Galway Refugee Art Exhibition opens at City Hall
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Galway City Arts Office, Galway Refugee Support Group, and Solas Community Arts have come together to launch a stunning photography exhibition showcasing the creative skills of the refugee communities resident in Galway city.
Read more ...Carlton Hotel free room giveaway
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rose of Tralee International Festival, the Carlton Hotel Group will offer free accommodation in one of its nine 4 Star hotels to anyone celebrating their 50th birthday during this year’s festival.
Read more ...Renmore History Society to host public talks
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
The Renmore History Society will begin its latest series of public talks on Thursday September 3.
Read more ...New public transport website for Galway
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
A new website has been launched to give Galway people comprehensive information about public transport in the city and beyond.
Read more ...Best pics of Volvo Ocean Race on show in Merchant’s Road venue this weekend
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
One hundred of the best amateur photographs of this year’s Volvo Ocean Race stopover in Galway are on display this weekend.
Read more ...Maree barbecue
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
The Maree community barbecue takes place on Saturday August 29 to raise funds for much needed new sports facilities in the area. The barbecue promises to be a night of wild dancing to the Conquerors following a top class meal of premium steaks, meats and salads. The barbecue begins with a drinks reception at 9pm in Maree Community Centre.
Read more ...New look for Galway magazine show on RnaG
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Iris Aniar, the Galway magazine programme on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta, gets a makeover this autumn when Eibhlín Ní Chonghaile takes over as presenter.
Read more ...NUI Galway looking for businesses in need of marketing support
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Co-ordinators of the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Practice (DMP) at NUI Galway have issued a call to businesses that might benefit from hosting a recently qualified marketing graduate.
Since 1981, NUI Galway has been successfully placing marketing graduates with companies around Ireland through the DMP. To participate in the postgraduate diploma, students must have completed a business degree during which they specialised in marketing.
Read more ...Artspace exhibition by Galway artists runs all week
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
A GROUP exhibition by Galway-based artists Robin Jones, Claire Holian, Eleanor Brennan and Keiran Lyons is taking place in Artspace Studios, Liosban.
Read more ...Cllr gives guarded welcome to opening of sexual assault treatment unit next week
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
The news that the long awaited sexual assault treatment unit, which is to be located in the city, is to open on Monday has been given a guarded welcome by a local city councillor and former vice chairperson of the HSE West’s regional health forum.
Read more ...Local poet launches new collection this evening
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
PÅRAIC BREATHNACH presenter of The Eleventh Hour on RTE Radio 1, and ‘Jacksie’ in Killinaskully, is to launch a new collection of poetry by renowned Mayo poet Colette Nic Aodha. Scéal ón Oirthear or Story from the West is the name of the new collection which will be launched this evening at the Club Áras Gael, 45 Dominick St, at 8pm.
Read more ...UNWRA delegate to give eye-witness account of Gaza
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
In a presentation to be held at The Imperial Hotel tonight (Thursday) UNWRA delegate Susan Johnson will give an eye-witness account of what the people of Gaza have endured.
Read more ...Salthill Community Arts Festival
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Salthill Community Arts Festival will be held from September 18 to 20. Highlights of the festival will include an art trail, live music, busking, photography competitions, and a wide variety of street art.
Read more ...Fundraising fashion show for breast cancer research
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
A fundraising fashion show and cocktail party will be held at Lisloughrey Lodge on Thursday September 3.
Read more ...Book sale at Charlie Byrne’s
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Charlie Byrne’s bookshop is continuing its celebration of 20 years in business this Saturday with an end of summer three for the price of two sale on all books.
Read more ...Information evening for those who have been made redundant
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Hession Life & Pensions Ltd, Oranmore is holding an information evening for people who have recently been made redundant. The theme of the evening will be focused on advice about how to manage your pension fund, options for your redundancy money and how to deal with continuing life cover following job loss. Qualified experts will be available to advise on these topics.
Read more ...Petworld to host Crumlin charity event
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
Petworld Limited is holding a multi-branch charity event this Saturday in aid of Crumlin Hospital for Sick Children in Dublin. Each of the branches, Galway, Athlone, and Castlebar will be holding a day of fun and activities on Saturday August 22 from12 noon. They are hoping to raise lots of money for this worthy cause.
Read more ...Indian Cultural Festival this weekend
Thu, Aug 20, 2009
GALWAY INDIAN Community is organising an Indian fun and cultural fair to celebrate India’s Independence Day on August 22. Events throughout the day will include an exhibition of authetic Indian attire, food stalls, jewellery, and clothing. The event will be held at St Joseph’s Community Hall, Ashe Road, Shantalla, and all are welcome. For further information on the day or to book a stall contact [email protected] or visit www.galwayindiancommunity.com
Read more ...Mayo pharmacies resume normal service, but dispute is not over
Fri, Aug 14, 2009
The pharmacy/HSE action is over for now with hundreds of pharmacists once again dispensing medicines under the Community Drug Schemes. But the Irish Pharmaceutical Union has warned that if the HSE places any obstacles in the way of pharmacies resuming normal services they will be met with a “very swift response”.
Read more ...Leaving Certificate results and CAO offers 2009
Thu, Aug 13, 2009
The results
Results are personal to each student. Each student had his/her own personal goal and dream, some with specific courses and colleges in mind, so using the days between results and CAO offers can help to put things into perspective, particularly should students believe they may not achieve their chosen course. But neither can any student rush to judgement — so the waiting for actual CAO offers is equally essential. Student privacy is also important, so it does help if parents and relations and neighbours allow for this.
