New Inn mummers festival kicks off at end of month

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The annual New Inn Mummers Festival, which was postponed because of the bad weather, will now be staged at the New Inn Leisure Centre on Saturday January 23.

The postponement has forced the committee to reduce the festival to a one night event this year. This will mean that the senior and junior competitions will both be staged on Saturday night.

Poor Clares hold public celebration to mark completion of newly refurbished extern convent

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The Poor Clares sisters will mark their return to their newly refurbished extern convent this weekend with a public celebration.

Conneely won’t be ‘doing an Iris-like apology’ for anyone

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Disgraced Unionist politician Iris Robinson may have said “I am so, so sorry,” following the recent revelations about her teenage lover and alleged soliciting of funds, but Pádraig Conneely will not be following her lead.

Parents must move fast to avail of free pre-school year

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Children born between February 2 2005 and June 30 2006 are eligible for a free pre-school place (ECCE Scheme) from January – June 2010.

Calls to Childline almost doubled in past year

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Calls to Childline volunteers in Galway almost doubled in the past year. The charity’s local representatives answered 950 calls per week in 2009 compared to 500 in 2008.

It’s time to put people before conservation areas, says McCormack

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The proposed New Road R336 Barna to Rosamhíl road does not have to go through people’s houses or through their private land, especially not when there are other solutions available.

New NCT measures aim to tame boy racers says Fahey

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Measures cracking down on window tinting and exhaust manipulation are being introduced to the NCT test this year as part of an effort to crack down on boy racers.

A guitar is not just for Christmas

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Important news for anyone who was good enough all year to get a guitar from Santa, and would now like to learn how to play it! Guitar Made Easy is a 10 week course for complete beginners, and starts in Oranmore, Galway, Tuam and Castlebar the week beginning Monday January 18, 2010. These group classes are suitable for ages 10 upwards, and will be especially useful for those who think they are too old at 40!

Connaughton condemns ‘daft’ staffing problem at Mountbellew Agriculture College

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Mountbellew Agriculture College will be kept open for another two years but the public service recruitment embargo means retiring teachers cannot be replaced.

Lit’n’Deb to host debate on gay marriage

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Is marriage only to be between a man and a woman? Is marriage not about the love two people feel for each other regardless of gender?

Councils hope ambitious plan will change the way Galway travels

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

A major bid to make Galway the leading Smart Travel location in the country by the Galway City Council and Galway County Council could see car use reduced dramatically over the next five years and see a major rise in cycling, walking, and the use of public transport.

NUI Galway opens new Bailey Allen Wing

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

NUI Galway’s new €6 million arts and cultural centre, the Bailey Allen Wing, was given a spectacular launch recently with an official opening featuring performances from Druid Theatre, Macnas, and Frankie Gavin.

Local medical device developer secures additional €2m in funding

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Local medical device developer Crospon has reason to celebrate on the double with the news that it has secured an additional €2 million in funding and that its flagship gastroenterology product has received clearance from the US Food and Drugs Administration.

Galway’s a top holiday destination for single women

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

While most Galwegians are itching to fly off to far flung places to avoid the big freeze and thaw single women around the world have voted our city as one of the top five cities to visit, the only Irish place to feature in the list.

The Top Five Cities for Single Women list was compiled by Single Minded Women, an online web content community devoted exclusively to the needs of single women. Believe it or not Galway was listed along with popular spots such as New York, Sedona, Key West, and Paris.

NUIG launches free legal advice centre

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

NUI Galway’s Free Legal Advice Centre, run in conjunction with the NUIG Law Society, will be launched on Monday January 18.

Galway Arts Centre to host National Gallery Study Day for Leaving Cert art students

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The Galway Arts Centre will host the National Gallery’s Study Day for Leaving Cert Students in the Nuns Island Theatre next month.

Galway to have its say on Draft Development Plan

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Galwegians will be able to have their say on the Draft City Development Plan 2011 - 2017 once it goes on public display at the end of this month.

The Draft Development Plan was discussed at Monday’s city council meeting. Among its recommendations are that 30 per cent of the proposed developments to the Docks and to Ceannt Station be residential and that 20 per cent of these units be for social and affordable housing.

Michael D condemns Burmese court ruling on exiled journalist

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights must investigate why the Burmese courts have imposed a 20 year gaol sentence on a journalist.

Learn to dance sean nós in Áras Na nGael

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Conradh na Gaeilge’s sean-nós dancing classes, taught by Pádraig Ó h’Oibicín, return on Monday January 18 with beginners classes at 7pm and classes for the more experienced at 9pm.

Explore your inner filmmaker with new GFC courses

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Animation, writing, documentary making and how to make a short film are just some of the courses being run as part of the Galway Film Centre’s Spring/Summer workshops.

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