New chairman of Croí

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The heart and stroke charity Croí has announced Kevin O’Reilly as its new chairman.

Oughterard woman is councillor for the French

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The former honorary Consul of France, who now lives in Oughterard, has recently been elected consular councillor for the French citizens in Ireland.

Corrundulla man to take on 13km Killary Fjord charity swim

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A Corrundulla man will attempt to swim the length of Killary Fjord in Connemara to raise much needed funds for his nephew who was born with the rare chromosomal condition Mosaic Trisomy 9.

Sixth annual vintage rally in Castlehacket Estate

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The sixth annual rally to be organised by The Shrule and District Vintage Club will be held on Sunday in Castlehacket Estate, Belclare, Tuam.

Get back on the saddle for Galway Bike Festival

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Galway Bike Festival, which runs from Saturday June 14 to Sunday June 22, was officially launched by the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Padraic Conneely, on Friday May 27.

NUIG to hold international conference on WWI

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

AUGUST MARKS the centenary of the start of The Great War and in anticipation of that, NUI Galway will hold a major international history workshop on the conflict.

Kevin Walsh’s Micheal Breathnach fall at final Comortas hurdle

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Huge crowds attended the final day of the 2014 Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Moycullen GAA Club to celebrate all things Irish at the annual festival.

National Carers’ Week held to celebrate family carers

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

To celebrate Ireland’s family carers, Carers’ Week is being held from Monday June 9 to Sunday June 15 with events in Galway city, Loughrea, and Athenry.

On Saturday June 7, the Loughrea Library will host an evening celebrating the work of W B Yeats and composer Turlough O’Carolan with Tale of the Gael. Artwork by the Yeats family will also be on display, with a wine reception at 8pm. There is a discounted admission rate of €5 for all family carers.

Initiatives needed to halt escalation of homelessness

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

There were 54 households actively seeking independent accommodation in Galway city during just two days last month, but many properties were outside the maximum rent supplement limit, according to COPE Galway who has warned iniatives are urgently needed to avoid the escalation of homelessness.

Welcoming the recently published ‘Implementation Plan on the State’s Response to Homelessness’, COPE Galway has this week released figures which show that on May 14 only one property out of 24 one-beds (advertised on Daft.ie) was within the maximum rent supplement cap level of €475 per month for a single person. Just three out of 67 three-bedroom properties were within the maximum rent cap level of €725 per month for a one or two parent family with two children.

Sean nós and Irish dancing challenge

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A Sean Nós and Irish Dancing Challenge will take place at 9pm in the Cruiscín Lán Hotel, An Spidéal, this Sunday June 8 to help raise funds for the Coiste Traidphicnic festival, now in its third year.

Man manual released highlight men’s health issues

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

In an effort to draw attention to issues around men’s health, the Men’s Health Forum charity in Ireland has launched a 32 page man manual, entitled Challenges and Choices, in aid of Men’s Health Week, which runs from Monday June 9 to Sunday June 15.

Leading musicians to perform at Threshold Midsummer Concert

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Threshold, the national housing charity, will bring glitz and glamour to Galway next week when it holds its annual Midsummer Concert to raise funds.

Summer School on the International Criminal Court

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at the School of Law, NUI Galway has opened registration for delegates for the 2014 Summer School on the International Criminal Court which will be held from June 16 to 20.

Agricultural land prices drop in Connacht by thirteen per cent

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A new report on the land market shows that the selling price for large lands of more than 100 acres has decreased over the past year, especially in the Connacht/ Ulster region where they declined by approximately 13 per cent year on year.

Galway Community College to offer new radio course

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Galway Community College has teamed up with local radio station, Galway Bay FM, to run a new radio and sound production course.

Running from September to May, the course is designed for students who want to pursue a career in radio production, on-air presenting, and journalism.

MADRA hosts Puppy Adoption Day

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Local dog rescue charity MADRA will hold a Puppy Adoption Day at its charity shop in An Fiontarlann, Westside this Sunday, June 8 from 12 noon to 4pm.

Reunion for Kylemore Abbey past pupils

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Kylemore Abbey will hold a special reunion for all past pupils and staff members this weekend.

Major boost for Shannon Airport as Ryanair adds five routes to schedule

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Shannon Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Ryanair that it is to add five routes on to its winter schedule this year as another significant boost for the airport.

Designer prizes to be won at the Glamour at the g Fashion Show

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The popular Glamour at the g charity Fashion Show, that takes place on June 12, has a fantastic selection of items donated by participating fashion designers and milliners to be won on the night.

Support survivors on the Longest Day March

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Support survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence by taking part in the Longest Day March on June 21, an event organised by the Galway Rape Crisis Centre.

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