The figures don't lie - Galway needs an Educate Together secondary school
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
The notion of Galway as a growing city, a young city, a diverse city, is embedded in our psyche. Maybe it's that period we spent as the fastest-growing city in Europe. Maybe it's 18,000 students at NUIG, and thousands more at GMIT. Maybe it's in the stories we tell ourselves as we declare ourselves a cultural hub, a party town, a place to settle down.
Read more ...'My mission is to keep it funny'
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
She has achieved renown as an actress, author, comedian, script editor, and memorable interviewer of celebrities but in recent years Ruby Wax has become best known as a highly articulate, yet still witty, mental health campaigner.
Read more ...Galway teen fulfils her dream of meeting Ellen and singing on her globally-watched show
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Eimear O’Tuathail, a 17-year-old from Galway, wowed US audiences this week with her performance on the hugely popular Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Read more ...Galway girls receive highest Girl Guide award
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Five Galway teenagers received Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – the trail blazer national guide award – at a special ceremony on Saturday.
Read more ...Natural features enhance the Oughterard golf experience
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Award-winning Oughterard Golf Club boasts a superb 18 hole championship course situated near the town of Oughterard and the gateway to Connemara, Co Galway.
Read more ...Woodford holiday cottage crowned best in Ireland
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Woodford entrepreneur Mary Rose Donnelly is celebrating after her holiday cottage scooped gold in a national travel awards scheme by Sykes Cottages, the UK’s largest independent operator of UK holiday rental properties.
Read more ...Baboró Ambassadors Séamus & Micheál Barceló
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
The 21st Baboró International Arts Festival is in full swing and is running in Galway until this Sunday. In this week’s Baboró Ambassador series we meet brothers Séamus and Micheál Barceló. For full details about what’s on in Baboró this weekend see page 58
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Read more ...Ó Cuív brands Tenant Purchase Scheme a ‘total failure’
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
A “total failure” is how one Galway TD has described the Government’s tenant purchase scheme, which has seen only 11 houses sold in the State under its terms, with no houses sold in County Galway, while in Mayo, only one home was transferred into the tenant’s ownership.
Read more ...COPE Galway Volunteer Forum Annual Table Quiz next Tuesday
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
COPE Galway’s annual table quiz takes place on Tuesday 24th October 24 at 8.00pm in the Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway. The local charity’s Volunteer Forum Committee, who are organising the event, invite all to join them on what promises to be a great evening of fun and games.
Read more ...Anam Cara parent evening in the Clayton
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Anam Cara is hosting its next monthly parent evening on Wednesday November 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Clayton Hotel, Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway.
Read more ...And they’re off the tray — Ballybrit to see Pub Pint Race for Western Alzheimers
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
On Sunday October 29 the Pub Pint Race will take place at Galway Racecourse in aid of Western Alzheimers.
Read more ...Celebrate Diwali in Salthill
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Diwali, the festival of lights, and one of the most popular festivals of the Hindu faith, marking the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway this month.
The Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway will celebrate Diwali or Festival of Lights on Saturday October 28 from 5.30pm to 10pm in Leisureland, Salthill. The guest of honour is the Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, and Fine Gael Galway West TD, Sean Kyne, and all Galway is welcome to attend the event and celebrate with the community.
Read more ...Closing date fast approaching for Galway Chamber business awards
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
The closing date for entries to the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2017 in association with Shannon Airport is tomorrow Friday 20 October. The process is easy, simply fill in the application form, available online at www.galwaychamber.com
Read more ...Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
NUI Galway’s Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) are co-running a two-day event titled ‘Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health. They have invited a total of 400 local primary school and transition year students to attend interactive workshops surrounding healthy habits, on November 8-9th at NUIG’s main campus.
The aim is to promote the health and well-being of primary and secondary school students in the hopes that they will learn essential knowledge and skills that will help them to consider their health when making daily choices.
Read more ...Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
NUI Galway’s Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) are co-running a two-day event titled ‘Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health. They have invited a total of 400 local primary school and transition year students to attend interactive workshops surrounding healthy habits, on November 8-9th at NUIG’s main campus.
Read more ...Celebrate Diwali with Galway’s Indian community
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Diwali: Festival of Lights, one of the main festivals of Hinduism which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway at the Connacht Hotel on Monday October 30 at 5pm.
This year’s event will begin with reverent contemplation for Lakshmi Puja, and lamps will be lit to symbolise the triumph of light over darkness. Guests of honour will address the gathering and share their thoughts on the meaning of Diwali. This will be followed by our cultural programme, featuring performances in the Indian and the Irish traditions. Indian food will be served and the evening will conclude with Bollywood-style music and everyone will be invited to take to the dancefloor to finish the celebration.
Read more ...Silverware and surprises promised at Clayton Hotel Galway Masquerade Ball
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, will take centre stage at Clayton Hotel Galway when the second fundraising Masquerade Ball for the cause takes place. This sparkling gala event which is being jointly organised by Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road and Clayton Hotel Galway will take place on Saturday, November 4.
The evening will include a drinks reception, a four course gala dinner followed by entertainment with Oddity Band and DJ.
Read more ...International war crimes lawyer Peter McCluskey to give talk in city tonight
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
The Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway will host a free public lecture on the prosecution of the Bosnian genocide tonight Thursday, 19 October at 7:30pm.
Read more ...Budget another slap in face for diaspora, says senator
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
The Government has once more shown its lack of priority for Irish citizens abroad with cuts to the diaspora budget for 2018, says Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh
Read more ...Referendum will be about human rights
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Dear Editor,
Next May or June the people of Ireland will be asked to vote on the contentious topic of abortion in the first of seven different referenda proposed over the next two years. This without a doubt will be the most important one and its result will have far reaching repercussions for Ireland into the future. Essentially its result will say a lot about this country and what we value. It is basically a referendum on human rights.
