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.

Statistics prove that people without a qualification are at the greatest risk of unemployment. Individuals who do not have a basic education also have poorer health, and in general, lower life expectancy and life chances.

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.

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.

The dedicated Novartis testing unit will be travelling around the country raising awareness of this potentially devastating eye disease and highlighting the ease and importance of having your eyes checked. Next Wednesday the testing unit will be at Ballybane Library, Castlepark Road, Ballybane, from 10am to 1pm, and at Galway Golf Club, Blackrock, Salthill, from 2pm to 6pm.

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.

The Minister for the Environment Alan Kelly made the decision last night, following recent meetings with the chief executive of the city council, Brendan McGrath, and others, as well as after a visit to the centre by the minister. The new staff will be used for centre maintenance and marketing. It will also allow bring to an end a situation where the Knocknacarra centre is closed during significant periods of the week, and avoids a similar situation being repeated in Ballinfoile, when it opens.

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).

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.

Hughes has close to 30 different cures and healings through prayer. His remedies include oatmeal to cure asthma, angina, and headaches, and sand to get rid of warts and veruccas.

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.

The event, entitled Maximise Brainpower with Mindmapping, will feature mind mapping pioneer Tony Buzan offering his insight gained from decades of studying how to maximise cognitive performance. While the seminar will focus on mind mapping, Buzan will also discuss techniques such as speed reading which can allow people to hack their learning curve.

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