St Nicholas’ Garden Fete this Saturday

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

This Saturday June 9, from 2-5 pm, the annual St Nicholas’ Garden Fete will take place at The Rectory on Taylor’s Hill, Salthill. Everyone is invited to the fun-filled day, one of Galway’s great social occasions. Parking will be available at St. Mary’s College. All proceeds from the fete will go to maintain St Nicholas’.

St Nicholas’ Garden Fete this Saturday

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

This Saturday June 9, from 2-5 pm, the annual St Nicholas’ Garden Fete will take place at The Rectory on Taylor’s Hill, Salthill. Everyone is invited to the fun-filled day, one of Galway’s great social occasions. Parking will be available at St. Mary’s College. All proceeds from the fete will go to maintain St Nicholas’.

History made for local Church of Ireland community as St Nicholas’ gets its first female rector

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

St Nicholas’s Collegiate church has seen many changes in the city over the hundreds of years it has stood guard over the street, but is about to experience a new one with the announcement this week that its new rector will be the first female to hold the post.

Islanders in shock as Aer Arann to cease air service at Christmas

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

Aran Islanders were feeling a sense of shock and deja vu last night as it was revealed that the air service serving the islands is set to cease at the end of the year.

Galway Simon chief fears council will not deliver 400 homes needed by year’s end

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

The latest figures released last week by the Department of Housing for April showed a fourfold increase in the number of families in emergency accommodation in the West of Ireland compared to April 2017. There was a 60% increase in the number of adults in emergency accommodation over the same period.

Karen Golden, CEO of Galway Simon Community, said that the charity is now extremely concerned about the very significant increases in these numbers. She said that it is difficult to see how the situation will improve in the near future given the pressures on housing supply in the city.

Community groups and volunteers recognised for their great achievements in County Galway

Thu, Jun 07, 2018

More than 200 people from community and voluntary groups from around County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 31 in the theatre of the Station House Hotel, Clifden. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity in the county. A record number of nominations were received for the nine different categories of awards presented on the night.

Adult Learning Information Evening at NUI Galway!

Wed, Jun 06, 2018

The Centre for Adult Learning and Professional Development at NUI Galway are hosting their annual Information Evening on Wednesday 20th June from 5pm - 7pm in the Orbsen Building, NUI Galway. Find out about the part-time, flexible courses on offer! Chat with their staff and find the perfect course for you!

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Ireland West Airport gets €2.3 million for safety and security projects

Fri, Jun 01, 2018

Ireland West Airport this week welcomed the announcement of funding to the amount of €2.3m from the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport.

New professors’ inaugural lecture series continues at NUI Galway

Fri, Jun 01, 2018

A new lecture series at the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies at NUI Galway, will continue with Established Professor of Political Science and Sociology Niamh Reilly, on Thursday, 21 June at 5pm.

The lecture will take place in room G011, Moore Institute in the James Hardiman Library. In her talk, Professor Reilly will discuss gifted public intellectual, essayist, journalist, and nationalist MP Tom Kettle (1880-1916), who was killed in the Battle of the Somme in 1916.

‘Sea’ it all at the Atlantic Theatre

Fri, Jun 01, 2018

A mesmerising cinematic experience will showcase some of the best ocean-inspired films and talks at SeaFest 2018. The Atlantic Theatre will host free talks from renowned cameraman Doug Allan, as well as screenings of the documentary Ireland’s Deep Atlantic and children’s animation, Song of the Sea.

Galway 2020 to deliver ‘world class’ programme despite departure of creative director

Thu, May 31, 2018

Despite the loss of its creative director this week, the company behind Galway 2020 remain unfazed by the departure and fresh claims that the project is in crisis.

One third of Saturday night A&E patients have alcohol consumption recorded in notes

Thu, May 31, 2018

A new study shows that 30 per cent of people attending Irish hospital Emergency Departments on Saturday nights had alcohol recorded in their notes.

'There is no time limit to grief'

Thu, May 31, 2018

A couple of months ago, radio presenter Meghann Scully published a candid and moving memoir about the devastating loss within a year of her brother Marcus, and father Maxie. Marcus was killed in a 2005 car crash, while Maxie, widely known as a superb horseman, died the following year after a long illness.

Galway Social Democrats welcome landslide ‘Yes’ vote

Thu, May 31, 2018

The landslide victory for the ‘Yes’ campaign to repeal the Eighth Amendment - which saw results of 65.9 per cent in Galway West, 60.2 per cent in Galway East; 57.2 per cent in Roscommon-Galway, has been welcomed as an "historic vote" and a "mark of compassion and respect".

Yes victory marks 'a change for a better future' says Galway Together For Yes

Thu, May 31, 2018

The Irish people's decision to repeal the Eighth Amendment from the Constitution has been described by Galway Together for Yes as "incredibly welcome", and the group has thanked "all our campaigners, supporters, and volunteers for their amazing work over the past few months".

'Everyone who voted Yes had a part to play in ensuring the Ireland to come is compassionate and caring'

Thu, May 31, 2018

On Friday two-thirds of the Irish electorate voted to remove the discriminatory Eighth Amendment from our Constitution. It is no wonder Galway West and East both voted Yes by such large majorities. We have seen firsthand the negative effects of the Eighth Amendment in our county.

Top trainers coming to town for BiG Leaders summit

Thu, May 31, 2018

Some of Ireland’s top trainers in the areas of leadership and management development are coming to Galway on Tuesday June 12 when Galway Executive Skillnet host the BiG* Leaders Summit in the Connacht Hotel.

This unique event will feature a series of experts who will each present on a highly relevant topic to give practical tips and insights to help managers and leaders become more successful. Topics will include personal leadership, goal-setting, managing and motivating staff, empowerment, engagement, creating high-functioning teams, lean operations and strategy.

‘There is no time limit to grief’

Thu, May 31, 2018

A couple of months ago, radio presenter Meghann Scully published a candid and moving memoir about the devastating loss within a year of her brother Marcus, and father Maxie. Marcus was killed in a 2005 car crash, while Maxie, widely known as a superb horseman, died the following year after a long illness.

New Aran ferry to sail from France to Ireland this weekend

Thu, May 31, 2018

Tourism to the Aran Islands is set for a major boost next Tuesday morning as the largest, fastest, and most environmentally friendly cruise vessel every to break waves at Doolin makes its much-anticipated arrival.

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