Well-known Galway history professor honoured

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

NUI Galway's Professor Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh has received an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland for his contribution to Irish history, the Irish language and Irish public life.

Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh, who is the professor emeritus in history, was conferred with a D Litt by the chancellor of the University, Dr Maurice Manning, at an honorary conferring ceremony at the Royal College of Physicians of Ireland.

Help find Galway resident's sculpture

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A man is searching for a large public sculpture created by his father for the original Galway shopping centre back in the 1970s.

And the winner is: Galway Racecourse

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway has claimed the top honour as the ‘Racecourse of the Year’ at the annual Horse Racing Ireland awards held in Leopardstown Racecourse.

Kinvara pupils help create Ireland’s first history book by children

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Sixty pupils from third to sixth class in Northampton National School, Kinvara, have contributed to Across An Open Field is the first Irish history book written and illustrated by children.

Children from the school were supported in their research by teachers Shane McDonagh, Róisín Forde, and Orla McHale, writer Mary Branley, and artist Ann Donnelly. They explored family histories and the role of blood relations during World War I, the 1916 Rising, and the War of Independence. The book was launched in Northampton National School by Fine Gael Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon this week.

Festive fun run and sleigh bell stroll

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A free festival family fun run or walk will take on place on Saturday December 17.

Lower Salthill to get pedestrian crossing

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Safety and improvement works for roads in Lower Salthill began this week, and have been welcomed by Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, who said it should help "promote a more pedestrian friendly city".

Make a splash for Down Syndrome Galway

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Down Syndrome Galway's annual Christmas Fun Swim is taking place again this year on Christmas morning. The event is open to all ages and all levels of ability. Participants do not need to be a swimmer to participate, just be willing to walk, run or jump in to the sea on Christmas morning. Getting wet is what it is all about.

Galway Autism Partnership Santa Christmas Party

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Galway Autism Partnership will host its annual Santa Christmas Party at Loughwell Farm Park, Moycullen, on Saturday December 10 from 9am to 12 noon.

NUI Galway and city council promote coastal and marine environments

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Students from NUI Galway's discipline of geography have teamed up with the Galway City Council's recreation and amenity department and local residents to promote awareness and combat the threat to Galway's marine and coastal environments.

Annaghdown ladies team to be honoured with civic reception

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A civic reception to honour Annaghdown's "fantastic achievement" in winning the All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club championship, will be held in County Buildings in Galway city in the New Year.

Best of Welsh male voices join with Galway choristers

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The best choristers from Galway and Wales will perform a special Christmas concert later this month.

The concert features music from both sides of the Irish Sea. Galway Choral Association, under the musical direction of Norman Duffy, will present six Irish folksongs, Opus 78, Charles Villiers Stanford, alongside Faur's Cantique de Jean Racine and a range of other choral favourites.

Radisson elevenses for hospice

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A special Christmas coffee morning in aid of the Galway Hospice will be hosted by the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, on Tuesday (December 13).

Top triathletes provide rare insight into popular sport

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Some of Ireland's top triathletes will be in Galway this evening to provide an insight into their training, racing and performance on the road to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

Galway firms shortlisted for all-Ireland awards

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Three Galway companies have been shortlisted in this year’s Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards.

Christmas Concert in aid of Galway homeless

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Christmas special concert will take place in the Galway Cathedral on Sunday (December 11) in aid of the Galway Simon Community.

‘The Knights Before Christmas’ special will be hosted by The A Capella Knights, and will include a children’s concert at 3pm, with the main concert taking place at 7.45pm.

Annaghdown ladies team to be honoured with civic reception in New Year

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

A civic reception to honour Annaghdown's "fantastic achievement" in winning the All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club championship, will be held in County Buildings in Galway city in the New Year.

Fears that merger of Galway city and county councils is a 'fait accompli'

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

A majority of Galway county councillors are opposed to any merger of Galway's two local authorities, but also fear plans to merge the city and county councils are already "a fait accompli" that will be "forced upon us", regardless of their views.

Council to discuss ferry crisis as service shuts down until March

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The Galway County Council is expected to discuss the ongoing impasse over ferry services to Inis Mór at its budget meeting this morning (Thursday). Councillors are expected to be asked to reduce the passenger levy on the service from 80c to 40c per passenger, and to scrap a €5 passenger fee for permanent residents on the island.

Schoolchildren and politicians protest for return of bus service to Claddagh NS

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

Ceannt Station was brought to a standstill last Friday as hundreds of children, parents, and staff from Claddagh National School loudly protested the cancellation of a decades-old bus service to the school.

Demons, silent screaming and multiple attackers – researchers explore the nightmare that is sleep paralysis

Thu, Dec 01, 2016

The School of Psychology at the National University of Ireland Galway has completed the first phase of a study on the number of people affected by sleep paralysis and unusual sleep experiences. Over 1,100 people in Ireland have shared their experiences, with participants relating the often scary sensations they have experienced while in the awake-like state.

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