Remember ‘morning after’ if driving over Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

As thousands prepare to travel on Irish roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend to meet up with family and friends, drinkaware.ie is encouraging people, if socialising with alcohol, to remember the morning after.

Celebrate with the Easter Bunny at Loughwell Farm Park

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Easter Bunny arrives in Moycullen this weekend at Loughwell Farm Park from 12 noon to 6pm.

Pedal for Down Syndrome Galway and Salthill/Knocknacarra GAA

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A cycling challenge for young and old, families, and professional cyclists will take place on Saturday April 26 to help provide speech and language theraphy for children with Down Syndrome, and GAA youngsters.

The Voices for Down Syndrome Galway, in partnership with Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club, will host the event, with half the funds raised allocated to the juvenile section of the local GAA club.

O’Neill re-elected GMIT president for second term

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Roscommon native Sam O’Neill has been elected Students’ Union president of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology for a second term, after an overwhelming majority of 90 per cent voted to re-instate him into the position.

Galway student on skateboarding mission for MS

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A medical student from Galway is undertaking an epic skateboarding journey in Europe to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.

Golf fundraiser to aid Crumlin children’s hospital

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The local organisers of an annual golf classic, which raises vital funds for Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital and takes place at Galway Golf Club on Friday May 2, are appealing to the public to sponsor events on the day.

Jim Doyle, the chairperson of the organising committee of Crumlin Golf Classic, is seeking sponsorship for €100 tee boxes and raffle prizes for the fundraiser, which has raised more than €500,000 for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin, since its inception 28 years ago. It also supports UHG’s neonatal intensive care unit.

Nominate your favourite place for ‘The Best Place to Go Wild’ competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Irish Times is on the hunt to find ‘The Best Place To Go Wild’ in Ireland and is inviting people in County Galway to nominate their favourite place to experience nature.

The aim is to find the best places in the country to experience nature, from guided walks, tranquil cruises on our rivers and nature watching on the wetlands, to extreme sports like surfing, caving, or coasteering on our rocky shores. The Irish Times wants to hear which location trumps them all.

Boston Scientific workers begin twentieth anniversary celebrations

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Boston Scientific, the worldwide developer and manufacturer of medical devices, kicked off its 20th year celebrations in Galway with a 90s themed event for all its workers.

Six-foot drop is placing motorists and livestock in jeopardy

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The lack of roadside barriers on a stretch of the main Glenamaddy to Dunmore route is a serious threat to public safety and also places a local farmer’s livelihood in jeopardy, according to Fianna Fáil Tuam local area candidate Nora Fahy.

Galway students finalists in national ‘Fine Dine At Mine’ cookery competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Two Galway students have made it through to the finals of the ‘Fine Dine at Mine’ All-Island Schools Cookery Competition 2014.

Tuam left behind on Greenway funding, says McHugh

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A disused railway line between Tuam and Kilbannon should be converted into a Greenway for north Galway, encompassing walking and cycling routes.

Easter egg-stravaganza at April 17 2014 Brigit’s Garden - just a hop from Galway city

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Brigit’s Garden will host its popular annual Easter Egg Hunt, promising a magical afternoon for children on Easter Sunday from 1pm to 5.30pm.

1916 commemorations in Galway

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Events will take place across County Galway this EasterWeekendto commemorate the 1916 Rising and the Galwegians who took part in that seismic event.

Republican Sinn Féin commemorations begin on Good Friday at 5pm with a wreath-laying at the Workhouse in Tuam. On Holy Saturday there will be a wreath-laying in Kilcummin cemetery, Oughterard, at 7pm.

NUIG research building wins architectural award

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Hardiman Research Building at NUI Galway has won the title of Architectural Project of the Year at this year's CMG Awards Ceremony.

Galway scientists begin another new Atlantic venture

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway scientists and students are undertaking a 13-day expedition across the Atlantic in a study of the ocean.

Cheevers calls for more funding for Ballybane Library

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Funding of €100,000 for Galway city and county’s 29 libraries is “not acceptable” or anywhere near enough to maintain “this vital service”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway City East candidate Alan Cheevers, who is calling on the Galway County Council to urgently review the book funding for Ballybane Library.

‘Happy’ filmmaker works his magic at his alma mater

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Film-maker Kamil Krolak has returned to his former college to produce another “Happy” video with the current staff and students. A former Post Leaving Cert Film and TV student at GalwayCommunity College, Krolak shot to national and international prominence thanks to his hugely popular "Fifty People One Question Galway" and his "Galway is also Happy" video. His work has been featured on Primetime, The Late Late Show, and on TV3's Morning show and in a number of international media outlets.

Why Galway needs a directly-elected mayor

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

With the prospect of a directly-elected mayor for Dublin still a possibility - Environment Minister Phil Hogan said there will be no plebiscite in May but the four Dublin councils can reconsider the issue after the Local Elections - Insider contemplates what such a role could bring to Galway city.