Sports stars get on their bikes for Samaritans

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The race is on to find the fastest team in the west of Ireland as Galway Samaritans launches its 40th anniversary cyclathon challenge.

Some 100 teams will assemble in Eyre Square on Saturday (April 30 ) at 10am to compete on exercise bikes in a series of ten 40-minute races throughout the day.

Poetry on the menu at local hospitals

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

To celebrate Poetry Day today (Thursday) a menu of poems called "Soul Food" will be distributed throughout Irish hospital wards, waiting rooms and other healthcare settings for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.

Take part in Bank Holiday 5k run/walk and help save Grace

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

St James’ Ladies Football Club, in partnership with The Saving Grace Trust are holding their inaugural 5km road race/fun run on bank holiday Monday next May 2 at 11am.

PMS to hold cheese and wine night as work begins on its next musical comedy

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

The Patrician Musical Society is back on song and the group will present the hilarious musical comedy How the West Wasn’t Won in the Town Hall Theatre for four nights at 8pm from October 5 to 8.

Written by Peter Kennedy, this show takes a different look at the classical musicals Calamity Jane, Annie Get your Gun, and Oklahoma with such characters as the Loan Ranger, Butch Chastity, and Annie Oakleaf. Peter Kennedy will also direct and choreograph; musical director is John Roe and Martha O’Toole is chorus mistress. This promises to be a night of great comedy and music.

School choirs from all over Ireland to sing in SCCUL schools choral competition

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

School choirs from all over Ireland will perform in the SCCUL Schools Choral Competition on Friday May 6. The competition which is hosted by GMIT will see choirs from Dublin, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway compete at Primary and Post- Primary level.

Have a cuppa and help people with dementia

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Galway people are being asked to support a major annual fundraiser being run by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.

Ballinasloe Tennis Club family fun day this Saturday

Thu, Apr 28, 2016

Ballinasloe Tennis Club have an action-packed day planned for this Saturday. As well as the chance to see two professional tennis players in a demonstration match, there will be plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and interests.

Firemen and a fire engine from Ballinasloe Fire Brigade will be in attendance, and Civil Defence will be there with an ambulance and boat as well as demonstrating their new drone.

Thousands on dental waiting lists with 'further delays on the cards'

Tue, Apr 26, 2016

More than 3,000 children are waiting for orthodontic appointments in the West, while almost 1,000 have been on a waiting list for two years or more. Now a Galway TD has claimed "further delays are on the cards" due to staffing issues at University Hospital Galway.

Suzanne Jackson Launches Eyre Cocktail Bar

Mon, Apr 25, 2016

Over 200 people attended the official launch of Eyre Cocktail Bar with blogger and creator of the SueSueMe brand Suzanne Jackson on Friday night. The global digital influencer also unveiled SoSipMe her signature cocktail which appears on our new cocktail menu – it’s a blend of vodka, crème de menthe and kiwi liquer and crushed ice.

Joe Healy strolls home in IFA race

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

It has never happened before that an IFA President was elected on the first count, but such was Joe Healy’s landslide victory that he exceeded the quota, taking more than 14,000 votes, a whopping 50 per cent of the electorate. It really was a stunning victory and it was obvious the Athenry dairy farmer’s message had resonated right across the country.

Academic asks for Galway to take survey on unionist attitudes in the Republic

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

The commemorations of, and interest in, the centenary of the 1916 Rising have shown how the Irish public remain both proud of, and fascinated by, this key event in the struggle for independence.

Primary Medical Cert 'discriminates against' the blind says Rabbitte

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Eligibility for the Primary Medical Cert must be extended to the blind, and those with certain medical conditions which prevent them from driving, so as not to leave such people "reliant on the goodwill of family and friends".

Galway group scoop top prize at the Irish Youth Music Awards

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Galway was announced as the overall winner at the Irish Youth Music Awards on Saturday. The group of young people from Youth Work Ireland Galway was represented by local band JANAJ, who gave an energetic performance in the Aviva Stadium at the national final of the competition.

Table quiz in aid of MADRA at Crowe’s Bar tonight

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore will provide the venue for a table quiz for Galway-based dog rescue charity MADRA tonight Thursday, April 21, from 8pm.

The charity relies heavily on the support of members of the public to continue its work, with annual running costs of over €200,000.

Galway Community Pride Committee AGM

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Galway Community Pride Committee are holding their AGM in the Bank of Ireland, Mainguard Street on Monday April 25 at 7pm.

Galway Golf Club to host tea day

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

On Wednesday next, April 27, Galway Golf Club will host a Tea Day for Western Alzheimer’s. This is an exciting venture for the golf club as last year over €8,000 was raised on the morning. It is hoped that that much needed funds for this charity will be raised again. Western Alzheimer’s provide a complete service of care to families affected by Alzheimer’s disease in the Western Region.

Clare Quinn raises the roof at Carnegie Hall

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Easter Sunday was a massive day of celebration in many parts of the World to commemorate the 1916 Rising and will no doubt be a memorable day for many Irish people both home and abroad. But while all the Celebrations were taking place in Ireland, a 15-year-old Galway girl from Renmore – Clare Celine Quinn stole the hearts of an audience in New York in Carnegie Hall with a performance described by the organising committee as “stunning” and “astonishing”. Clare was awarded a First Place and Judge’s Distinction in the prestigious American Protégé International Music Talent Competition. As the winner, Clare was asked to perform “Parla Piu Piano” (The Love Theme from the Godfather). Such was the impact and power of her performance, the audience all rose to applaud young Clare for several minutes before she left the stage to shouts of “bravo”. After the event, Clare said “it was such a thrill to perform in the wonderful iconic Musical Venue and something she will always treasure”

New indoor tennis courts for Ballinasloe

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

by Tamara Cleary
Following lengthy discussions with Galway Council and having considered a number of possible sites, Ballinasloe Tennis Club is delighted to announce that they will be establishing their new home in a central location, above the running track at Brackernagh.

City council agrees to display 1916 Proclamation in public buildings

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

The Galway City Council has agreed to display copies of the 1916 Proclamation in all its public buildings as part of its commemoration of the Easter Rising.

Council to request safety audit for city’s waterways

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

The Galway City Council is to request that a water safety audit be carried out in the city in the near future.

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