Claren-bridge 10k

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The sixth year of the AAI approved Clarenbridge 10k takes place Sunday at the Brothers of Charity Kilcornan grounds in the village.

Ballygar set to lose its family resource centre

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The community of Ballygar has been left reeling by the news of the forthcoming closure of Aonad Family Resource Centre and its Community Services Programme.

Fr Michael Griffin commemoration this Sunday

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The annual commemoration in honour of Fr Michael Griffin, a Galway priest abducted and killed by British forces during the War of Independence, takes place in Barna this Sunday.

Medical science graduates return to GMIT to share their career experiences

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

A number of graduates of the medical science course in GMIT returned to the Galway campus last week to share their career experiences with current students on the BSc (hons) degree programme.

Doughiska/Merlin Park wins Pride of Place Award

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The work of the community in Doughiska/Merlin Woods to develop social, educational, health and recreational facilities and services for saw the area receive a Pride of Place award at a gala event last weekend.

New local CF unit shortlisted for award

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The new cystic fibrosis (CF) unit at Galway University Hospital was shortlisted for the Patient Organisation Project of the Year award at the Irish Healthcare Awards which took place recently.

The new unit is a dedicated specialist facility for day care and outpatient services for children with cystic fibrosis.

Free energy and environmental show

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The first even specific Energy and Environmental Trade Show will take place in the Menlo Park Hotel this Saturday November 22 from 11am to 6pm.

Ability West announces killer fundraiser at the Clayton Hotel

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Ability Westis to hold a new and unique murder mystery dinner fundraiser event taking place on November 27 at the Clayton Hotel. Providing the entertainment is Murder on the Menu, Ireland’s fastest growing murder mystery entertainment company.

Galway Bay Hotel to host ‘A Fair To Remember’

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding team invite all to join them on Saturday November 29 at 2pm, for their annual winter wedding fair. Catwalk modelling agency will be turning heads yet again with this season’s trends and fashions in association with Belladonna Bridal, Corless Menswear and Don’t Call me Dear.

Heart and stroke expert to give talk at Croi

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Internationally acclaimed author and speaker, Prof Barry Franklin, from Michigan USA, who is a world recognised expert on how to prevent and recover from heart disease (and other cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke, diabetes and obesity) will visit Galway this month to give a free public talk on Friday November 28 at 7.30pm in the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway.

Irish Heart Foundation to host white collar boxing fundraising event

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Are you looking for a new challenge in 2015? Then the Irish Heart Foundation may have exactly what you are looking for as it launches its fouth annual Big Heart Fight Night this week. The Fight Night which has become one of the most popular nights in Galway’s social calendar is organised by the Irish Heart Foundation in association with Black Dragon gym Galway.

Speaking at the launch of the event last week local business woman and past Fight Night competitor Michelle Burke said it is a great experience.

Water tax to be fixed at €160 for families and €60 for single households

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

In the latest climbdown by the Government on its deeply unpopular water tax, charges are now set to be capped at €160 a year for families while a single adult household will pay an effective €60 rate.

New national waste management plans to be launched in Galway tomorrow

Mon, Nov 17, 2014

A NEW waste management plan for Galway and the entire Connacht/Ulster region, as well as for other regions throughout the State, are to be launched tomorrow at 11.30am in City Hall.

Registration opens for Galway’s bike rental scheme ahead of launch in ten days

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Registration has opened this week for the Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme, which is due to launch in Galway later this month.

The National Transport Authority this week announced further details of the scheme, which will go live in Galway on Monday November 24.

Free places for ten students at reforming learning conference

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

A number of second and third level students can avail of free places at a conference which explores how second and third level education prepares young people for the future.

€1m was awarded to 22 Galway people who sustained injuries in workplace accidents last year

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

A total of €1m was awarded to 22 Galway people who sustained injuries in workplace accidents last year.

Remove penalty point appeals from gardai says Higgins

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Penalty point appeals must be removed from An Garda Síochána and be decided upon by district judges instead.

Tree planting symbolises new beginning for COPE Galway’s campaigns

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched the development plan for COPE Galway’s new Domestic Violence Refuge on Monday. The occasion was marked with a symbolic tree planting ceremony as a symbol of new beginnings for those women and children experiencing domestic violence.

We have an onus to make Galway more vibrant and enhanced for next generation, says chamber president

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

There is an onus on Galway to deliver to the next generation a more enhanced and vibrant city, the president of Galway Chamber told more than 200 business leaders who attended the Galway Chamber Business Briefing and the Galway Chamber Port Development Committee update on Monday.

Council budget ‘shamefully ignores homelessness crisis’ in city says Crowe

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

The Galway City Council’s 2015 budget “ignores the most serious social problem affecting the city and disregards the plight of people in our city who have nowhere to sleep on a nightly basis.”

Fianna Fáil Galway City Central councillor Ollie Crowe has slammed the budget, which was agreed at Monday’s council meeting, which saw no increase in funds towards tackling homelessness.

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