Win a trip to Spain and have your tapa creation featured on the Cava Bodega menu

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Customers at Cava Bodega have the chance to win a trip to Spain by creating a tapa for the restaurant’s menu.

Galway specialists to address symposium on Youth and Sport Kicks off Croke Park Classic

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A symposium on youth development and sport, organised by UNESCO experts including several Galway academics and sportsmen, takes place in Croke Park today.The symposium is organised by three UNESCO Chairs in the field of youth studies from NUI Galway, University of Ulster, and Penn State University. It kicks off the Croke Park Classic Weekend, which will feature an American football clash between Penn State and University of Central Florida.

RTE’s Brendan Courtney to launch Oscar Wilde Festival

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The launch of this year’s Oscar Wilde Festival will take place on Friday September 5 in the Harbour Hotel at 6pm, with RTE star and fashion designer, Brendan Courtney.

Remember nursing homes are ‘homes from home’, says patients’ rights’ advocate

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A local advocate with the patient support group Patient Focus says it is important to remember that nursing homes are not institutions but “homes from homes” for people.

Mary Tierney was speaking in the wake of the health watchdog HIQA launching a public consultation process to seek feedback on draft national standards for nursing homes.

Stories from the Trees: The Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The highly successful Lady Gregory Autumn Gathering celebrates its 20th birthday in Coole Park, Gort, from Friday to Sunday, September 26 to 28.

Boston Scientific’s car raffle drives East Galway Cancer Care fundraising past €100,000 target

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Boston Scientific staff exceeded their expectations when they raised an amazing €37,500 for East Galway Cancer Care with their recent charity car raffle, in which the winner, Mary O’Connor, drove home with a new Ford Fiesta 1.2 Zetec.

Galway sites go gold for childhood cancer

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

BY EBHAN LOUGLIN
Significant buildings from across the Galway cityscape will be turned gold to shine a light on the bravery of children dealing with cancer.

Afternoon tea at The Ardilaun

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Afternoon tea, an exciting new addition to The Ardilaun’s menu offerings, is served in one of the hotel's many elegant lounges, and includes freshly brewed teas and coffees, finger sandwiches, an assortment of sweet treats, and warm scones with clotted cream.

The award winning kitchen brigade have a beautifully prepared afternoon tea menu served daily from 2pm to 4pm at a price of €25 for two people, so why not take a break from the kitchen and treat yourself to a scrumptious treat, with Prosecco if you wish, in the pleasant surroundings of the hotel and while away the afternoon relaxing with family or friends in the spacious lounges and foyer areas of The Ardilaun in front of the fire.

World’s most colourful 5km arrives in Gort

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Run or Dye, the world’s most colourful 5k run, is making a splash in Lough Cutra Castle in Gort on Saturday September 6. It's the fun, friendly event for all the community, where colour is the name of the game. Hundreds have already registered, so if you're up for a bit of colour in your life - log onto  http://uk.runordye.com/ today. Remember Run or Dye not just for runners, it's for walkers and joggers too, regardless of age, athletic ability, shape or size, everyone is welcome—from parents and children to professionals and students. Just come dressed in white and ready to have fun!

60th Clarenbridge Oyster Festival brings The Stunning, oysters and apples

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Where can you get two days of world renowned fresh oysters, unbelievable live music, competitions galore, delicious food, dancing, fun activities for all the family, a Queen and much more — The Clarenbridge Oyster Festival 2014 of course.

Seek help if suicidal, urges founder of Tuam crisis centre

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

“Do not be afraid to seek help if you feel suicidal” is the message from the founder of Pieta House, the suicide and self-harm crisis centre in Tuam.

Clarinbridge gears up for annual market day

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The picturesque village of Clarinbridge will take its annual step back in time on Saturday September 6 when it holds its hugely popular annual market day. The day, which includes displays of local traditional culture and fare, marks the beginning of the world famous Clarinbridge Oyster Festival.

Free back-to-school asthma clinics to be held in Galway for parents and teachers

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Emergency hospital admissions for children with asthma increase significantly in the month of September, and the Asthma Society of Ireland is providing free training and support in Galway on September 16 to help parents and teachers.

Hospital admissions for children suffering with asthma aged between five and 14 years rose from 41 admissions in August to 143 in September (2012), an increase of 249 per cent, according to the most recent figures available from the Hospital In-Patient Enquiry Scheme. In the same year, the average length of hospital stays increased by 51 per cent; from 1.41 days in August to 2.14 days in September.

Take a dip for GAP

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Galway Autism Partnership’s ambassador Phyllis Daly and the Kingfisher Health Clubs have teamed up to organise an opportunity for women to unite and show their support for the local charity by joining in GAP’s latest fundraising event - Up to Our Neck In It. The event, which is due to be held at Ladies Beach in Salthill, will take place on Sunday August 31 with registration commencing at 5pm.

Galwegians must take opportunity to help shape nursing home standards

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

“Horrific” cases involving the abuse of elderly and vulnerable residents in some Irish nursing homes over the years have hammered home to families the importance of speaking out if concerns arise, according to the former chairperson of the HSE’s regional health forum, Galway Cllr Padraig Conneely.

Daniels jumps clear for Ireland gold

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway’s Cathal Daniels is celebrating helping Ireland to team gold at the Junior European Eventing Championships in England.

The 17-year-old’s final clear round clinched the team medal, while he also picked up the individual silver medal.

Ó Cuív denies Fianna Fáil misled rural Ireland on post office issue

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Criticisms that Fianna Fáil has been misleading rural Ireland on the matter of post offices has been rubbished as “nonsense” by Galway West TD Éamon Ó Cuív, who in turn accused the Government of failing to provide a clear statement on its future plans for An Post.

‘Just a matter of time’ before Westside site is developed

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Last week’s decision by An Bord Pleanála to overturn a grant of planning permission for a shopping centre on a site in the Westside area of the city does not mean the site will not be developed at some point in the future, former mayor of Galway Mícheál Ó hUiginn said this week.

Medical card delays forcing families to fork out for school transport fees, says Keaveney

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

The Government is being called on to postpone charging school transport fees for families still waiting on the outcome of their medical card reviews.

Galway named cleanest city in IBAL survey

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway has jumped seven points to 21st place in the latest survey from the Irish Business Against Litter group securing its current status as the cleanest of Ireland’s four main cities.

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