A feast of student drama

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The Irish Student Drama Association Festival, hosted by NUI Galway’s Drama Society, will run in Galway from March 14 - 23 . The 10-day festival will hold 18 productions in five venues throughout the city including The Mick Lally Theatre, An Taibhdhearc, and The Bank of Ireland Theatre NUI Galway.

The programme features a variety of productions, including such classics as Someone Who'll Watch Over Me and The Beauty Queen of Leenane from the NUI Galway Drama Society and Misterman from Queens University’s QU Players.

New anti-racism group to be launched in the city

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

A new group, the Galway Anti Racism Network, is organising a number of events over the coming weeks to promote its official launch, which will take place early next month.

Wedding fair in classy Glasson Country House Hotel and Golf Club

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The four-star Glasson Country House Hotel and Golf Club is an ideal venue for wedding in Athlone and the Midlands.

Glasson Country House is family-owned and managed and has established a reputation for delivering top quality food in a warm and welcoming environment. This stunning lakeside property provides the ideal backdrop for that special day and for those truly memorable wedding photos. For people looking for something a little bit different, pay a visit to the hotel and see what it has to offer.

A feast for the senses

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Former Irish Rugby Team bagman, Patrick 'Rala' O’Reilly officially launched the 2016 Connemara Mussel Festival last Sunday at Renvyle House Hotel. Now in its 11th year, the seafood festival continues to get bigger and better each year.

Hard decisions in approving arts grants to ninety-three groups

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

A total of 93 groups across Galway are to share in €385,000 in funding this year under the Galway City Council’s Arts Grants 2016 scheme.

The funding, approved by the local authority at its meeting this week, will see grants ranging from €200 to €46,000 going to groups and projects across the city and covering all aspects of the arts in Galway.

UHG - first hospital in the country to host breast cancer survivor exhibition

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

University Hospital Galway is the first hospital in the country to host an inspiring exhibition which features the stories of 10 breast cancer survivors.

Cancer Care West announces details of new support services for children affected by cancer

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Cancer Care West, the west of Ireland cancer charity, is expanding its support service for children affected by a diagnosis of cancer in the family.

Closing date for submissions on city development plan

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The closing date for receipt of submissions and observations on the new Draft Galway City Development Plan is tomorrow at 4pm. All members of the public are entitled to make submissions.

Daffodil Day coffee morning at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The Connacht Hotel on the Dublin Road, Renmore, is inviting Galwegians to join them tomorrow for their annual fundraising event for Daffodil Day from 10am to 12 noon.

Annie Power the big pick at local Cheltenham preview night

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

As always, there was a fine crowd at The Salthill Hotel on Monday night for the annual Cheltenham preview event, which was this year sponsored by Paddy Power, with all proceeds in aid of Barney Curley's charity Direct Aid for Africa.

New media experts to explore the future of Gaeilge

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

Experts in virtual reality, computer science, linguistics and interactive media will explore the digital future of the Irish language at Greasán na Meán, an all day seminar, which takes place on Thursday March 10.

Mary Kennedy hosts afternoon tea in The Clayton in aid of Enable Ireland

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

TV personality Mary Kennedy will host a special Mothers and Others Afternoon Tea on Sunday March 13 at the Clayton Hotel. The event is being organised to celebrate both Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day, with all proceeds supporting the work of the Enable Ireland Galway service.

Domestic violence refuge turned away 700 last year

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

A number of women who sought refuge in a city based centre 18 months ago because they were experiencing domestic violence are still living there today because of a lack of affordable rental accommodation.

Masterplans for the facilities in Kingston and South Park to be delivered by September

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Masterplans for the proposed recreational and amenity development at Kingston and South Park will be delivered by September, and there will be public consultation on the plans, with all relevant stakeholders.

Water charges issue could lead to political instability says We Won’t Pay spokesman

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

The issue of the water charges is set to the the most contentious issue in the formation of a new Government, a spokesman for the Galway We Won’t Pay Campaign has said.

Free Family Fun Day at Castlegar GAA Club this Saturday

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Castlegar GAA Club is holding its annual Open Day, for the registration of new and existing members, this Saturday, March 5, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A free fun-filled afternoon is planned at the clubhouse with face-painting, balloon artists and lots of games and activities for all your family to enjoy.

New members and existing members alike are encouraged to come along this Saturday for an entertaining and exciting day at the clubhouse. While the children are enjoying themselves with fun-filled games, the parents will have the chance to relax with a complimentary cup of tea or coffee and have time to speak with the coaches.

Byrne outlines urgent need for channel at Cahermore to be extended

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Flooding was on the agenda again at Monday’s meeting of Galway County Council, with Kinvara Councillor Joe Byrne calling for the immediate progressing of the channel in Cahermore. A channel was constructed in the townland between Ardrahan and Kinvara in January during the height of the flooding, but it has been agreed by all that to alleviate South Galway’s flooding issues in the long-term, it needs to be deepened and lengthened.

Galway County Council is currently submitting an application for planning permission to get this work completed. Director of services Liam Gavin said the local authority was currently in discussions with the OPW as to how they could progress the work and the picture is, as yet, unclear.

Adopt a dog at the MADRA Adoption Day this weekend

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

St Joseph’s Community Centre in Shantalla, Galway will provide the venue for a Dog Adoption Day this Sunday, 6 March, from 11 - 2 pm.

NUI Galway announce appointment of first ever VP for Equality and Diversity in an Irish university

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

NUI Galway today announced the appointment of Professor Anne Scott as Vice President for Equality and Diversity. This is the first appointment of its kind in an Irish University.

Professor Scott is currently Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education, Health and Community in Liverpool John Moores University. She has worked as an academic and academic leader in the Scottish, Irish and currently the English Higher Education Systems. She held the post of Head of the School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University (2000-2006) where she led the development of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes in the school, in addition to founding and developing a vibrant culture of research and scholarship.

Councillors wish their former colleagues well following election

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Councillors paid warm tributes to newly elected Galway East TDs Anne Rabbitte and Sean Canney at Monday’s local authority meeting.

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