Buy a ribbon and help support breast cancer charity

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Action Breast Cancer, an Irish Cancer Society programme, is urging people to support its Pink Ribbon appeal tomorrow (Friday) which is Breast Health Day by buying a ribbon, badge or keyring.

Gluten-free cookery demonstration

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The Western Branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will host a gluten-free cookery demonstration at 7.30pm on Monday night at the Clybaun Hotel.

Launch of new youth group space

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

shOUT!, the local lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth group is taking part in social inclusion week by launching its new youth group space.

Prison for man who spat in pregnant woman’s face

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The pregnant manager of a city centre store was left distressed over concerns for her health and that of her unborn child after a troublemaker spat in her face, the Galway District Court heard this week.

Leading Irish photographer to sign new book in Brown Thomas

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Leading Irish photographer Barry McCall is launching his new book PHO20GRAPHY and he is coming to Brown Thomas this Saturday from 2pm to 4pm where he will sign copies.

Remembering those who inspired us

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The public are being invited to remember a person who inspired them through an innovative project being spearheaded by the Big Brother Big Sister youth mentoring organisation.

Dublin company to donate more than €1m to research at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A Dublin-based market leader for post-trade automation solutions to the global securities services industry will contribute more than €1 million over a five-year period to research at NUI Galway.

Networking event for unemployed teachers

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Fine Gael Seanad education spokesperson Senator Fidelma Healy Eames is

organising a unique networking event for out-of-work primary school teachers on Monday at 4.30pm at the Meyrick Hotel.

Silent disco for Galway children and teens this Saturday

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A silent disco is some of the best fun you can have, but while they are held regularly for adults, children should get to enjoy this unique experience as well.

Ex-wrestler turned career thief jailed

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A career thief who assumed a false identity and used a sophisticated method to target electrical goods shops across the country was jailed for a total of 17 months for stealing more than €2,500 worth of cameras from one Galway city centre store in just three days alone.

Coole Park Winter Programme gets under way next week

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The Friends of Coole, in partnership with the National Parks and Wildlife Services, Galway County Council, Galway Rural Development, Galway Education Centre, Fáilte Ireland West, and the community of Gort, has launched its winter cultural programme with a feast of drama, heritage, music, and poetry for all ages.

The Skeff’ remains a tradition for graduates

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

NUIG’s graduations will take place next week and will continue a tradition that graduates will make Skeff Bar a hub of activity.

The original date and reasons for gathering at The Skeff after conferring are hard to trace, but after 150 years, tradition carries on to this day.

Covidien to invest €900,000 in innovative R&D projects at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Research and development projects in the field of medical technologies at NUI Galway are to receive an investment boost of €900,000 over the next two years from Covidien, one of the world’s leading suppliers of healthcare products.

Covidien announced on Monday that the funding is to go to highly innovative projects based at the National Centre for Biomedical Engineering Science (NCBES) at NUI Galway. These include the Network of Excellence for Functional Biomaterials (NFB) and the Centre for Pain Research (CPR). Details of a third project to benefit from the funding is to be announced in the coming months.

Frankie goes to Monaco

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Fankie Gavin & De Dannan performed tracks from their new album Jigs Reels & Rock’n’Roll for Prince Albert of Monaco and his fiancéE Charlene Wittstock.

Volunteers sought in the county to help combat social inquality

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Galway Volunteer Centre is seeking volunteers in the county. The appeal marks Social Inclusion and Active Citizenship Week.

Galway businesses support ninth TULCA Festival of Visual Arts

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

The economic downturn has had negative affects across all sectors of society, including the arts, but the support of Galway businesses will ensure TULCA goes ahead this year.

Galway Indian community to celebrates Diwali

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Galway’s Hindus are preparing to celebrate Diwali, the faith’s major festival of lights and celebration of life, with a special event in Galway city next week.

Capone’s offers new menu and delivery service

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Capone's diner and takeaway is a family run business situated across the road from the Knocknacarra Shopping Centre at Kingston Hall.

Lit’n’Deb to debate the beauty of football

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Pelé and the Brazilian team at Mexico 70 truly played ‘the beautiful game’, elevating football into the realms of art with a display of skill and brilliance not seen since.

Galway Science and Technology Festival ready for lift off

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Eager young students will have plenty of treats in store with the 13th Galway Science and Technology Festival kicks off next month.

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