‘And you can quote me on that’

Thu, May 29, 2014

“I have a degree and a masters and yet I’m unemployed. My generation is the lost generation. In me, voters saw someone who has stayed and can give the perspective of that generation in City Hall, and the perspective of my generation is needed.”

NUIG students win bursaries for heart disease study

Thu, May 29, 2014

Four NUIG students have been awarded bursaries of €1,000 each by Merck, Sharp and Dohme to assist in their studies focusing on the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Youth friendly businesses rewarded

Thu, May 29, 2014

Three Galway businesses voted the most youth friendly, An Tobar Nua, Lucks Newsagents and Deli, and Casey’s Centra, were the winners of this year’s Youth-Friendly Business Awards.

Brigit’s Garden to build renewable energy trail

Thu, May 29, 2014

Brigit’s Garden is adding a new renewable energy trail that is the first of its kind in the west of Ireland.

Moycullen hosts annual All-Ireland Gaeltacht football festival this weekend

Thu, May 29, 2014

All roads lead to Moycullen this weekend for the annual Galway football festival for clubs from Gaeltacht regions.

Young Galway woman wins life-changing trip to Thailand

Thu, May 29, 2014

Claregalway 21-years-old Rachel Maher leaves Galway this week for the trip of a life-time to Thailand.

Rachel has won an eight-week EIL Travel Award to Thailand, fully-funded by Cork-based EIL Intercultural Learning, which organises cultural and educational travel programmes worldwide.

New non-stop Galway-Killarney service

Thu, May 29, 2014

The first express coach service between Galway and Killarney begins tomorrow.

Spanish summer camps for children and teens

Thu, May 29, 2014

The Spanish Institute will run week long summer courses this year, starting in June and running until the end of July. There will be courses available for teenagers, as well as children aged four to 12. The courses combine learning practical Spanish with fun games and activities. The qualified, native, Spanish teachers have extensive experience teaching children and young people.

Open day at CNM

Thu, May 29, 2014

Does the connection between good health and what you eat interest you? Have you ever considered studying for a career in nutritional therapy? You can find out more at The College of Naturopathic Medicine’s open day at the Salthill Hotel, Galway, on June 14 from 1.30pm to 6.30pm.

Children’s summer camps with Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, May 29, 2014

As the end of the school year beckons it is time to think about planning your child’s summer holidays. Fortunately, Conradh na Gaeilge has just the answer for you. Its renowned summer camps commence in July in areas including Castlegar, Lackagh, Corofin, Menlough, and Oughterard.

Galwegians to cycle Ireland’s western seaboard for cancer research

Thu, May 29, 2014

Thirty Galway friends and work colleagues of Donegal man Shaun Doherty, who is currently battling cancer, will this week embark on a 350 kilometre charity cycle along Ireland’s western seaboard to raise funds for Friends of St Luke’s and the Bone Marrow for Leukaemia Trust.

‘Glamour at the g’ fashion show set to return next month for charities

Thu, May 29, 2014

Fashionistas are set for the style event of the year when the g Hotel hosts a bonanza fashion show in aid of Console, COPE Galway and Irish Autism Action on June 12.

Children and youth groups urged to apply for funding

Thu, May 29, 2014

Children’s groups and youth organisations are being encouraged to apply to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs for a National Lottery Discretionary fund.

The Department has €910,000 available for disbursement in 2014. The fund provides one-off grants to community groups and voluntary organisations which provide services to children and young people.

Rahoon man to take part in Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Thu, May 29, 2014

A Galway City Council traffic engineer from Rahoon is set to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the world’s longest ocean race.

Esker, Athenry, and Ballinasloe Solemn Novena

Thu, May 29, 2014

The Solemn Novena of Esker, Athenry, and Ballinasloe will be held from Tuesday June 3 to Wednesday June 11.

COPE receives funding to progress with city refuge

Thu, May 29, 2014

COPE Galway will receive €1.16 million towards a new domestic violence refuge for Galway city.

Social Housing Rental Service should be fast-tracked, says Galway Simon

Thu, May 29, 2014

The Social Housing Rental Service should be fast-tracked and turned into a nationwide iniative, according to Galway Simon CEO Bill Griffin.

New politicians must tackle mental health issues

Thu, May 29, 2014

On Friday Irish citizens selected candidates they believe will deliver a better Galway and a better Europe. In voting against current Government parties, the people have translated their anger to the ballot box and said "enough".

‘Mile High Shave’ over Galway for Irish Cancer Society

Thu, May 29, 2014

Some people will go to great heights for a good shave, especially JP Randles of the Galway Flying Club who sacrificed his crowning glory last Friday, May 23, while flying in a Cessna 172 one mile high over Galway city to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

The ‘Mile High Shave’, organised by the Galway Flying Club (GFC), is part of the Today FM Shave or Dye Campaign 2014 which raises much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Taking up the challenge was GFC club member JP Randles who underwent an expert head shave by John McGuire of Fat Tony’s Barber Shop in the club’s Cessna 172 light aircraft. According to Mr Randles the day started well with the event being mentioned on Galway Bay FM and on the Ray D’Arcy Show on Today FM. With the skill of pilot Jarlath Conneely and a break in the weather, the Cessna 172 took off from Galway Airport and headed west over the city, climbing to the target altitude.

Anti-salmon farm group welcomes election result

Thu, May 29, 2014

The majority of councillors elected to the Galway city and county councils are opposed to, or have serious concerns about, the proposed salmon farm for Galway Bay.

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