Pat Lam one of the speakers at Positive Mindset and Motivation talk

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Connacht Rugby head coach, Pat Lam, is the special guest at a discussion evening in Oranmore which will explore ways in which positive mindset and motivation can be fostered. Lam’s vast experience of motivating players to achieve their optimum, as well as supporting people to deal with life’s knocks and self-doubts, is guaranteed to captivate the audience.

Star-studded cabaret to raise funds for restoration of The Abbey

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

The Abbey will hold a star-studded cabaret next month as part of its fundraising effort to improve and repair the church.

Free event to demystify SME budgeting

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

At this time of year, most business owners and managers know they need to begin making plans for the coming year. ‘Where best to begin?’ might be the question in the back of their minds.

To address this crucial aspect of success in business SCCUL Enterprises are pleased to present a free seminar on Budgeting for Business on Thursday November 26th at 7.30 pm at the SCCUL Enterprise Centre in Ballybane.

Marietta Doran and Mandy Maher host evening of style for mothers and daughters at Anthony Ryans

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

The Shelbourne Hotel’s Style Butler Marietta Doran is teaming up with Catwalk Model’s owner Mandy Maher to host an evening of style for Mums and Daughters in Anthony Ryans on Wednesday next from 6-9pm. The glamorous duo will run a number of style workshops showcasing key looks for Christmas parties and casual attire over the holiday season. They will also be on hand throughout the evening with top styling tips and to personally advise all the mums and their daughters on the latest looks.

Anam Cara monthly support meeting

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Anam Cara, an organisation which supports bereaved parents, will hold its next monthly parent evening on Wednesday December 2 in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre from 7.30pm to 9pm.

A day-long introduction to mindfulness

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Esker Retreat House in Athenry will host a day-long introduction to mindfulness on Saturday November 21 and again on Saturday December 5, just in time to get you ready for a relaxed and peaceful Christmas 

Galway to be well represented at National Crafts and Design Fair

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Galway’s thriving arts and crafts sector will see 11 local exhibitors showcased in the biggest ever National Crafts and Design Fair at the RDS from December 2-6.

Become a SATU support worker with Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is a dynamic organisation with passionate staff who have been supporting survivors of sexual abuse and rape since 1984. 

The centre offers a range of services to its clients that include short and long term counselling, court accompaniment, mindfulness group sessions, and advocacy services. 

Still time to enter the SCCUL Student Enterprise awards

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

You still have until December 1 to enter the Student Enterprise Award in the annual SCCUL awards. In its third year, this award is sponsored by Winters Property – Ireland’s largest private student accommodation operator. Past entrants have shown incredible innovation and winners have included a range of apps and devices to improve business productivity and save lives. 

The 2015 winners were four students at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology, who  developed a device called ‘Sheep Tech’. This was a system to help farmers identify and control their breeding sheep flock, at the press of a button. Consisting of a handheld scanner, a tag which identified individual sheep and a lead which allows the farmer to connect the handheld device to the computer, Sheep Tech enables the farmer to read and access real time information on the flock, from the comfort of their home. The device was the brainchild of Dominick Gallagher, Liam Shaughnessy, Mark Hanniffy and Shane Canavan who developed the technology to assist farmers in complying with traceability legislation.

Remember someone with Children’s Remembrance Day Christmas tree lights

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway (UHG) celebrated the launch of their Christmas tree lights last week. In December a giant Christmas tree will be on display at the entrance to UHG and people can sponsor a light on the tree as a dedication to a loved one.

O’Mahony welcomes sanction of new classrooms for Cregmore and Aran Islands

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Fine Gael TD, John O’Mahony, has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Education, Jan O’Sullivan that the Department of Education have approved an main stream classroom at Scoil Padraig Naofa, Cregmore, Claregalway and an art room for Gairmscoil Einne, Aran Islands.

The candidate for Fine Gael in Galway West and Mayo South has said that he is delighted that these new classrooms had been approved Scoil Padraig Naofa, Cregmore, Claregalway and Gairmscoil Einne, Aran Islands.

Galway Bay Hotel invites you to their Winter Wedding Fair

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding team invites you to join them tonight Thursday November 19 from 7-9pm, for their annual winter wedding fair. This fair will promise to be one of the best wedding exhibitions in the west of Ireland with guest speakers from Weddingsonline.ie with insights into bridal and wedding trends for 2016 and top tips for your special day. There will also be a fashion show featuring the latest wears from Belladonna Bridal, Martin Feeney Menswear and bridesmaid dresses from Harper Galway.

New Costa Coffee opens in Eyre Square Centre

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

Great news for coffee lovers! Costa Coffee, Europe’s favourite coffee house, has opened their second store in Galway creating 12 new jobs in Galway. Their first store in the city was opened at 21 Quay Street. The new Costa at Eyre Square offers all the top quality Costa drinks, food and products including Coffee Club – a points based reward scheme offering lots of free products.

The Emerging N6 Preferred Route will be ineffective and will split communities says new campaign group

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

A group of concerned residents in the city have launched a campaign this week to highlight their opposition to the Emerging N6 Preferred Route.  They claim that the construction of the road route will be ineffective, will wreck natural amenities and destroy communities.  They also suggest that improved bus routes or also a light rail system and would be much more effective in alleviating the traffic problems.

“Politicians may not agree, but generally the Irish are a nation of non-complainers.  As long as things are going moderately well, we don’t question why they are not excellent and, far too often, are slow to examine decisions made by City and County Councils,” the group have said in a statement.

Clayton Christmas Market in aid of Console

Thu, Nov 19, 2015

This December, Clayton Hotel Galway will proudly host a magical day of festive fun at their very first Clayton Christmas Market which is in aid of the national suicide charity Console. 

Thirty Galway schools included in new school building programme

Tue, Nov 17, 2015

Thirty schools across the city and county, including schools in Renmore, Claregalway, Oranmore, Moycullen, and Lackagh, are to get new buildings, while others are to be significantly renovated, under the Government's Five Year Schools Building Programme.

Galway Muslims condemn Paris terrorist attacks

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

The Galway Ahmadiyya Muslim community has condemned last weekend's terrorist attacks in Paris, describing the shootings and bombings that left 129 dead, as "barbaric" and "unprecedented".

Nolan demands setting up of arts capital fund for the city

Mon, Nov 16, 2015

Arts and culture is "not a novelty or nicety but an intrinsic part of Galway life" and "is worth millions to Galway’s economy", according to one TD, who is demanding the establishment of an arts capital fund for the city.

Sketching in the City of the Tribes

Fri, Nov 13, 2015

When you think of plein air painting, Galway may not be the first town that springs to mind. You're more likely to conjure up a sleepy Italian village, or maybe the French Riviera. But, even in November, Galway is perfect for a different type of outdoor painting. The global Urban Sketching movement is all about drawing wherever you are. People all over the world can be seen with their tiny sets of paints, scribbling away in sketchbooks, sketching whatever happens to be in front of them – indoors and out.

Galway to know 2020 fate by teatime tomorrow

Thu, Nov 12, 2015

The fate of Galway City’s bid to be the European Capital of Culture 2020 will be known by teatime tomorrow (Friday) after a panel of judges eliminates at least one, if not, two cities from the process.

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