The man from a town called Puke

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

He lived through the communist regime of Enver Hoxha; pursued journalism for 13 years; sought political asylum in Ireland; published poetry in Albanian and English; and now in Galway, he is a tireless promoter and supporter of the city’s cultural and artistic scene. He is Ndrek Gjini.

Civil case taken against council over explosion at City Hall

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Civil proceedings are expected to be taken against the Galway City Council in the near future in relation to an explosion at City Hall in June 2010, it emerged yesterday.

Claregalway NS embraces EU lifelong learning Comenius project

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Claregalway National School is currently taking part in its third European Comenius Project, joined by schools in France, Poland, Germany, Hungary, Turkey, and Romania.

Claddagh pupils honour Famine victims

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Claddagh School pupils, along with teacher, Sean Leonard, will plant 1,000 daffodils in the Celia Griffin Memorial Park at Grattan Beach tomorrow at 1pm.

The planting is in honour of Celia Griffin, a six-year-old who died of starvation in Galway on March 11 1847, after walking with her family from Corrindulla in Connemara to Galway city, a distance of 27 miles, in the search for food and assistance.

Social dancing night for Galway People’s Resource Centre

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A social dancing event to raise funds for the Galway People’s Resource Centre takes place in the Menlo Park Hotel this Saturday.

Swimming is a survival skill everyone should have

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Today it is possible for everyone to learn to swim. Under expert care and experienced fully qualified teachers even the most nervous pupil can and do learn to swim, according to swimming tutor Anne Page.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

In late November 1623, John Donne, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, fell ill, probably of typhus, or ‘spotted fever’, as it was called in his day. He was in his early fifties, a widower since the death of his beloved wife Anne in 1617, and the father of four daughters and a son, who carried his father’s name.

Dog rescue charity MADRA to hold adoption day this weekend

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A dog adoption day will take place this weekend at Trusty Pet Pals dog day care centre in Briarhill Business Park. The event, organised by MADRA Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption, will take place on Saturday from 11am to 4pm.

NUIG SU to host public meeting on third level funding

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

The NUI Galway Students’ Union will host a ‘town hall’ type meeting tonight at 8pm in The Harbour Hotel, on funding cuts to third level education.

Fianna Fáil call for better service from City Hall staff

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Difficulty in getting people to talk to and Galway City Council departments “not wanting to take responsibility” for certain issues has led Fianna Fáil councillors into seeking a meeting with the city manager.

JCI entrepreneur gala finals to take place tomorrow

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Tomorrow (Friday) sees the final of the Galway Advertiser-sponsored Junior Chamber Galway Young Entrepreneur of the year awards 2012. The awards ceremony commences at 6.30pm at the Menlo Park Hotel with a drinks reception. Seating for dinner will commence at 7pm, followed by a welcoming speech by JCI president Anne Marie Shanahan.

Exceed to play Galway tomorrow night

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Upstairs @ Halo welcomes Exceed this Friday, November 9 These guys are a cover band on a mission – consisting of Mick Warnock [vocals], Niall Ward [Guitar and Backing Vocals], Rob McTiernan [Bass] and Eddie Delaney [drums].

Celebrations for Nestors SuperValu as Liam Coady wins Manager of the Year title at retail Oscars

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Liam Coady, store manager for Nestors Supervalu Oranmore received the prestigious award of Manager of the Year at the Retail Excellence Ireland Awards held in Galway last weekend.

Make your money go further

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

Interested in stretching your family income? If so, a course on managing your money which begins tonight (Thursday) at Croí na Gaillimhe in Mill Street may appeal.

The six week programme will look at ways of managing your money.The course is designed to offer practical tips and suggestions and is aimed at people who want to make their weekly income stretch that bit further.

€3.8 million for Mountbellew sewerage project

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

The Galway County Council is currently preparing contract documents for a new €3.8 million wastewater treatment plant and sewer network facility for Mountbellew.

Oranmore takeaway closed for food safety breaches

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A Chinese takeaway in Oranmore was among 12 premises around the country served with closure orders during October, according to figures released by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland this week.

Are the Irish economically illiterate?

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

As we approach the sixth in what seems to be a never-ending run of austerity budgets the public, despite some spin on the part of the Government and others, just does not sense we are anywhere near emerging from the economic abyss.

Galway Trades Council calls for Yes vote on Children’s Referendum

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A Yes vote on Saturday in the Children’s Referendum will lead to better child protection and improve the family law system by ensuring the courts make more ‘child-centered’ decisions.

Public lecture on Islam to be held in Claregalway Castle

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

The final lecture in the Journey Through Time History Series takes place on Saturday at Claregalway Castle from 3pm to 5pm.

Movie table quiz for charity

Thu, Nov 08, 2012

A film charity table quiz night, in aid of Cancer Care West, takes place at the Bierhaus, Dominick Street, next Wednesday at 7.30pm.

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