Galway Advertiser food columnist joins prestigious food writers’ guild

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Galway Advertiser food columnist Anne Marie Carroll has become the newest member of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, news which will come as no surprise to her regular readers. She joins some of the most prominent names in the country including Darina Allen, Georgina Campbell, and Biddy White Lennon (currently a judge on TV3’s Great Irish Bake Off) in this prestigious group.

Hughes clan’s marathon fundraiser to benefit Galway charity

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Twenty two members of the same family are set to compete in the Dublin City Marathon this Bank Holiday Monday in a bid to set a new world record and raise funds for a Galway-based charity.

GTI beauty team working towards CIDESCO accreditation

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The GTI beauty teaching team has announced that it is working towards CIDESCO accreditation which entitles it to offer students the opportunity of sitting the CIDESCO International Examination.

Free alumni concert at NUIG

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The NUIG Choral Society is hosting a free alumni concert on Saturdayat 8pm in the Aula Maxima in NUI Galway.

Two Welsh choirs to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Two memorial Concerts by two Welsh choirs will be held in Barna Church on Tuesday next October 28 and in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Wednesday October 29 in aid of Galway Hospice.

Côr Meibion Ardudwy (male choir) programme is varied and includes folk songs, songs from musicals, classical songs, songs gathered from different countries and as the choirs are Welsh, a few hymn tunes, all of which will be sung with much gusto and enthusiasm. They also include some Irish songs in their repertoire. The choir boasts as many as ten soloists in their midst so a varied programme is guaranteed.

NUI Galway honours leading lights in the arts

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Three leading figures in literature, music, education, and the arts have received honorary degrees from NUI Galway this week in recognition of their contribution to the arts in Galway.

Taking care of you and your business at Meet West 2014

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

As Irish businesses emerge from the recession they have a myriad of issues on their plates but none is more important than taking care of the person at the helm of the business.

Turloughmore’s got talent — show them what you’ve got

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Following the much enjoyed success of last year’s talent competition, Turloughmore GAA Club has joined forces with the DMD Charity, Join our Boys, and is hosting another event, this year to be held on Saturday, November 8.

Ashford Castle wows to make top ten in Europe list

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Readers of the renowned Condé Nast Traveler magazine have named Ashford Castle as one of the top 10 resorts in Europe.

Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club marks eighty years

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Current and former members of the Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club spanning several decades got together last weekend to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the club.

22,000 turn out for successful Baboró

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Just over 22,500 attended the 18th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children over the course of the nine-day festival which ended last Sunday. True to form, this year’s festival really did have something for everyone with parents, children, toddlers and babies enjoying beautifully imaginative and inspiring shows from as far away as Australia and the USA, as well as a wonderful Irish showcase.

Learn about the little things which can boost your mental health

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The communications officer of a Galway based national youth website will share his mental health experience in a series of films and advertisements aimed at helping others going through difficult times.

Sixty six homeless in one night looked after by COPE as crisis grows

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A local charity which operates services for homeless people provided emergency accommodation for 44 adults and 22 children on one night at the start of this month.

Plans for a new Galway City Outer Bypass to go on display in early 2015

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Plans for a new route for the Galway City Outer Bypass are on course to be finalised early next year and will go on public display ahead of a submission of a new planning application.

Chamber wecomes government decision to commence income tax reduction

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Galway Chamber has welcomed the Government's decision, as per Budget 2015, to commence income tax reductions but says an opportunity to do more to help SMEs create jobs has been missed.

Seven out of ten people in the west don’t wash their hands for long enough

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Seven out of 10 people in the west do not wash their hands for long enough to kill germs that cause infections, according to new research, just published.

New name unveiled for hospitals group

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The West/North West Hospitals Group has a new name, Saolta University Health Care Group, unveiled last week at the Group’s second annual conference.

NUI Galway law school director appointed to Government working group

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Dr Ciara Smyth, Director of the Doctoral Programme in the School of Law, NUI Galway, has been appointed to the government’s Working Group on Asylum.

Abooo – Where night creatures stalk the streets

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The Macnas parade, a Fancy Dress Party Trail throughout the Latin Quarter, a children’s disco, and some ‘Trick or Treat’ fun - it can only be the return of the ABooo festival.

Become scientists for a day

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A day of fun science-related activities for children will be hosted by NUI Galway on Thursday October 30.

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