally Walsh and includes a blind date for singles and a kiss’n’tell section for couples. There will be music by The Classics followed by a ‘Decades Disco’ featuring a slow set.

Former head of RTÉ takes over as Druid board chair

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The former director general of RTÉ, Cathal Goan, has been appointed as chair of the board of Druid Theatre Company, taking over from the long serving Seamus O’Grady.

Love Your Town and win a day of indulgence

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A campaign to support local businesses and to reward those that take part has been launched by one of Galway’s biggest motor dealers.

US army colonel to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

The highest ranking member of US military to resign over the Iraq war, Col Ann Wright, will speak at a public meeting in Galway next week.

Museum to host Yeats-inspired feltmaking workshop

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

A felt-making workshop for adults, inspired by the paintings of Jack B Yeats, takes place at the Galway City Museum this Saturday from 11am to 12.30pm.

NUIG FemSoc seeks submissions for exhibition

Thu, Feb 14, 2013

NUI GALWAY’S Feminist Society is calling on Galway artists to submit work for an upcoming exhibition exploring the definition of ‘body image’.

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