Anam Cara parent evening in the Clayton

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Anam Cara is hosting its next monthly parent evening on Wednesday November 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Clayton Hotel, Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway.

One bereaved mother who attended a recent Anam Cara event said: “Both my husband and I felt it helped us in our grief to be in a place where we felt safe and comfortable to express the way we feel and think. I am good at talking but my husband is deep and I find for him the more interaction we have with other parents like ourselves then he gets the nerve to say something. It might be small but it is a start.”

And they’re off the tray — Ballybrit to see Pub Pint Race for Western Alzheimers

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

On Sunday October 29 the Pub Pint Race will take place at Galway Racecourse in aid of Western Alzheimers.

Celebrate Diwali in Salthill

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Diwali, the festival of lights, and one of the most popular festivals of the Hindu faith, marking the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway this month.

The Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway will celebrate Diwali or Festival of Lights on Saturday October 28 from 5.30pm to 10pm in Leisureland, Salthill. The guest of honour is the Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, and Fine Gael Galway West TD, Sean Kyne, and all Galway is welcome to attend the event and celebrate with the community.

Closing date fast approaching for Galway Chamber business awards

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The closing date for entries to the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2017 in association with Shannon Airport is tomorrow Friday 20 October. The process is easy, simply fill in the application form, available online at www.galwaychamber.com

Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

NUI Galway’s Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) are co-running a two-day event titled ‘Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health. They have invited a total of 400 local primary school and transition year students to attend interactive workshops surrounding healthy habits, on November 8-9th at NUIG’s main campus.

The aim is to promote the health and well-being of primary and secondary school students in the hopes that they will learn essential knowledge and skills that will help them to consider their health when making daily choices.

Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

NUI Galway’s Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) are co-running a two-day event titled ‘Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health. They have invited a total of 400 local primary school and transition year students to attend interactive workshops surrounding healthy habits, on November 8-9th at NUIG’s main campus.

Celebrate Diwali with Galway’s Indian community

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Diwali: Festival of Lights, one of the main festivals of Hinduism which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway at the Connacht Hotel on Monday October 30 at 5pm.

Silverware and surprises promised at Clayton Hotel Galway Masquerade Ball

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, will take centre stage at Clayton Hotel Galway when the second fundraising Masquerade Ball for the cause takes place. This sparkling gala event which is being jointly organised by Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road and Clayton Hotel Galway will take place on Saturday, November 4.

International war crimes lawyer Peter McCluskey to give talk in city tonight

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway will host a free public lecture on the prosecution of the Bosnian genocide tonight Thursday, 19 October at 7:30pm.

Budget another slap in face for diaspora, says senator

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Government has once more shown its lack of priority for Irish citizens abroad with cuts to the diaspora budget for 2018, says Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh

Senator Ó Clochartaigh is calling on Minister of State Ciarán Cannon to explain why almost €4m has been cut from the budgets available which is “to serve our people at home and abroad and to promote reconciliation and co-operation”.

Referendum will be about human rights

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Dear Editor,
Next May or June the people of Ireland will be asked to vote on the contentious topic of abortion in the first of seven different referenda proposed over the next two years. This without a doubt will be the most important one and its result will have far reaching repercussions for Ireland into the future. Essentially its result will say a lot about this country and what we value. It is basically a referendum on human rights.

Shocked by reckless behaviour during Ophelia warnings

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Dear Editor,
I note that the Taoiseach has stated that he will consider making it a criminal offence to ignore severe weather warnings, as some people did during hurricane Ophelia.

Calls for a warning system to alert tourists to impending storms

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

City CEO Brendan McGrath has called for a weather warning system to be put in place to alert tourists to impending storms.

Thank you to all who minded us this week

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

There is no worse feeling in the world than the realisation that you don’t matter, that whatever you do will not alter the axis of the world, that other people’s lives will not be changed a bit even if they were to bump into you. As citizens, it is our duty to make sure that others do not feel this way. As good humans, you have to do your bit to ensure that whatever you take from someone, let it not be their dignity and sense of security.

GMIT welcomes €200m announcement of investment in Institutes of Technology

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The President of GMIT, Dr Fergal Barry, and the Chief Executive of the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA), Dr Joseph Ryan, have welcome the announcement of a major capital investment in higher education.

Flights, camera, action — council invites tenders to make Galway Airport a movie hub

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Turning the former Galway Airport into a film and TV production site will be “hugely positive for” and “help create a cluster” the creative sector in the West of Ireland.

Fallen tree and roads update from Galway County Council

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Galway County Council advises that people should avoid any unnecessary travel, due to the high winds, stormy conditions and flying debris.

Gusts of 130kmh expected throughout tomorrow and GMIT to close four campuses

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

A Met Eireann Status Red Wind Warning which includes Galway is in place from 9.00am Monday morning. Gusts in excess of 130km/h are expected throughout Monday and into Monday night. There is a high risk of flying debris and householders and businesses are advised to secure material in gardens and other sites.

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

· All unnecessary travel should be avoided on Monday, while the storm is passing..

· Don’t travel in Red level warning areas during the height of the storm unless absolutely necessary, and take due care if travelling in all other areas. Listen to local radio and national media broadcasts regarding the current weather situation.

Celebrity Chef Malcolm Harradine at Anthony Ryans Homestore this Friday.

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Celebrity Kitchenware Expert and former QVC Chef Malcolm Harradine will be cooking up some mouth watering winter warmer recipes in front of a live audience at Anthony Ryans Homestore this Friday October 13th from 10am -4pm

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