Fundraising day for Ché Kinvara charity at Burren Nature Sanctuary

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Burren Nature Sanctuary will hold a fundraising day this Sunday with all proceeds going to the Ché Kinvara charity.

Russian language and culture courses at Paper Crane

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Paper Crane is a Russian educational club, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. It educates children and adults, in preserving and promoting the heritage of Russian traditions and the language itself, in bringing together all enthusiasts interested in the past, present, and future of Russian culture.

While the benefits of preserving Russian culture for Ireland’s Russian community are obvious, this practise can also benefit the country as a whole by encouraging further integration of the Russian-speaking community into Irish society, while Irish people will have the opportunity to become acquainted with Russian language and culture.

Two giants of global athletics to visit Galway in September

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Current Olympic 800m champion and world record holder, David Rudisha, and Brother Colm O'Connell, who is coach to 25 world champions and five Olympic champions, will participate in various activities in the city from September 11 to 16.

Top names announced for the Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival is very proud to present its biggest and best programme in its eight year history.

The headliners were announced at a special party at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival this month with top comedy names in attendance to show their support including Jason Byrne, Phill Jupitus, and Stewart Lee.

Galway’s FG dissidents remain defiant despite downgrading by party HQ

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

dissidents Dep Brian Walsh and Sen Fidelma Healy-Eames have been stripped of their status within the organisation by a party HQ determined to reduce them to the lowest grade of membership.

NUI Galway hosts conference on marine research

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

NUI Galway’s Socio Economic Marine Research Unit will hold its fourth annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Symposium on Tuesday August 27.

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.

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