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.

Joan Freeman’s appeal comes ahead of Suicide Awareness Week which begins on September 8.

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.

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.

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.

Western Rail Corridor needs time to develop rather than face cuts

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

A Galway county councillor has called for a “positive review” of the country’s railway service, in particular the Western Rail Corridor, and not a “knee-jerk reaction”.

Help make Catriona O’Brien’s dreams a reality

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Catriona O’Brien, known as Tee to her friends, was recently diagnosed with a rare, incurable, muscle-wasting illness, motor neurone disease, that is slowly robbing her independence and ability to walk, speak, and even breathe.

Local pro-life group calls for repeal of new abortion law

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway For Life, the local pro life organisation, has called

for the repeal of the new abortion law which permits a termination up to the stage of birth in Irish hospitals on the grounds of threatened suicide.

Significant points rise for courses in NUIG

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Points have risen across all five colleges in NUIG, which include medicine, biomedical science, arts, occupational therapy, biopharmaceutical chemistry, and speech and language therapy.

All now require more than 500 points for entry, with mathematical science and commerce with French in the high 400s.

Galway celebrates longest running gay pride festival in Ireland

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

Galway is set to once again hold the Galway Community Pride Festival, which, in its 25th year, is the longest continuously running pride festival in the country.

NUI Galway given go-ahead for new drama centre

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

NUI Galway has been granted conditional permission by Galway City Council for a new centre for drama, theatre and performance.

Explore our heritage in the spoken word

Thu, Aug 21, 2014

There are many fascinating little gems of our heritage contained in the words we speak every day but go unnoticed. For example, the name Scotland translates as ‘land of the Irish’, while another country name literally means ‘fierce people’. The surname Cameron is a transliteration of cama shrón, which Irish speakers will translate as ‘crooked nose’, and Cambell comes from cam béal, meaning ‘crooked mouth’.

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