Galway academic chosen as eCar ambassador for four month trial

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

As part of the this year’s Great Electric Drive, Research leader of the Unit for Social Software at Insight, (formerly DERI) John Breslin has received his BMWi3 electric car to begin his four month ecar trial. He is one of just 32 new ecar ambassadors chosen earlier this year, from 20,000 applicants across Ireland.

Boost your heart health at Croi fashion show

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Croí, the local heart and stroke charity, will hold a fashion evening tonight (Thursday) at the Radisson Hotel at 7.30pm.

It will be a major event with Lisa Cannon from Xposé as MC. There will be a drinks reception, industry stands, exhibitors, and great giveaways. Five hundred people are expected to attend.

Embrace the outdoors with Outback Jacks

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Outback Jacks is a new outdoor store independently and locally owned for people who love outdoor gear and active wear. Outback Jacks provides individuals and families the education, products and shopping experience to enjoy a healthier lifestyle in the Outback. You no longer need to travel to Galway City Centre for outdoor lifestyle brands such as Helly Hansen, Jack Wolfskin, Regatta, Dare2B.

Ok, you think you’re smart — Mensa comes to Galway this weekend

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Have you got what it takes to be one of the cleverest people in Ireland – officially?

Mensa, the high IQ society, will be holding a supervised test session in Galway on Saturday, October 25, to give residents chance to find out their IQ score.

Galway Advertiser food columnist joins prestigious food writers’ guild

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Galway Advertiser food columnist Anne Marie Carroll has become the newest member of the Irish Food Writers’ Guild, news which will come as no surprise to her regular readers. She joins some of the most prominent names in the country including Darina Allen, Georgina Campbell, and Biddy White Lennon (currently a judge on TV3’s Great Irish Bake Off) in this prestigious group.

Hughes clan’s marathon fundraiser to benefit Galway charity

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Twenty two members of the same family are set to compete in the Dublin City Marathon this Bank Holiday Monday in a bid to set a new world record and raise funds for a Galway-based charity.

GTI beauty team working towards CIDESCO accreditation

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The GTI beauty teaching team has announced that it is working towards CIDESCO accreditation which entitles it to offer students the opportunity of sitting the CIDESCO International Examination.

Free alumni concert at NUIG

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The NUIG Choral Society is hosting a free alumni concert on Saturdayat 8pm in the Aula Maxima in NUI Galway.

Two Welsh choirs to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Two memorial Concerts by two Welsh choirs will be held in Barna Church on Tuesday next October 28 and in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Wednesday October 29 in aid of Galway Hospice.

Côr Meibion Ardudwy (male choir) programme is varied and includes folk songs, songs from musicals, classical songs, songs gathered from different countries and as the choirs are Welsh, a few hymn tunes, all of which will be sung with much gusto and enthusiasm. They also include some Irish songs in their repertoire. The choir boasts as many as ten soloists in their midst so a varied programme is guaranteed.

NUI Galway honours leading lights in the arts

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Three leading figures in literature, music, education, and the arts have received honorary degrees from NUI Galway this week in recognition of their contribution to the arts in Galway.

Taking care of you and your business at Meet West 2014

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

As Irish businesses emerge from the recession they have a myriad of issues on their plates but none is more important than taking care of the person at the helm of the business.

Turloughmore’s got talent — show them what you’ve got

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Following the much enjoyed success of last year’s talent competition, Turloughmore GAA Club has joined forces with the DMD Charity, Join our Boys, and is hosting another event, this year to be held on Saturday, November 8.

Ashford Castle wows to make top ten in Europe list

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Readers of the renowned Condé Nast Traveler magazine have named Ashford Castle as one of the top 10 resorts in Europe.

Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club marks eighty years

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Current and former members of the Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club spanning several decades got together last weekend to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the club.

22,000 turn out for successful Baboró

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Just over 22,500 attended the 18th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children over the course of the nine-day festival which ended last Sunday. True to form, this year’s festival really did have something for everyone with parents, children, toddlers and babies enjoying beautifully imaginative and inspiring shows from as far away as Australia and the USA, as well as a wonderful Irish showcase.

Learn about the little things which can boost your mental health

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The communications officer of a Galway based national youth website will share his mental health experience in a series of films and advertisements aimed at helping others going through difficult times.

Your call is important to us, yeah right..

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Hello, You have reached the offices of Irish Water, Uisce Paddy. You call is important to us so it may be recorded for training porpoises. Please also note that at any stage your call may be terminated or transferred to the talking clock in Australia, so Uisce Paddy must approve in principle the tenure of your call.

End of the misery

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Sighs of relief could be heard emanating from living rooms, offices and pubs across the country last Wednesday evening as finally after six years of unrelenting misery on Budget days there was some form of relief for hard-pressed citizens. Having endured such negativity in recent years most people would have settled for ‘not being any worse off’ after this Budget but in the end most people probably ended up modestly better off.

Sixty six homeless in one night looked after by COPE as crisis grows

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A local charity which operates services for homeless people provided emergency accommodation for 44 adults and 22 children on one night at the start of this month.

COPE Galway also had contact with an additional 11 people who were sleeping rough in the city on that Monday night on October 6. A further two people reported that they slept in a squat.

Paul Heaton - ‘My audience is used to me being a grumbleweed’

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

AFTER 19 highly successful years, The Beautiful South called it a day in 2007 humorously citing “musical similarities” as the reason for the split. It marked the close of the second chapter of band leader Paul Heaton’s career - his first having been as leader/singer of The Housemartins - opening the way for his ‘third act’, that of solo artist.

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