Donations from Trocaire boxes to help world's poorest people

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Trocaire, the Irish Catholic Agency for World Development, is asking people to return its Easter collection boxes to their local parishes as the organisation prepares to put these generous donations into use.

Galway illustrator catches the attention of Kim Kardashian

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The work of a Galway based illustrator has caught the eye of Kim Kardashian, who is now featuring Nelle McCann's illustrations on her personal website.

Claregalway’s Spring Garden Fair this weekend

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Claregalway Castle will host Ireland’s Specialist Nurseries (ISNA) and rare plant specialists at the Spring Garden Fair on Sunday April 3 from 11am to 6pm. A variety of informal practical talks and demonstrations on transforming your garden will be given by these gold medal winning nurseries from both Bloom and Hampton Court flower shows. Go along and get all your gardening questions answered and enjoy coffee and cakes in coffee shop.

Galway man living in Brussels forced to reassess options after bombings

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A Galway man who is based in Brussels for the past 10 years says he will have to consider moving home due to the ongoing security threat in the Belgian capital.

Climate congress at NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Weather change in Ireland is the theme of the second Climate Congress to be hosted at NUI Galway next week.

Pernet get together

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The annual social gathering of the friends of the Pernet Group will take place on Saturday evening at 7.30pm at the Galway Rowing Club.

Children of the Revolution

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

REBELS AND patriots, soldiers for king and country, all kinds of political opinions and actions could be found among the students of University College Galway during the turbulent years of 1913-1919.

Welcome to Strictly Galway 2016 charityfundraiser

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A charity fundraising event to benefit the local community is being organised by the Galway Hospice and Corrib Lions Club.

The two plan to host Strictly Galway 2016, a dance competition for volunteers to be held at an event night in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa on April 29. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to show their support for their preferred dancers with seating at tables designated for each couple.

Galway Food Festival celebrates another successful year

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway food community united once again to host a memorable event over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with nearly 70,000 people tasting and sipping the best of local produce at the Galway Food Festival.

New Croi weight loss programme - a major success

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A new weight and lifestyle programme - the first of its kind in Ireland - which was developed by the local heart and stroke charity, Croí, is proving to be an outstanding success.

The CroiMyBalance initiative offers an evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle management and is aimed at people who want to reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity.

Hats off to Claregalway engineer who clinched top millinery award

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A Claregalway woman with a background in engineering walked away with a major millinery award in Derry recently.

Environment group to host top climate change speakers

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Headford Environment Group is to host some of the country’s most well-known speakers on the subject of climate change on April 16.

The group has been busy working on the project, which aims to highlight the issue of climate change, with particular reference to the west of Ireland. Group member Venetia McEllin says the aim of the event is to attract locals so they will learn more about the issue. "Local people, not just academics, can come and listen to what our scientists have to say and find out less reported facts, such as the effects on our biodiversity. We also aim to highlight what we can do about climate change as individuals and as a community. We hope to finish the afternoon by inviting some local people to tell us what they are doing in their own lives to combat climate change or create a sustainable lifestyle, and share their ideas with us."

Information day on walking the Camino

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Camino Society Ireland, formerly The Irish Society of the Friends of St James, will hold an Information Day on the Camino de Santiago in St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Market St, Galway,on Saturday April 9 (12 noon).

Find out more about COPE Galway’s Meals on Wheels service at Briarhill Pharmacy

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

COPE Galway is teaming up with Briarhill pharmacy tomorrow April 1, to promote its award-winning Meals on Wheels service.

Free seminar for women with diabetes will help reduce high risk pregnancy

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A seminar for women with diabetes will take place on April 9 in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway.

This free event will provide up-to-date information on the best approaches to management of diabetes before, during and after pregnancy. An expert team of dieticians, midwives and doctors will also be available to answer all questions and interact with the women in attendance.

Free health screening event on April 5 to mark Hearing Awareness Week 2016

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

On Tuesday April 5, Hidden Hearing is hosting a free health screening event at The Radisson Hotel, Galway, in association with Active Retirement Ireland. The event is free for everyone to attend and takes place from 9am-5pm.

Aware support line now available free of charge to people in Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Aware has launched a new freephone number for the organisation’s support line.

Gig in aid of COPE Galway and Australian charity taking place in Monroe's Tavern

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Ireland’s bella voce, Amanda Neri performs at a special benefit gig in the Side Bar at Monroe’s Tavern on Sunday, April 3.

Historic broadcast from Pearse’s Cottage marks centenary of the Rising

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

During a historic broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from Pearse’s Cottage in Rosmuc in Connemara on Easter Monday, President Michael D Higgins said that the revival of the Irish language was a central aim of the generation who rose up on Easter Monday 1916, and that it was a fitting tribute to those leaders that the programme be broadcast from there on Easter Monday.