Life changing Croí project benefits eight hundred people in Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

A ground breaking project launched in Galway two years ago has proven to be a key factor in changing lives of participants and preventing deaths and disability from heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and obesity.

Michael D presents his archives to National Library

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

The Labour Party’s presidential candidate Michael D Higgins this week presented his personal archive of writings and documents to the National Library of Ireland.

The archive material spans Mr Higgins’s 40 years of public life as a politician, human rights activist, international statesman, campaigner for justice and peace, academic, writer, and poet. The archive was formally presented at an event in the library on Tuesday which featured guest speaker, the historian Diarmaid Ferriter.

Jobs boost for Galway Bay Golf resort

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Galway Bay Golf Resort is looking to expand its operations after opening a new driving range last week.

Elverys’ customers and staff raise €40,000 for charity

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Elverys Sports is celebrating its success in raising €40,000 for the ISPCC this week.

NUIG celebrates volunteering with tenth annual fair

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Some 80 charities and community organisations will showcase the wide range of volunteer opportunities at the 10th annual NUI Galway Volunteering Fair next Tuesday.

Minister vows to protect uniqueness of Connemara

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Connemara is an unique area that needs to be protected and environmental farming has to be supported, according to Minister for Arts, Heritage, and Gaeltacht, Jimmy Deenihan.

Meet Galway’s All-Ireland hurling heroes

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Hurling fans will have the opportunity to meet Galway’s young All-Ireland winning hurlers on Saturday.

Dance your Sunday away

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Step into those dancing shoes and spend your Sunday afternoons dancing the day away at the Tea Dance parties in the Claregalway Hotel.

Loughrea braced for annual 10k run

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

This Sunday Loughrea Athletic Club will be holding its annual Grey Lake 10k Road Race. Starting near the tennis club on the Gort road and finishing at St Brendan’s Cathedral on Barrack Street, the route comprises a lap of the famous Grey Lake.

Family fun in Renmore on Saturday

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Galway city and county local sports partnerships are linking with The Irish Sports Council to host a family sports day in Renmore Community Centre on Saturday.

Tuam’s secret millionaire a hit with viewers

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

The first episode of RTÉ’s The Secret Millionaire, which featured an emotional and generous donation by Galway man John Concannon, was the most watched programme on television on Monday night.

Network Galway’s charity fashion show

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Collections from some of Galway’s top shops and boutiques will be showcased at Network Galway’s upcoming fashion show in the Salthill Hotel on Thursday October 6. All proceeds from the event will be going to ‘AWARE - Helping to Defeat Depression’.

Models from Catwalk Model Agency will bring the latest trends to the runway, with ladies’ and men’s fashions from Beverly Hills, Colette Latchford, Sugar Pink Boutique, Suzie Mahony Designs, Marian's of Boyle, Okinara House of Fashion, Squisito Ladies Fashions, Standún, The Hat Shop, Myriam O’Reilly, Vida, and Louis Copeland.

Oyster festival finale fun for all the family

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

The 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival concludes in style on Sunday with a full day of entertainment planned for all the family at the festival marquee on Galway Harbour.

Oyster Opening Championship attracts entries from sixteen countries

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

The Bollinger World Oyster Opening Championship, a highlight of the 57th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival, takes place on Saturday from 12pm in the festival marquee on Dock Road.

Kingfisher Club hosts open day to launch autumn classes

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

The Kingfisher Club is hosting an open day today and as part of the event, it is welcoming potential members to visit the gyms from 12 noon to 8pm and avail of a €100 discount on membership.

City Mayor opens Our Lady’s Boys Club’s new clubhouse

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Mayor of Galway city Councillor Hildegarde Naughton cut the tape and officially opened the new clubhouse for Our Lady’s Boys Club at Sea Road.

Jerry Fish and Duke Special to play The Latin Quarter

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Galway will be music central from today when the four day Guinness Live Festival takes to the streets and venues of the city’s Latin Quarter.

Join the guests at a charity wedding with a diference

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

A fundraiser with a difference takes place in the Clayton Hotel on October 1 when the Insurance Institute of Galway’s holds a mock wedding in aid of Oranmore-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand.

Have your say on the future of music education

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

Galway Music Education Partnership, which recently launched its website as part of its bid to Music Generation for funding, is calling on parents, music teachers and professional musicians to get in touch and have their say on the future of music education.

Autumn walking festival will explore the beauty of Connemara

Thu, Sep 22, 2011

The latest Four Seasons Walking Festival takes place from Friday October 21 to Sunday October 23.

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