NUI,Galway graduate named as RTE’s new Western correspondent

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

RTÉ has announced the appointment of reporter Pat McGrath as its new Western correspondent. Pat began his broadcasting career in 1994 with Clare FM where he worked for more than five years.

Galway hillwalking club to hold open meeting

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Coiribe Hillwalking Club, based in Galway city, will hold an open meeting in the Menlo Park Hotel on Thursday November 22 at 8pm. New members welcome.

Collection of works by the late John Cunningham to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The family of the late John Cunningham will launch a collection of his writings this evening. All proceeds from the book, which takes its title As I Saw It from Mr Cunningham’s popular ‘As I See It’ column in the Connacht Tribune, will go to the Galway Hospice Foundation.

Grim discovery of body recalled in evidence on opening days of trial

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A jury heard yesterday how a man, charged with withholding information during a garda investigation into the killing of a popular Oughterard publican and teacher John Kenny, had “not been himself” when met by an acquaintance later that night, hours before the grim discovery was made by distraught family members.

Monroes to host public interview with Liverpool stars Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Liverpool FC fans in Galway can look forward to meeting Robbie Fowler and Jason McAteer who are coming to Galway to take part in a public interview about their footballing careers.

Christmas Market returns next week

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Galway Continental Christmas Market returns to Eyre Square next week, and is set to run for five days longer than before.

Great Galway Tweet Up to take place this month

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Twitter enthusiasts from across Galway will converge on Cava Spanish Restaurant and Tapas Bar later this month for the Great Galway Tweet Up.

Four Angry Men to debate the state of the nation

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

David McWilliams, Fintan O'Toole, Shane Ross, and Nick Webb - the Four Angry Men - are coming to Galway next month to debate the state of the nation.

g Hotel and Console team up for positive mental health

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

With the festive season approaching it is time to eat, drink, and be merry. The five-star g Hotel is reminding us to look after ourselves and our loved ones during the holidays with a festive foodie event on November 18 in aid of Console, a dedicated service provider working towards suicide prevention, intervention, and postvention in Ireland.

The g Hotel, together with the team in Console, has co-ordinated an event which highlights the most enjoyable aspects of the festive season, reminding us to cherish our loved ones and be thankful for the joy they bring us every day. Guests will enjoy a mulled wine reception on their arrival at 1pm, while being entertained by Christmas carols in the Grand Salon to set the festive ambience.

Universities, IT sector, tourism, and events make Galway a Great Town

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

High performing universities, strong IT sector, international tourism, and a strong focus on a year-round events programme are what keeps Galway at the head of the pack and won it the title of 2013 Great Town at the Urbanisation Award ceremony held in London recently.

Green light for Doughiska schools to create hundreds of new jobs says Walsh

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

As many as 200 jobs are expected to be created in Galway during the construction of a 450-pupil primary school and a 650-pupil post-primary school on a shared campus in Doughiska.

New look for Westside playing fields, but one step at a time

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

The Westside Playing Fields are to be transformed with full size GAA and soccer pitches, an adventure playground, and a new running track, but work will have to take place in stages owing to “financial pressures”.

New Fine Gael branch to be launched

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny will launch a new Fine Gael branch for the Knocknacarra area of the city when he is in Galway tomorrow.

Hear stories of solidarity at Westside talks

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

“Prepare the way of the Lord”, is the title of a series of talks being given by Sr Breda Fadden at the Westside Resource Centre (opposite the library) on Tuesdays November 20, 27 and December 4 from 7.30pm to 9pm.

Remembering loved ones who passed away

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A series of events taking place in the city this month will remember people’s loved ones who have died.

Thirty five new jobs created in the City Bin Company following a €15 million investment

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Award-winning waste collection operators, the City Bin Co., recently confirmed the creation of 35 new jobs within Dublin and Galway regions. This decision will come into effect over the next few months and follows significant investment from averda – the largest private environmental solutions provider in the Middle East - the Gulf co-operation council, and North Africa.

Changes to City Hall’s housing department counter service

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

New counter service hours in the Galway City Council’s housing department are to come into effect on Monday November 26.

Councillors make case for safe crossing point on WDR

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

Despite lack of funds to build a safe access route across the Clybaun Hotel section of Western Distributor Road, two local councillors are determined to continue the fight.

Central Bank economist to conduct Paddy Ryan memorial lecture in GMIT

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

It has been announced that Mr Lars Frisell, director of economics at the Central Bank of Ireland, will be the guest speaker at the upcoming Paddy Ryan Memorial Lecture in GMIT. The special lecture, which will be held on Tuesday December 11 in Theatre 1000, will recognise Paddy Ryan’s role as former mayor and alderman of Galway City, and honorary memory of the Galway Chamber. As part of the Amicable Society he welcomed President John Fitzgerald Kennedy to Galway during his tenure.

Open family day event in aid of Dogs Trust at Monaghan & Sons

Thu, Nov 15, 2012

A family open day in aid of Dogs Trust will be held at Galway’s Skoda dealership, Monaghan & Sons, on Saturday (November 17).

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