Irish Workhouse Centre plans weekend history conference

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Irish Workhouse Centre is holding a conference from Saturday 17 to Sunday 18 May entitled ‘The Irish Workhouse Past and Present’.

Five-a-side tournament for emergency service members

Thu, May 08, 2014

A five-a-side indoor soccer tournament for members of the various branches of the emergency services throughout Ireland will be held in Galway on May 24.

NUIG hosts adult learners information evening

Thu, May 08, 2014

An information evening for students considering part-time study options is being held in the Orbsen Building on the NUIG campus from 5pm-7:30pm on May 13.

Galway meeting on asylum seekers’ living conditions

Thu, May 08, 2014

A public meeting focusing on the housing of asylum seekers living in Ireland will be taking place in the Menlo Park hotel at 11am tomorrow, March 9.

Bradley Motors help fight for Galway Hospice

Thu, May 08, 2014

Gary Giles (pictured) from Bradley Motor Works is supporting the Galway Hospice this June through the popular White Collar Boxing event.

Election candidates to hear Educate Together Newcastle expansion plans

Thu, May 08, 2014

The Galway Educate Together National School in Newcastle has invited local election candidates from all parts of Galway city to meet with teachers, parents, and children of the school to discuss the planned expansion of the school.

According to school principal, John Farrell, the meeting which takes place on Tuesday, May 13, at 1.30pm, is a chance for the local election candidates to find out “how the school expansion is progressing and to brief them about what is planned”. It is also an opportunity for students and their families to meet with the local election candidates “which is very much part of the Educate Together ethos”.

Galway brothers win major prizes in the World Irish Dance Championships

Thu, May 08, 2014

Brothers Michael (18) and Matthew (15) Gardiner from Parklands, Clarinbridge, are celebrating winning two major awards in the World Irish Dance Championships in London.

Blackrock Diving Tower repair works

Thu, May 08, 2014

The iconic Blackrock Diving Tower could soon receive a face lift as Galway City Council is currently seeking tenders for the rehabilitation project which is estimated to cost in the region of €100,000.

Broadcasting icon to officially open new Oughterard NS

Thu, May 08, 2014

The new national school in Oughterard, designed by award-winning Simon J Kelly & Sons, will hold its official opening at 5pm on Saturday May 17.

Public meeting to save Barnaderg Post Office

Thu, May 08, 2014

The future of Barnaderg Post Office and An Post’s refusal to outline its strategy for sustaining the rural post office network are the topics expected to be thrashed out at a public meeting at Barnaderg Community Centre next week.

The local community in Barnaderg, Killererin, outside Tuam, have come to together to try to prevent the closure of their post office as it is feared that it will have a massive impact on community life. Since An Post’s announcement in January that it is considering the future Barnaderg Post Office, including its possible closure, locals have made more than 200 written submissions against the proposal and gathered some 1,200 signatures in a petition.

ME expert to speak in Galway

Thu, May 08, 2014

A leading international ME expert will speak about the condition in the city at the weekend.

Galway Toastmasters in speaking finals

Thu, May 08, 2014

Two Galway Toastmasters will contest the Britain and Irelandtoastmasters public speaking finals in Dun Laoghaire this weekend.

Parkrun comes to Galway

Thu, May 08, 2014

What do London, Sydney, Copenhagen, Cape Town and now Galway have in common? Well, these are some of the worldwide locations that host a Parkrun event.

Seminar on successful branding for Galway entrepreneurs

Thu, May 08, 2014

Galway Chamber will be offering a seminar on brand indentity and advertising for local businesses on Tuesday May 20.

Podcasting the past

Thu, May 08, 2014

Popular talks on Galway city’s heritage and history are now available to download free of charge on iTunes.

Save the date for an exclusive Lennon Courtney style event

Thu, May 08, 2014

Summer is here and for many that means an excuse to update your wardrobe. Save the date for an exclusive style event with two of Ireland’s leading fashion stylists and style commentators, Sonya Lennon and Brendan Courtney, as they bring Galway’s first ever showcase of the Lennon Courtney range to the Gaslight Bar & Brasserie at Hotel Meyrick on Friday May 30.

An independent candidate for Connemara - happy to nail his colours to the mast

Thu, May 08, 2014

Canvassing Connemara last weekend, local election independent hopeful Ronan Garvey says he met many people who share his dissatisfaction with the lack of accountability in the country.

Galway's one stop shop for divorce or separation

Thu, May 08, 2014

Couples throughout the country whose marriages have broken down can divorce or separate through mediation saving legal fees in the process.

Special open days for Coláiste Bhaile Chláir at The Schoolwear Centre

Thu, May 08, 2014

Two special open nights are being held in The Schoolwear Centre in Liosbán on Monday May 19 and Tuesday May 20 from 5pm to 7.30pm to facilitate the incoming students of Coláiste Bhaile Chláir.

Second Aware support group for Galway city

Thu, May 08, 2014

Aware, the national organisation providing support, information, and education around depression, has just announced a second support group for Galway city. The new group meets every Monday from 8pm (including Bank Holidays) in Ard Family Resource Centre, Doughiska Road.

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