Divine Mercy Sunday celebrated on April 3

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Divine Mercy Sunday is celebrated on the Sunday after Easter, the Octave of Easter, observed by Roman Catholic as well as some Anglicans. It is originally based on the Catholic devotion to the Divine Mercy that Saint Faustina Kowalska reported as part of her encounter with Jesus, and is associated with special promises from Jesus and indulgences issued by the Church.

Celebrate a dream wedding at The Clybaun Hotel

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A wedding is an extremely special day to remember, and the team at Hotel Clybaun, Knocknacarra, are available to help couples plan an event which will evoke fond memories.

The Ardilaun hotel launches its 2016 Bubbly Brunch

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The team at The Ardilaun hotel is busy preparing for its third fun-filled Bubbly Brunch wedding event of the season on Sunday April 10 from 1.30pm to 4.30pm. This invite-only exclusive event, with special guest Maura Derrane of RTE’s Today Show, gives bridal parties to-be an excuse to brunch together while enjoying The Ardilaun’s famous hospitality, bubbly toasts, and delicious bites.

Clarenbridge wins Nursing Home of the Year

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Clarenbridge Nursing Home won Nursing Home of the Year at the Irish Healthcare Awards in Dublin recently.

Skeff receptionist Melissa Mills to appear on Channel 4’s Countdown

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

London born Melissa Mills, who has been living and working in Galway for three years, will appear on Channel 4’s Countdown game show on May 20.

Galway illustrator catches the attention of Kim Kardashian

Wed, Mar 30, 2016

The work of a Galway based illustrator has caught the eye of Kim Kardashian, who is now featuring Nelle McCann's illustrations on her personal website. Ms McCann was contacted by a representative of the reality TV star a few weeks ago requesting the use of the images.

Rugby stars to dance-off for charity

Tue, Mar 29, 2016

Connacht Rugby stars George Naoupu, Bundee Aki and Rodney Ah You will be showing off their dance moves at tomorrow's Fit For Charity event, which will be raising funds for five local charities.

Galway Erasmus student caught up in Brussels Airport bombing

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

A Galway student was caught up in the horror that ensued when two bombs detonated in Brussels on Tuesday. Following on from the atrocity in Paris last November when 130 people were killed, 31 innocent citizens lost their lives after attacks at Brussels International Airport and a city metro station on Tuesday morning. The death toll continues to rise as 200 people were injured, many critically.

Galway imam condemns ‘evil actions’ of Brussels bombing

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

A Galway based imam has called on imams across Ireland to unite in condemning the terrorist attacks in Brussels where bomb blasts at an airport and subway station have left more than 30 dead.

The Easter Rising in Galway:

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The prelude to the Easter Rising was as confused in Galway as it was elsewhere. Although the officers of the Irish Volunteers who were also members of the IRB had known about the planned insurrection for some time, the events of Holy Week created an air of confusion as to when the rebellion was to take place.

Spring savings event in full swing at Furniture Connexions

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The Furniture Connexions Spring Savings Event is now in full swing with some massive savings on all bedding, dining, sofas, and occasional furniture. At Furniture Connexions you will find a superb offering of top quality fabric sofas, chaise elements and corner groups, which can also be customised to suit your living requirements, like room size, seating preferences and fabric choice.

Ageing and advocacy group Sage looking for volunteers

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ireland is ageing and more people are living longer and better lives. A minority of older people require some form of support. Sage Support and Advocacy Service for Older People’s mission is to promote and protect the rights, freedoms and dignity of older people by developing support and advocacy services wherever ageing poses a challenge for individuals.

City businesses embrace #GRMAGaillimh initiative

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Cllr John Walsh, deputising on behalf of the Mayor of the City of Galway last week launched the pilot scheme #GRMAGaillimh in the Treasure Chest Galway as part of Seachtain na Gaeilge celebrations.

Two well-known businesses in Galway; The Treasure Chest and Hollands, approached Gaillimh le Gaeilge with an idea to encourage staff to use simple Irish phrases in their dealings with customers.

Participants being sought to sign up for charity firewalk to remember Annaghdown man killed in Australia

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

BY CAROLINE WHELAN
The sister of an Annaghdown native, who was tragically killed in Australia last year, will take part in an innovative charity event in his honour next month.

Decades behind the counter

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Carmel Flaherty unlocked the recently bolted-up front door to her shop on Dominick Street so that she could stand in the open doorway for a commemorative photograph to be taken.

Bressie to speak at Mental Health Forum at NUI Galway tonight

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

NUI Galway will tonight (Thursday, 24 March) host a public forum to discuss the current challenges and future of mental health in Ireland in the O’Flaherty Theatre on the Arts Concourse at 7pm. Special guests will include Niall Breslin, better known as ‘Bressie’, and Dr Paul D’Alton, Clinical Psychologist and former president of The Psychological Society of Ireland and will be chaired by Dr Jonathan Egan from the School of Psychology at NUI Galway.

Event to examine the potential for female ministry in the Catholic church

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

An event entitled “Women — Potential for Ministry In The Church” will be held in Galway next week and will be addressed by Fr Tony Flannery and Maire Ni Dhuibhir.

The event being organised by Association of Catholics in Ireland (ACI) will be held in the Clayton Hotel on Thursday March 31 and will highlight issues raised by the exclusion of women from positions of significance in the Church.

Coole Park Visitor Centre re-opens after floods

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Good news for Coole Park lovers is that the Coole Park Visitor Centre is now open again after the winter floods — opening hours are 10am to 5pm daily. Last entry to Visitor Centre is at 4.45pm. and the park gates close at 6pm.

Galway ploughing all set for Loughgeorge on Sunday

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

The County Galway Ploughing Championships takes place on Easter Sunday , March 27, at Rouanmore, Loughgeorge, with a big turnout expected.

Independent candidate Alice-Mary Higgins calls for “long-term thinking” in public policy

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Ballot papers arrive for the NUl Seanad elections this week and independent candidate, Alice-Mary Higgins, has said she will draw on advocacy experience with Trocaire, Older & Bolder and the National Women’s Council of Ireland to bring “long term thinking into the heart of policy-making.”

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