TG4 to start streaming GAA matches online from this weekend

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Galway-based TG4 has launched a new on-line streaming service that will provide live free to view coverage world-wide containing an attractive fixture list of GAA matches.

The new initiative starting this weekend will see major GAA matches being offered exclusively on line and available all over the world, a welcome addition to the channel’s acclaimed list of televised Gaelic games matches at all levels from club to inter-county.

Brexit Meeting Tonight

Tue, Mar 21, 2017

The James Connolly Forum will hold a public meeting on Tuesday 21st March at 8 pm in Richardson’s, Eyre Sq. Galway under the heading: BREXIT – THE LEFT VIEW: The Implications & Opportunities for Ireland.

‘It is all about the freedom’

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Ahead of his St Patrick’s Day celebration in his 197th and final country, Galway born travel blogger Johnny Ward sat down with the Galway Advertiser to talk about visiting every country in the world and how he has carved a career out of his passion for travelling on his blog onestep4ward.com.

Highest ever number of new entrants for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in association with the Galway Advertiser, is delighted to announce that 18 Galway businesses and organisations have entered Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2017. The Gearrliosta of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2017 will be announced at a press event in the Eyre Square Centre on April 11. Bronnadh Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, a special awards ceremony which will be held in May to announce the category winners and the overall winner of a business package valued at €23,000, will mark the pinnacle of Gaillimh le Gaeilge’s celebrations of 30 years in business.

Speaking about the record number of new gradam entrants, Bríd Ní Chonghóile of Gaillimh le Gaeilge said, “We welcome all of these nominees, who are proud to use the Irish language on a daily basis in their business and we would like to give a special fáilte to the 14 businesses that have entered the Gradam for the very first time this year. This is highest number of new entrants ever and it reflects the growing interest and enthusiasm for the Irish language as part of our living culture since Galway was named European Capital of Culture 2020.”

‘Molecular Gastronomy’ children’s workshop and afternoon tea at Hotel Meyrick next month

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Hotel Meyrick are delighted to partner with CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Medical Devices based at NUI Galway, for a Children’s Workshop on ‘Molecular Gastronomy’ and Afternoon Tea on Thursday April 13.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Stole chainsaw from pick-up truck
Gardai in Salthill are looking for information on an incident in which a thief broke into a pick-up truck and made away with a chainsaw on Monday evening.

Gardai in Salthill are looking for information on an incident in which a thief broke into a pick-up truck and made away with a chainsaw on Monday evening.

Grandmother jailed for role in fraud that targeted Galway jewellers

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

A UK grandmother has been jailed for one year for her role in a gang of fraudsters who travelled to Ireland on weekends to buy high value items using fake credit cards.

After her arrest Michelle Butterworth (56) readily admitted her part in the fraud and identified her accomplices after one of them nearly ran her over while trying to escape from gardaí.

Galway night for Syria

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

A special fundraising event for people who have lost their homes in Syria will be held in The Clayton Hotel on March 16 2017.

Experience that red carpet feeling at the Blue Teapot Gala Fundraiser

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The EYE Cinema will get a taste of Hollywood for one night only pre-general release on March 31, as Sanctuary premieres in Galway to raise funds for a new theatre for Blue Teapot.

NUI Galway to host analysis and discussion event on first 60 days of Trump presidency

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The Moore and Whitaker Institutes and the School of Law at NUI Galway will host an event on Wednesday, 22 March, entitled “President Donald Trump: The First Sixty Days and Beyond”. The event will take place in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall (Upper Aula Maxima) at 5.30pm in the University’s Quadrangle.

The panel discussion will feature five speakers who will provide various perspectives - political, human rights, historical, economics and more - on Donald Trump’s election and his time in the White House. This will be followed by an interactive audience question and answer session. A reception with light refreshments will precede the event and begin at 5pm.

advertiser In brief (a)

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Rail review for Oranmore stop
Fianna Fáil councillor for Athenry-Oranmore Martina Kinane is looking for more stops in Oranmore from trains serving the Dublin to Galway route.

Curtain rises tonight on nine nights of theatre at Claregalway Drama Festival

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Claregalway Community Centre will once again be transformed into a cosy theatre for the 35th Annual Claregalway Drama Festival when the curtain opens tonight Thursday March 16 and runs until Friday 24th inclusive.

File sent to DPP after death of well-known local athlete

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

A man in his sixties has been released without charge and a file sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions over the fatal stabbing of a man in the city on Sunday morning.

advertiser In brief.. (b)

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Stolen generator
Gardai in the city are investigating the theft of a generator from a house in Rahoon last weekend.

Gardai in the city are investigating the theft of a generator from a house in Rahoon last weekend.

More than 1,700 calls made to domestic violence helpline

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

omen experiencing domestic abuse received more than 1,700 calls last year.

These included crisis calls from women seeking safe accommodation as well as return calls from those seeking ongoing support and information.

Almost nine decades of a life less ordinary

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

The former Bishop of Galway Eamon Casey, who passed away on Monday afternoon at a Co Clare nursing home, was born in Co Kerry on April 24 1927.

Home at last — Bishop Casey makes final journey

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Bishop Eamon Casey, who will be laid to rest today (Thursday) following his funeral Mass at Galway Cathedral at 2pm, was fondly remembered this week as a “great source of love and support” by his grieving family.

advertiser In brief...(c)

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Unsinkable Enda and tales from
the high seas

the high seas

A day when everything changed

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

BY DECLAN VARLEY AND DAWN MCGOLDRICK
Galway-based ACT for Meningitis are a special charity, formed from heartbreak, to ease the heartbreak felt so many families. Its existence is an unbelievable act of selflessness, a sharing and bearing of pain by its founder Siobhan Carroll and her husband Noel, who lost their daughter Aoibhe at just four years of age, to this unforgiving illness. The disease they hope to raise awareness of is one that strikes quickly, without much warning and has taken countless lives over the years. This week, another mother who lost a child to meningitis has spoken out about ACT for Meningitis and how they have provided her family with unbelievable support at the most tragic point of their lives.

It’s Grand Prix race weekend for Seven Springs Cycling Club

Thu, Mar 16, 2017

Seven Springs Cycling Club are once again proud to host their annual Grand Prix race meeting this Sunday March 19. The event, based in Carrabane, Athenry, is one of only six such events held each year in Connacht and attracts the cream of Ireland’s amateur racing cyclists.

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