Be part of the Centenary Conversation

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

What have Paddy Cullivan (of Callans Kicks), Professor Roy Foster and Hector O hEochagáin in common? Not much you might say, but in fact all three will be taking part in The Centenary Conversations, Galway from Thursday to Saturday next week.

The fact that Paddy, Roy and Hector appear in the same programme listing tells us a lot not just about the events in Galway but also about the entire centenary year. A year that we thought would be all about our past turned out to be as much about our future. A year marked down for historical analysis became, as well, a year of huge cultural engagement. A year that many feared would be contentious became a year in which we came together and rediscovered our citizenship.

Ballinasloe hurling cottage has been restored from ruination

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

A cottage that housed a famous Galway hurling family in the late 19th century has been restored from a state of ruin and will be auctioned in the near future.

Headford regains its sense of lace — Can you help restore this tradition?

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Headford’s proud tradition of lacemaking which dates back to the Middle Ages is set to be restored following an initiative set up as part of the Galway 2020 bid.

Charity concert at Ardrahan Church next week

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

The Church of Ireland at Ardrahan will hold a concert on Friday November 11 at 8pm, entitled Music and Musings.

The concert will feature performances by an array of musicians, while short poems will also be read. Entry is by donation, with proceeds going to trhe Ardrahan Church Fund and Syrian War victims. All are welcome. Audience members are advised to bring a cushion

Galway couple launch fourth book in popular children’s series

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Captain Cillian, the bi-lingual sea faring adventurer, takes once again to the high seas of Ireland in the latest instalment in the series released today.

Jimmy Lydon - A true and kind Galwegian

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

The death has taken place of Mr James Lydon, popularly known as Jimmy, who in his day was director/owner of LydonHouse, and owner of numerous pubs and restaurants locally, including Tea Time Express, Dublin. He employed more than 360 people. He was a passionate promoter of Galway, and a charming, erudite, man who was always willing to offer practical advice to people starting in business. President Michael D Higgins was in attendance at his funeral on Saturday.

New GMIT seminar series to hear Creative Stories from Galway’s designers

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Creatives working in the gaming and animation industries will share stories of their work in the first of a series of afternoon seminars at GMIT’s Centre for Creative Arts and Media (CCAM), which begins tomorrow (Friday).

The Creative Stories series provides the opportunity to share valuable lessons and insights from leading experts from the creative world. It features successful practitioners from a variety of creative sectors telling their stories, which could be about themselves, their career/business highs and lows, a specific creative project, or their take on topics of importance to their creative practice, enterprise or sector.

TD Paul Murphy to speak in Galway on right to protest

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Paul Murphy, the outspoken and controversial Anti Austerity Alliance TD, is coming to Galway next week to address a public rally on the issue of democratic rights and the right to protest.

Sod turning on Oughterard Wastewater Treatment Plant on Monday

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Construction of the new Oughterard Wastewater Treatment Plant will commence on Monday after the official sod turning ceremony to be undertaken by Sean Kyne TD, Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources.

Polish Independence Day in Galway

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Candlelit concert of Polish patriotic songs, folk paper cut-outs, workshops, demonstrations of scout skills, tasting of Polish cuisine, and other surprises. This is how Bardzo L adnie Foundation, in cooperation with the Polish Scouts in Galway intends to celebrate Polish Independence Day in Galway City Museum.

Funding announced for Galway rural recreation projects

Thu, Nov 03, 2016

Rural recreation projects and facilities throughout County Galway are to benefit from grants, announced this week, as part of Rural Development Fund.

The funding will allow the development of new recreational facilities and the promotion of existing facilities. A total of €60,000 has been allocated for capital investment in the Hymany Way in the Clonbrock and Ahascragh areas and €46,286 in funding for Coillte-controlled trails. Some €1.3 million is being allocated to Coillte for maintenance of current trails across the country.

President to be special guest at TG4 20th birthday

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

President Michael D Higgins will be the guest of honour on Monday night next at a spectactular birthday party at NUI Galway held to mark the 20th anniversary of the opening of TG4.

Don’t miss Meetwest 2016

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

As the closing date for registration draws ever closer, Meetwest 2016 is an opportunity not to be missed.

Aran Islands ferry crisis will be annual problem unless state changes island transport policy — O Tuathail

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Island Ferries Teo announced that it will cease the operation of the winter ferry service to Inis Mór, citing lack of profitability of the service and calling for changes to landing charges imposed by Galway County Council. This is the second year in a row that the beleaguered island has faced the threat of the loss of their ferry service and also follows threats to the regular air service.

Peter Forde — The sportsman who helps people be injury-free

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Turloughmore man Peter Forde was always used to being busy. He was involved in a number of sports and was self employed as a carpenter.

Filmmakers asked to back movie on Alcock and Brown’s historic flight ahead of 2019 centenary

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

A Dublin author is appealing to Irish filmmakers to progress a proposed movie on John Alcock and Arthur Whitten Brown’s first non-stop 1919 Atlantic flight from St John’s, Newfoundland to Clifden.

Collins McNicholas host Monster Table Quiz for Pieta House

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

A fundraising Table Quiz will be held in the Huntsman Bar on Thursday November 10 to raise funds for Pieta House. Commencing at 7.30pm, the entry fee for teams of four is €40, so get your workmates or family along to raise funds for this worthy cause.

Pieta House is a suicide and self-harm crisis centre founded by psychologist Joan Freeman. It first opened its doors in Lucan, Co. Dublin in January 2006, and there are now six Pieta House centres in Ballyfermot, Mungret, Roscrea, Tuam, Bishopstown and Castleisland. They also have an outreach centre in Finglas. Pieta House provides a professional, face-to-face, free of charge therapeutic service for people in the acute stages of distress. The unique clinically-based model developed by Pieta House is used across all of its centres. Pieta House’s primary aim is to reduce suicide by helping people get through that critical phase when suicide becomes a plan rather than just an idea.

Galway farmer wins Bord Bia Sustainable Farming Award

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Alfie Kirwan from Killimor, Co Galway was selected as one of Ireland’s ‘greenest’ farmers at Bord Bia’s inaugural Origin Green Sustainable Producer Awards which took place on Friday night.

Take care this weekend when using the roads, say local gardai

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The stark reality is that to date this year, 156 people have been killed on Irish roads, thirty more than the same period last year. 166 people lost their lives on Irish roads in 2015. 23 persons have been killed on Western roads to date in 2016 and nine of those have been in Galway, four in Mayo, two in Clare and eight in Roscommon.

Pioneer table quiz at Menlo

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

A fundraising table quiz for the Pioneer Association Galway Region will take place at the Menlo Park Hotel, Terryland, Galway, on Friday November 4 at 8pm.

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