NUIG president congratulates Seán O’Rourke on his move to Pat Kenny’s slot

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

President of NUI Galway Dr Jim Browne this week congratulated alumnus and RTÉ broadcaster Seán O’Rourke on taking over the mid-morning Radio 1 slot from Pat Kenny.

JOE.ie founder to speakin Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Niall McGarry, CEO and founder of Joe.ie and Her.ie, will speak at the next Online Marketing in Galway meeting on August 27 at 7pm in the Harbour Hotel. Fintan Finnan from the Digital Marketing Institute will also address the event.

Patients’ poetry and story collection launched

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A collection of poetry and stories by patients, staff and visitors to Galway University Hospitals called This Never Happened II was launched by poet Kevin Higgins recently.

This is the second collection of creative writing by patients in units 5 and 6 of Merlin Park University Hospital.

Tesco cuts the ribbon to mark €2m refurbishment

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

With nearly 41 years on the clock, Tesco Galway has been given a new lease of life thanks to a €2 million refit investment, transforming it into a far more economical and environmentally friendly store as well as ensuring customers have an enjoyable shopping experience.

Hurling festival gathers sixteen teams from around the globe

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Galway is gearing up for yet another festival and the first of its kind.

Hotline to help first year university students

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

A student hotline run by NUI Galway aims to help incoming first year students make the transition to third level education.

Partipants sought for new TV programme

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Do you or someone you know suffer from glossophobia – the fear of public speaking? Does the thought of making a speech fill you with fear? Are you worried about an upcoming event where you are required to speak? A new TV programme, The Secret Speech, may hold the secret to overcoming your fears.

Wear your flip flops for world record attempt

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

SERVE, a volunteering and international development organisation, is looking for more than 400 ‘flip-floppers’ to take part in a race in an attempt to create a new world record.

Lots to see and do at the Monivea Fair

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Monivea Fair takes place on the streets of the village from Friday August 23 to Sunday August 25.

First Corribdale Duathlon on Saturday

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The first annual Corribdale Duathlon will take place on Saturday in Oughterard Co Galway.

The Learning Institute - rebranded but still offering hi-tec education

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

HiTec Education, the leading provider of private education and PLC courses, has announced the relaunch of its flagship new education centre.

Cruinniu na mBad in Kinvara this weekend

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Galway Hooker, maritime pursuits and sports, and traditional music will be celebrated at the annual Cruinniu na mBad festival in Kinvara this weekend.

Take a ‘Walk on the Wild Side’

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Wildlife expert and artist Gordon D’Arcy will lead his ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ nature trail in Clarinbridge as part of Heritage Week.

Friends of Merlin Woods heritage week

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Friends of Merlin Woods Heritage Week begins on Saturday and runs until Sunday, August 25.

Clarenbridge Oyster Festival set to launch

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The famous Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, which takes place from September 13 to 15 this year, is to be launched at Monroe’s Live, Dominick Street, tomorrow, Friday, August 16 at 8pm.

Connemara Pony Festival continues this weekend

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

The Connemara Pony Festival, now in its 90th year, continues this weekend in Clifden, including a world record attempt by equestrian Susan Oakes.

The Connemara Pony Showdown, an evening of music and dancing, takes place tonight from 9pm in the Station House Hotel, Clifden.

Galway celebrates its heritage

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Guided tours of Renmore Barracks and mediaeval Galway, classes in set dancing, and a lecture on the cosmos take place in Galway city as part of Heritage Week 2013.

Mulholland to return to City Hall

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

John Mulholland is set to return to the Galway City Council as a councillor for the Galway City West Ward, four years after he dramatically lost his seat in the 2009 Local Elections.

Public urged to have say on Threadneedle Road junction

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

People with views and concerns regarding proposed changes to the junction at Taylor's Hill and the Threadneedle, Bishop O’Donnell, and Kingston roads are being advised to get them in this week.

Galway West’s Brian Walsh to figure in new political party?

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

Dissident Fine Gael TD Brian Walsh could find himself as a key member of a new political party in Ireland, but its possible formation depends on a vote facing the Dáil in the autumn.

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