Two out of five local women surveyed say domestic violence began when they were pregnant

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

All of the participants in a local study about parenting in relationships characterised by domestic violence and abuse continue to experience abuse despite having left these relationships, it was revealed this week.

Ex gangland boss to speak in Knocknacarra church

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

A former London gangster, who served two prison sentences and only turned his life around after nearly killing a man outside a nightclub in the English capital, will speak at an advent mission in St John the Apostle Church in Knocknacarra next month.

Another successful science and technology festival to conclude on a high

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

The 19th Galway Science & Technology Festival will culminate with its final day exhibition this Sunday 27 November at NUI Galway from 10am-6pm. World leading Galway companies, schools, colleges and research institutes will exhibit over 80 free interactive STEM demonstrations and science shows for all ages to enjoy.

Families are invited to come and explore the interactive exhibitions and over 30 science shows and workshops that include Magic Bubbles, Juiced Electricity, Banana DNA, Cell Explorers, Lego Robotics, 3D Tour of the Universe, True Physics, Dr Ken’s Maths Show, 3D Digital Design, Mad Scientist and the Bug Doctor.

Paintings for pooches - art auction in aid of MADRA

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

This Saturday an anonymous art exhibition and auction will be held in aid of local dog charity MADRA at Tribeton, Galway.

Three Tenors to play Galway Cathedral

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

The Three Tenors will perform a Christmas Peace Concert in Galway Cathedral on Saturday December 3.

Galway Westend to be lit up with a creative visual lighting display

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Galway’s famous Westend will be officially lighting up and kicking off Christmas this Friday November 25 at 6pm.

Need for urgent debate on homelessness crisis in Galway

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

An urgent debate on how the Government plans to deal with the homelessness emergency between now and Christmas is needed, according to Sinn Féin senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

Anam Cara to host meeting in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Anam Cara is hosting its monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Wednesday December 7 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Galway (main reception/café area).

Destruction of woods and meadows is ‘a mockery of city’s Green Leaf status’— meeting to be told tonight

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Ahead of a public meeting tonight (Thursday Nov 24) leading community activist has condemned as “environmental and health vandalism” the proposals by the Galway City Council to advocate the construction of buildings and a road through the main urban parks.

Crowe to seek removal of part of cycling route

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Cllr Mike Crowe has said he will next week seek to remove the Roscam to Renmore part of the Dublin to Galway cycleway from the Galway City Development Plan. According to Cllr Crowe the proposed route was submitted by the National Transport Authority without any consultation with the landowners.

Garda issue warning about scam callers

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Gardai in the city and county have issued a warning to make people aware of bogus callers to houses after a hoax bank scam was reported this week.

Connected Talent assembles Galway 2020 Culture team

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Recruitment specialists Connected Talent are bringing all of their UK City of Culture experience to bear on sourcing and attracting the entire staff complement for the new Galway 2020 company.

Pieta House to host Misneach reflective event in Galway on Sunday

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

This Sunday, Pieta House will host “Misneach - Nourishing Hope” in Galway. Coinciding with four similar events in Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Tralee, the reflective events take place on the cusp between the months of November (traditionally a month of remembrance, honour and reflection) and December (traditionally a month of hope, joy and celebration) – to create a space and time for people to honour and celebrate lives present and lives passed and to move into December and the Christmas season with hope and celebration.

The events are free and people of all ages are welcome to attend Misneach at The Augustinian Church in Galway at 3.30pm on Sunday.

Driving licence renewal poses threat to Irish in US says Grealish

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Thousands of undocumented Irish people living in the United States are facing a bigger threat to their futures from Ireland than any measures proposed by Donald Trump, a Galway TD has claimed.

Train to be a barista and have a skill for life

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Barista training is now available in Galway, So what is a Barista? the dictionary says it is a person who makes and serves coffee ( as espresso) to the public. That is it in a nutshell, however it is easier said than done.

Test your food and music knowledge at charity table quiz

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Do you know your Green Onions from your red shallots? Chef and restaurateur JP McMahon and Galway nightclub stalwart Dermot “Doc” O’Connor are teaming up to host a charity food and music-themed table quiz on Wednesday the 30th of November in Massimo in Galway’s West End.

Campus Medical celebrates a decade of innovation and growth

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Galway-based, global medtech firm Cambus Medical is this weekend celebrating its 10-year anniversary since it first established operations in Spiddal. Cambus Medical is a world leader in the development and manufacture of advanced component and technology solutions which enable minimally invasive medical devices used in diagnostic and therapeutic interventions to successfully treat millions of people worldwide.

Research improves pregnancy outcomes for women in west with diabetes

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

NUI Galway’s Professor Fidelma Dunne has own the overall award at the Irish Healthcare Awards 2016 as judges deemed that her research to improve pregnancy outcomes for women with diabetes, would have an outstanding impact on patient access and care while also making cost savings to service delivery.

As a result of Professor Dunne’s work, women with diabetes in pregnancy while living in the West of Ireland now have access to a bespoke and sustainable pre-pregnancy care programme. The service provides free, gold standard care to optimize their health before embarking on pregnancy. In addition, there is no airing list to attend the service.

It’s now more important than ever to mind each other

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

To the children who sat through school this morning with empty rumbling tummies, the talk of the return of property boom means nothing. To the people who walk through town this week, staring at the windows, eyeing things they know they cannot afford, talk of a recovery means little. They stumble on, upright but overwhelmed by a sense of helplessness.

Poverty is not illustrated in Dickensesque urchin-like appearance anymore. Modern poverty is not carried around hanging off the ends of tattered clothes like it once used to. Modern poverty lives in the eyes and the hearts and souls of people, hidden but felt.

GMIT honorary fellowships awarded to John Crumlish and John Muldoon

Thu, Nov 24, 2016

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) has awarded Honorary Fellowships to John Crumlish, CEO of the Galway International Arts Festival, for his vast contribution to arts and culture in the west, and John Muldoon, Connacht Rugby Captain and a graduate of GMIT, for his major contribution to rugby and sport.

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