Council to invite Pope to visit Galway

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

A proposal to invite Pope Francis to include Galway on his proposed visit to Ireland in 2018 is set for discussion at the November sitting of Galway City Council.

Opening day of Elf Town Galway in aid of Galway Simon Community and Hand in Hand

Thu, Nov 10, 2016

Elf Town Galway is a one-of-a-kind Santa experience that is launching on November 19th at 15 Market Street. In the true spirit of Christmas, the first 500 tickets will be donated to two local and worthy charities, Galway Simon Community and Hand in Hand.

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.

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.

This landmark conference hosted by NUI Galway will gather the brightest historic and academic thinkers in the country as well as from around the world to evaluate just what it takes to dismantle the structure of a society that does not work for the people in order that it might be rebuilt as a nation that does.

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.

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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