Challenge Galway to attract 25,000 people to city at the end of the month

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

The international triathlon organisation, Challenge Family, has announced a bumper weekend of sport, live music, and fun for all the family in Galway this summer.

The long distance triathlon series has established Challenge Galway, which is expected to bring almost 25,000 people to the city between June 24 and 26, as the Galway Docks is transformed into a funky food village, housing some of the best gourmet street food vendors that Ireland has to offer.

New boom needed for Claddagh basin

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Demands are being made for a new boom to trap and contain litter and grease gathering in the Claddagh Basin, which has the potential to harm human health and boat engines.

Positive Mental Health foundation looking to recruit and train facilitators

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

With more than 5,000 students reached, at some 40 schools around Galway, and three nominations at the Mayoral Awards 2016, the Positive Mental Health foundation has significantly improved the lives of many people throughout the city, and raised some much needed awareness.

For the last decade, the PMH foundation has worked tirelessly against the odds and greatly improved societal and mental health standards within Galway.

Galwaywoman who’s running in Great Ethiopian Run to hold Am-Am to benefit Midwives and Fistula Surgery project

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

A nine-hole Golf Open Am-Am will take place on Saturday June 18 at Glenlo Abbey Golf Club to benefit Ethiopiaid’s Midwives and Fistula Surgery projects

Killeeneen National School to hold 5k next Thursday

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Killeeneen National School will hold its third 5km Road Race on Thursday, June 16 . The 5km Race which is chip timed, will kick start at 7pm from the historical Liam Mellows 1916 Commemorative monument located in the heart of Killeeneen.

Help sought for tri-weekly city clean ups

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Galway City Tidy Towns will be starting its tri-weekly clean ups on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, starting this Saturday, meeting at The Blue Note, opposite the Galway Volunteer Centre.

Furniture Connexions summer sale reaches new heights

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

Furniture Connexions, Briarhill, Galway Summer Sale starts today Thursday June 9 with huge reductions across all departments including bedding, living dining, sofas, bedroom, occasional, home office and accessories.

Supervalu Loughrea shortlisted in Checkout Best in Fresh Awards

Thu, Jun 09, 2016

McInerneys Supervalu, Loughrea have again been shortlisted in the annual Checkout Best in Fresh awards.

Clock Off from Work with Cocktails

Wed, Jun 08, 2016

Here’s 8 reasons to end your day at Eyre Cocktail Bar

Galway stem cell research breakthrough into heart disease and sudden death in young children

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Biomedical researchers from the Regenerative Medicine Institute (REMEDI) and CÚRAM at NUI Galway, in collaboration with clinicians from Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin (OLCHC) have developed the first in Ireland synchronised beating heart cells from human pluripotent stem (iPS) cells made from skin biopsy.

Accountancy firm announces jobs for Galway city

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Twenty-five new jobs have been allocated to Galway city, as Ernst and Young expands its business portfolio and opens offices on Eyre Square.

Galway 2020 calls on business community to pledge support

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

As Galway moves closer to the final bid submission, the dream of securing the title of Galway 2020 European Capital of Culture is very much alive and tangible. The outstanding success of the bid so far has been ignited by the passion, solidarity and generosity of the people and businesses of Galway city and county across all community sectors. The opportunities and possibilities for businesses to get behind the exciting Galway 2020 bid are endless and the support of the business community of Galway is integral as the final stage of the bid is fast approaching.

Allow extra time for passport, says Murphy

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

A backlog of overdue passport applications has forced the Department of Foreign Affairs to temporarily increase its workforce in an attempt to clear the applications awaiting approval.

Many Galway villages will not be included in broadband rollout, says Rabbitte

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

More than 60,000 homes and businesses across Galway still have no access to broadband; many will have to wait another six years before the National Broadband Plan is implemented; and some towns are unlikey to be included on any future broadband plans.

As students depart city for summer, they pass on valuable items to COPE

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

University students will buy clothes that they will never wear, fill their presses with food that they will never eat, and collect random objects that they will never use. As the academic year comes to a close, each student is then faced with the unenvious task of packing his/her life’s worth into a suitcase and returning home.

For the majority of university goers, bin bags become a commodity of their moving out routine as they chuck everything from high fashion labels to dirty old shoes, filling bag after bag, and giving bin lorries a run for their money.

World’s best cookbook written in Galway

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

was crowned the best cookbook in the world at an international awards ceremony in China last week.

Boffins head to ‘Bofin for Conversations Festival from this evening

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

The Inish: Island Conversations festival will take place on Inishbofin from today, running over the weekend, will feature the best in literature, poetry, film and music. Now in its second year, the cultural festival will see world-class performers, writers and artists convene in this special, secluded place for performances, talks, and conversations.

Fifty street parties to take place across city and county next weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Street Feast has confirmed that more than 850 street feast parties will take place on the weekend of June 12, with some 50 parties being organised in Galway.

First time boxers aim to ‘Knock Out Meningitis’ tomorrow

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Twenty-two of Galway’s most determined and hard-working first time boxers are being put through their paces with Corrib KickBoxing Club to take to the ring at 8pm tomorrow night Friday June 3 at the Clayton Hotel, for an exciting white collar boxing event, raising vital funds for the national meningitis support and awareness charity ACT for Meningitis.

Now in their sixth week of an intense and extremely tough eight-week training programme, these everyday heroes have thrown themselves into the challenge, some in memory of a loved one lost to meningitis, some whom have witnessed first-hand the devastation this disease can have on individuals, families and whole communities, but each one of them, to raise the funds necessary to help ACT.

The g Hotel & Spa announce its sponsorship of Galway Races Best Dressed Lady Competition

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

The award winning five star g Hotel & Spa Galway, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival 2016. The g hotel & Spa is the exquisite creation of world renowned milliner and Galway native Philip Treacy. The hotel has won numerous awards for its design and ambiance since it opened its doors in 2006.

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