500 people volunteer for 34 beach clean-ups registered in County Galway

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Irish environmental programme Clean Coasts is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. In honour of this milestone, over 300 groups in Ireland, including 34 in County Galway, have registered to carry out a clean-up during the week around World Ocean Day.

Clean-ups will be happening in groups of all sizes, from individuals, friends and families to community groups, tidy towns groups, schools, sports groups etc...and they are set to happen in different locations throughout the county, including on Salthill, Grattan Beach, Rusheen Bay, Gurteen Beach, Inis Mór, Lettermullen, Spiddal,Galway City, and more . People who haven’t signed up to host a clean-up, can still join the celebrations, by joining a public clean-up.

Packed programme for Cruinniú na nÓg 2023 at Galway Arts Centre

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Galway Arts Centre’s Nuns Island Theatre will this weekend host an array of events - for young people and by young people - covering theatre, film, visual arts, and literature - as part of Cruinniú na nÓg 2023.

Six premieres next month at stunning Film Fleadh

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Galway Film Fleadh will stage three World Premieres and three Irish Premieres from the 35th edition of the film festival taking place from 11 – 16 July in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás Cinema. Irish Film Talent is to the fore of programming at the Fleadh alongside World Cinema, award winning Documentaries and Irish and International Short Films. Audiences can look forward to powerful, moving, funny and provocative storytelling from both emerging and renowned filmmakers.

Galway City Corpus Christi Procession to travel over new bridge

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

To mark the Feast of Corpus Christi on Sunday June 11, a Eucharistic Procession will take place in Galway City and its route will include the new Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge.

People are invited to gather for Mass at the Abbey Church on Francis Street at 3pm. Participants will then walk in procession via the newly opened Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge, with the recitation of the rosary, the singing of hymns and concluding with Benediction at the Poor Clare Monastery on Nun’s Island.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Cheevers welcomes pause in Active Travel work at Roscam Junction

Funding opportunity open to groups in vicinity of Galway Wind Park

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables said they are supporting community groups to power local change as they open the 2023 SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables Community Fund for the Galway Wind Park in Cloosh Valley, Connemara.

The cost of putting your head about the parapet

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Normally, the world inhabited by professional golfers would not enter the concerns of mere mortals. From the outside, it seems idyllic; Travel, exercise, competition, excellence, the feeling of representing yourself in the best light, and your country or continent whenever the need arises. No matter what side of the fence you are on with this, we are not trying to create sympathy for those who live such an elite life. And good luck to them, they work hard and deserve whatever success they have.

I opine on the matter this week not because of the golf, but because of the deeper consequences, that golf presents us with as the week ends.

Oranmore Men’s Shed open new premises

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Established in 2015, Oranmore Men’s Shed has played an integral part in improving the lives of local men by combating social isolation and loneliness to create a community that supports each other.

Pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

A pop-up Covid-19 vaccination clinic will take place on Saturday from 9.30am to 2.30pm at the Galway East Primary Care Centre, Merlin Business Park, Doughiska Road (H91 FCV9) from 9.30am to 2.30pm. The clinic is located beside the Galway NCT test centre.

This will be a walk in clinic, people do not need to make an appointment to attend. However, appointments are available and can be booked online at www.hse.ie People are asked to bring photo ID with them.

University develops groundbreaking approach to design of cancer vaccine

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

University of Galway researchers have developed a modular approach to vaccine synthesis, potentially enabling the groundbreaking production of a new cancer vaccine.

Local researchers develop groundbreaking approach to design of cancer vaccine

Wed, Jun 07, 2023

University of Galway researchers have developed a modular approach to vaccine synthesis, potentially enabling the groundbreaking production of a new cancer vaccine.

Can you give a child a safe trusting environment?

Fri, Jun 02, 2023

There is currently a huge demand for foster carers and Origins Foster Care have a recruitment campaign underway to highlight the ongoing need for foster carers in Connacht. Origins are looking for people interested in fostering:

Locals asked to conserve water on Inis Oírr to ensure normal daytime supply

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Uisce Éireann and Galway County Council are reminding customers on Inis Oírr to conserve water as essential overnight water restrictions are being introduced in order to maintain reservoir levels on the island. The restrictions will be in place nightly from 11pm until 7am and started yesterday (Wednesday)

Reaching fulfilment with the help of horses

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

It is one of Galway’s best kept secrets, which is surprising given that it is doing sterling work in driving a goal-focused intervention in people with a range of disabilities.

Four decades of excellence from Cois Cladaigh

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Since it was founded in 1982 by Dr. Brendan O’ Connor, Cois Cladaigh has been part of the cultural fabric of Galway city. The choir has represented Galway both at home and abroad very successfully in that time.

Galway’s community groups honoured at Cathaoirleach’s Awards

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Community groups from across County Galway gathered on Saturday at the Meadow Court Hotel in Loughrea for the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2023.

Volunteers celebrated at Galway City Mayor’s Awards Ceremony

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Clodagh Higgins speaking at the presentation of the annual Mayor’s Awards last week said that Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who work quietly behind the scenes to make their communities stronger, more vibrant, often inspiring and motivating to others.

ATU graduate exhibition opens tomorrow

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

The annual ATU Department of Creative Arts and Media exhibition of students’ work from of the art, design, film, and documentary undergraduate programmes will be formally opened by Lelia Doolan tomorrow, Friday, June 2, at 2pm in the Wellpark Road, Galway city campus.

Several hundred guests are expected to attend the exhibition, a hallmark event on the cultural calendar of Galway. As the academic year ends, the exhibition celebrates the culmination of countless hours of hard work, exploration, and creative endeavour by the students.

Service designed to reduce unnecessary ED attendances for older people extended to Galway

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

THE HSE National Ambulance Service (NAS)-led service Pathfinder, designed to safely keep older people who phone 112/999 in their own home rather than taking them to a hospital emergency department, went live this week in Galway.

Shaskeen promise to 'keep her lit' in Town Hall Theatre concert on June 10

Thu, Jun 01, 2023

Traditional music band, Shaskeen, has been a cornerstone of Irish Traditional music and song for over half a century and show no signs of slowing down, ahead of their appearance in the Town Hall Theatre on June 10 as part of Advertiser Events, group founder, Tom Cussen, discusses the glory days of Irish music, the importance of evolving as a band and the future.

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