Marcon secures fit-out of new visitor centre at Pearse’s Cottage

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Marcon has been appointed to carry out the interpretive fit-out of the new Pearse Cultural Centre Connemara (Ionad Cultúrtha an Phiarsaigh Conamara) at Pearse’s Cottage, Ros Muc, Co Galway, a popular tourist attraction overlooking the breathtaking lakes and mountains of Connemara. The famous cottage was used by Patrick Pearse, one of the leaders of the 1916 Rising, as a summer residence and summer school for his pupils from St Enda’s in Dublin.

Support volunteers needed for sexual assault treatment unit

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Olivia Lavelle became a psychological support volunteer at the Sexual Assault Treatment unit in Galway three years ago. She had completed a masters in the Psychology of Education - her thesis was on sex education - and applied for a community employment scheme position in administration at Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC). From there, she went on to becoming a volunteer with the organisation.

It was one of the best decisions she ever made. “It’s an incredibly, incredibly rewarding experience for those who do it,” says Ms Lavelle, who is originally from Tuam but now lives in Salthill. “You are trained to a certain level professionally and that impacts you positively in life. But the most important thing is the feeling you get of making a difference in the world, you get out 10 fold what you put in. I work with a team of amazing women also and we all support each other.”

Claddagh School’s monster march for charity

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

A horde of miniature marching musical monsters take to the streets of Galway tomorrow morning, but do not be alarmed, as it is only the pupils of the Claddagh School band, who will be in fancy dress and raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Claddagh NS principal Michael Gallagher said: “The children in Claddagh have always enjoyed dressing up to celebrate Halloween on the last day before mid-term break. This year, we decided to give them an extra chance to perform in the band. The march also presented an ideal opportunity to support the Irish Cancer Society, in memory of our late colleague Avril Duffy, who passed away recently.”

Galway Pro-Choice memorial for Savita Halappanavar

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The fourth anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar will be marked in Galway city tomorrow with a memorial event orgainsed by Galway Pro-Choice.

Taoiseach and Minister Kyne to launch new Gaeltacht education policy

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The Government’s new Policy on Gaeltacht Education 2017 - 2022 will be launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny, Education Minister Richard Bruton, and Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs, Seán Kyne, in An Cheathrú Rua, tomorrow.

Support evening for stroke carers at the Croi centre

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

An informal meeting for people living with someone who has had a stroke or mini stroke will take place on Thursday November 3 from 7pm to 9pm at the Croi heart and stroke centre in Newcastle.

Never Give Up challenge to benefit Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

Frank Byrnes of Oranmore has announced details of the upcoming ‘Never Give Up’ challenge he has set himself to raise funds for local community organisation Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit. Over a five-week period beginning this Sunday October 30, Frank will take part in three separate running events in an attempt to highlight awareness and to raise funds for the Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit.

Countdown to Galway Christmas Market 2016 begins

Thu, Oct 27, 2016

The Galway Christmas Market, one of Ireland’s premier Christmas markets, will take place again this year in Eyre Square from November 18 to December 22.

Have a Monster Halloween in Galway

Tue, Oct 25, 2016

Halloween has grown to be one of the biggest events in the ‘going out’ calendar and Halloween in Galway is frightfully good.

Macnas Halloween parade - five days to Savage Grace

Tue, Oct 25, 2016

More than 44,000 people are expected to line the streets of the city this Sunday to see Savage Grace, this year's Macnas Halloween Parade, and the public is encouraged to wear fancy dress and enjoy the wild and ghoulish fun of it all.

Anger on Inis Mór over plans to suspend ferry for winter

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Residents on Inis Mór are calling on the Government and county council to intervene in an impasse over landing levies which will see the passenger ferry service from Ros a Mhíl to the island suspended for several months this winter.

East Galway communities told to boil water

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Several communities in east Galway have been told to boil their water this week due to a deterioration in water quality caused by heavy rainfall.

Galway native Gerald Lawless to be honoured for his work for Irish diaspora

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Galway native Gerald Lawless is to be rewarded for his sterling work for his contribution toward the Irish diaspora worldwide when he receives the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad for 2016.

Irish Youth Music Awards launches album of music by young Galway bands

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

An album featuring songs by young musicians from Galway will be launched this weekend as part of Youth Work Ireland Galway’s Irish Youth Music Awards programme.

Lots to see and do at Baboró this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The 20th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Ireland’s flagship festival for children and families, has been under way all week and there is still plenty to catch this weekend. Festival organisers are encouraging families to make a day of it and to enjoy the full Baboró experience which includes shows, workshops, and free exhibitions.

Convergence starts tonight with aim of transforming Galway to low-carbon society

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Paving the way to Galway’s transformation to a more equitable, resilient and low-carbon society, Convergence, the longest running Sustainable Living Festival in Ireland, is coming to Galway for the second time from October 20-28. Recognising that citizens, communities and many people across all sectors are engaged in developing new approaches to sustainable living, Convergence 2016 invites everyone committed to creating a greener, more resilient and low carbon future to participate.

The festival opens in Galway today Thursday October 20, with the launch of the new Post Carbon Galway initiative, a recently established cross-sectoral project set up to accelerate local pathways to a greener, smarter, healthier and low carbon alway. The event runs in the Portershed, Eyre Square, from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm and aims to bring together members from all sectors working to promote sustainable living, climate action, environmental protection and sustainable development in Galway City and County.

Audi Galway announced as transport partner for Food On The Edge

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Audi Galway has been announced as Transport Partner for Food On The Edge, the international food symposium taking place in The Town Hall Theatre on October 24 and 25.

Baboró gives children a chance to explore the arts

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

This week Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is in full swing. For our final Baboró ambassador profile for this year, we hear from teacher Eimear Ní Dhufaí.

Galway woman named president of International Federation of Television Archives

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Galwaywoman Bríd Dooley who is currently Head of RTÉ Archives has been elected in Warsaw as President of FIAT/IFTA ( the International Federation of Television Archives).

Galway entrepreneur to speak at Airbnb Global Conference in LA next month

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

A Galway entrepreneur has been invited by Airbnb to speak at their global conference in Los Angeles, California this November.

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