Connacht Rugby to host record crowds at Sportsground this season

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The public have really got behind Connacht Rugby side this season with record numbers expected though the gates and renewal rates of season tickets on a par with the unforgettable title-winning season of 2016.

‘The Three JCs’ — an evening with Joe Canning, Joe Cooney, and John Connolly

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

For the first time ever, three of Galway’s hurling heroes will be on stage together on Saturday November 23 at the Galmont Hotel in Galway for a very special event celebrating their incredible contribution to the game.

The evening will feature an in-depth interview with all three former Hurler of the Year award winners and a look at their amazing careers in the maroon and white.

Galway Gaeltacht primary schools to benefit from sports funding

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Funding totalling €213,588 has been granted to Connemara-based organisation Muintearas to administer the Athletics and Sports Programme to 18 primary schools in the Galway Gaeltacht.

Rabbitte demands TUSLA be given powers to shut down ‘non-compliant’ creches

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

TUSLA does not have the ability to shut down non-compliant creches due to flaws in the legislation, and urgently needs to be given those powers by the Government, a Galway TD has demanded.

Canney demands restoration of rehabilitative training allowance

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Rehabilitative Training Allowance for people with disabilities should be restored as a matter of urgency, according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney.

Afternoon tea, jazz and magic at the g

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A very special fundraising afternoon in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will be held at the g Hotel on Sunday October 13. The event entitled ‘Afternoon Tea, Jazz and Magic at the g’ will feature music from jazz singer, Michelle Lally following the recent release of her new album ‘A Moment in Time’, accompanied by Pianist Colm Henry and Saxophonist Bertránd Huvé and magic from mentalist and magician, Aidan Murphy.

Specsavers Galway to launch Hearing Clinic in Spiddal

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The audiology team at Specsavers Galway stores is to open a new hearing clinic in The Spiddal Medical Centre, County Galway, commencing Wednesday, October 2.

Audiologists at Specsavers Galway will offer hearing screenings, hearing aid servicing, tuning and battery replacements at the Spiddal Hearing Clinic, with the intention of expanding the services available at the clinic over time.

Council to explore Athenry to Galway commuter train service

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A designated commuter train from Athenry to Galway could become a reality after a motion was adopted calling on City Hall to work in conjunction with the Galway County Galway, to ask Iarnród Éireann, for such a service.

Use of church grounds for Oughterard protest march was ‘unacceptable,’ says parish priest

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A protest march due to be held this weekend in Oughterard will not commence from the church grounds, after the parish priest said it was ‘unacceptable.’

Let us never take Cancer Care West for granted

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Sometimes in society, what we cannot see are the most important things; the groups and people we take for granted. That what lies in front of us is hidden, until it is most needed. And then like a genie hiding behind a bush, it leaps out and supports you, and takes your hand at the very time you need your hand taken.

For those who receive a diagnosis, they are suddenly sailing along and then bang, they are a vulnerable piece of mass; their life in the care of others. And all the pretence there is about how great we are just melts away into a mush. And then everything is flipped on its head, because what used to matter doesn’t matter anymore. And what used not matter, now matters very much.

Rugby World Cup at The Skeff

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen welcomes the people of Galway to join them for one of the world’s greatest sporting events. Soak in the atmosphere in the heart of Galway as the ‘Boys in Green’ go toe-to-toe with other giants of the game.

The atmosphere is sure to be electric and The Skeff provides the ideal central location for rugby fans to be right in the thick of the action. Running from September to the end of October, this is sure to be the highlight of the sports calendar. The bar will be open early from 8am daily to accommodate for early kick-offs, ensuring you do not miss the action.

Fantasy Football round seven preview

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Although some minds may be trained on what is happening in the Far East, at Advertiser Towers we are concentrating on what is happening across the Irish Sea as the Premier League moves into its seventh round of matches, and we know that you want to know our top three in the Advertiser Tribal League in association with Monroe's Tavern.

Med Tech Consultancy to create 30 jobs over 3 years

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

Med-Di-Dia, a regulatory affairs and quality compliance consultancy focusing on the Medical, Digital Health and Diagnostic sectors of the European Life Science Industry, officially opened their Galway Offices on Monday 16th September 2019. The Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard was there to officiate the launch event at the Galway Technology Centre.

'All eyes on Galway' as 2020 Programme launched

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

“At the end of the storm there’s a golden sky” goes the famous song 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' and it’s an image that the official programme launch, last night, of Galway 2020 brought to mind.

Carna/Cill Chiaráin residents step up campaign to save Páirc na Mara project

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The proposed Marine Park/Páirc na Mara, east of Cill Chiaráin village, could be the "last chance to turn the tide" for an area which has long suffered high unemployment and emigration.

Greens call for commissions in towns where refugee accommodation planned

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Commissions representing cross-sectoral interests need to be established in all towns where new refugee accommodation is envisaged, so as to ensure local concerns are addressed and asylum seekers can be accommodated.

Hanley welcomes outdoor gym equipment for Renmore and Doughiska

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

New outdoor gym equipment is to be installed along Melody Field Park in Renmore, while the main park in Doughiska will also getting gym equipment and a new formal entrance with access for pedestrians and cyclists.

Why urban environmentalists threaten Connemara's future

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

It seems Connemara is just one big special area of conservation thanks to our Dublin-based masters. And sure isn’t it right there is concern for the bog cotton, the pearl mussels, the common lizard, the snails, and a host of other creepy crawlies?

The Skeff helps raise €10k for charity

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen said it was "proud to have helped play our part" alongside numerous local charities, societies, and clubs to help raise €10,000 over the past 12 months.

From Cavan to Connemara

Shooting the Breeze Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Irish language theatre company, Fíbín, launches an exciting new chapter in its story next week with the promenade show Cath na Ceathrún Rua / Battle of Carraroe, written by incoming artistic director Philip Doherty and staged at the company’s new home space in An Tulach, Baile na hAbhann.

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