BMW prices right with new X1

BMW has launched a new entry model to the X range of SUVs. The aim seems to be to combine the X series design style into a more affordable and economical package. And for the first time you can get...

• Volvo trims price of XC90
• Mini has lowest emissions in Ireland
• Toyota unveils 2010 Auris

Wednesday the new Saturday

Tired of always working weekend shifts and missing that weekend atmosphere in the pubs and clubs? Well at The Front Door Wednesday is the new Saturday, as the High Street bar has just launched a successful new midweek night called...

• To be or not to be
• Miss Machismo
• Improv returns
• Gig list - 3rd February 2010
• Celebrated British pianist for NUIG

Stylish dormer property at Knockacarrigeen

Knockacarrigeen, Belclare, Co. Galway This property at Knockacarrigeen, Belclare really has the 'wow' factor. This fabulous looking property of 2,200 square foot is in immaculate condition throughout. Situated approximately 28 kms from Galway, this house was built in 2004 and has...

• Interest worries for mortgage holders
• City apartment with great potential
• Good news for prospective buyers

Single And The City

The art of perfumery

We have our little luxuries that we use to treat ourselves, from a big bubble bath to a bit of retail therapy, or, for me, lighting a nice candle and curling up with a good book. But with purse strings...

• The eternal favourite
• Technological advances lighten the lead for women
• Scrub up well for Valentine's Day

Innovation on the doorstep

Colin Bartley talks to the Digital Enterprise Research Institute's Prof. Dr Stefan Decker and Michael Turley When people discuss the world's finest educational establishments for innovation, invention, development and achievements, the usual suspects of MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology), Stanford, University...

• Branding guru advocates spending on marketing
• Parking vouchers issued to local businesses
• Ireland has wealth of untapped entrepreneurial spirit

Delighted about poor mobile reception

Dear Editor, Am I the only person in Galway that is delighted to hear about poor mobile reception on parts of the new N6 motorway? As chairman of the Oireachtas Transport Committee, Deputy Fahey should be commending the mobile phone operators...

• Support for Family Resource Centres
• Question for economic commentators
• Thanks for support

A light on the darkness

Minister for Mental Health and Disability John Moloney is to be congratulated for adding his name to the list of brave high-profile individuals who have recently spoken out about suffering from a mental health issue. Mr Moloney's revelation at the...

• Help for Haiti
• Banking on an enquiry
• Grit and bear it
• Driving home the road safety message
• A year to remember?
• Taking a moment
• Commission report to be welcomed

Travellers in isolation

Colm Hogan is a stills photographer and cameraman working mainly in the areas of Film, Television, Theatre, Documentary and the Arts who has worked on over 300 productions over the past ten years. His work has taken him throughout Ireland,...

• Child as man
• Grim etchings
• Bringing Beckett to the people

Red Devils for Galway

Galway United were last night putting the finishing touches on a deal to bring a Manchester United 11 to Terryland Park later this month, while manager Sean Connor and CEO Nick Leeson secured the signings of five of their new...

• Action time
• 48-week bans reinstated
• Big Joe impressed by another Big Joe

Scoil na bhForbacha - Airgead do Haiti agus Biseach ar na Teddies!

Bhí daltaí Scoil na bhForbacha thar a bheith gnóthach le gairid nuair a thug Rang Naíonáin Mhóra aghaidh ar Ospidéal na mBéaranna (a bhí lonnaithe san Ollscoil) chun caoi a chur ar na teddies beaga a bhí lag nó tinn...

• Seisiún do Pháistí agus do Dhéagóirí
• Airneáin sa Chathair

View from the front Torben Grael, Ericsson 4

Holding a 13-point lead over Bouwe Bekking's Telefonica Blue boat, the Ericsson 4 crew, led by the legendary Torben Greal, look set for overall race victory, barring a major catastrophe. Victory in the Leg 7 race from Boston to Galway extended...

• Cash injection needed for Even Keel project
• Next stop Marstrand
• Galwegians urged to come out in force for VOR send-off
• Craic continues at the Race Village
• Irish lighthouses still shining

All hands on deck at sail training

On Friday 1 January, it was all hands on deck for the 29 sailors on the way to a four-day training session in Kerry, including Jack and Donal Collins, Jack and Conor Lee and me, Aaron O' Reilly from Galway....

• Me and the Sea - Nicky Cavallari
• On the Horizon - 03rd February 2010
• Me and the Sea - Jenny Hanafin
• Fine weather for Galway Bay Sailing
• Scuba diving intro class