Capital of Culture bid heads to Aran Islands

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

A public engagement campaign is under way as Galway bids to win the European Capital of Culture 2020 designation and the fifth Speak Out information event will take place on the Aran Islands.

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS hosts Spring Fair

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Knocknacarra Educate Together NS, which opened last September, will host a spring fair on Saturday, April 18 from noon to 4pm.

‘Salthill Rejuvenation’ meeting to be held next week

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

Derelict buildings, and issues of parking, signage, facilities, tourism, and bus access for Salthill will be raised at a public meeting next week.

Oughterard to host Moycullen Musical Society concert

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The Moycullen Musical Society will host a concert in the Kilcummin Parish Church, Oughterard, tomorrow at 8.30pm.

Galway author of bullying survey calls for zero tolerance

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

An NUI Galway professor is calling for hospitals and health care facilities to implement a zero tolerance policy on workplace bullying after a national survey revealed a 13 per cent hike in reported incidences among nurses and midwives.

One in one hundred people use wheelchairs

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

An interactive workshop for wheelchair users, which was held in Galway recently, will provide the HSE West with important feedback, according to the health authority.

Top judges to speak at NUI Galway’s annual law lecture

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The Right Honourable Sir Declan Morgan, the Lord Chief Justice of Northern Ireland, will give a lecture in NUI Galway on the topic of ‘The role of the judiciary in the vindication of human rights’.

Clayton Hotel hosts 2015 Galway Rose selection on Saturday

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The 2015 Galway Rose selection will take place on Saturday at sponsor hotel, the Clayton Hotel.

Discover the wild side of Galway at the Wildlife Trust AGM

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The Galway branch of the Irish Wildlife Trust is looking for members of the public to get involved with the group for the coming year. The branch will hold its annual general meeting on Tuesday April 21 at 7pm in Murty Rabbitt’s Bar, Forster Street.

Cúirt festival opens next week

Thu, Apr 16, 2015

The 30th Cúirt International Festival of Literature opens on Wednesday April 22 with an official reception and a poetry reading.

Mad Hatters Tea Party at the g for Croí’s Women at Heart Campaign

Tue, Apr 14, 2015

The g Hotel and Spa together with Croí and their Women at Heart Campaign invite you to attend their charity fundraiser where you get to enjoy and indulge in the wonderful world of the Mad Hatter's Afternoon Tea party in the g, Thursday 30th April at 3pm. Head Pastry Chef, Martina Crotty has created a unique themed, delicious must see afternoon tea to accompany this indulgent occasion.

Brussels efforts to address Galway gridlock

Mon, Apr 13, 2015

A meeting has been held in Brussels today between representatives of Galway City and County councils and the European Commission, regarding the controversial Galway bypass.

Commuter woes set to worsen

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The gridlock experienced by Galway motorists and commuters on a daily basis has been further exacerbated this week due to the well-publicised road closure at the Lough Atalia Bridge.

We Won’t Pay to step up protests as first water bills arrive

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

With the first water tax bills arriving in homes over the coming days and weeks, the Galway We Won’t Pay campaign has vowed to step up its activities, and is calling for “a mass boycott of the bills” in an effort to defeat the controversial charges.

Galway has ‘significant role’ to play in commemorating 1916 Rising

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galway was one of the few places outside Dublin to take significant action in the 1916 Rising, so it only right that Galway should play a major role in the centenary celebrations.

Cathy Belton revelling in her role on Red Rock.

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Cathy Belton has excelled at playing a a slightly scary TV character in the form of Red Rock’s Patricia Hennessy so one could be forgiven for thinking the Galway woman might resemble the ice-queen in real life. However the charming, softly spoken, actress could not be more different to the villainous Hennessy matriarch.

Public meeting over bypass plans to take place in Barna

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Residents in Barna have set up an action group due to their concerns over the proposed new Galway city bypass. The group will hold a public meeting in Barna Golf Club next Wednesday evening at 8pm.

NUI Galway students launch online petition against N6 bypass

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Students at NUI Galway have launched an online petition demanding that decision-makers scrap the highly controversial proposed routs for the N6 Galway City Transport Project.

Connaughton champions new ‘one-stop financial shop in Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Northeast Galway could become the focus of a new pilot scheme for closer co-operation between post offices and credit unions, to ensure the continuation of postal and financial services in rural areas.

Search continues for missing Galway teen

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Gardaí in Salthill are continuing to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Yulissa Stoica (15), who has been missing from her home in Knocknacarra since last Friday.

Yulissa Stoica is five feet seven inches tall, with long brown hair and blue eyes. The teenager was last seen at the Ballymoneen Road at 2pm on Friday April 3. Anyone who has seen Yulissa or who can help in locating is asked to contact Salthill Garda Station at 091 514720, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

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