World Cup table quiz for Galway FC

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway United Supporters Trust will hold a World Cup table quiz upstairs in The Dail Bar, Middle Street, Galway, on Wednesday, July 2 (8.30pm).

The quiz will be based on current and past World cups.

Golden moments

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Athletes and volunteers from Team Connacht during the parade at the opening ceremony of the Special Olympics Ireland Games in Limerick.

Relax at Knockranny House Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Enjoy a relaxing break in Westport, recently voted the Best Place To Live In Ireland, in one of the country’s best places to stay — Knockranny House Hotel & Spa, which overlooks the beautiful Co Mayo town.

Dress for success at famous Galway races

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Fancy walking away with almost €12,000 euro in prize money, without having to lift a finger, at the legendary Galway Races? All you have to do is dress for the occasion and make a great impression.

Renville 5k fundraiser for Galway Autism

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

This year’s Renville Park 5k race will take place on Wednesday June 25 at 8pm.

City Hall needs €12 to €14 million to secure European Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Between €12 to €14 million must be secured by the Galway City Council over the next year, if its bid to be named 2020 European Capital of Culture is to be viewed seriously by the EU.

Statutory inquiry into mother and baby homes must have “full powers”, say campaign groups

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

A statutory inquiry into all mother and baby homes must have “full powers” to compel witnesses and secure documentary evidence, particularly against religious orders, that is according to Justice for the Tuam Babies.

Healy-Eames proposes Bill to transform Budget process

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

A Bill seeking to make the Government Budgetary process accountable and to set out targets to be achieved by State departments, is to be introduced to Seanad Éireann by Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Public consultation vital to secure 2020 Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Consultation with artists, arts groups, and the public will be a major key to securing the title of European Capital of Culture 2020 for Galway city.

Seven Galway settlements on latest revenue list

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Seven people in Galway made settlements with the Revenue Commissioners in the first quarter of the year, amounting to more than €646,000, according to the latest list of defaulters published this week.

The highest settlement in Galway was made by a farmer and publican in Tuam, amounting to €165,754.

Hospice applies to expand Renmore facility

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Galway Hospice has lodged a planning application for a proposed expansion of its facility in Renmore, following an agreement with the HSE for funding of the development.

Galway students rewarded for their commitment to healthy eating

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Pupils at Cloghan’s Hill National School, Mayo, St Joseph’s Boys’ School, Wexford, and Athenry Boys’ School, Galway, were awarded for their commitment to organic growing and vegatable cultivation.

New Springboard courses in Galway

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Sean Kyne has this week welcomed the launch of additional places on Springboard courses in Galway.

Up to 380 places are being made available in GMIT, NUI Galway and Innopharma Labs Ltd in a range of specialties such as IT and medical devices technologies.

NUI Galway’s young graduates

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

More than 200 primary school children from the west have graduated from NUI Galway.

Cooking up a storm

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

People can learn how to cook healthily while raising vital funds for a local heart and stroke charity at an event being organised in Barna on Monday night.

New awards will recognise Galway food producers in Blas na hEireann

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Food producers and artisans can now vie for a new top award recognising the best in Galway in the coveted Blas na hEireann awards this year.

The Local Enterprise Board has added its weight to the awards by creating a ‘Best in Galway’ and a ‘Best in Farmer’s Market Galway’ prize.

Don’t leave it too late - Galway Simon Kick Assphalt Run nearly full

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

The Galway Simon Community Kick Assphalt Run taking place on June 22 is nearing capacity.

Galway restaurants receive top industry awards

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Three Galway restaurants received top accolades in Irish Restaurant Awards 2014, in association with the Sunday Independent LIFE Magazine, in the DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday June 9.

More than 900 restauranteurs and industry players turned out to attend Ireland’s biggest restaurant awards where regional and All-Ireland winners were announced in various categories: Renvyle House Hotel won Best Restaurant Manager in Ireland supported by The Restaurants Association of Ireland; O’Grady’s on the Pier was awarded the Sustainable Restaurant of the Year in Ireland sponsored by Unilever; and West @ The Twelve scooped the award for Best World Cuisine in Ireland sponsored by Elavon.