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Galway Simon — still changing lives after campaigning beginning
In October 1979, two psychology students, Margaret Brehony and Kathy O’Grady teamed up with a philosophy student, Conall Mac Riocard and formed a group of volunteers. They started a twice weekly soup run to people who were sleeping rough in Galway. They made the soup and sandwiches at home and then they would do the run.
The Boy’s Club, 83 years old and still going
Our Lady's Boys Club was founded in 1940 by Fr. Leonard Shiel S.J. “to help young lads, flung into work at an early age when their characters are most easily formed for good or for ill. The Club hopes to play its small part in the present day effort all over Ireland to help poor boys to be more reliable and useful members of society and a credit to their faith”.
Athlone Town Stadium primed to host inaugural Women’s President’s Cup fixture on February 25
The Athlone Town Stadium will host the inaugural women’s President’s Cup fixture on Saturday, February 25, it has been confirmed.
President’s Award Leaders from Galway celebrated at Gaisce’s Recognition Awards Ceremony
Four leaders from Galway who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential presented with their Gaisce President’s Award last week.
Celebrate a magical Irish Christmas with The Three Tenors Live
‘The most delicious box of chocolates your ears could ever have - stunning vocal performance.’ - New York Times
Celebrate Christmas with The Three Tenors at St Nicholas Church
Celtic flavoured with a blend of classical and good humour, it’s the fabulous mix of carefully selected popular and inspiring songs beautifully arranged and sung with passion that draws in people, who can easily connect with the three warm engaging singers Paul Feery, Conor Gibbons and Philip Fagan.
Athlone student among NUI Galway Gaisce Gold Medal award recipients
Sinéad Reidy from Athlone was among eight NUI Galway students and a special group of inspirational young people presented with the Gaisce Gold Award by President of Ireland, Michael D. Higgins recently for their civic engagement and personal development.
RHS Home Care General Manager affords his full appreciation to wealth of Covid-19 carers
A message from Patrick Towey, General Manager, RHS Home Care
Galway projects win at all-Ireland community awards
Galway community projects were honoured at the the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Monday evening (May 16) in Killarney.