Step it out for multiple sclerosis

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Walkers and joggers/runners of all ages and abilities are being urged to step it out for multiple sclerosis on Easter Monday at Salthill Promenade.

Bereavement support service for parents and families holds parent evening in the city

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

A national organisation, set up by a Galway couple which provides free support services for bereaved parents and families, will hold its monthly parent evening in the city next week.

Anam Cara will hold the event on Wednesday April 6 from 7.30pm to 9pm at the Ballybane Enterprise Centre.

NUI Galway Arts in Action Grand Finale tonight

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

NUI Galway’s Arts in Action 2016 Grand Finale will take place at the upper Aula Maxima on campus on Thursday, March 24 at 7pm. This event, which is entitled ‘War, Freedom, Love and Loss’, is a collaboration between the University’s discipline of English, School of Medicine, and the Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance.

This gala evening is also part of the ‘A Nation Rising/Éire á Muscailt’ programme, which is programmed and directed by NUI Galway’s Dr Mary Harris and runs throughout the academic year.

1916 leader Éamonn Ceannt to be honoured in Galway

Thu, Mar 24, 2016

Éamonn Ceannt, the Galwayman who was a signatory to the 1916 Proclamation will be honored at a special ceremony in the city this weekend, in what the organisers hope will become a yearly event.

Businesses want by-laws not code of conduct for city buskers

Tue, Mar 22, 2016

Introducing a code of conduct for city buskers has met a hostile reception from city businesses who are demanding by-laws instead to give gardaí the power to confiscate amplifiers for musicians who go over 75db in volume.

Leaking roof to be replaced on the Renmore Community Centre

Tue, Mar 22, 2016

The leaking roof on the Renmore Community Centre, which has been causing disruption to the use of the centre for locals and community groups, is to be replaced within the coming weeks.

1916 - a revolution and not a sacrifice

Mon, Mar 21, 2016

Portraying the 1916 Rising as a futile rebellion whose only goal was 'blood sacrifice' is a common perspective put forward by those who wish to denigrate the event and its participants, but a public meeting in Galway will challenge this view.

Communions & Confirmations at Glenlo Abbey Hotel

Mon, Mar 21, 2016

Celebrate your special day in the luxury, five star surroundings of Glenlo Abbey Hotel. Set on a 138 acre estate, overlooking Lough Corrib, yet only 2 miles from Galway City.

Smoking to be banned in local psychiatric units

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Smoking will be banned in the psychiatric units in the city and county from the end of the month, the HSE announced this week. Patients and staff at the admission units in the city and Ballinasloe are being offered help to quit as the health authority prepares to implement the ban from March 31.

Principal resigns from city school

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The principal of a city centre secondary school announced this week that she is resigning from her post.

NUI Galway students learn about workers’ rights

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

NUI Galway students are learning about their rights as workers this week as part of a three day campaign being run at the university.

Call for medical cards for cancer patients

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

People who are diagnosed with cancer not only pay a high price in terms of their health and quality of life, they are also badly hit financially by the diagnosis.

Avaya Voice wins Choir Factor competition

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Avaya Voice were singing on high after winning the top prize in the 2016 Galway Choir Factor Competition which took place in the Radisson Blu Hotel at the weekend.

Directed by Dympna O’Byrne, the choir saw off stiff competition from Notorious, Coole Voices and Aerogen Resonance to claim the Choir Factor trophy.

Vacant tourist office in Salthill to be transferred back to the city council

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

After a four year campaign, land occupied by the vacant tourist office in Salthill is to be transferred back to the Galway City Council, following confirmation from Fáilte Ireland that it no longer intends to staff the building.

Galway entrepreneur uses Kickstarter to help her own brand zip along

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Galway-led business ‘Zip-Lines Ireland’ has taken to Kickstarter to give its business a boost into the direction of manufacturing. Zip-Lines Ireland which is run by Galway-based entrepreneur Jade Goodfellow is looking for funding to invest in the business to get its own branded Garden Zip-Lines up and running.

Great excitement at opening of Galway Games Hub

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

A games hub is opening up in Galway. I am beyond excited, here’s why:

A feast of Irish student drama in Galway to conclude next week

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Irish Student Drama Association (ISDA) Festival, hosted by NUI Galway’s Drama Society, will run in Galway from until Wednesday next March 23. The ten-day festival will hold 18 productions in five venues throughout the city including The Mick Lally Theatre, An Taibhdhearc and The Bank of Ireland Theatre, NUI Galway.

Bank of Ireland announces support for 110 student clubs and societies

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

Bank of Ireland this week announced a programme of support for the development of Sports Clubs and Societies at NUI Galway. The significant investment from Bank of Ireland will help fund the development of the clubs and societies and help improve the overall quality of the student experience at the University.

It’s March magic with special deals at Louis Copeland and Sons Galway

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

For the entire month of March, Louis Copeland & Sons Galway is offering a special deal on Louis Copeland owned suits, extra trousers or waistcoats valued at €139. The retail value of Louis Copeland suits in the offer are €499.

Skipper Expo a great success for Galway

Wed, Mar 16, 2016

The Skipper Expo Int. Galway 2016 held in the city earlier this month has been hailed a great success with a record number of exhibitors and visitors.Sponsored by BIM, crowds thronged the show over the two days, attracted by a diverse range of stands covering virtually every area of the fishing industry equipment and supply sectors.

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