Public lecture on The Tribes of Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The term ‘The Tribes of Galway’ was originally a term of abuse coined by Cromwellian soldiers, but is now a title of honour for the 14 families who, in many ways, made Galway.

Galway teens sought for new writers anthology

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The Galway Education Centre is seeking to compile an anthology of writings from Galway students before the end of the year.

Brennans’ breeze in for final scenes of revamped Newpark’s At Your Service experience

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Charismatic hotelier and TV personalities Francis and John Brennan will be in Athenry next week to film for RTÉ's At Your Service at the New Park Hotel, Athenry.

Galway divided over Seanad abolition with only a day to go to the vote

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Galway is split on whether or not to abolish Seanad Éireann, with campaigners encountering mixed views on the issue only 24 hours ahead of polling.

However, a desire to “give the political class a kicking”, in the words of one campaigner, may give the Yes side the edge as voter anger at politicians in general continues in the wake of austerity and the looming Budget on October 15.

All the fun of the Ballinasloe Fair

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Horses, goats and fowl for sale, jarvey racing, horse-trading - all part of the action at the annual Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival that finishes on Sunday.

Calling all Cookes

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Hundreds of Cookes from around the world are expected to descend on Galway for the Cooke Family Gathering which will be taking place in the Ardilaun Hotel from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6.

Through DNA testing the organisers of this event now know how far the Cooke family tree extends. The Cooke surname can be found in many corners of not only Galway and Ireland but all over the world. Family members have emigrated to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, many of whom will be at the gathering.

Tourism training in Moycullen

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Forbairt Phobail Maigh Cuilinn is hosting marketing training workshops to prepare for Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta which will take place in the village next year.

Singers needed for ‘The Gift’ Christmas charity concerts

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Those who love to sing and have a spare hour on a Sunday afternoon are invited to take part in an event to raise funds for local charities.

World heart expert praises local heart and stroke centre

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

A world famous heart expert with strong west of Ireland links paid tribute to the Croi heart and stroke centre in Galway earlier this week.

Traffic lights to make Knocknacarra accident blackspot safer

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

The Barna Road/Ballymoneen Road junction, the scene of a number of accidents, is to be made significantly safer after the Galway City Council gave the go-ahead for the installation of traffic lights.

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA goes quackers

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club will hold a ‘quackers challenge’ duck race this Sunday at 2pm along the canal from University Road to Monroe’s on Dominick Street.

Glenlo Abbey Hotel hosts Wedding evening

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is to host a wedding event on Wednesday October 9.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

If you are looking for a pet, please check our website galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals and a donation is required.

Luxury hotel boss to speak to Jes past pupils

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Gerald Lawless, president and group CEO of the Jumeirah group of luxury hotels, will be in Coláiste Iognáid this evening to talk about his time as a student at the school, and his career to date, as part of a series of speaking events for Jes past pupils.

British Ambassador to address Galway business community

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

The British Ambassador to Ireland, Dominick Chilcott, will be the guest speaker at next week’s Autumn Business Lunch hosted by the Galway Chamber of Commerce.

Learn more about arthritis at free information talk

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

People can learn more about a condition which affects 35,000 people in Galway at an information talk being held in the city next week.

Sean Duggan - hurler, swimmer, friend

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

The first time I heard the name Sean Duggan was when my grandmother would scoff at the crowds walking the Salthill prom on a Sunday afternoon.

Life buoys recovered from river after dumping

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

More than 30 ring buoys that had been removed from their locations and thrown along the River Corrib and the Salthill prom, were returned to the Galway City Council this week.

County councillors back National Famine Commemoration bid

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Galway county councillors have given their full backing to the Galway bid to host the National Famine Commemoration 2014 with the town of Portumna being specifically chosen to host a number of events in May 2014.

Local hospital group faces €24m shortfall

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

The West North West Hospitals Group is facing an expected budget deficit of €24.3 million by the end of this year.

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