Staff terrorised and threatened by troubled teen

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Staff at a care home were left terrorised and locked in their office while a teenager smashed up everything in sight and threatened to break their legs. The Galway District Court also heard this week that nurses, security, and gardai at a busy hospital were spat at and kicked.

Stay ahead in business with the Galway Business School

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway Business School will hold an open day on Monday August 24 from 4pm at GCI House in Salthill where prospective students can learn all about the school’s excellent range of business courses, all of which are validated and accredited in Ireland and the UK.

Radisson launches new wedding packages

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Ever since the Celtic Tiger began to roar brides-to-be everywhere have been fretting about how to find the perfect chair covers while soon-to-be-grooms have worried where to get the extra cash to pay the pianist.

Man who stole sweaters and aftershave fined for theft from shops and pubs

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

A man, with 67 previous convictions and described as a “nuisance”, was fined this week for stealing aftershave and sweaters from city centre shops and then having a drink in a local pub and walking out without paying for it.

Galway prepares for oldest inland waterway race

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Experienced sailors will take to the Corrib next week for the Cong-Galway race, Europe’s oldest inland water race.

Bohermore water problem almost resolved

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway City Council has this week confirmed to Cllr Ollie Crowe that almost all of the houses in Bohermore now have their water back to a safe drinkable level.

Remembering the Connaught Rangers

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

For those interested in the history of the Connaught Rangers a walking tour of Galway city to seek out memorials and artefacts related to the once great regiment is planned by the Connaught Rangers Association. Galway City has many great memorials related to the once great regiment including the memorial window in Galway Cathedral, and the cannons at City Hall which have been in the city since 1857 to commemorate the involvement of the regiment in the Crimea War.The tour will start in Renmore and then move towards City Hall, Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church, and finish in Galway Cathedral.

The tour is free to anyone who wants to participate. The meeting point is Renmore Garrison Church on Saturday August 29 at 11am. For information contact Joe Loughnane at 087 6754328

Sophie’s choice — university for some, Uganda for others

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

This week Leaving Cert students across the country eagerly awaited the CAO college offers. While talk and excitement for most will be on whether or not they get their chosen course, one local student, 17-year-old Sophie Connolly, has decided to embark on a different kind of adventure.

Burren inspired exhibition in Kinvara

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The Waters and the Wild, an exhibition of some 60 paintings and drawings inspired by the landscape of the Burren, is open to the public from August 22 to August 30 at The Mountscribe Gallery, near Kinvara, Co. Galway. The exhibition is the work of Helen Frayling, who has been painting and drawing in and around the Burren for 10 years and more.

Helen Frayling trained at the Royal Academy School and the Royal College of Art in London. She has exhibited at the Royal Academy and The New Art Centre in London, and has worked with the celebrated community arts group Free Form in East London.

Hairs and Races comedy series available online to download

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The popular local-based radio comedy series Hairs and Races which was broadcast on Galway Bay fm during Race Week is now available to download on the station’s website.

The g ranks twelfth in top European city hotel awards

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The g hotel has done it again. The luxurious five star hotel has been chosen by the Travel & Leisure World’s Best Awards as its only Irish hotel and ranked it 12th in the most popular ‘Large City Hotels in Europe’.

Scoring a remarkable 87 on a scale of 100, the g hotel was the only Irish property selected in the entire category and was highly commended for its unique interior design, quirky style, and eclectic selection of art, along with the excellent value rates available for 2009.

Bellissimo to launch loyalty card to reward customers

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Bellissimo hair and beauty salon will shortly launch a new loyalty club which will reward members with special discounts and promotions each month.

Twestival Local comes to Galway next month

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The global Twitter-based charity event has a Galway dimension next month following the success of the first global Twestival on February 12 2009.

Galway Refugee Art Exhibition opens at City Hall

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Galway City Arts Office, Galway Refugee Support Group, and Solas Community Arts have come together to launch a stunning photography exhibition showcasing the creative skills of the refugee communities resident in Galway city.

Carlton Hotel free room giveaway

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, the Carlton Hotel Group will offer free accommodation in one of its nine 4 Star hotels to anyone celebrating their 50th birthday during this year’s festival.

Renmore History Society to host public talks

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The Renmore History Society will begin its latest series of public talks on Thursday September 3.

New public transport website for Galway

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

A new website has been launched to give Galway people comprehensive information about public transport in the city and beyond.

Best pics of Volvo Ocean Race on show in Merchant’s Road venue this weekend

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

One hundred of the best amateur photographs of this year’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway are on display this weekend.

Maree barbecue

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

The Maree community barbecue takes place on Saturday August 29 to raise funds for much needed new sports facilities in the area. The barbecue promises to be a night of wild dancing to the Conquerors following a top class meal of premium steaks, meats and salads. The barbecue begins with a drinks reception at 9pm in Maree Community Centre.

Planning permission has been obtained for the development of additional sports facilities behind Maree Community Centre. These facilities will benefit both the local community and the adjoining national school.

New look for Galway magazine show on RnaG

Thu, Aug 20, 2009

Iris Aniar, the Galway magazine programme on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, gets a makeover this autumn when Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile takes over as presenter.

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