People checking their local death notices to find out if Home Help restriction impacts the most vulnerable – Rabbitte

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Elderly Galway constituents are monitoring the death notices to try to identify spare capacity in the Home Help scheme, according to local Fianna Fail TD Anne Rabbitte.

People checking their local death notices to find out if Home Help restriction impacts the most vulnerable – Rabbitte

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Elderly Galway constituents are monitoring the death notices to try to identify spare capacity in the Home Help scheme, according to local Fianna Fail TD Anne Rabbitte.

Inishbofin Summer School – Explore a magical island in the company of a great team

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

The Inishbofin Summer school is Ireland’s longest running environmental school, which has welcomed a host of scientists, poets, writers, artists to work with teachers and the general public over the last 35 years. The school, which was first established by Leo Hallissey and Clare O‘Toole in 1984, has grown to become a highlight in the island’s yearly calender.

Sleepless Doughiska lotto winner staying quiet after he collects €4m cheque

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

A Galwayman who admitted that he didn’t sleep a wink all weekend after winning €4million on the Lotto, is staying quiet after travelling to Dublin on Tuesday to collect his massive cheque.

New Miss Galway looking forward to acting as ambassador for Cancer Care West

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

New Miss Galway Emma Healy is looking forward to acting as ambassador for her chosen charity Cancer Care West.

Creativity for all ages at county Cruinniú na nÓg events

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Crinniú na nÓg is an annual national initiative celebrating the creative potential of children and young people. Galway is hosting a series of wonderful events across the county on Saturday 15 June, following on from the success of last year’s inaugural event.

Heuston, we’ve got a problem — woman gives birth to daughter on stalled Galway to Dublin train

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

A doctor and several nurses were the heroes of the hour when he helped deliver a baby girl on board a train travelling from Galway to Dublin on Tuesday evening.

Cultural Connections – Celebrating Cultural Diversity

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Galway Traveller Movement in association with the Galway City Museum are hosting the Traveller Living History Exhibition as a day event on this Saturday June 15 in the Museum from 12pm to 5.00 pm. The exhibition has been produced by the Meath Traveller workshop, The scene includes a fully restored Barrel Top Wagon, a traditional tent, a flat cart, working tin-smith, A storytelling Traveller woman and of course, a camp-fire.

Pálás cinema wins Irish and UK awards

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Galway’s Pálás cinema designed by dePaor Architects, won two prestigious awards over the weekend with the building honoured by the Royal Irish Institute of Architects in Dublin and the Galvanizers Association in London.

Cheaper to bus all Ennis to Athenry rail passengers, says Cannon

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed an analysis of passenger numbers using the Ennis-Athenry rail-line.

Oughterard woman’s book a personal pilgrimage

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

Memories of a blessed childhood in Connemara and a family steeped in west of Ireland prompted Amelia Joyce to publish her first book at the age of 80. A mix of guidebook and personal journey, at the heart of My Connemara Journeys is Amelia’s undying passion for Connemara.

The work of Galway Simon is never done

Thu, Jun 13, 2019

The Galway into which Galway Simon was born four decades ago was much different from the one of today. Back then, the city was just throwing off the shackles of a market town; its foray into the process of becoming a centre of art and culture still in its diapers. At the time, Galway was still a magnet for those drawn west by the setting sun and hopes of a different life.

It was a town in which the concept of homelessness was a million miles from what it is now. Back then, terms such as down and outs, vagabonds, street alcoholics abounded; the concept of skid row was often a badge, especially in a town like Galway. New historical research being undertakn by Tom Kenny on behalf of Galway Simon for a forthcoming publication highlighted this perception that existed.

Fundraiser concert for Fionnula

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Well known and popular Salthill lady, Fionnula Thornton, will be hosting a fundraising concert and disco next Thursday in the Oslo Bar and Microbrewery, Salthill.

Performers include Matt Keane, Johnny Ringo McDonagh, Jared AlMajar (aka Gerry Mullholland), Mary and Greg Cotter, Bernie O’Mahony, Martin Dunne, Tony Kelly, Ann Kirrane, Deirbhile Ni Bhrolchain, Moloney Family, Liam Lewis, Gerry Hanley, Pat Eade, Dave Larkin, and Peter Brown as well as DJ Mike Larkin for the disco.

Tourism boost as Ryanair launches new service from Cologne to Ireland West Airport

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Ireland West Airport welcomed the first scheduled service from Cologne with Ryanair to the West of Ireland when the flight landed last weekend.

Galway Chamber award Honorary Life Membership to ‘Queen of Galway’ Mary Bennett

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

A woman who never wastes an opportunity to point out the attributes of Galway at home and abroad was this week honoured by Galway Chamber when they added her to a select club.

Former international says parents should use Women’s World Cup to create new role models for young girls

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

With the FIFA women’s World Cup kicking off in France tomorrow (Friday) afternoon, a former Irish international player who played in the UEFA Champions League for Galway in 2009 is calling on more Galway girls to tune in, get informed, and identify international stars who can be their role models.

Award winning children’s fitness RINKA opens in Claregalway

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Awardwinning children’s fitness franchise RINKA has opened in Claregalway with exciting cretaive workouts available for children aged 3-5.

Full STEAM Ahead for children with a Designer Minds Primary Science, Design & Technology Summer Camp

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Designer Minds, Ireland’s largest and most exciting STEAM camp, aims to inspire primary girls and boys to develop a passion for all areas of the STEAM educational framework ( Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Maths).

Aslan to play Race Week concert at Galmont Hotel & Spa

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

The Galmont Hotel & Spa has announced that legendary rock band, Aslan will headline a concert as part of its exciting programme of activity this Galway Racing festival. Playing live at The Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday August 3, Aslan’s exclusive set will mark the culmination of an unmissable week of entertainment and events being hosted in the hotel across Galway Race Week 2019.

Were you part of the origins of Galway as a ‘digital’ and ‘global village?’

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Former employees of electronic manufacturing operations such as Northern Telecom and Digital Equipment Corporation as well as those who worked or studied in information technology, telecommunications and the computer retail sector in Galway during the 1970s/1980s are requested to attend a gathering at the Insight Centre for Data Analytics of the Data Science Institute, NUI Galway in the Dangan Business Park at 8pm on Tuesday June 11.

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