Galway landmarks to ‘Light It Up Gold’ for childhood cancer awareness
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
A number of buildings and landmarks around the country, including the fountain in Eyre Square and the g Hotel in Galway city, will be bathed in gold from September 1 as part of the inaugural ‘Light It Up Gold’ iniative which aims to raise awareness of childhood cancer.
Read more ...Progress made on N59 upgrade and Moycullen bypass
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
The N59 re-alignment and Moycullen bypass has taken a significant step forward as Galway County Council has served compulsory purchase orders on behalf of the National Roads Authority to affected landowners.
Read more ...Merlin College finally opens it its doors
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
After years of consultation and planning, Galway’s newest second level school, Coláiste Mhuirlinne or Merlin College, finally opened its doors to first year students on Tuesday of this week in temporary accommodation at Woodlands, Renmore.
The co-ed school, which comes under the patronage of Galway Roscommon Education Training Board, will provide education to the increasing population of east Galway.
Read more ...Killary adventurers return from Arctic Circle
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Arctic adventurers returned to Galway this week after a 10-week voyage to the Arctic Circle and the west coast of Greenland
Read more ...Hospice walk in memory of loved ones to raise vital funds
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
People are invited to celebrate the life of a deceased loved one by taking part in the Galway Hospice’s eighth annual Galway Memorial Walk.
The event, which will take place on Sunday September 8 at noon, is from the Claddagh Hall to Blackrock and return - a distance of 6.5km.
Read more ...Supermac’s boss invests in Galway-based health supplement company
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
It is “vitally important to support local industry”, according to managing director of Supermac’s Pat McDonagh who, along with Claddagh Irish Restaurants and Pubs and the Castletroy Park Hotel in Limerick, has taken a 10 per cent stake in the Galway Natural Health Company which is behind the recently launched advanced dietary supplement, Revive Active.
Read more ...Michelin star chef launches Galway Oyster Festival
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
One of Ireland’s leading Michelin star chefs Kevin Thornton stepped out of the kitchen to launch the country’s longest running food festival, the 59th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival.
Read more ...Celebrating ten years at Nestor’s
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Paul Cannon, a native of Oranmore, this week celebrates 10 years of service with Nestor’s SuperValu Oranmore.
Read more ...Coffee afternoon at MADRA charity shop
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
The MADRA charity shop in Westside will hold a special coffee afternoon on Saturday from 12 noon to 3pm.
The event is a fundraiser for the dog rescue charity and to raise awareness of its shop which boasts pre-loved clothes, books, bric-a-brac, and household items.
Read more ...Circle of Life commemoration garden receives €32,000 funding boost in Chicago
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
The Galway couple behind the Circle of Life national commemorative garden which begins construction in Quincentennial Park, Salthill, next month, were given recognition in Chicago last week and presented with a cheque for $32,000.
Read more ...Kai Restaurant wins top award
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Award winning Galway city-based Kai Cafe and Restaurant can now add another accolade to its collection after it was named the Best Restaurant in Connacht at the Food & Wine/Maison Louis Latour Restaurant of the Year Awards 2013.
Read more ...Eddie Hobbs to speak at Network Galway Event
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Well known financial advisor Eddie Hobbs will be guest speaker at Network Galway’s monthly meeting on Wednesday September 4.
Hobbs will share financial advice tips and anecdotes about the dumb things people do with money and the dumb way parts of the country are run.
Read more ...Over 50s lifestyle show set for Salthill
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
The lifestyle event for people who are retired or are about to retire is coming to Galway.
Read more ...Role model for women in science to give free lecture
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
The NUI Galway Astronomy Society will welcome world renowned astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell for a special talk on Tuesday, September 24.
The talk, entitled ‘A Lightweight Introduction to Gravitational Radiation’ will be taking place at 7pm in the Kirwin Theatre in NUI Galway. The event is free and open to the general public.
Read more ...Galway school leavers with disabilities left in limbo due to funding cuts
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
Concerned parents of school leavers with disabilities are urging local politicians to support their call for the reversal of a Government decision to cut services for these “vulnerable” children.
Read more ...More than one third of burglars use closed window
Thu, Aug 29, 2013
A new AA survey has revealed of Galway respondants 14 per cent have been the victims of burglaries in the last six, or more, years, and that 35.4 per cent said access was gained through a closed window.
Read more ...After two decades, Knocknacarra Community Centre finally opens its doors
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
After 18 years of waiting, debating, planning, and construction, the doors of the new €3 million community centre at Knocknacarra will be open to the public today, Thursday August 22, providing an opportunity to discover first hand the benefits and potential of this local facility.
Read more ...CAO offers show commerce and science popular with students
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Now that the jubilation of the Leaving Certificate results has started to calm down, it is time this week for students across Galway to find out what their next academic step will be with the first round of CAO offers being released on Monday.
Read more ...Junior Chamber to host Now ACT’s What I Call Music fundraising night
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
With the professional help of Sean Rowland of MusicMaster.ie, Junior Chamber International Galway (JCI Galway) and ACT for Meningitis are hosting a night of variety entertainment which will take place on Friday September 20 2013 at 8pm at the Galway Bay Hotel.
The glitzy event, aptly named Now ACTS’s what I call Music includes celebrity guest MC Dave O’Connor and promises a wide range of music, dance and general entertainment from Galway based groups and artists such as the Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir, Regina Rogers Ballet School, Mystic Force Irish Dancers, Sara O’Kane a Galway based global singer and DJ, singer and flutist Suzanne O’Brien, award winning local singer-songwriter Johnny Garvey and the NUIG Staff Choir.
Read more ...Connacht Rugby announces new nutrition partner
Thu, Aug 22, 2013
Connacht Rugby and sports nutrition brand Kinetica have joined forces in a new partnership.
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