Three Galway girls to contest this year’s Miss Ireland title in Dublin

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Three Galway girls will battle it out for the coveted title of Miss Ireland at the finals of the competition this Saturday July 19 at the Ballsbridge Hotel in Dublin.

Racing greats to be honoured in NUIG during Race Week

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

NUI Galway will honour two renowned performers from the world of horse racing on Wednesday July 30.

Jockeys Dermot Weld and Jim Bolger will both be conferred with degrees of Doctor of Arts on the day when the famous Galway Plate takes place.

Chair of Commission of Investigation into mother and baby homes appointed

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr James Reilly, has announced the appointment of Judge Yvonne Murphy as chair of the Commission of Investigation into mother and baby homes.

Free talk on walking the Camino

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Great Outdoors on Eglinton Street will hold a free talk on everything one needs to know ahead of walking the Camino de Santiago.

Fight to save Thoor Ballylee continues

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Galway County Council, Failte Ireland, and a committee set up to safeguard the future of Thoor Ballylee near Gort have been continuing their efforts to find a way to reopen the ancient tower, once the retreat of WB Yeats.

Bank of Ireland announces major redevelopment to Mainguard Street branch

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Bank of Ireland has announced major renovations to its branch on Mainguard Street.

The development will deliver a new ‘open-front’ plan for the ground floor of the premises, which will feature, among other things, new digital zones that will allow customers to interact with the full range of Bank of Ireland services without the need for tellers.

The search is on for Galway’s ‘Hidden Hearing Heroes’

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Galway entries are being sought for the ‘Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards 2014’ which honour those who make a significant, and often unheralded, contribution to society.

Learn expert barbecue tips from a Weber master in McGaugh’s

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Join Weber’s top barbecue chef as he travels to McGaugh’s Gardening Complex, Curraghline, Headford Road, on Tuesday July 22 to host a two hour cookery demonstration as part of the Weber Barbecue Roadshow 2014. Suitable for beginners right through to experienced barbecue chefs, the Weber Barbecue Roadshow has everything you need to expand your knowledge and revolutionise your barbecue repertoire.

Cancer charity to hold women’s adventure race

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The child-cancer charity Barretstown is encouraging women to take part in the Women’s Adventure Race in Leenane, Co Galway, on July 26 2014.

Lots to discover at the Aughrim Remembered Summer School

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Aughrim Remembered Summer School will take place from Friday July 18 to Sunday July 20 with plenty of entertaining and informative events planned for this year’s theme of ‘From the Battle of Aughrim to World War 1’.

Meals on Wheels selected for ID documentary film project

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Community Catering Meals on Wheels, a part of COPE Galway, has been selected to take part in the 2014-2015 ID film project run by the Galway Film Centre and supported by Galway city and county councils.

Galway Film Centre, under its ID Film Projects Scheme, has been working with community groups to develop technical, practical, and personal skills in the area of documentary-making since 2000.

Galway people take part in Transplant and Dialysis sports championships

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Two Galway people, Linda Waters and Zimele Brown of Athenry, will join the 34 athletes representing Ireland at the eigth European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships in Krakow, Poland, from Saturday August 16 to Saturday August 23.

Races’ Best Dressed contenders urged to dress for the weather

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Dress for the weather, wear flawless make-up, choose a current or classic outfit, (perhaps in white) and skilfully use accessories to add the finishing touch to your ensemble.

These are some of the top tips from fashion and beauty experts as the countdown to Ladies Day at the Galway Races begins.

Saving Grace table quiz tonight

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

A table quiz in aid of the Saving Grace campaign, which is raising funds for nine-year-old cancer sufferer Grace Kenneally, will take place in Crowe’s Bar, Bohermore, this evening.

Malin to Mizen horse and carriage drive for cancer research begins

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Malin to Mizen horse and carriage drive which aims to raise up to €80,000 for Breakthrough Cancer Research has over the last few days travelled the length of Ireland, stopping in Galway along the way.

Galway teacher to work in Tanzania as part of overseas teaching scheme

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Selected from more than 100 entries, Galway secondary school teacher Laoise Martin is one of 10 benefactors of the Folens Overseas Teaching Fund which finances Irish teachers on charitable trips during summer.

Galway Harbour receives first shipment of logs in history of port

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The tides have started to turn at Galway Harbour as Murray Timber Group last week received the first shipment of logs ever recorded in the history of the docks.

Planning for new N6 Galway City Outer Bypass begins

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The planning for new N6 Galway City Outer Bypass scheme has begun, with the first of a series of public consultation meetings taking place earlier this week.

It comes after both Galway city and county councils reaffirmed their committment to the scheme following a joint briefing for councillors at County Hall last week.

Equestrian fun at Roscahill for Special Olympics

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Ower Equestrian Centre in Roscahill will hold its annual charity event in aid of Galway West Special Olympics Equestrian Club on Sunday August 10 from 12.30pm.

The event will include showjumping, dressage, musical ride by Special Olympic riders, and a special demonstration to music by Owers’ dressage coach, who has been invited to perfom the routine at the FEI European Championship for ponies in Millstreet.