Clarinbridge to hold its popular market day

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The picturesque village of Clarinbridge takes its annual step back in time on Saturday September 7 when it will once again hold its hugely popular Market Day.

President Higgins named as Console patron

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

President Michael D Higgins has been named as the patron of the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console which has a full-time base in Galway.

Women who receive midwife care throughout their pregnancy and birth have better outcomes

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Maternity care that involves a midwife as the main care provider leads to better outcomes for most women, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library.

Upgrade Kinvara campervan park to end parking says Senator Higgins

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Kinvara campervan park is due to get a much awaited upgrade after the owners have been granted planning permission for a new wastewater system.

Riverdance composer Bill Whelan launches 36th Clifden Arts Festival programme

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Renowned Irish musician, composer, producer and arranger Bill Whelan officially launched the programme of events for the 36th Clifden Community Arts Festival on Monday August 19 at the Clifden Station House Theatre.

Specsy time for Tuam woman

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Earlier this year Specsavers staff from all across Ireland launched a search to discover the nation’s most fabulous specs wearer, and from the thousands of entries received a Tuam woman was selected as one of the finalists.

Roseanne Melia (22) of Tuam in Co Galway was selected as a finalist in the 16 to 24 category. The 2013 Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition saw a total of eight finalists across four age categories make it all the way to the final. The age categories were 16 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 59, and 60 plus.

Fundraising day for Ché Kinvara charity at Burren Nature Sanctuary

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Burren Nature Sanctuary will hold a fundraising day this Sunday with all proceeds going to the Ché Kinvara charity.

Russian language and culture courses at Paper Crane

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Paper Crane is a Russian educational club, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. It educates children and adults, in preserving and promoting the heritage of Russian traditions and the language itself, in bringing together all enthusiasts interested in the past, present, and future of Russian culture.

While the benefits of preserving Russian culture for Ireland’s Russian community are obvious, this practise can also benefit the country as a whole by encouraging further integration of the Russian-speaking community into Irish society, while Irish people will have the opportunity to become acquainted with Russian language and culture.

Two giants of global athletics to visit Galway in September

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Current Olympic 800m champion and world record holder, David Rudisha, and Brother Colm O'Connell, who is coach to 25 world champions and five Olympic champions, will participate in various activities in the city from September 11 to 16.

Top names announced for the Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival is very proud to present its biggest and best programme in its eight year history.

The headliners were announced at a special party at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this month with top comedy names in attendance to show their support including Jason Byrne, Phill Jupitus, and Stewart Lee.

Galway’s FG dissidents remain defiant despite downgrading by party HQ

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

dissidents Dep Brian Walsh and Sen Fidelma Healy-Eames have been stripped of their status within the organisation by a party HQ determined to reduce them to the lowest grade of membership.

NUI Galway hosts conference on marine research

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

NUI Galway’s Socio Economic Marine Research Unit will hold its fourth annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Symposium on Tuesday August 27.

NUIG president congratulates Seán O’Rourke on his move to Pat Kenny’s slot

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

President of NUI Galway Dr Jim Browne this week congratulated alumnus and RTÉ broadcaster Seán O’Rourke on taking over the mid-morning Radio 1 slot from Pat Kenny.

JOE.ie founder to speakin Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Niall McGarry, CEO and founder of Joe.ie and Her.ie, will speak at the next Online Marketing in Galway meeting on August 27 at 7pm in the Harbour Hotel. Fintan Finnan from the Digital Marketing Institute will also address the event.

Patients’ poetry and story collection launched

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A collection of poetry and stories by patients, staff and visitors to Galway University Hospitals called This Never Happened II was launched by poet Kevin Higgins recently.

This is the second collection of creative writing by patients in units 5 and 6 of Merlin Park University Hospital.

Tesco cuts the ribbon to mark €2m refurbishment

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

With nearly 41 years on the clock, Tesco Galway has been given a new lease of life thanks to a €2 million refit investment, transforming it into a far more economical and environmentally friendly store as well as ensuring customers have an enjoyable shopping experience.

Hurling festival gathers sixteen teams from around the globe

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Galway is gearing up for yet another festival and the first of its kind.

Hotline to help first year university students

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A student hotline run by NUI Galway aims to help incoming first year students make the transition to third level education.

Partipants sought for new TV programme

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Do you or someone you know suffer from glossophobia – the fear of public speaking? Does the thought of making a speech fill you with fear? Are you worried about an upcoming event where you are required to speak? A new TV programme, The Secret Speech, may hold the secret to overcoming your fears.

Wear your flip flops for world record attempt

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

SERVE, a volunteering and international development organisation, is looking for more than 400 ‘flip-floppers’ to take part in a race in an attempt to create a new world record.

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