Kevin Walsh’s Micheal Breathnach fall at final Comortas hurdle

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Huge crowds attended the final day of the 2014 Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta in Moycullen GAA Club to celebrate all things Irish at the annual festival.

National Carers’ Week held to celebrate family carers

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

To celebrate Ireland’s family carers, Carers’ Week is being held from Monday June 9 to Sunday June 15 with events in Galway city, Loughrea, and Athenry.

On Saturday June 7, the Loughrea Library will host an evening celebrating the work of W B Yeats and composer Turlough O’Carolan with Tale of the Gael. Artwork by the Yeats family will also be on display, with a wine reception at 8pm. There is a discounted admission rate of €5 for all family carers.

Initiatives needed to halt escalation of homelessness

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

There were 54 households actively seeking independent accommodation in Galway city during just two days last month, but many properties were outside the maximum rent supplement limit, according to COPE Galway who has warned iniatives are urgently needed to avoid the escalation of homelessness.

Welcoming the recently published ‘Implementation Plan on the State’s Response to Homelessness’, COPE Galway has this week released figures which show that on May 14 only one property out of 24 one-beds (advertised on Daft.ie) was within the maximum rent supplement cap level of €475 per month for a single person. Just three out of 67 three-bedroom properties were within the maximum rent cap level of €725 per month for a one or two parent family with two children.

Sean nós and Irish dancing challenge

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A Sean Nós and Irish Dancing Challenge will take place at 9pm in the Cruiscín Lán Hotel, An Spidéal, this Sunday June 8 to help raise funds for the Coiste Traidphicnic festival, now in its third year.

Man manual released highlight men’s health issues

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

In an effort to draw attention to issues around men’s health, the Men’s Health Forum charity in Ireland has launched a 32 page man manual, entitled Challenges and Choices, in aid of Men’s Health Week, which runs from Monday June 9 to Sunday June 15.

Leading musicians to perform at Threshold Midsummer Concert

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Threshold, the national housing charity, will bring glitz and glamour to Galway next week when it holds its annual Midsummer Concert to raise funds.

Summer School on the International Criminal Court

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at the School of Law, NUI Galway has opened registration for delegates for the 2014 Summer School on the International Criminal Court which will be held from June 16 to 20.

Agricultural land prices drop in Connacht by thirteen per cent

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

A new report on the land market shows that the selling price for large lands of more than 100 acres has decreased over the past year, especially in the Connacht/ Ulster region where they declined by approximately 13 per cent year on year.

Galway Community College to offer new radio course

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Galway Community College has teamed up with local radio station, Galway Bay FM, to run a new radio and sound production course.

Running from September to May, the course is designed for students who want to pursue a career in radio production, on-air presenting, and journalism.

MADRA hosts Puppy Adoption Day

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Local dog rescue charity MADRA will hold a Puppy Adoption Day at its charity shop in An Fiontarlann, Westside this Sunday, June 8 from 12 noon to 4pm.

Reunion for Kylemore Abbey past pupils

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Kylemore Abbey will hold a special reunion for all past pupils and staff members this weekend.

Major boost for Shannon Airport as Ryanair adds five routes to schedule

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Shannon Airport has welcomed today’s announcement by Ryanair that it is to add five routes on to its winter schedule this year as another significant boost for the airport.

Designer prizes to be won at the Glamour at the g Fashion Show

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

The popular Glamour at the g charity Fashion Show, that takes place on June 12, has a fantastic selection of items donated by participating fashion designers and milliners to be won on the night.

Support survivors on the Longest Day March

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Support survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence by taking part in the Longest Day March on June 21, an event organised by the Galway Rape Crisis Centre.

Galway retains five Blue Flags and receives six Green Coast awards

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Galway city and county has retained all of its five Blue Flags for this year as well as being awarded six Green Coast awards, five of which were retained from last year and a new one awarded to Trá gCaorach, Inis Oirr, for the first time.

GMIT Architectural technology students showcase their work

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

An exhibition of projects by architectural technology students in GMIT will open to the public next Tuesday June 3, featuring the work of over 40 students. This exhibition features a selection of architectural drawings, sketches, and images by students on the four year degree programme.

2014 Croí charity cycle event set to be the biggest yet

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

On of the biggest annual charity cycles in the west of Ireland will take place on Sunday June 15 in aid of local heart and stroke charity Croí.

Students give mixed feedback after first State exam paper

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Some 55,000 Leaving Cert students began their State exams yesterday, with English being the first test in a series of exams lasting over two weeks.

North Connemara Action Group demands traffic calming measures

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Traffic calming measures must be installed at schools in Clifden and Letterfrack before there is a fatality, according to the North Connemara Action Group.

Pressure mounts for Tuam baby death investigation

Thu, Jun 05, 2014

Calls for an urgent inquiry into the deaths of nearly 800 children at a Tuam mother and baby home continue, and pressure mounts on the Taoiseach, Enda Kenny, to take the lead into the investigation and apologise on behalf of the State.

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