Celebrating 40 years: The Bish Class of 1984 reunites at Taylor’s Bar
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Tonight (Thursday Oct 3), the Leaving Certificate Class of 1984 from Saint Joseph’s College, affectionately known as “The Bish,” will gather at Taylor’s Bar on Dominick Street Upper from 8pm to celebrate four decades since they left the halls of their alma mater.
Read more ...Galway Fire and Rescue Sleep Out in aid of Galway Simon Community
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Galway Fire and Rescue Services personnel from across the city and county are giving up their beds for one night to participate in the Sleep Out for Simon on Friday October 4th. Crews from Galway City, Loughrea, Athenry, Mountbellew, An Cheathrú Rua and Clifden are joining the sponsored Sleep Out in a bid to raise awareness and show solidarity with those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Read more ...Go pink this October
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
October is breast cancer awareness month and Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), is asking everyone to consider holding a fundraising event at their work place, school or home in aid of the charity throughout the month.
A ‘Pink Day’, coffee morning, ‘Pink Party’ or a cake sale, every cent counts and gives a chance to have some fun while supporting breast cancer research.
Read more ...Event in support of rising star Liam Nolan’s professional golf career
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Galway Golf Club is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of one of its brightest young talents, Liam Nolan. Having recently reached the pinnacle of his amateur golf career, Liam has now decided to pursue a future in professional golf, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his already illustrious career.
Read more ...Inishbofin and Galway City Museum feature in new TG4 documentary on decolonising Ireland’s museums
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The return of 13 islanders’ skulls stolen from Inishbofin in the late 19th century is set to feature in a new TG4 documentary on museums and decolonisation, to be broadcast next week.
Read more ...New bus services for Athenry – O’Hara
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Sinn Féin Councillor for Athenry-Oranmore Louis O’Hara received confirmation on Wednesday from the NTA that new bus services are to be provided from Athenry to Galway City following the discontinuation of the previous privately operated service last month.
Read more ...Guaire magazine releases new edition
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Guaire Magazine, running since 1973, is preparing to release its 2024 edition. This will be the 39th issue of the magazine and it will be launched in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort on Friday, October 18.
Read more ...Why did the Bank of Tuam fold? – public talk
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
There was no such thing as a government bank guarantee in 1814, so when staff at Lord ffrench’s Bank of Tuam & Dublin realised there was a run on the bank on June 27, they pursued the only sensible policy available, and simply locked customers wishing to make withdrawals inside the building.
Read more ...Farrell pressures minister for new island school
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell TD has demanded education minister Norma Foley provides a secondary school for Inishbofin to allow island students to stay on the island during their teenage years.
Read more ...Local Heroes Exhibition launches in Galway City Museum
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The Positive Ageing Week Local Heroes Exhibition launched in Galway City Museum on October 1.
Read more ...Hoare welcomes floodlight hook-up
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The lights will be operated via sensors and will be available for use until 10pm every night without charge for runners and walkers.
Read more ...HSE West, Winter Vaccination Programme starts this week
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The HSE Winter vaccination programme is underway in the West and North West this week with the roll out of the free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to recommended groups.
Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people aged 60 and over, healthcare workers, anyone who is pregnant or has a long term health condition.
Read more ...County Galway’s first affordable homes since 2013 nearing completion
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The first affordable homes to be developed in County Galway since 2013 are nearing completion in Baile Chláir (Claregalway) and are being made available for sale by Galway County Council.
Read more ...Food on The Edge 2024 line up released
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Returning for its ninth year, the award-winning Food On The Edge will take place on October 21 and 22, in ATU, Galway. Food On The Edge is a coming together of international and national chefs, food activists, authors and others to listen, talk and debate about the future of food in our industry and on our planet.
Read more ...John Faulkner’s memoir launching in Kennys’ Bookshop next week
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
The launch of musician and singer/songwriter John Faulkner’s new book about his career in music, Storm in my Heart, will take place on Friday, October 11 at Kennys Bookshop, Liosbán. The book will be launched by James Harrold and all are welcome - this is a free ticket event but booking is required.
John Faulkner is a folk artist who lives in Kinvara, Co. Galway. He has toured the world as a musician and shared the stage with some of the greats in Irish music, and has been working in music for over six decades. He is a multi-instrumentalist, film composer, producer, singer and songwriter.
Read more ...Ireland West Airport announces new charter service from Groningen
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Ireland West Airport has announced that a new weekly charter service will operate from Groningen in The Netherlands to the West of Ireland in summer 2025, in aoordination with leading Dutch tour operator BBI Travel.
Read more ...New Community Arts Festival launches in East Galway City
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Galway City Council is delighted to support Eastside Arts Festival - an exciting new, community-led festival for Galway City East, funded through the Council’s Creative Ireland Programme - which aims to celebrate the rich diversity of Eastside communities through arts and culture.
Read more ...Free HRT a long battle, but worth it, says O’Reilly
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Speaking at the announcement of free HRT this week, Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly said it has been an uphill battle getting free HRT over the line, but it has absolutely been worth it.
Read more ...Green light for Bus Connects plan
Thu, Oct 03, 2024
Documents seen by the Advertiser indicate ABP has applied lenient conditions on the multi-million euro plan to upgrade Galway city’s streets for a modern bus service, but has avoided addressing the topic of Compulsory Purchase Orders for small parcels of land necessary to upgrade mainline bus routes.
Read more ...Galway Conference on Youth Homelessness
Thu, Sep 26, 2024
As part of Simon Week 2024, Galway Simon Community is to host a conference on Youth Homelessness in the ILAS Centre in the University of Galway this Friday, September 27 from 10am to 1pm.
Titled “Addressing Youth Homelessness - What Works,” the conference will focus on effective responses to youth homelessness, bringing together local, international and client perspectives to share insights and explore practical solutions.
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