Free talk on walking the Camino

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Great Outdoors on Eglinton Street will hold a free talk on everything one needs to know ahead of walking the Camino de Santiago.

The talk, given by CaminoWays, will take place on Thursday July 24 at 6:30pm in store.

Fight to save Thoor Ballylee continues

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Galway County Council, Failte Ireland, and a committee set up to safeguard the future of Thoor Ballylee near Gort have been continuing their efforts to find a way to reopen the ancient tower, once the retreat of WB Yeats.

Bank of Ireland announces major redevelopment to Mainguard Street branch

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Bank of Ireland has announced major renovations to its branch on Mainguard Street.

The search is on for Galway’s ‘Hidden Hearing Heroes’

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Galway entries are being sought for the ‘Hidden Hearing Heroes Awards 2014’ which honour those who make a significant, and often unheralded, contribution to society.

Learn expert barbecue tips from a Weber master in McGaugh’s

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Join Weber’s top barbecue chef as he travels to McGaugh’s Gardening Complex, Curraghline, Headford Road, on Tuesday July 22 to host a two hour cookery demonstration as part of the Weber Barbecue Roadshow 2014. Suitable for beginners right through to experienced barbecue chefs, the Weber Barbecue Roadshow has everything you need to expand your knowledge and revolutionise your barbecue repertoire.

Cancer charity to hold women’s adventure race

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The child-cancer charity Barretstown is encouraging women to take part in the Women’s Adventure Race in Leenane, Co Galway, on July 26 2014.

Lots to discover at the Aughrim Remembered Summer School

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Aughrim Remembered Summer School will take place from Friday July 18 to Sunday July 20 with plenty of entertaining and informative events planned for this year’s theme of ‘From the Battle of Aughrim to World War 1’.

Meals on Wheels selected for ID documentary film project

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Community Catering Meals on Wheels, a part of COPE Galway, has been selected to take part in the 2014-2015 ID film project run by the Galway Film Centre and supported by Galway city and county councils.

Galway people take part in Transplant and Dialysis sports championships

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Two Galway people, Linda Waters and Zimele Brown of Athenry, will join the 34 athletes representing Ireland at the eigth European Transplant and Dialysis Sports Championships in Krakow, Poland, from Saturday August 16 to Saturday August 23.

Races’ Best Dressed contenders urged to dress for the weather

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Dress for the weather, wear flawless make-up, choose a current or classic outfit, (perhaps in white) and skilfully use accessories to add the finishing touch to your ensemble.

These are some of the top tips from fashion and beauty experts as the countdown to Ladies Day at the Galway Races begins.

Saving Grace table quiz tonight

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

A table quiz in aid of the Saving Grace campaign, which is raising funds for nine-year-old cancer sufferer Grace Kenneally, will take place in Crowe’s Bar, Bohermore, this evening.

Malin to Mizen horse and carriage drive for cancer research begins

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The Malin to Mizen horse and carriage drive which aims to raise up to €80,000 for Breakthrough Cancer Research has over the last few days travelled the length of Ireland, stopping in Galway along the way.

Taking part in this fundraising effort is national champion horse carriage drivers Dan Joe Spillane from Macroom, Co Cork, John McMahon from Kilbeheny, Co Limerick, and Pat Fleming, from Kilkenny, will until July 19 travel approximately 50 miles each day with the help of six horses Mischief, Sonny, Sylvie, Valerie, Chas, and Dave. Together they will travel down the west through Donegal, Sligo, Mayo, Galway, Clare, Limerick, Kerry, and Cork, and it is hoped the public will support them every step of the way.

Galway teacher to work in Tanzania as part of overseas teaching scheme

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Selected from more than 100 entries, Galway secondary school teacher Laoise Martin is one of 10 benefactors of the Folens Overseas Teaching Fund which finances Irish teachers on charitable trips during summer.

Laoise Martin is a teacher at the Salerno Secondary School in Salthill, and will travel to Tanzania this summer through her chosen charity, Tanzania Volunteer Experience.

Galway Harbour receives first shipment of logs in history of port

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The tides have started to turn at Galway Harbour as Murray Timber Group last week received the first shipment of logs ever recorded in the history of the docks.

Planning for new N6 Galway City Outer Bypass begins

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The planning for new N6 Galway City Outer Bypass scheme has begun, with the first of a series of public consultation meetings taking place earlier this week.

Equestrian fun at Roscahill for Special Olympics

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Ower Equestrian Centre in Roscahill will hold its annual charity event in aid of Galway West Special Olympics Equestrian Club on Sunday August 10 from 12.30pm.

A walk on the wild side at Ballyconneely

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

A guided nature walk at Ballyconneely will take place on Sunday.

Croi charity car wash at Carnmore Cross this weekend

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

A charity car wash will take place at Carnmore Cross on Saturday for heart and stroke charity Croi.

Organised by the Thornton family, the car wash is part of fundraising activities being undertaken by UK-based Carnmore girl Niamh Thornton

Make every effort to open Thoor Ballylee for Yeats’ 150th anniversary

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

The efforts by a group of local people to have the famous Yeats' Tower (Thoor Ballylee), near Gort, south Galway, reopened is to be welcomed and supported.

Twenty six North Americans presented with awards to study Irish in Galway

Thu, Jul 17, 2014

Nineteen Canadian and seven American Irish language learners were presented with awards at Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge in An Cheathrú Rua in the Galway Gaeltacht recently.

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