'You have to take life seriously. It needs more respect than we give it'

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Kristin Hersh has a very definite memory of Galway, not the year, but of an experience of the city. “I played a festival here,” she recalls. “There were Japanese drummers, I was watching them at the Spanish Arch, with the sun setting. They were like trapeze artists, but without the trapeze. That’s my Galway.”

Galway Bay Cycling Club to hold novice cycling programme

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Galway Bay Cycling Club, as part of the Cycling Ireland Bike for Life / Women in Sport Initiative, propose to hold a 6-8 week course beginning this weekend.

Why not try Bike for Life? Bike for Life is a novice cycling programme involving eight practical cycling sessions delivered by a Cycling Ireland-trained leader. The focus of the programme is on learning and meeting new people.

Cell Explorers— Burst the myth of the mad scientist

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

What do you see when you think of a scientist? An old man, with crazy white hair, wearing a lab coat and goggles while covered in a cloud of smoke? This is the classic perception that many people might have. Cell EXPLORERS will address this mad scientist stereotype in their new workshop at the 2016 Galway Science & Technology Festival from the 14-27 November.

Connemara Ambulance Steering Group want to hear about your experiences

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

The Connemara Ambulance Steering Group will hold a meeting in the Station House Hotel, Clifton on Thursday November 24 at 8pm.

This meeting is for all those who have had a negative experience with the ambulance service - such as a very long wait for an ambulance to arrive for a patient.

Taoiseach to turn sod on €6million cardiology service at Bons Secours Galway

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny T.D. will this evening (Thursday) turn the sod on a new €6m Cardiology Service at Bon Secours Hospital Galway and will welcome 20 new clinical jobs and employment in the construction of the facility.

Councillors move against staffless libraries proposal

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Opposition to Government moves to move towards staffless libraries in Galway is gathering pace, with motions set to come before the Galway city and county councils demanding the new system not be implemented here.

Work begins on €4.2 million Oughterard Wastewater Treatment Plant

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Work has begun on the long awaited Oughterard Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the official ‘turning of the sod’ carried out this morning by the Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Seán Kyne.

Monster Table Quiz for Pieta House tonight

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

A fundraising Table Quiz will be held in the Huntsman Bar tonight Thursday November 10 commencing at 7.30pm - tables of 4 for €40 to raise funds for Pieta House. All are welcome on the night so get your work or family team together so you can put them to the test when it comes to general knowledge.

Oughterard classical concert will launch church renovation project

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Oughterard’s parish church will host a first fundraising concert tomorrow evening (November 11 at 7.30pm) as part of its major renovation plans.

Local institute partners with Digital Citizenship on the Twitter Stage in San Francisco

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

NUI Galway-based Digital Training Institute is partnering with US-based Digital Citizenship Institute to certify trainers, accredit courses and create digital citizenship programs for professionals and companies across the globe.

Village and town renewal scheme a huge boost for Gort says councillor

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Councillor Joe Byrne says the grant of €50,000 to Gort town is a most welcome boost.

Naughton questions delay on decision on new A&E for UHG

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

A government TD has questioned a delay by the Health Service Executive (HSE) in deciding whether to proceed with plans for the development of a new Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG).

Galway Quakers to hold an ‘Open House’ open day

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Galway Quakers will hold an ‘Open House’ in St Nicholas Parochial School, Waterside, on Saturday November 22 from 11am to 5pm, to give people in the city an opportunity to learn about the community and the faith.

City gets ready for landmark national conference — Centenary Conversations

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

From tonight Thursday to Saturday, NUI Galway and Galway City will host a landmark national conference and an impressive programme of events, all part of The Centenary Conversations.

Loughrea Community Preschool relocates to new premises

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Loughrea Community Preschool has relocated to its brand new customised premises in Barrack Street.

Fear born in Paris was used to reshape world affairs

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

And so here we are, at a place in international affairs where it seems everything has been turned on its head. This week last year, as people gathered in Paris for a football match, to go to a concert, to enjoy life, we did not know the fear that would be used for much of the following 12 months.

It was a fear that was in many cases justified by the sheer horror that followed in Brussels and Nice. It was a fear that led Europe and the world to a brink, to a state of frenzy that leaves us with inexperienced people in charge in the UK, and in the US.

Councillors move against staffless libraries proposal

Wed, Nov 09, 2016

Opposition to Government moves towards staffless libraries in Galway is gathering pace, with motions set to come before the Galway city and county councils demanding the new system not be implemented here.

Work begins on €4.2 million Oughterard Wastewater Treatment Plant

Mon, Nov 07, 2016

Work has begun on the long awaited Oughterard Wastewater Treatment Plant, with the official 'turning of the sod' carried out this morning by the Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Seán Kyne.

Perfect Fit - Galway's premier children's shoe shop

Mon, Nov 07, 2016

With Christmas fast approaching, parents are starting to turn their minds towards what they will buy their children for December 25 and what better present to make your children look and feel good than a pair of shoes.

Large turnout expected for ‘Athenry for Apple’ march

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

A march to support Apple’s decision to site its latest data centre in Athenry takes place in the town this weekend, with organisers calling it a show of “solidarity with Apple” to illustrate that "the majority of the people in the area” welcome the multinational giant to east Galway.

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