Knights flaking each other for first time in 400 years — and it’s happening in Claregalway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Fancy seeing knights go at it hell for leather, but don’t fancy having to go back in time to do it. Well then, Claregalway Castle is the place for you next weekend.

Leading entrepreneurs to address GMIT’s Spirit of Entrepreneurship event

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Entrepreneurs and business people from the west region will gather at GMIT Mayo in Castlebar on Tuesday, 29 September, to participate in the ninth annual Spirit of Entrepreneurship evening hosted by the Innovation Hub (iHub), formerly known as the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC).

The event kicks off with a one-to-one mentoring (booking essential)from business experts which will run from 2pm to 4.30pm, funded by the Mayo Local Enterprise Office and Enterprise Ireland.

Call for clarity on hiring at UHG amid concern over agency staff budget

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

A local Fianna Fáil councillor is seeking urgent answers from the HSE regarding the hiring of agency staff at University Hospital Galway. The call comes after information released to the party revealed that 82 per cent of the HSE’s agency staff budget was used up by the end of May.

Well known healer brings cures to Athenry and Athlone

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Paddy Hughes had no idea of what fate had in store for him 30 years ago when his aunt chose him to carry on the gift of healing which had been in the family for more than 100 years.

Ireland should take up to 10,000 Syrian refugees - and not be politicking, says Healy-Eames

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Ireland should be prepared to take in 10,000 Syrian refugees, with each parish in the State being willing to accommodate five families each, according to Independent Galway West Senator Fidelma Healy-Eames.

The Rock Project is coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Have you the next guitar star or drummer in your house? Do you want to learn to strut your stuff without having to fork out on expensive instruments?

Mind mapping pioneer to speak in Galway

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Mind mapping has been hailed as the perfect tool for learning, brainstorming, planning, studying, and organising ideas. Now Galwegians will have the opportunity to learn about mind mapping from the man who coined the term, at a seminar taking place in the city later this month.

Samaritans urging people to look out for others on World Suicide Prevention Day #RUOK

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

It all goes back to the old adage, ‘A problem shared is a problem halved.’ To mark World Suicide Prevention Day which takes place today, Samaritans is encouraging anyone worried about a friend, colleague, or family member who may be struggling to cope to simply ask, ‘Are you OK?’

Young writers sought for Comórtas Uí Chonaire competition

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Comórtas Uí Chonaire, a competition to inspire a new generation of young writers to engage in creative writing as Gaeilge has been launched as a project for the upcoming 1916 Easter Rising commemoration.

The magic of animals - on canvas at Renzo

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

JEAN O’CONNOR grooms dogs professionally part-time and tends horses, and for 10 years worked with members of the US equestrian team. Little wonder then that her art focuses extensively on animals.

Animal Magic, an exhibition of paintings by Jean O’Connor, opens at the Renzo Gallery Café, Eyre Street, this evening at 8pm. Jean works in oils, acrylics, water colour, pastels and conte crayons. A speciality is pet portraits, some of which will be on display as part of the show.

Go Wild and have fun in Clarinbridge this weekend

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.

Niall Ó Tuathail to run for Social Democrats in Galway West/Mayo South

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Niall Ó Tuathail’s declaration to run as the Social Democrat candidate for Galway-West in Election 2016 comes as little surprise, despite the fact that he originally announced his candidacy, earlier this year, as an Independent.

Gormleys Fine Art opens in Galway city

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

One of Ireland’s leading art galleries, Gormleys Fine Art has opened a new gallery in Galway City, located at 22 High Street. Established 25 years next year, Gormleys have galleries in Dublin and Belfast, along with an international presence through exhibiting at prestigious International art fairs.

Growing in personal solidity

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Would you like to feel more in charge of your life, to make better decisions, to understand yourself better? Would you like to feel more grounded in who you are so that you can be more true to yourself with your teenage child, a colleague at work, or in the face of a crisis?

Leaving Certificate higher level English classes

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

RL Grinds will commence a series of higher level Leaving Cert English classes on Friday September 25 at 7pm.

Ten years of design and style at Design House Barna

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Design House Barna, tonight marks a decade of styling and dressing women from the west and all over Ireland.

Kick the wall after dark in Galway’s inaugural Night Run in aid of Croi

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

Galway Company Revive Active is calling on the people of the West to don the reflective gear and take to the Prom this October 16 for the first ever Galway Night Run on the Prom.

Welcome to Galway City Culture Night 2015 — Friday September 18

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

As Galway prepares its bid for the glittering prize of European Capital of Culture 2020 Galway Culture Night showcases just a fraction of the year in culture in our beloved city and county. Friday September 18th brings a cornucopia of cultural treasures as our arts, heritage and community venues throw open their doors, joining Ireland’s national culture party. Hundreds of Galway’s finest artists and creative citizens will showcase their work for free in endlessly imaginative ways, joyfully presenting a super showcase of work made by Galway for Galway and the world. Galway was recently awarded UNESCO City of Film status and has joined the international Creative Cities network; this Culture Night programme shows our city and county at their creative best.

In 2020 Ireland and Croatia will jointly be home to the European Capital of Culture as one city from each country will be chosen to symbolise all that is best, most exciting and most challenging and most thought-provoking in their cultural repertoire. Galway is seeking to become the Irish capital and we look forward to bringing our unique vision, potential achievement to this great stage. This year’s Culture Night features many of Galway’s most able culture warriors, from the legendary Druid Theatre, celebrating 40 years of excellence to An Áit Eile, exciting newcomers of whom great things are expected. Familiar Galway institutions like An Taibhdhearc, Galway Arts Centre and the Town Hall Theatre present work alongside new favourites the Giddy Biddies, 091 Labs and the National Computer Museum at INSIGHT and communities throughout the city are well represented too. In the County, too, from Inishbofin to Portumna, An Ceathrú Rua, Belclare and Oranmore.  it’s all out there to see, hear, participate in and enjoy, in the museums, hospitals, theatres, gardens, arts and parish centres, colleges, libraries, streets, parks and laneways, bars and clubs in the cultured and cultivated communities of Galway.

What's on during Galway City Culture Night 2015 — Friday September 18

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

091 Labs, 5-9pm
Roxboro House,

All that is happening during Culture Night in County Galway Friday September 18th

Thu, Sep 10, 2015

An Cheathrú Rua
Meascra cainte agus ceoil agus taispeantas ar thraidisiuin na h’aite ag an scailp chulturtha. 5.00i.n. go dtí 8.00i.n., Leabharlann na Ceathrún Rua Míreanna ceoil agus damhsa le dreasa cainte eatharthu faoi ghnéithe ealaíne, seanchais, scéalaíochta, dinnsheanchais, staire agus oidhreachta áitiúla.

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