GMIT to hold open morning this weekend

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

A go-kart demonstration, featuring electric cars built from scratch by third year mechanical and energy engineering students in GMIT, will be among the highlights at the institute’s open morning, taking place this Saturday from 10am to 12.30pm.

The go-kart demo will take place in the visitor car park to the right of the IT Learning Resource Centre at the Dublin Road campus. The demo is one of a host of exciting interactive events and activities taking place in the two city-based campuses; the GMIT Centre for Creative Arts & Media (CCAM) and the Dublin Road campus.

Fascinating images from above by FlyCapture Drone offer opportunities for emergency services

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

A new venture, based in Oranmore that uses a drone to take the most amazing images from the sky, is also using the technology to help out with local missing person searches. FlyCapture has volunteered its services to provide assistance to the newly established Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit (OMCSU) which has been co-ordinating and running searches for missing people in recent weeks.

Scoil Mhuire NS celebrate Healthy Eating Week

Thu, Apr 21, 2016

Scoil Mhuire NS. Oranmore celebrated the launch of their ‘Healthy Eating’ policy on Monday with a series of events to mark the occasion.

Local supermarket manager, Gavin Walsh of Nestor’s Supervalu arrived with a delivery of fruit, providing fresh fruit treats for all pupils to enjoy on the day. Glenisk and Clada Water also lent their support by providing yoghurts and water for the children to enjoy.

Quarter of all homes in Galway fall into the poorest energy ratings

Wed, Apr 20, 2016

Some 25 per cent of Galway homes fall into the poorest energy ratings - the E, F and G categories - resulting in draughty, cold houses with increased electricity and gas costs. By contrast only nine per cent reach the A and B ratings.

Joe Healy elected as IFA president by a wide margin

Tue, Apr 19, 2016

The writing was on the wall for his competitors since early morning. When Joe Healy started to poll strongly in Munster, which should have been the stronghold of Kerry native Flor McCarthy, the signs were ominous for the Kenmore man, and the IFA presidential race's third competitor, Laois native Henry Burns. The Athenry man was surging ahead before any box in Galway was opened, which was always going to have a significantly positive bearing on his final tally.

Do you want to work at Galway's official meeting place?

Tue, Apr 19, 2016

The Skeff Late Bar in Eyre Square is running a major recruitment campaign and will host an Open Recruitment Day on Monday 25th April from 10am in the Radisson Hotel.

Rural Ireland 'our priority not ransom' say Independent TDs

Mon, Apr 18, 2016

The Independent rural TDs have "completely distanced" themselves from a claim that they have sought billions in investment in return for their votes to support the formation of a new government.

New library campus and remote borrowing facility in next five years?

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

A new library campus for the city, along with technological advances including access to ebooks and 3D printing, are among the plans set out in an ambitious five-year development plan for Galway’s library service.

The plan was presented to the Galway City Council this week. The plan outlines how the Galway City and County Library Service plans to grow over the next five years, with a cultural community central library for the city at the hub of the new developments.

Families of Aer Arann founders ask Govt to continue ethos of heroic little airline

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

As the families of the original founders of Aer Arann in 1970, we are in total agreement with the people of the Aran Islands who want the Aer Arann service to continue, a tried and tested service that they have relied on for the last 46 years.

Kinvara Skincare — a real local success story

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Kinvara Skincare is a home-grown natural skincare brand which has been steadily gaining a cult following since it was founded in the place where it gets its name by Dr Joanne Reilly in 2012. The brand combines the healing power of plants with a scientific approach, which has certainly proved a hit with customers and Kinvara Skincare products are now stocked in more than 320 pharmacies and health shops nationwide.

NUI Galway public interview with Fr Peter McVerry

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

The second in the series of public interviews organised by the Centre for Irish Studies as part of its programme of commemoration of the 1916 Rising will feature Father Peter McVerry in conversation with Vincent Woods.

Afternoon Tea aboard the Pullman Restaurant at Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

“The train may not have left the station but, nevertheless, we embarked on an exquisite taste journey that wasn’t just romantic, but one of the best dining experiences i have had in a very long time”, Lucinda O’Sullivan, 2016

Inspirational Ramona Pierson announced as a keynote speaker at AtlanTec ‘16

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

The inspirational Ramona Pierson as one of the keynote speakers at this year’s AtlanTec Festival ’16, organised by ITAg. Ms Pierson will be speaking at the AtlanTec conference which is a core part of this year’s festival.

Former Olympic rower announced as guest speaker for NUI Galway’s Open Day

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Former Olympic rower and NUI Galway graduate, Neville Maxwell, will deliver a talk on combining sports and academic performance at NUI Galway’s Undergraduate Open Day.

Fancy a piece of Happiness. Want to be in the next viral Galway video?

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

When you’re on a roll, you’re on a roll, so go with it.

Table Quiz in aid of MADRA at Crowe’s Bar

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore will provide the venue for a table quiz for Galway-based dog rescue charity MADRA on Thursday, April 21, from 8pm.

The charity relies heavily on the support of members of the public to continue its work, with annual running costs of over €200,000.

One thousand paws needed for sponsored prom walk in aid of MADRA next month

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Musician Sharon Shannon is calling on dog owners to sign up to take part in the MADRA Dogathon fundraising dog walk which will take place on Sunday May 15 from the Claddagh in Galway city at 1 pm.

Gearrliosta Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2016 revealed

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Frank Fahy, announced the 12 businesses who were selected as finalists for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2016 at a press event which took place in the Eyre Square Centre last week.

Galwayman Gerald Lawless named chairman of World Travel and Tourism Council

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

Dangan native Gerald Lawless was this week named as the new chairman of the World Travel and Tourism Council.

Public meeting to discuss South Galway’s flooding issues

Thu, Apr 14, 2016

A public meeting about the ongoing flooding problem in South Galway will take place in Sullivan’s Hotel Gort next Monday April 18. This winter again saw mass flooding in the area and numerous people having to be evacuated from their homes. There is still land under water and farmers are suffering the after-effects of trying to deal with ruined sodden land.

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