Galway Bay golf course set to reopen after redesign
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
One of Galway’s top 18-hole PGA Championship golf courses – with a state-of-the-art golf academy - is soon to re-open to the public after an expert redesign by legendary World Cup and Ryder Cup golfer Christy O’Connor Jnr.
The Galway Bay Golf Resort, in Renville, Oranmore, is currently taking a limited number of annual memberships for 2010 along with golf and society bookings. A unique festival of golf is also planned to coincide with the full reopening of the course next spring.
Read more ...GMIT students exhibit in London
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
A group of fine art students from Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology have been invited to exhibit their work in the heart of London’s art gallery quarter.
Read more ...Technology firms still going strong in Galway
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
The announcement last week that Galway is to gain 90 new IT related jobs in two separate announcements by Hewlett Packard and Buy.com is a timely reminder that, despite all the doom and gloom, Galway and the western region still has a strong and thriving technology industry.
Read more ...Soap Opera comes to town
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
The Irish Soap and Candle Company has opened its new Galway shop in Middle Street.
Read more ...Who wants to be a thousandaire?
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
On Thursday November 19, Gaelscoil Riada brings the hugely popular Who wants to be a Thousandaire to The Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. The show has attracted large audiences over the past seven years, and is fast becoming the most popular source of fund-raising for schools and clubs. Contestants are drawn from ticket sales with each contestant playing for €1,000. The show is fully computerised with 50/50, ask the audience, and a video linked phone a friend. The questions and four possible answers are displayed on two 8ft x 6ft screens, one at each side of the stage.
Read more ...The twenties comes to The Dáil Bar
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
The 1920s was a time of hot jazz, prohibition, illegal speakeasies, a bathtub gin, gangsters, and silent film stars, now Galway will have a chance to experience it again.
Read more ...Windfall for local clubs and schools
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
This year, juvenile clubs and primary schools in Galway benefited from more than €100,000 worth of brand new sports and active play equipment, donated by local SuperValu stores and customers through the Kids in Action programme.
Read more ...Swine flu free taxis
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Founded in 1986 by a group of 16 taxi drivers to provide the people of Galway and visitors to the city with a reliable, fast, and efficient taxi service, Galway Taxis has evolved into Galway's premier taxi company.
Changing with the trends and needs of customers the company is now the only transport company in the city that sanitises vehicles, to prevent the spread of swine flu. After each customer leaves a taxi, the driver sprays the car with a sanitising spray that is also used in hospitals. The spray kills all known germs, and protects customers from swine flu. Drivers are also utilising a special hand cream, which sanitises hands from the spread of swine flu.
Read more ...Czech and Slovak cultural week
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Traditional folk tales, music, dancing, food and refreshments are all on offer at the Czech and Slovak cultural evening from the Language Institute at the Granary Learning Centre on Sunday November 22 from 5pm to 8pm.
Read more ...Family fun day at Coole
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
On Thursday November 5 the Arts Series continues at Coole with renowned musician and singer/song writer John Faulkner. Faulkner who is currently musician in residence with Galway County and Galway City councils presents Farewell to Eirinn, a varied selection of songs that refer to emigration. On Sunday November 8 from 2pm to 4pm Coole Park will host Coole Trees in Winter, a family fun day event. Visitors will explore Coole in early winter with staff, learn about native and non-native trees and how to identify them, even when the leaves are gone. Activities for families include outdoor walks, scavenger hunts, indoor fun, and art and craft work. On Monday November 9 from 8pm to 9pm the second of the heritage lectures entitled Being Environmentally Friendly takes place.
Read more ...Cultural nights in Club Áras na nGael
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Airneán sa gCathair is a new series of cultural evenings as Gaeilge which will take place on the second Tuesday of every month in Club Áras na nGael on Dominick Street.
Read more ...The Twelve hotel in Bearna celebrates another award
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Galway hotel The Twelve in Bearna has won a prestigious hospitality award.
Read more ...Movie extras wanted
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
MovieExtras.ie has announced details of its open day in Galway on Saturday November 7 to recruit extras for film, TV, and commercial productions. The recruitment drive is on the back of involvement with Jack Taylor and another major production which will be shooting soon. MovieExtras.ie is on the look-out for people of all different backgrounds, ages and looks. A bit of Gaelige may also help for future Irish language productions (but is not a requirement). And of course no experience is required.
Read more ...Connemara Marathon sports a new sponsor
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
The famous Connemara International Marathon, often referred to as the Connemarathon, will take place on April 11 2010 with a new title sponsor, Ronhill, on board.
Read more ...Bring the London look to Galway with Karma
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
Karma niteclub will be giving Galway ladies a fashion boost this Christmas.
Read more ...NUIG research alliance to tackle diabetes
Thu, Nov 05, 2009
NUI Galway and the University of Ulster have joined forces with HSE West and the Western Health and Social Care Trust to create a collaborative cross-border partnership on diabetes-related research.
Read more ...Is Galway ready for swine flu?
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Two or three clinics giving the swine flu vaccination is not enough to deal with the population of county Galway and unless the HSE opens more clinics there will be problems for doctors and unnecessary stress caused to patients in rural areas.
Read more ...Cunningham murder accused sent for trial
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
The man charged with the murder of Claregalway man Kieran Cunningham over four months ago has been sent forward to the Central Criminal Court for trial.
Read more ...Bohermore residents winning fight against anti-social behaviour
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Students caught on video harassing elderly residents in Bohermore have been questioned by gardai.
Read more ...Cupán tae agus Gaeilge ag Lohans
Thu, Oct 29, 2009
Are you interested in improving or using your Gaeilge more? Lohans, winner of the coveted Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh Award 2008, will launch its conversation circle evenings on Monday November 2 at 8pm. All are welcome to attend this free evening to start the Ciorcal Comhrá, which will run every Monday.
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