NRA ‘insensitive’ in not rebuilding tragic wall in Kilrickle

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

THE National Roads Authority is being insensitive in not rebuilding a vital roadside wall knocked during a fatal accident in the centre of Kilrickle some years ago, according to Labour Senator Lorraine Higgins.

Free, fun and student-organised Tech Carnival event brings top tech firms to NUI Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Computer Science students at NUI Galway will hold the third annual ‘Synapse //a Tech Carnival’ bringing major technological companies and employers to Galway City next week. The one-day free event will take place on Wednesday, 23 September in the Bailey Allen Hall at NUI Galway.

Lam and O’Shea to speak at NUIG open days

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Two sporting icons will be guest speakers at this year’s autumn open days at NUI Galway.

Professor Eamon O’Shea, former manager of the Tipperary senior hurling team, and Pat Lam, Connacht Rugby head coach, will make guest appearances and talk sport during the two day event held on Friday October 2 and Saturday October 3.

Sean-nós singing workshops

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Máire Ní Mhaoilchíaráin, the 2015 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at NUI Galway, will give a series of sean-nós singing workshops beginning at 7pm, Wednesday, 30 September, in the Seminar Room at the Centre for Irish Studies, NUI Galway.

Colourful opening this Saturday for Oughterard park

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

The official opening of Oughterard’s Corribdale Park will take place this Saturday September 19. The event will start with a free family funday taking place from 1pm - 2pm. There will be pony rides, bouncy castle, zorb footballs, a popcorn stall and face-painting as well as music and specially designed fitness challenges!

Ready to run and bike in the Corribdale Duathlon

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

The third annual Corribdale Duathlon takes place on September 27 in Oughterard, Co Galway.

Connacht’s Jason Harris Wright and Matt Healy leading strength and conditioning fitness camps

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Ever wonder what it would be like to train in top class facilities and be guided by a professional athlete? Sign up for Connacht Rugby’s strength and conditioning classes and bootcamp sessions at their excellent facilities in the Sportsground and achieve your fitness goals under the watchful eye of Connacht players Jason Harris Wrightand Matt Healy along with experienced fitness adviser Gerard Kelly. Participants of the strength and conditioning classes will be treated to a comprehensive training plan by senior professional players Jason Harris Wright and Matt Healy.

Classes include resistance training and cardio-vascular work along with tips and information on how to improve mobility, flexibility, diet and lifestyle. All classes take place in the impressive Connacht Rugby gym. 

An Pucan rocks home with two new awards titles for Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

An Pucan, Galway’s multi award winning, newest oldest bar, has been awarded another two industry awards. The ‘Oscars’ of the Irish licensing industry were held in Dublin on September 7 to celebrate the best of Irish hospitality at the “Sky Bar of the Year Awards”. With over 30,000 votes cast by the public, An Púcán took home the award for Connaught Bar of the Year and also for Best Use of Social Media. 

Tuam Adult Learning Centre holding open day to mark Literacy Awareness Week

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Adult Literacy Awareness week takes place from Monday to Friday, September 21-25. The aim of the week is to promote local literacy services, raise awareness of the benefits of improving reading, writing, and numeracy skills, and to highlight the benefits of helping people with poor literacy and numeracy skills accessing adult education, to create a more inclusive society.

Your museum needs your help in telling the story of revolutionary Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

Galway City Museum needs your help to tell Galway’s revolutionary story in a new exhibition entitled Revolution in Galway, 1913-1923, due to open in Spring 2016.  This exhibition offers Galway people the chance to have their story told alongside the national story that we are already so familiar with.  The Revolutionary years leading up to the Easter Rising of 1916 through to the War of Independence and the Irish Civil War had a major impact on the shaping of modern Ireland. What part did Galway play? What steered ordinary Irish people on the path towards Irish Nationalism? 

One stop information evening on Type 2 diabetes

Thu, Sep 17, 2015

The Diabetes Team at Galway University Hospital is hosting a free ‘One Stop Information Evening’ on Type 2 Diabetes in the Croi Heart & Stroke Centre, Galway on Thursday October 1 from 6:30pm to 9pm.

The purpose of the evening is to raise awareness of Type 2 Diabetes and to provide a ‘one stop information point’ for those living with Type 2 Diabetes.

President Higgins and French Ambassador to be guests as Galway marks four decades of twinning

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Uachtarán na hÉireann Michael D Higgins and French Ambassador Jean-Pierre Thébault will be the guests of honour next week when the city opens three days of celebration to mark the fortieth anniversary of its twinning arrangement with Lorient in Brittany.

City Hall gets permission to recruit community centre staff

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The public service recruitment cap will be waived for two community centres in Galway, allowing the Galway City Council to hire staff for the centres in Knocknacarra and Ballinfoile.

Numbers on waiting list and rents set to increase in Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

More than 15,000 people are waiting for a home in Galway city, but Government Housing Policy is doing nothing but copperfastening inequality and insecurity of tenure into the system, representing the "most fundamental change in housing policy since the foundation of the State".

Talented Luisa finally getting recognition for her fancy artwork

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

When you pass a business window in any part of Galway, you will often spot some eye-catching artwork. It could be a cartoon, mural, or a serious message, and it may very well have been completed by Luisa Carthy.

Go Wild in Clarinbridge

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Go Wild In Clarinbridge is a day of free events, taking place on Saturday September 19 from 10am, and continuing throughout the day, with all events related to the local natural environment.

New weight loss and healthy lifestyle programme from Croí delivers results

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Local heart and stroke charity, Croí, has found its recently launched evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle management, aimed at those wishing to reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity, has delivered impressive results for participants.

The CroíMyBalance Programme has evolved from years of working with people who struggle with their weight or have medical risk factors such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure. It is designed and delivered by an award-winning team of healthcare experts in medical risk factor management, diet and nutrition, and exercise and fitness. 

Meeting secured with An Post regarding Cleggan postal services

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

A meeting has been secured with An Post officials concerning the recent closure of the Post Office Agency in Cleggan. Local Fine Gael TD Seán Kyne has arranged the meeting to take place in Cleggan on Friday, September 18. Members of the local community council and a number of public representatives will attend.

Galwegians urged to attend free eye testing for AMD Awareness Week

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

As part of Age Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) Awareness Week 2015, which takes place from September 14 to 20, - a mobile eye testing unit will be in two Galway locations next Wednesday, September 16, where people can avail if a free test for AMD, a common, preventable eye disease that can cause blindness.

City Hall get permission to recruit community centre staff

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

The public service recruitment cap will be waived for two community centres in Galway, allowing the Galway City Council to hire staff for the centres in Knocknacarra and Ballinfoile.

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