Bouncer suffers hearing loss after teen throws pint glass, court hears

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

A teenager was ordered to pay a total of €6,000 in compensation to a former bouncer who suffered lacerations and hearing loss when a pint glass was throw at his face, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Galway Africans to celebrate Obama’s inauguration at

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Galway Africans will be making their way to the US Embassy in Dublin to celebrate the inauguration of Barack Obama as the first African-American president of the United States.

Open days at Kingfisher Clubs

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Kingfisher Club gyms will hold open days to welcome new members on Wednesday and Thursday January 21 and 22 from 12 noon to 10pm. The open days will coincide with the launch of their spring fitness class programme.

Wedding open day at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Are you planning a wedding but have not decided on the venue for the reception? If so, the Hotel Meyrick at Eyre Square may help.

Looking again at the Nuremberg trials

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Nuremberg trials of the surviving Nazi criminals after World War II are possibly the most famous trials in history.

Protect your home from evil spirits

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

In Irish folklore, a house in which a St Brigid’s Cross is hung is a house protected from fire and evil, so why not get yourself such a cross and find out about its fascinating history this weekend.

Exhibition to promote positive images of disabled in children’s books

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Positive images of disabled people and of those from other excluded groups feature in a collection of 45 hand-picked children’s picture books which will be launched on Tuesday at Westside Library, Seamus Quirke Road at 3.30pm.

Briarhill families ‘terrorised’ by dangerous dogs, claims senator

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Families in Briarhill are being terrorised by dangerous dogs, with some people afraid to leave their homes to go for a walk unless the animals are indoors.

Bonne année 2009 at the French Institute

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Start your New Year à la Française by joining a French class in the pleasant, friendly, environment of the French Institute. Whether you wish to enhance your professional profile, prepare for your holidays in France, get good grades in your French Junior or Leaving Cert exam, give a head start to your children, or plan a new life in France, the French Institute has a course to suit you.

Angela Silke unveils new bridal suite

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Angela Silke and The Workshop Hair & Beauty offer many years’ experience with their ever popular bridal packages, so much so that they have now created their own bridal suite where one to one consultations and demonstrations can be held.

Gort Poor Law Union archive available to view on microfilm

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Galway County Council has made the Gort Poor Law Union archive, with material dating from 1841 to 1921, available for the public to view on microfilm.

Invest in amenities for Corrib Park says Connolly

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Now that the green area in Corrib Park has been protected for public use and enjoyment, the Galway City Council must develop amenities for the locality to promote physical activity in the locality.

Think your way to success

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

With all the talk about uncertain times and recession, wouldn’t it be good to start considering possibility instead? Galway based life coach David Keane says that people need encouragement when times are tough — there is nothing like a good dose of old fashioned fear to freeze the entrepreneurial spirit in its tracks, and unfortunately there has been no shortage of that in recent times.

Over the centuries, all great thinkers, theologians, and business people agreed on one point — that we become what we think about. If you are having concerns about your current situation, you may ask yourself, what are your thoughts? What are you thinking about your business, your possibilities, your future, your family, your relationships?

Rally races into town this weekend

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

One of the more popular events among nationwide rallying enthusiasts, The Safety Direct Galway International Rally, takes place this weekend.

Meet top rally drivers in Galway tonight

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Ahead of this weekend’s Galway International Rally, some of the top names in motorsport will be in the city this evening for a special rally presentation.

Have a fresh look at our city in Show Me Galway - Winter

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Galwegians will be snapping, shooting, and drawing Galway on Saturday at a special event that will be a a one day photography, sketch challenge, and outdoor time challenge event all rolled into one.

Club Árus na nGael

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Club Árus na nGael will host a charity waxathon in aid of the Galway Hospice this Saturday at 8.30pm.

Claddagh school celebrates different cultures in the classroom

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

The Claddagh national school will hold its annual international day celebration on Thursday February 12.

Murder witness fined for abuse of gardai and hospital staff

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

A Clare man, who became aggressive towards gardai and hospital staff when he was being treated for a head injury, had psychological difficulties which stemmed from being a witness to his brother’s murder, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Volunteer centre predicts busy year due to rising unemployment

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Galway Volunteer Centre is expecting a major increase in the number of people registering with it to find volunteer work this year due to the increasing number of people becoming unemployed in the city and county.

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