World has changed a lot since I became bishop, says Kirby in welcome to successor

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

At the time of my appointment as bishop in April 1988, Ronald Reagan was President of the U.S.A. Mikael Gorbachev was in charge of the U.S.S.R. and the Berlin Wall looked impregnable. As all these have changed, it is inevitable that there is a change in Clonfert as well! After a little over 31 years since my appointment as Bishop of Clonfert, I am happy that Pope Francis has today accepted my resignation. The good news is that, despite the prognostications of some, the diocese will continue to have its own identity and its own bishop. Moladh go deo le Dia.

Minister’s stamp of approval for An Post site to become city gallery

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Minister Sean Kyne has added his voice to calls that the city centre site, currently being used to display the flagship Galway International Arts Festival exhibition, In The Flesh, become a dedicated art gallery for the city.

Speculation arose on Wednesday that the Galway City Council could be looking at the possibility of acquiring the site, which is located at the rear of the GPO building on Eglinton Street, and is accessed off William Street, past the Premoli shoe shop.

Teacher's adventure novels set for global success

Thu, Jul 18, 2019

Anthony Broderick knows where he has been, he knows where he is at, and most importantly, he knows where he's going.

Racing for Rosabel - Tuesday July 30th, The Skeff Bar

Tue, Jul 16, 2019

On Tuesday July 30th, The Skeff Bar will hold Racing for Rosabel, a stylish and entertaining event in aid of Rosabel's Rooms. Running for the 2nd year in a row, the organisers are delighted to hold an event to raise money for such a great cause and local charity.

Rocketing insurance costs put local hospitality industry under major pressure

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Spiralling insurance costs, which are being fuelled by the "claims culture", especially excessive levels of awards and fraudulent and exaggerated claims, are having a major knock-on effect on the local hospitality industry, according to the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

Hanley says Westminster marriage equality vote a 'massive step forward for LGBT+ rights'

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Westminster MPS voting to extend marriage equality to Northern Ireland, to bring the region into line with the rest of the UK, and also the Republic of Ireland, is "a massive forward step of progress for LGBT+ rights on this island".

NUI Galway science students win international documentary award

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

An innovative project at NUI Galway which encourages students to explore the evolution of life on earth through the medium of film has received a significant international teaching award.

Report on lack of arts infrastructure a 'wake up call' for Galway

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Galway 2020 is the "perfect opportunity" to address the deficit in arts infrastructure throughout the west, particularly in Galway, as highlighted in the Review of Arts Centres and Venues.

'It is a worrying time to be in America but it is still a wonderful country'

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Marion McKeone is Ireland’s foremost reporter on the United States and she is taking part in GIAF’s First Thought Talks series with a lecture entitled 'Trump's Wall: A Symptom of a Greater US Sickness?' at NUIG’s Aula Maxima on Saturday July 20 at 12 noon.

British Labour Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott to speak in Galway

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Diane Abbott, the British Labour MP and the Shadow Home Secretary, will be in Galway this weekend to give the keynote address at the 25th Annual Tom Johnson Summer School in NUI Galway, organised by Labour Youth.

‘It is a worrying time to be in America but it is still a wonderful country’

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Marion McKeone is Ireland’s foremost reporter on the United States and she is taking part in GIAF’s First Thought Talks series with a lecture entitled ‘Trump’s Wall: A Symptom of a Greater US Sickness?’ at NUIG’s Aula Maxima on Saturday July 20 at 12 noon.

Galway community organic garden celebrates its tenth birthday

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

One of Galway city’s oldest community gardens, Ballinfoile Mór Community Organic Garden, will celebrate its 10th birthday on Sunday and host a harvest festival for residents.

Locals from Ballinfoile, Terryland, Ballindooley and Castlegar areas are being invited to join the celebrations from 12 noon until 4pm on Sunday.

'Bluebells for love' – a Patrick Kavanagh evening

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

The legacy and various loves of Irish poet Patrick Kavanagh will be celebrated through talks, songs, poetry and readings at the upcoming Patrick Kavanagh event.

Crowds take a Salthill dip at dawn for homelessness

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Some 140 people gathered in Salthill to take a dip in the sea at dawn in aid of Galway Simon.

Volunteer commits to cross-country cycle for Galway Hospice

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Galway Hospice volunteer Pat O’Connell is set to cycle the length of the UK to raise funds for the hospice.

Teeing off for Croi golf am-am

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

The third annual CroÌ Heart & Stroke Charity golf fundraiser was held at Bearna Golf Club, sponsored by Burkeway Homes.

Learn how to develop skills to deal with life's challenges

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

A personal skills and leadership training programme, which will take place in the city from September 2019 to April 2020, will help people cope with everyday challenges.

The Training for Transformation course is being organised by Pernet CLG which runs self-help workshops and programmes in the community. It is open to people over 18 years and will take place at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Newtownsmith on Friday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and on Saturdays from 10am to 4pm on the following dates:- September 27 and 28, October 18 and 19, November 15 and 16, February 7 and 8, March 20 and 21, and April 3 and 4.

Racing for Rosabel - two years of fashionable fundraising

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Mark the date in the diary - a great day out, and all for a very good cause - because Tuesday, July 30 is the day of the Racing for Rosabel fundraising event in The Skeff Bar, Eyre Square.

Concerns raised after Dáil refuses questions on Derrybrien windfarm

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

Concerns are being raised about the refusal to allow a County Galway TD to raise questions over impending EU fines that could be levied against the Government for its failure to carry out an environmental impact assessment at Derrybrien wind farm in south County Galway.

Galway sailors revive traditional twinning event with Lorient

Thu, Jul 11, 2019

A special parade of sail from Galway takes place tomorrow (Friday) reviving a tradition with twin city Lorient.

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