Better be safe than sorry, says Galway actress after losing both parents to stroke

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

TV star Pauline McLynn has told how losing both of her parents to stroke inspired her to help drive greater awareness about its warning signs.

The Galway-raised star, iconic for her role as tea-obsessed housekeeper Mrs Doyle in Father Ted, lost her mum Sheila, 86, last October - 17 years after stroke also claimed the life of her 69-year-old father, Padraig.

Inland Fisheries Ireland to recruit new seasonal Fisheries Officers in Galway

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Inland Fisheries Ireland, the state agency responsible for the protection, conservation, development and promotion of freshwater fish, habitats and sea angling, has launched its recruitment drive to hire 36 Seasonal Fisheries Officers in Galway and nationwide.

Exhibition celebrating legacy of Professor Tomás Ó Máille opens at RIA

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

A major exhibition celebrating the life and legacy of Galway-native Irish scholar and professor Tomás Ó Máille is open at the Royal Irish Academy in Dublin. Culture & Citizenship: Tomás Ó Máille was commissioned by the Department of Irish in the University of Galway and produced in partnership with the Royal Irish Academy and the National Library.

The exhibition will shed new light on the history of the Irish language and will deepen our understanding of its status nationally.

Be the belle of the Croí Ball

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Croí, the west of Ireland heart and stroke charity is delighted to announce the return of the renowned Croí Ball.

Network Galway kicks off the year in style with packed programme announced

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Galway businesswomen came out in their droves last week to kick off the year ahead for Network Galway the association for women in business.

Galway Hooker Brewery partners with Hometree for guilt-free, eco-friendly beer

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

The Galway Hooker Craft Brewing Company has announced a partnership with Hometree, an Irish project that aims to give back to nature by adding more trees to the Irish landscape.

Galway Hooker are partnering with Hometree to offset the ecological impact of the Organic Pilsner beer’s production. For every Organic Pilsner that’s ordered, Galway Hooker will make a donation to Hometree. Plus, for every keg of the Organic Pilsner that is bought by a bar or restaurant, Galway Hooker will work with Hometree to plant a tree.

Rare finds and treasures to be found at Galway Auction Rooms this weekend

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Spring is here and auction season begins with Galway Auction Rooms first auction of the year and there is plenty to see with auctioneer Aidan Foley selling 1,000 lots over two days February 12 and 13, starting at 2pm both days.

Aidan has highlighted two interesting items that have been consigned to this auction - Firstly a fine pair of Howard Chairs. Howard chairs were first made back in the 1820s. These chairs were a very traditional armchair of the utmost elegance and comfort. Made with traditional coil springs and feather and down seat cushion as standard. Howard chairs are built to last and all in all a chair for reading, napping in and for investing in and passing down through the family.

Modern matchmaker helps love to grow in all the right places

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Jennifer Haskins, the founder of successful dating agency, Two's Company, has helped thousands of people to find love, appreciation and partnership since its creation in 2008.

University of Galway announces state of the art Water Sports Centre

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

University of Galway has been given the green light for a state of the art Water Sports Centre following the approval for planning by Galway City Council.

President’s Award Leaders from Galway celebrated at Gaisce’s Recognition Awards Ceremony

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Four leaders from Galway who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential presented with their Gaisce President’s Award last week.

The four — Karol Fitzgerald (Volunteer Centre), Andrew Marsden (St Jarlath’s College), Noreena McDonnell (Lake View Special Needs School) and Richard Molloy (Colaiste Iognaid) from Galway, received their award at the ceremony at at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

­Through the glass darkly

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The late Hubert Butler once wrote a delightful essay called Influenza on Aran in which he examined the evidence for the early Irish saints. His title is explained in the first few sentences: “When I arrived in Aran by the Naomh Eanna at Kilronan I was sneezing, and by the time I had raced to St Enda’s Church at Killeany and seen the stone on which he had floated in from Connemara I was feverish and coughing.

I spent the rest of my time in bed reading the only two books on Aran and its saints that I could find, a big one by Mr O Siochain [Aran: Islands of Legend] and a small one by Father Scantlebury [Saints and Shrines of Aran Mor]”. Later, during the week, a learned friend came to see him, and Butler, excited by the two books, attempted to communicate some of his enthusiasm to his visitor, “but I failed miserably”. The reason for his failure, Butler tells us, lay in the fact that the study of the Aran saints – and the majority of the saints of the early Irish church - had been taken over by “textual criticism and philology and scientific excavations”, which he regretted as the Medusa-gaze of dry as dust.

Banshee boost for region as daily Aer Lingus to Heathrow service announced for Ireland West Airport

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the major announcement by Aer Lingus of a new year-round, daily service to London Heathrow Airport.

New initiatives launched by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to promote spoken Irish in the city

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Clodagh Higgins has launched two new initiatives by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to increase the use of spoken Irish in Galway city.

East side getting the bum’s rush on toilet opening, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway City Council should open the toilets at Ballyloughane Beach every weekend, following an outcry for three successive weekends this year when the existing facilities have been closed to the public, it was claimed yesterday.

Councillor Terry O’Flaherty told the Advertiser that the closure was causing a huge amount of inconvenience for the many people who like to go for walks in the area, especially when the facilities at Salthill are open all the time.

Galway sports clubs should avail of grant for EV charging points, says TD

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Sports clubs and communities throughout County Galway have been urged to apply for the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which has now opened for applications.

University of Galway launches Empathy Lab

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway’s student innovation hub, IdeasLab, has officially launched their Empathy Lab, a physical and virtual learning environment in the heart of campus.

New short term lettings laws could damage tourism in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Proposed new planning rules for short term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced, according to Irish Self Catering Federation chairperson Máire Ní Mhurchú.

Start saving money and helping the environment with Western Renewables

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

If, like many around you are seeing the potential benefits of using renewable energy to power your lifestyle, then the team at Western Renewables can guide you through all the options to help you make the transition.

Giving it back to the communities — Connacht Hospitality Group raises more than €90,000 for chosen Irish charities

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Connacht Hospitality Group this week announced that they raised over €90,000 for a range of good Irish causes throughout 2022.

From Tina to turnover — LEO boss looks back on a decade of encouragement

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

From organising a string of Eurovision Song Contests to booking the likes of Tina Turner, there isn’t much that Breda Fox is adverse to turning her hand to, but Tina’s mantra of Simply The Best would be a theme that would run throughout her career.

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