Galway Arts Centre open submission call

Thu, May 13, 2010

THE GALWAY Arts Centre is inviting artists and curators working in any/all materials, media, styles, genres, themes, and concepts, to submit proposals for an exhibition.

Pipe band concert at Renmore Barracks

Thu, May 13, 2010

THE BRASS and Pipe bands of 4th W Brigade will give a concert in the Renmore Barracks on Thursday May 20 at 7.45pm.

Countdown begins for another maritime festival

Thu, May 13, 2010

Galway is gearing up for another maritime festival when, for the first time, it hosts a major powerboating event.

Gardaí probe claims Cllr Fahy was offered bribe to drop extortion complaint

Thu, May 13, 2010

The saga surrounding attempts to extort money from Cllr Michael Fahy took another bizarre turn this week when it emerged that a local businessman had offered Cllr Fahy a bribe in exchange for dropping his complaint against a man who was convicted of attempted theft in Galway Circuit Court last week.

UK ME expert to speak in Galway

Thu, May 13, 2010

A UK ME expert with 25 years experience will give at a talk in Galway at the end of the month.

Waist-whittling Powerhoop

Thu, May 13, 2010

The Powerhoop sold out in its thousands Stateside when America’s First Lady Michelle Obama was forthcoming with her admiration for the fitness product late last year.

Mrs Obama revealed she stays in shape with the help of a Powerhoop and the trend for gyrating your way to fitnss shows no signs of slowing down.

Keep Salthill tidy ahead of Power Boat Race says Walsh

Thu, May 13, 2010

Salthill needs to look its best for next month’s Round Ireland Off Shore Power Boat Race, so the Galway City Council must put in measures to keep the streets clean the bins emptied regularly.

This is the view of Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh who raised concerns over littering and litter management in Salthill at Monday’s city council meeting.

Visit spectacular Bushypark garden and help Mental Health Association

Thu, May 13, 2010

A prize winning Bushpark garden will be opened to the public on three days this month as part of a fundraiser for the Galway Mental Health Association.

Galway Ahmadiyyas hope new mosque will be a ‘symbol of peace’ and understanding

Thu, May 13, 2010

By the end of this year, Galway will have its first fully recognisable mosque, complete with iconic dome and minaret. It is a building which will break new architectural and cultural ground in the city, and one the Ahmadiyya community also hope will create bonds of friendship between Muslims and people of all faiths Galway.

Pure Skill to hold health and fitness event

Thu, May 13, 2010

Pure Skill is one year old and to celebrate the company has announced details of its forthcoming health and fitness event.

In association with the Galway Advertiser and Galway Bay FM, up to 40 exhibitors will be at Pure Skill on Saturday and Sunday May 29 and 30 to showcase their products, provide demonstrations, and offer substantial discounts to the public.

Get to know more about Korea with Atlantic Language

Thu, May 13, 2010

When people think of Korea they tend to picture M*A*S*H, the Seoul Olympics, and Kim Jong Il, but there is much more to Korea than that.

Elemis arrives in Gort

Thu, May 13, 2010

Claddagh Heart Beauty and Complementary Health Centre in Gort is introducing the Elemis Spa and skincare brand to its beauty and complementary health centre. Elemis is an award winning brand which celebrates 20 years of success.

Galway bands join forces for charity concert

Thu, May 13, 2010

SOME OF Galway’s leading bands will gather in The Quays Bar tonight at 9pm for a concert to raise funds for the Dochas Nasamu Children’s Home in Kenya.

Michael D demands Irish troops be withdrawn from Afghanistan

Thu, May 13, 2010

Ireland must withdraw its troops serving in Afghanistan in order to “avoid any misinterpretation” of our policy of neutrality and our reputation as peace-keepers.

Galway man on trial for sexually abusing his sister for a decade

Thu, May 13, 2010

A Galway man has gone on trial at the Central Criminal Court for sexually abusing his sister for almost a decade.

Sizzle by the coast

Thu, May 13, 2010

Summer is finally here and there is no better way to celebrate the sun than an outdoor barbecue. If you are looking for somewhere exclusive to host a memorable occasion, corporate event, or family get-together then look no further than the four-star Connemara Coast Hotel. The hotel is set in a spectacular location overlooking Galway Bay with magnificent views of the Burren and the Aran Islands in the distance while still only 10 minutes from Galway city.

The man behind the Clinic

Thu, May 13, 2010

Zig Zigler once said that in business and life “it’s better to be a meaningful specific rather than a wandering generality”.

‘Walter Mitty character’ gets suspended sentence in Fahy case

Thu, May 06, 2010

A 69-year-old city man has received a suspended sentence after pleading guilty to attempting to extort €5,000 from Cllr Michael Fahy by claiming he had information that would clear the Ardrahan councillor of fraud charges.

Walsh condemns strike which let prisoner escape hospital

Thu, May 06, 2010

Fine Gael councillor Brian Walsh has condemned as “outrageous” an incident which saw a prisoner abscond from University Hospital Galway after prison warders, who refused to work overtime, sought a temporary release for him.

Last Wednesday an inmate of Castlerea Prison was brought to the UHG in order to undergo a medical procedure to remove razor blades and batteries which he had swallowed.

Jockey murder trial jury sees footage of accused

Thu, May 06, 2010

THE jury in the trial of Peter Brown watched CCTV footage yesterday (Wednesday) of the defendant's movements in the hours before the fire that killed apprentice jockeys Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson.

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