Letter from Behan among the interesting items as Conradh na Gaeilge deposit archives at NUI Galway

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

NUI Galway is to become custodian of the extensive archives of Conradh na Gaeilge, Ireland’s oldest Irish language organisation which celebrates its 125th anniversary next year. Conradh na Gaeilge has agreed to permanently deposit archival material spanning over a century of its existence, providing an unparalleled insight into linguistic, cultural, social and political aspects of Ireland’s past.

It’s time to repeal the Eighth - women are counting on you to vote pro-choice

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Since its introduction into our Constitution, the Eighth Amendment has been a serious issue of contention. For many years, women and men have fought for its removal and for reproductive rights in Ireland.

'This is Galway’s church, not just our church'

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

For the past eight years the rector of Galway’s much-loved St Nicholas’s Collegiate Church has been Reverend Gary Hastings, an amiable Belfastman who is esteemed in Irish traditional music circles as a flute player.

Volunteer with Baboró

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Galway is without a doubt a festival city but in October it’s the kids’ turn. If you haven’t already experienced one of the best festival weeks in Galway, then mark October 16 – 22 in your diary and sign up to volunteer with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.

Now in its 21st year, Baboró takes place in Galway for one week every October when children, families and schools can experience seven days of theatre, dance, music, literature, exhibitions, talks and workshops. The festival presents shows from all around the world for young and old to enjoy.

So you want to write a children’s book?

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Whether you’re the adult reading bedtime stories or the child listening attentively, the world of children’s books is a very magical place. Perhaps you’re the writer who’d like to foster a love of reading? If you’re interested in learning more about publishing books for children then why not head along to an information-packed day for writers and illustrators at Baboró on Saturday October 21st in the Mick Lally Theatre. All are welcome– new, emerging and established alike.

Health Minister to open Mountbellew Primary Care Centre

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Minister for Health, Simon Harris will officially open Mountbellew Primary Care Centre tomorrow (Friday) at 10am.

The facility, which is located at Pinegrove Medical Centre on the Tuam Road and is in operation since last October, provides a wide range of services to the public in Mountbellew and the surrounding area.

Latest Irish Youth Music Awards album to showcase young musicians in Galway

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Irish Youth Music Awards, organised by Youth Work Ireland, is celebrating the release of IYMAs Volume 10, an album featuring 10 young up and coming musicians and bands from Galway and Meath. The album will be released tomorrow, Friday, and is available digitally and on CD.

Social Democrats to hold public meeting on future of healthcare

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Róisín Shortall TD, co-leader of the Social Democrats, and Niall Ó Tuathail, Social Democrats Galway representative, and health reform advisor to the NHS, will address a public meeting on the future of healthcare services in the State tonight (Thursday).

NUI Galway provides first definitive identification guide on false widow spider bites

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Researchers from the Ryan Institute at NUI Galway have developed the world’s first verified identification guide and symptoms checklist for General Practitioners and the public on how to treat bites from the False Widow spider.

Mental Health Minister to do his ‘utmost’ to secure future funding for counselling service for young people

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Minister for Mental Health has pledged to do his “utmost” to secure long term funding for a local counselling service which has helped 800 children and teenagers since it was set up five years ago.

Minister Jim Daly visited Youth Work Ireland’s local service on Monday - at the request of Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton - to discuss its future funding.

Western Rail Corridor ‘must be included’ in new Capital Plan says Kyne

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

It is “vital” the Western Rail Corridor be included as part of the Government’s Capital Plan, as developing rail is essential for connectivity, more balanced regional development, and in supporting more sustainable and lower environmental impact transport options.

More than €1 million funding for Galway under Town and Village Scheme

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

More than €1 million in funding has been allocated to 13 development and enhancement projects towns across County Galway under the Town and Village Scheme.

15 new jobs as Connollys Mercedes-Benz to open in Galway

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Fifteen new full-time jobs are to be created in Galway by Connolly Motor Group, which has just been appointed as main dealers for Mercedes-Benz passenger cars in the area.

This brings the motor group’s total workforce in Galway to over 50 and to more than 200 across the country. The company is currently recruiting to fill the new positions.

Cultivating the complete players by giving them a sense of community

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

A complete person has to be more than the sum of their parts — whether it be in sport, culture or in general society. We have seen that in the role that the victorious Galway hurlers have played in highlighting social issues since their win last month. We have heard interviews where they talk of their role in society and the role that they would prefer that society adapted to them.

Poets, cast out your lines for Thoor Closing Night this weekend

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Aspiring poets are asked to answer the call of Yeats this weekend at the Thoor Closing Night at the Yeats Tower in Gort and to read their poems at the usually lively event.

Lone parent seminar to focus on mindfulness and effective communication

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Galway Rural Development (GRD) in collaboration with Youth Work Ireland Tuam, Solas Family Resource Centre Headford, Gort and Loughrea Family Resource Centres will be hosting a Lone Parent Seminar for East Galway in the Family Centre, Dublin Road Tuam Co. Galway. The seminar will run on Monday October 16 from 10am to 3pm.

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Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Tenth anniversary Mass for Manuela Riedo in Renmore Church

Rabbitte demands restoration of funding for family resource centres

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Government must restore Tusla funding for family resource centres to pre-2011 levels as such centres “offering some of the most powerful tools we have in overcoming childhood poverty and deprivation”.

Ballindooley Crossroads set for major redesign

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Ballindooley Crossroads is to be redesigned in the coming months following Transport Infrastructure Ireland confirming it will commit €400,000 towards the project.

Galway to host Romanian Orthodox youth congress

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

More than 100 delegates from across Ireland and Britain will gather in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this weekend, for the Romanian Orthodox church’s annual Youth Congress of Nepsis, which this year takes place in Galway.

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