Turloughmore’s got talent — show them what you’ve got

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Following the much enjoyed success of last year’s talent competition, Turloughmore GAA Club has joined forces with the DMD Charity, Join our Boys, and is hosting another event, this year to be held on Saturday, November 8.

All talents are welcome to this year’s competition and after last year’s great turnout, the club is simply bursting with excitement to see what wonderous things this year’s contestants will bring about. The competition categories are: national school, secondary scool, and adult, for either individuals or groups. There is an entry fee, and it is €10 per individual, and €20 per group.

Ashford Castle wows to make top ten in Europe list

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Readers of the renowned Condé Nast Traveler magazine have named Ashford Castle as one of the top 10 resorts in Europe.

Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club marks eighty years

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Current and former members of the Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club spanning several decades got together last weekend to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the club.

22,000 turn out for successful Baboró

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Just over 22,500 attended the 18th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children over the course of the nine-day festival which ended last Sunday. True to form, this year’s festival really did have something for everyone with parents, children, toddlers and babies enjoying beautifully imaginative and inspiring shows from as far away as Australia and the USA, as well as a wonderful Irish showcase.

The Spanish Arch was completely reimagined with the spectacular inflatable structure from English company, Architects of Air. The very special 18th birthday festival treat, Amococo, saw 7,000 people of all ages visit the luminarium. The stunning maze of colour brought many people back more than once while one three-year-old declared that he wanted to live there forever! A staggering 1,318 attended on the final day before it was packed up for its return trip to England. There were some treasured moments in Amococo when the choir from St. Nicholas’ Schola Cantorum broke into song, and when newly-weds, Loretta Ní Ghabháin and Ian Kenny, popped in with their bridal party to take some photos before their wedding reception at the Meyrick Hotel.

Learn about the little things which can boost your mental health

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The communications officer of a Galway based national youth website will share his mental health experience in a series of films and advertisements aimed at helping others going through difficult times.

Sixty six homeless in one night looked after by COPE as crisis grows

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A local charity which operates services for homeless people provided emergency accommodation for 44 adults and 22 children on one night at the start of this month.

Plans for a new Galway City Outer Bypass to go on display in early 2015

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Plans for a new route for the Galway City Outer Bypass are on course to be finalised early next year and will go on public display ahead of a submission of a new planning application.

Chamber wecomes government decision to commence income tax reduction

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Galway Chamber has welcomed the Government's decision, as per Budget 2015, to commence income tax reductions but says an opportunity to do more to help SMEs create jobs has been missed.

Seven out of ten people in the west don’t wash their hands for long enough

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Seven out of 10 people in the west do not wash their hands for long enough to kill germs that cause infections, according to new research, just published.

New name unveiled for hospitals group

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The West/North West Hospitals Group has a new name, Saolta University Health Care Group, unveiled last week at the Group’s second annual conference.

NUI Galway law school director appointed to Government working group

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Dr Ciara Smyth, Director of the Doctoral Programme in the School of Law, NUI Galway, has been appointed to the government’s Working Group on Asylum.

The Working Group, which is convened by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, and chaired by retired High Court judge, Mr Justice Bryan McMahon, is to recommend to Government what improvements should be made to the State’s existing direct provision and protection processes for asylum seekers in the short and longer term.

Abooo – Where night creatures stalk the streets

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The Macnas parade, a Fancy Dress Party Trail throughout the Latin Quarter, a children’s disco, and some ‘Trick or Treat’ fun - it can only be the return of the ABooo festival.

Become scientists for a day

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A day of fun science-related activities for children will be hosted by NUI Galway on Thursday October 30.

Table quiz for She Devils roller derby and Console

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A table quiz for the Galway City She Devils roller derby team and Console, takes place in Monroe’s Live on Thursday October 23.

Sinn Féin senator accuses Government of ‘failing’ rural communities

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

This year’s Budget has very little to offer those living in rural and Gaeltacht communities and will do nothing to stem the decline in rural populations, Sen Trevor Ó Clochartaigh said this week.

The Connemara-based Sinn Féin senator, reacting to Tuesday’s Budget announcements, accused the Government of failing those in the Gaeltacht and rural communities.

Galwayman named top bodybuilder

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Galway’s Kevin Russell claimed this year’s 180kg section of the Natural Body Builders Federation National Championships in the Silver Springs Convention Centre in Cork on Saturday.

Get flu jab, urges HSE West public health chief

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Many people in the at risk groups for flu put themselves in danger of contracting a serious illness or even death by failing to get vaccinated, the HSE West’s director of public health warned this week.

JCI Galway wins Best in Ireland Award

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

JCI Galway are celebrating after being awarded the title of Best Branch in Ireland at the JCI Ireland National Convention which was held at the Cork International Airport Hotel.

Support service for children with disabilities faces growing demand

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Growing demand for services for children with disabilities is putting increased pressure on a Galway organisation which provides this support.

Ó Cuív slams ‘derisory’ Budget tax package for farmers

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The tax package for farmers in Budget 2015 is “nothing short of derisory”, offering only “minor concessions and a number of renewals of time limited taxes”.

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