To Chloe with love — Fundraiser for ill toddler

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Galway toddler Chloe Flaherty was diagnosed with craniosynostosis, a medical condition which caused her brain to fuse with her skull. Following surgery in April, the two-year-old had a major seizure, and has been left permanently brain damaged. Her parents have been told their child will not have a normal quality of life, and will be lucky to live until early childhood.

Ken Bruen receives French honour

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Internationally acclaimed Galway crime author Ken Bruen has won Le Grand Prix De La Littérature Policière 2009 for the best non-French language crime novel.

Mr Bruen won the award for his novel Priest and he now joins the ranks of such other celebrated crime authors as Elmore Leonard, PD James, Thomas Harris, James Lee Burke, Michael Connelly, and Ian Rankin, who have also won the award.

FG to tackle ‘paper cumann’ to win two seats in Galway West

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Fine Gael is likely to run a new strategy at the next general election, one that will divide the city into a western and eastern half, in an effort to knock out Fianna Fáil and win two seats.

Public’s help sought for city’s anti-racism strategy

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The second phase of the Galway City Anti Racism Strategy - Towards a City of Equals, is currently being prepared and the public will be asked to make submissions to it.

Skate through the winter with Christmas On Ice

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

This winter, Galway will welcome the arrival of a custom built ice rink in the city centre. Formerly known as Galway Bay on Ice, this year the skating event is partnering with 7UP, and promises to be bigger and better than ever before. 7UP Christmas on Ice is one of Ireland’s largest seasonal attractions with ice rinks across the country.

Teams wanted for Townhouse Bar charity five-a-side

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The Townhouse Bar is running its first Five-a-Side soccer blitz on Saturday October 24. The event will be in aid of local charity Enable Ireland.

Starting at 2pm, the blitz will take place at the Drum Soccer Park. The cost to enter a team is €100, with all money going to a worthy cause. Each team may have up to eight players, and all are guaranteed a minimum of three games.

Over 65s and young with long term illness urged to get seasonal flu jab

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The Health Service Executive West is urging those aged over 65 years and younger people with long term illnesses, such as asthma, heart problems, etc, to avail of the seasonal flu vaccine now.

Eyre Square Poetry Competition winner

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The writer and teacher Gerry Hanberry won the recent Eyre Square Poetry Competition for his poem ‘Crossing Eyre Square’. Mr Hanberry’s poem is printed below.

Cashla power plant in wrong location, say Athenry Greens

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The need for security of electricity supply in Ireland, and the need to add more renewable energy resources to the national grid, is of strategic importance for Ireland, according to the Athenry Greens. Part of this plan is the addition of peak gas power plants to make up for the fall in supply from renewable energy.

Learn how to achieve a work/life balance

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Vhi Healthcare will host a workshop entitled “Work Life Balance and Managing Change” at the Clayton Hotel on Wednesday morning October 21.

New venue for Apostolic Workers exhibition

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The Apostolic Workers Galway Diocese will hold its annual exhibition of work in the new venue of Scoil Íde, Salthill, on Sunday October 18 from 10am to 5pm.

Support GOAL jersey day, schools urged

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The developing world charity GOAL is urging local sports fans to wear their favourite team colours to school or work tomorrow (Friday) and raise money for some of the world’s poorest people.

See the Irish speaking Zimmers on TG4

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The Zimmers, the London based choir whose average age is 78 and whose lead singer is 90, feature a number of Gaelgeoirs in their ranks.

World Cup trains from Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Iarnród Éireann will run a special train for Saturday’s soccer international between Ireland and Italy.

Eat healthy foods - older people urged

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The HSE West’s health promotion department is urging older people to make healthy food choices.

Athenry to become Department of Agriculture HQ in the west

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Athenry has been chosen as the location for the regional headquarters for the Department of Agriculture in the west it was announced this week.

Help fundraise for local breast cancer institute, urges Grainne Seoige

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

Broadcaster and patron of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute Gráinne Seoige is urging people to organise a fundraising event at their home or workplace in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Alexander Technique workshop to take place in Galway

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

A one day course in the Alexander Technique, aimed at musicians and actors, will be given in Galway by Richard Brennan, in the Alexander Technique Centre, Kirkullen Lodge, Tooreeny, Moycullen on Friday October 16.

The Alexander technique is an alternative medicine and educational discipline focusing on bodily coordination. It is applied for purposes of recovering freedom of movement in the mastery of performing arts, and for general self-improvement affecting poise, impulse control, and attention.

Ladies gym at Hipkidz

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The ladies gym at the Hipkidz complex is unique in what it offers busy mothers and health conscious women.

Get reading and help raise money for MS

Thu, Oct 08, 2009

The MS READaTHON, which takes place this month, is a chance for Galway schoolchildren to help raise money for Multiple Sclerosis by reading books.

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