Are you daring enough for the COPE Galway Skydive?

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

If you are looking for an adventurous way to raise money for a worthy cause, COPE Galway is currently seeking people to take part in the COPE Galway Skydive 2012.

Walk from Limerick to Galway in aid of the Samaritans

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Co-founder of international radio station, Irish Country Music Radio, Pat ‘Garret’ Butler, will walk from Limerick to Galway in aid of the Samaritans next week.

Together with his sons Mark, Luke, and Gareth, his wife Caroline, listeners and DJs from ICMR, soccer players, and volunteers, he will begin his trek on Monday August 27.

Charity fundraiser in memory of Christy O’Meara

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

A special fundraiser in aid of Chernobyl Aid Ireland (Galway) will take place next Saturday in memory of a Galwegian charity volunteer.

Galway and Roscommon University Hospital Group to tackle absenteeism

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Galway and Roscommon University Hospital Group is taking a multi-faceted approach to tackling absenteeism with a focus on maximising attendance, providing supportive structures for staff who, either as a result of the working environment or in the course of natural life events, become ill, and by addressing any inappropriate use of sick leave schemes.

Ton up — St Mary’s College Galway celebrates its centenary next month

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Almost one hundred years ago, on August 25. 1912, a mass to consecrate the new St Mary’s College Galway was held in the college grounds. It reportedly attracted a crowd of 14,000 people, eager to witness the blessing of this new school, built as it was to provide the people of Galway and its environs with a quality education.

Canadian dune expert to lead field trip at Grattan Beach this morning

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

As part of the Visiting Fellowship Programme at NUI Galway’s Institute for Business, Social Sciences and Public Policy, Professor Ian Walker, a leading expert on coastal dune dynamics from the University of Victoria in Canada, will lead a field trip at Grattan Beach at 11am today (Thursday August 23)

Give a dog a home with MADRA’s adoption drive

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Ireland’s first 24 hour dog adoption event takes place on tomorrow Friday August 24 and Saturday August 25. Organised by Galway dog rescue charity MADRA, the event will take place from 8am to 8pm each day at the Trusty Pet Pals dog daycare centre in Briarhill.

Supermac’s gives young hurlers a chance to meet and train with the county stars

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Supermac’s is giving young hurling fans the opportunity to meet their Galway senior hurling heroes tomorrow and take part in a special training session.

Reducing alcohol without reducing enjoyment

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

There is no doubt about the role that the consumption of alcohol plays in the economy of this city. No city could earn the monicker of being a party city, a city that never sleeps, without acknowledging the role that drink plays in the creation of this perception. Just a cursory search of the world Galway in Twitter reveals the number of exchanges hourly that praise Galway for being a place where time gets lost, where today ends and tomorrow begins, inevitably lost in a haze of alcohol and music.

And this perception is used to sell the place. From Volvo to Failte Ireland, the image of Galway being a nocturnal city is one that has served us well. The local economy in Galway city may be extremely fortunate to attract many festivals and other celebrations throughout the year, however there is a downside in that irresponsible alcohol consumption can lead to many problems, not just on health but anti-social incidents creating difficulties for law enforcement.

Carlton chef retires after forty three years in the kitchen

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Carlton Hotel Galway this week said goodbye to its chef Pat Lynn who has worked in the kitchens since the summer of 1969.

Gardai seek Interpol assistance to identify Lettermullen beach body

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Galway gardai are continuing their efforts to establish the identity of a body found washed up on the rocks of a Lettermullen beach last week with assistance now being sought from international police organisation Interpol.

Lifeboat rescues mother and child after Kinvara dinghy drama

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Galway RNLI Lifeboat helped bring a mother and child to safety after their small dinghy got into difficulty near Kinvara yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon.

First team to enter next Volvo race is all-female

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Volvo Ocean Race will feature an all-female team for the first time since 2001-02 after global hygiene and forest company SCA announced they would enter a women’s crew for the next edition in 2014-15.

Government urged by Deputy Kyne to support 2014/15 Volvo bid

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Galway West Fine Gael TD Sean Kyne has called on Minister for Transport, Tourism, and Sport Leo Varadkar to support a bid for Galway to host the Volvo Ocean Race in 2014/15.

Families defend care at Owenriff nursing home after HIQA release damning report

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

A Co Galway nursing home hit the headlines this week after a Health Information and Quality Authority report revealed how inspectors had serious concerns for the care and welfare of residents, however the family of two residents have defended the level of care provided.

Helpline needed for distressed farmers says Ó Cuív

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Agriculture, Éamon Ó Cuív has called on Minister Simon Coveney to direct his Department and Teagasc to immediately set-up a helpline for the farmers who are in distress due to the poor weather conditions this summer.

Deputy Ó Cuív commented: "Every day I am contacted by farmers and farm organisations concerned about the effect the terrible summer is having on farmers’ mental health and the need for emergency action and support.

Galwayman’s wife dies in horror parasailing fall

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

A holiday adventure turned into tragedy for a Galwayman who was forced to watch in horror as his wife fell 200ft to her death after slipping out of a parasailing harness.

Open weekend at Oranmore Lodge Leisure Centre

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The Oranmore Lodge Lesiure Centre will be hosting an open weekend on Saturday September 1 and Sunday September 2 from 12pm to 4pm.

Ireland’s largest surgical conference to open at NUI, Galway

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

The role of centres of excellence in treating cancer will feature during Ireland’s largest surgical conference to be held at NUI, Galway next month. Over 300 delegates are expected to attend the 37th Sir Peter Freyer Memorial Lecture and Surgical Symposium which takes place from 7- 8 September.

Discover and record your family history at Family History Day event in Lackagh

Thu, Aug 23, 2012

Memorial Cards hold such a wealth of family history and can be of huge interest to genealogists and people tracing their ancestry. The Western Family History Association is currently undertaking a project aims to scan and record the memorial cards.

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