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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Distance does not lessen our duty to help those devastated by earthquake
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
I have always loved the cool interior of a church on a warm day. Wherever I am in the world, there is a relief to be found there in among the shadows and age-old flagstones and the marble. In materials built to last, there is a nice chill that adds to the sense of weightlessness you find in places of solitude and reflection.
Read more ...University of Galway programme gives a taste of what it is like to work in healthcare
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
University of Galway’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences will hold an interactive taster programme for transition year students, offering hands-on experience of how healthcare teams work together.
Read more ...University of Galway announces state of the art Water Sports Centre
Thu, Feb 09, 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.
Read more ...Museum-based art therapy workshops explore positive mental health in an unexpected setting
Thu, Feb 09, 2023
A series of art therapy workshops, currently being run by Red Door Studio at Galway City Museum, are bringing a positive mental health message to an unexpected setting. The workshops, called Re:Imagine, use the museum's exhibits as a form of therapy - by exploring the space, and creating their own art in response to this, participants can learn to understand themselves better, and heal through self expression in a safe space.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
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