Racing this bank holiday weekend at Ballybrit

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The two day October Bank Holiday meeting kicks off on Sunday, October 25 with the first race at 1.30pm, and Bank Holiday Monday October 26 at 1.25pm.  There are 14 races, generously sponsored by many local firms over two great days of competitive National Hunt racing, with an impressive total prize fund of over €215,000 on offer which is sure to attract runners from many of Ireland’s top stables. The feature race on Sunday is “The Faber Audiovisuals Handicap Hurdle” and on Monday “The Ennis Lifts Handicap Steeplechase”.

Racegoers on Sunday can also take the opportunity to watch Argentina vs Australia in the semi-final of the Rugby World Cup live on the Big Screen.

Macnas’s Shadow Lighter parade set to illuminate weekend

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The legendary Macnas Parade takes to the streets of Galway this Sunday at 5.30pm, to once again sprinkle its unique magic dust over the city streets. This year’s parade is entitled The Shadow Lighter and it celebrates the magical, mystical act of transformation.

Galway born travel blogger makes $1,000,000, and wants to inspire others

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Johnny Ward is certainly living the dream. The Galway born internet entrepreneur has made more than $1,000,000 over the past number of years, and is a passionate believer in being in charge of your own destiny and creating the life you want

Nolan welcomes news that GMIT can proceed to next stage of designation of university status

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Local TD Derek Nolan has welcomed the news that Galway Mayo Institute of Technology can now proceed to Stage 2 of the Technological University (TU) designation process.

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), along with the Institute of Technology, Sligo (IT Sligo) and Letterkenny Institute of Technology (LYIT) have put forward proposals for a merger to form the Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA), and they submitted a Stage 1 Expression of Interest to the Higher Education Authority (HEA) for Technological University (TU) designation earlier this year. Minister Jan O’Sullivan’s decision on Tuesday has been informed by the advice of the HEA board who considered the CUA expression of interest on October 6, 2015.   

Crime In The Country

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Tom Turley believes that rural crime is the single biggest topic that will dominate the agenda in the forthcoming election. The Eyrecourt farmer attended a meeting in Thurles a fortnight ago, which was organised by the Save our Communities organisation, to discuss the issue. The event, which was chaired by crime journalist Paul Williams and attended by 1,500 people, giving a snapshot of the depth of feeling, the anger, and the frustration that is out there among the terrorised population of rural Ireland.

Shape up for Christmas with Me2UFitness

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The countdown to Christmas is on, if you want to look your best and feel your best these are the key things you should take into consideration when you want to lose weight and tone up.

Take control of your food

New plan offers roadmap for economic and social development of Galway city

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Galway City Council has voted to adopt a new plan outlining the future economic and community development of the city up to 2021.

Free seminar tonight on pensions

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

SCCUL Enterprises are pleased to present a free seminar on the area of Pensions tonight Thursday  October 22 at 7pm. The seminar will take place in SCCUL Enterprise Centre, Ballybane.

Damhsa an tSaoil sa Chlub

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Seolfar an leabhar Damhsa an tSaoil le Colma Nic Aodha Bhuí, i gClub Árus na nGael, 45 Sráid Doiminic, tráthnóna inniu, Déardaoin 22 Deireadh Fómhair, ag a 7.00in.

Ionsaí ar mhaoiniú an Údaráis

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Tá ionsaí eile déanta ag Rialtas Fhine Gael agus an Lucht Oibre ar bhuiséad Údarás na Gaeltachta agus laghdú breis agus milliún euro déanta acu ar bhuiséad caipitil an Údaráis, i gcomparáid leis an maoiniú a bhí acu anuraidh.

Open evening to mark International Brain Tumour Awareness Week

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

As part of the International Brain Tumour Awareness Week 2015 an informal open evening in Cancer Care West will be held next Wednesday (28 Oct) between 7.30 – 9.00 pm.

AIB hosts economic briefing in Galway

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Allied Irish Banks, p.l.c.  is holding a series of nationwide briefings on the Irish and global economy in the coming weeks, the bank has announced. The briefings are provided free to companies who register in advance.The fifth in the series takes place on November 3rd in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway. 

NUI Galway researchers battle it out at THREESIS 2015 competition

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Ever wondered how research at NUI Galway and St. Angela’s College in Sligo impacts upon our daily lives, those of our family and our broader community? To learn more about it the public are invited to a competition which might just answer that question on Thursday, 29 October at 6pm in An Taibhdhearc Theatre, Galway.

The THREESIS competition is an academic challenge that will see students and staff from NUI Galway and St. Angela’s College in Sligo present their research to the audience and a panel of judges in an accessible language that a non-expert can understand. Presenter of Newstalk’s Futureproof and award winning broadcaster, Jonathan McCrea will act as MC.

Another win for Galway and An Púcán

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The team at Galway’s An Púcán have just scooped another national award - this time at the 2015 Irish Whiskey Awards which were held in Dublin on Thursday last.

Clayton Hotel Galway scoops national award at the JCI Friendly Business Awards

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Clayton Hotel Galway are celebrating this week having been awarded as national winners in the Disability Access category of the JCI Ireland Friendly Business Awards 2015. 

GMIT open days to feature new interactive learning and development activities 

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

Secondary school pupils, teachers, and career counsellors will find a new format at GMIT’s upcoming open days on Friday October 23 (9.30am to 12.30pm) and Saturday October 24, with a new focus on learning and development games and activities.

This year, the schools liaison office has added new interactive events to the programme schedule, including a learning games zone, smart careers networking challenges, a SUSI grant clinic, and CAO options talks. In the games zone, students and their teachers can take part in a range of challenges in STEM, business, and arts such as a laser grid, a smart car,  design a postcard, mind storms, culinary challenges, real or Photoshop, and DIY yourself, among others.

Use your 1c and 2c coins to help a good cause

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The Central Bank is beginning the process of rounding out 1c and 2c coins next Wednesday October 28, so if you wish to get rid of your coins and help a worthy cause, donate to Change for Charity.

Coffee Morning at The Connacht Hotel in aid of BCR

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

The Connacht Hotel in Renmore will be hosting a coffee morning tomorrow Friday October 23 in aid of Breast Cancer Research. 

Rebecca’s busy London life makes her the city’s top Periscoper

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

A Galwaywoman is a social media pioneer in the UK after her live streaming posts have made her the largest content provider on the Periscope app.

INCADDS would like to open ADHD minds to mindfulness

Thu, Oct 22, 2015

ADHD is a behavioural disorder associated with cognitive impairments and brain alterations, both structural and functional. Increased rates of co-morbid psychiatric symptoms and secondary impairments such as work or relationship difficulties are commonly reported in ADHD. Cognitive deficits in executive functioning, including attention, working memory, and inhibition have been widely noted, as have difficulties in arousal, motivation, and emotional regulation (self-regulation impairments).

Mindfulness meditation is a self-regulatory practice that is multifaceted but will improve self-regulation of attention and emotion.  The practice involves decreasing arousal and training attention to the present experience with openness, curiosity, and acceptance. Awareness is seeing reality with open eyes, unimpeded by judgments and unrestrained by fears.

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