Retain alcohol counselling service in Merlin Park, urges public

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Feelings are running high over plans by the HSE West to move its alcohol addiction counselling service to the psychiatric unit at University Hospital Galway.

Grealish welcomes new Garda Text Alert System

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The new Garda Text Alert System will allow members of the public instant communication with the Garda Síochána and help with the prevention of crime.

Western Regional Drugs Task Force plans intensive awareness campaign

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Now in its third year, The Western Regional Drugs Task Force (WRDTF) Drugs and Alcohol Awareness Week is living up to expectations to be another highly successful event of awareness-raising and education activities on alcohol and other drugs. An initiative of the WRDTF in partnership with South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) and the Galway Roscommon Education Training Board, the western regional Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week will be held from Monday to Friday November 11-16.

Get involved in Galway’s Social Inclusion Week

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Social Inclusion Week returns this month and will see a host of different events, ranging from the social to the cultural, taking place across the city from this Monday until Sunday October 20.

Galway Education Centre to roll out Playworks

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The Galway Education Centre is planning to roll out the Playworks programme for the first time in Ireland as part of Change Nation.

Two charged with siphoning off €2,000 worth of diesel

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Two Ballybane men have been charged in relation to the siphoning and theft of more than €2,000 worth of diesel from various companies in an industrial estate in Carnmore.

Public lecture on The Tribes of Galway

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The term ‘The Tribes of Galway’ was originally a term of abuse coined by Cromwellian soldiers, but is now a title of honour for the 14 families who, in many ways, made Galway.

Galway teens sought for new writers anthology

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

The Galway Education Centre is seeking to compile an anthology of writings from Galway students before the end of the year.

Brennans’ breeze in for final scenes of revamped Newpark’s At Your Service experience

Thu, Oct 10, 2013

Charismatic hotelier and TV personalities Francis and John Brennan will be in Athenry next week to film for RTÉ's At Your Service at the New Park Hotel, Athenry.

Galway divided over Seanad abolition with only a day to go to the vote

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Galway is split on whether or not to abolish Seanad Éireann, with campaigners encountering mixed views on the issue only 24 hours ahead of polling.

However, a desire to “give the political class a kicking”, in the words of one campaigner, may give the Yes side the edge as voter anger at politicians in general continues in the wake of austerity and the looming Budget on October 15.

All the fun of the Ballinasloe Fair

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Horses, goats and fowl for sale, jarvey racing, horse-trading - all part of the action at the annual Ballinasloe Horse Fair and Festival that finishes on Sunday.

Calling all Cookes

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Hundreds of Cookes from around the world are expected to descend on Galway for the Cooke Family Gathering which will be taking place in the Ardilaun Hotel from Friday October 4 to Sunday October 6.

Through DNA testing the organisers of this event now know how far the Cooke family tree extends. The Cooke surname can be found in many corners of not only Galway and Ireland but all over the world. Family members have emigrated to USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, many of whom will be at the gathering.

Tourism training in Moycullen

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Forbairt Phobail Maigh Cuilinn is hosting marketing training workshops to prepare for Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta which will take place in the village next year.

Singers needed for ‘The Gift’ Christmas charity concerts

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Those who love to sing and have a spare hour on a Sunday afternoon are invited to take part in an event to raise funds for local charities.

World heart expert praises local heart and stroke centre

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

A world famous heart expert with strong west of Ireland links paid tribute to the Croi heart and stroke centre in Galway earlier this week.

Traffic lights to make Knocknacarra accident blackspot safer

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

The Barna Road/Ballymoneen Road junction, the scene of a number of accidents, is to be made significantly safer after the Galway City Council gave the go-ahead for the installation of traffic lights.

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA goes quackers

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club will hold a ‘quackers challenge’ duck race this Sunday at 2pm along the canal from University Road to Monroe’s on Dominick Street.

Glenlo Abbey Hotel hosts Wedding evening

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Glenlo Abbey Hotel is to host a wedding event on Wednesday October 9.

Paws 4 Thought

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

If you are looking for a pet, please check our website galway-spca.com and have a look at all our animals. Please note home checks are carried out for all our animals and a donation is required.

Luxury hotel boss to speak to Jes past pupils

Thu, Oct 03, 2013

Gerald Lawless, president and group CEO of the Jumeirah group of luxury hotels, will be in Coláiste Iognáid this evening to talk about his time as a student at the school, and his career to date, as part of a series of speaking events for Jes past pupils.

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