Call for return of bottle banks in Athenry

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A bottle bank recycling facility for Athenry must be put in place immediately as there are plenty of sites around the town where they could be suitably located.

Local businesses urged to cut carbon

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Businesses and organisations in Co Galway are being encouraged by the Minister for the Environment, Heritage and Local Government to join more than 300 businesses throughout Ireland in using the recently developed Change.ie The carbon management tool will assist them in managing carbon, cutting costs and improving competitiveness.

Benefit for Haiti

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A benefit gig to support a building project in Haiti will take place on Saturday (September 5) in Galway.

Haiti is the poorest country in the Northern Hemisphere with a population of 8.5 million. A mountainous country not much bigger then Munster, some six million people try to exist on less than $2 a day, with unemployment and illiteracy rates at over 50 per cent. A charity called Haven sends volunteers to Haiti to build much needed homes. and next month Cong native Ben Wrafter will travel to Haiti for a building project as part of a group of 250 volunteers. A benefit gig will be held on Saturday to help Wrafter raise funds for Haven. The gig will feature local musicians Greg Cotter and friends, Dave Cazabon, and Soundhorse. Tickets are €10 and are available from the Amnesty Shop in Middle Street. www.havenpartnership.com.

Galway cyclists join 32-county challenge

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A group of Galwegians are taking part in a cycle with a a difference. When the 25 riders arrives in Galway next Thursday they will be well on their way to completing a challenge that involves travelling through 32 towns in 32 counties over three days.

Candlelight vigil

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Irish suicide charity 3Ts will hold a series of candlelight vigils around the country to mark World Suicide Prevention Day next week. A vigil will take place in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Friday September 11 from 8pm to 9pm. The vigil is for family and friends to come together to remember those who have lost their lives through suicide and to raise awareness of the issue of suicide prevention in Ireland.

Galway groups benefit from community fund

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Four local community groups benefited from €1,250 of the EBS Community Fund. The groups were part of 128 local initiatives across the country who received funding.

Dragon skipper is Oyster Festival’s special guest

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Green Dragon skipper Ian Walker will be the guest of honour at this year’s Galway International Oyster Festival.

Walker was associated with the “most successful event staged in Galway”, according to festival chairman Brian O’Higgins, and joins a long list of celebrities who have graced the festival during its 55 years.

City set for rat infestation

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway is preparing to be infested with adventure racers as the Rat Race returns. The team-based event will see the city transformed into an urban sports playground as racers are challenged to take part in a range of physical and mental activities including running, mountain biking, abseiling, climbing, and kayaking.

Galway credit unions merge

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Two Galway based credit unions have announced their intention to merge their respective operations into one business.

Baboró festival calls for volunteers

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The Baboró International Children’s Arts Festival is seeking volunteers for fundraising initiatives in advance of this year’s festival which runs from October 12 to 18.

Knit your own winter woolies

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway School of Knitting will start classes next week for both new and experienced knitters.

Volvo Race Exhibition at Eyre Square Centre

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The Western Development Commission (WDC) and Let’s Do It Galway have announced that the exhibition of photographs from the LookWest.ie and Pix.ie Volvo Ocean Race Festival photo competition will run for the month of September in Galway’s Eyre Square Centre.

Celebrating Europe’s oldest inland water race

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Last Saturday saw experienced sailors taking to the annual Corrib for the Cong-Galway race, Europe’s oldest inland water race.

Now in its 127th year, the Cong-Galway race began as a round trip from the Royal Galway Yacht Club at the Fisheries Field in Galway to Ashford Castle in Cong and back in 1882, and was a major annual event until World War I broke out in 1914. The race was revived in its present form in 1972 and has been raced annually ever since.

Coastathon makes a difference for Alzheimer’s

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

A novel and exciting fundraiser in aid of the West of Ireland Alzheimer’s Foundation was organised at the weekend by the Connemara Coast Hotel Coast Club.

Host a pizza party and help people with disabilities

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Action Week on Disability takes place this month, and one Galway company is already planning to promote pizza parties in aid of Enable Ireland.

The Ardilaun launches new online wedding service

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

The Ardilaun Hotel has become the first in Galway to launch a new online wedding service called Moposa.

Jack & Jones arrives at Born

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway's most talked about fashion store in recent weeks has begun its rebirth with the addition of the Jack & Jones label. The brand is global and brings real fashion choice and value to Galway consumers. The very latest autumn winter collection has just arrived in-store.

Jack & Jones travels back in time to American gas stations. The inspiration comes from old racing jackets with vertical stripes on the chest — a detail that is repeated on T-shirts, nylon jackets, shorts, and sweats. Badges and big numbers are other important details this spring when it comes to creating the authentic vintage look. Traditional American motorcross can be seen as well through the washed-out look with focus on applications.

Swing from house buying to home improvements

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Continuing uncertainty over property prices has resulted in many home owners opting to upgrade and improve their existing homes rather than move and incur the cost of selling.

New look for Connemara Links

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Designed by the legendary course architect Eddie Hackett, Connemara Championship Links is one of the finest golf courses in Ireland and has played host to many famous visitors including Tom Watson. Perched on the edge of Europe, the course offers not only a superb test of golf, but also splendid scenery including the Twelve Bens etched against the skyline, or Ballyconneely Bay, dusted with pure, white sand. Connemara Championship Links was developed further in 2000, with the addition of nine new holes designed once again by Eddie Hackett and completed by Tom Craddock.

Five star facility at Galway Equestrian Centre

Thu, Sep 03, 2009

Galway Equestrian Centre has announced the commencement of its autumn/winter programme.

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