East Galway ‘left behind’ as Government let Ireland’s lakelands strategy ‘fall by the wayside’

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

As tourism strategies like the Wild Atlantic Way and Ireland’s Ancient East take off, east Galway is being “left behind” with Ireland’s lakelands strategy being let “fall by the wayside”.

Contract for Aran Island air services extended

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Air services to the Aran Islands are set to continue following approval for the extension of the current contract by the Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources, Seán Kyne.

Minister Kyne, who is also Fine Gael TD for Galway West, granted approval following the provision of advice by the Attorney General. The original public service obligation contract for the Aran Islands air service had been due to expire at the end of this month.

Cancer Care West welcome Dr Rob Rutledge to Galway for cancer awareness events

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Cancer Care West have announced a series of cancer awareness events which will feature international radiation oncologist Dr Rob Rutledge. (See ads on this page)

Gerry Halloran signs off from Motorpark with hopes of a Mayo victory

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

An era will end this week at Higgins Motorpark when General Manager Gerry Halloran retires after many years at the helm — and the Mayoman is hoping that it coincides with the ending of Mayo’s All-Ireland drought.

Brigit’s Garden wins national award

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Brigit’s Garden in Roscahill has been honoured with the ‘Family-Friendly Destination of the Year’ award for 2017 from Georgina Campbell’s Ireland.

Baboró crash course — everything you wanted to know but felt too old to ask

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Get ready for a great buzz around Galway this October 17 – 23 when the Baboró International Arts Festival for Children sees children and their families enjoying shows and events throughout the city. We asked AISLINN Ó HEOCHA, Baboró’s Executive Artistic Director, how to get the most out of this year’s festival.

MADRA hosts first ever ‘ doggy dash’ 5k race

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Get ready for the Doggy Dash 5k in aid of MADRA — Next Sunday week, on October 9, the first ever MADRA 5k will take place at Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra. The event is open to everyone with the aim of encouraging social running in a fun, friendly setting, welcoming both seasoned runners as well as beginners and walkers. The 5k route which takes you around the Cappagh Park playing fields and through parts of scenic Barna Woods is flat and fast so is perfect for first timers and is also a great PB opportunity for the more seasoned runner.

Canney demands “sea change in attitude’ on Farm Assist scheme

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

“Nothing short of a sea change in attitude” to Farm Assist is needed within the Department of Social Protection as thousands of farmers are losing out through red tape or getting payments lower than they are entitled to.

Kick off the Christmas Season with the “ACT Winter Ball” 2016

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The “ACT Winter Ball 2016” in aid of ACT for Meningitis will take place on Saturday November 5 at the Salthill Hotel in Galway. Beginning with a prosecco and craft beer reception sponsored by Independent Brewing Company of Ireland, and to the sound of the award winning choir “Notorious” at 7pm, the evening will include a sumptuous four-course meal with wine, followed by an exciting line up of entertainment including Galway’s premier and super fun live band Lewd Tunes and much more.

Come away oh performance poets...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

A slam poetry competition will take place in Thoor Ballylee, the former home of WB Yeats on Saturday October 15, and performance poets are being invited to apply for one of 10 places at the event. This is the first competition of its kind to be held at the tower house.

This event will be MCd by Galway poets and former Cuirt Grand Slam winners Elaine Feeney and Sarah Clancy who, jealous of the attention being given to the other poets, may decide to perform some of their own poems in the interval.

Fancy an exciting mentorship with Baboró?

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

For those with an interest in working creatively with early years children (0 – 6 years), look no further than this exciting opportunity with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.

Races for all ages and abilities at Moylough next month

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Runners of all ages will be heading to Moylough on Sunday October 16 for the North East Galway 10k/5k which this year also includes a 1.5k run for children.

The North East Galway 10/5k, has been organised over the last five years by the Moylough Community Council, but this year it is being run by Moylough 79 FC soccer club.

Help me make it through the knight — fully armoured medieval combat event for Claregalway Castle

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The Medieval Tournament is making an unique comeback in Ireland this Saturday and Sunday.The first full-contact medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years took place at Claregalway Castle last year. This year it returns with a bigger international flavour this weekend from 12 noon -6 pm each day.

Venture capital firm Atlantic Bridge to visit the PorterShed

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Dublin Venture Capital Firm Atlantic Bridge will visit Galway tomorrow Friday (Sept 30) when Investment Director at Atlantic Bridge Helen Mc Breen will be in conversation with John Breslin of NUI at the PorterShed on Friday.

John Breslin who is a founding member of the Galway City Innovation District will chat with Helen about the different funds available from Atlantic Bridge and key attributes assessed in determining investment. Helen manages the newly launched University Bridge Fund which is specifically at early stage companies with global potential.

Soup for Simon at The Skeff

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

Soup for Simon at The Skeff runs from September 26 to October 2nd and we are delighted to be part of a very worthy Galway cause.

County Council gets €6 million to settle costs overruns for Aran Islands' harbour developments

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

A total of €6 million has been granted to the Galway County Council to cover the outstanding costs from the development and upgrade of Cill Rónáin Pier on Inis Mór and Caladh Mór on Inis Meain in the Aran Islands.

Another leap for NUI Galway in prestigious global rankings

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

NUI Galway has continued its rise in global ranking as the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016/2017 today confirms the university’s position within the top tier of Irish universities. NUI Galway made a significant leap into the 201-250 range, compared to 351-400 in 2012.

Galway soldiers ‘good to go’ on new UN mission

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Galway soldiers will be heading on a new United Nations mission next week with the 54th Infantry.

Criticism from local representatives following the downgrading of county roads

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The reclassification of a number of roads in the county due to the opening of the Gort to Tuam motorway has been criticised by councillors because of a lack of funding available to Galway County Council to maintain these roads.

New insights into potent cancer tumour suppressor gene

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

New insight into the function of a gene important in the suppression of cancer was published this week published today, when esearchers at the National University of Ireland Galway have shown that the TP53 gene has even greater anti-cancer activity than previously thought.

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