Fáilte Ireland to hold public meetings on west coast tourism route

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Meetings will take place in Galway and Clifden later this month as part of a series of events organised by Fáilte Ireland to get local communities involved in the development of a significant new driving route for the west coast.

Everything you need to know about melanoma

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Irish Melanoma Forum will host a public information in Dublin next week at which all aspects of melanoma will be discussed.

Attendees at the event on Friday November 23 will find out about the prevention and the recognition of melanoma, how to treat advanced melanoma and experts will give their opinions on whether melanoma runs in a family.

Cill Rónáin Harbour wins Engineering Project of the Year

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Cill Rónáin Harbour on Inis Mór island has been named the Engineering Project of the Year in the annual Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards.

Cameron says Menlo Park junction vote is an opportunity

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The vote against the proposed Menlo Park/Headford Road junction is not a rejection of plans to improve traffic flow in the area, but an opportunity to deal with it in a better, more imaginative manner.

Proposal to name Mervue grounds after late mayor Bridie O’Flaherty

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Mervue United’s grounds and training facilities are to undergo a series of improvements and important additions while the hours the public can use the grounds have also been increased.

Higgins calls for new bank for SME sector

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The setting up of a new bank to cater for small and medium enterprises is essential as the mostly State owned banks are refusing to give loans.

Galway couple launch first in a series of new children’s books next week

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The first of a series of books from new Irish brand Eire’s Kids will be launched in Galway next week. Oisin the Brave — Moon Adventure sees Oisín and his dragon, Orane of N'Scaul, travel through the Dolmen of Time to discover the mystery behind a strange flashing light coming from the surface of the moon. The book will be launched in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop on Saturday November 24 at 11am.

NUI,Galway graduate named as RTE’s new Western correspondent

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

RTÉ has announced the appointment of reporter Pat McGrath as its new Western correspondent. Pat began his broadcasting career in 1994 with Clare FM where he worked for more than five years.

Galway hillwalking club to hold open meeting

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Coiribe Hillwalking Club, based in Galway city, will hold an open meeting in the Menlo Park Hotel on Thursday November 22 at 8pm. New members welcome.

Collection of works by the late John Cunningham to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The family of the late John Cunningham will launch a collection of his writings this evening. All proceeds from the book, which takes its title As I Saw It from Mr Cunningham’s popular ‘As I See It’ column in the Connacht Tribune, will go to the Galway Hospice Foundation.

Grim discovery of body recalled in evidence on opening days of trial

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A jury heard yesterday how a man, charged with withholding information during a garda investigation into the killing of a popular Oughterard publican and teacher John Kenny, had “not been himself” when met by an acquaintance later that night, hours before the grim discovery was made by distraught family members.

Monroes to host public interview with Liverpool stars Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Liverpool FC fans in Galway can look forward to meeting Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer who are coming to Galway to take part in a public interview about their footballing careers.

Christmas Market returns next week

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Galway Continental Christmas Market returns to Eyre Square next week, and is set to run for five days longer than before.

Great Galway Tweet Up to take place this month

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Twitter enthusiasts from across Galway will converge on Cava Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Bar later this month for the Great Galway Tweet Up.

Four Angry Men to debate the state of the nation

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

David McWilliams, Fintan O'Toole, Shane Ross, and Nick Webb - the Four Angry Men - are coming to Galway next month to debate the state of the nation.

g Hotel and Console team up for positive mental health

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

With the festive season approaching it is time to eat, drink, and be merry. The five-star g Hotel is reminding us to look after ourselves and our loved ones during the holidays with a festive foodie event on November 18 in aid of Console, a dedicated service provider working towards suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in Ireland.

Universities, IT sector, tourism, and events make Galway a Great Town

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

High performing universities, strong IT sector, international tourism, and a strong focus on a year-round events programme are what keeps Galway at the head of the pack and won it the title of 2013 Great Town at the Urbanisation Award ceremony held in London recently.

Green light for Doughiska schools to create hundreds of new jobs says Walsh

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

As many as 200 jobs are expected to be created in Galway during the construction of a 450-pupil primary school and a 650-pupil post-primary school on a shared campus in Doughiska.

The schools are two of eight capital projects nationally that will benefit from a €50 million loan from the EIB, which will allow them to be delivered under the public private partnership model.

New look for Westside playing fields, but one step at a time

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Westside Playing Fields are to be transformed with full size GAA and soccer pitches, an adventure playground, and a new running track, but work will have to take place in stages owing to “financial pressures”.

New Fine Gael branch to be launched

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch a new Fine Gael branch for the Knocknacarra area of the city when he is in Galway tomorrow.

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