Country star Michael English to perform at Clifden Arts Festival with new show ‘A Million Medleys’
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The Clifden Arts Festival, running from 18th to 29th September 18-29, has announced that celebrated country star Michael English will be performing his fantastic new show, “A Million Medleys,” on Friday, September 27. This much-anticipated event promises to be one of the festival’s highlights, bringing a blend of classic hits and infectious energy that is sure to captivate audiences.
English, renowned for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, has crafted a special concert for Clifden Arts Festival that celebrates his journey through music. “A Million Medleys” features a selection of globally loved, million-selling hits, each one more compelling than the last. Fans can expect to hear a mix of English’s best-known songs, as well as his unique renditions of timeless classics, all delivered with the heartfelt passion that has made him a household name in country music.
Read more ...Transform your business with Lean techniques
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it is not just for big manufacturers.
Read more ...Galway Simon Community invites you to give up your bed for one night
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Galway Simon Community invites everyone – individuals, families, schools, companies and clubs – to give up their bed for one night, on Friday October 4, with one purpose: to change the lives of those facing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.
Read more ...Green Tourism Gold award for Harbour Hotel
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The Harbour Hotel has taken an impressive stride in sustainability by being awarded the prestigious Green Tourism Gold award, which recognises a company’s strong focus on reducing its environmental impact.
Read more ...Open day at Castle Ellen this weekend as part of Heritage Week
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Castle Ellen House in Athenry will hold an open day this Sunday as part of Heritage Week.
Read more ...Cost of going to college in Galway jumps by 3% in 2024, report reveals
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
By Lisa Geraghty
Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.
Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.
Read more ...Clifden RNLI rescue two sailors onboard a broken down yacht
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Clifden’s volunteer lifeboat crew were called out to assist two sailors who had run into difficulty in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Monday.
Read more ...University of Galway researchers working with indigenous Amazonians to document Casement story
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Researchers at University of Galway are working with indigenous peoples deep in the Colombian Amazon to document their story -building on the legacy of Roger Casement.
Read more ...A legacy of good health bequeathed to the region
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
As you read this piece this August day,there is someone in this city or county who is awaiting the results of a breast cancer check; someone for whom the watched phone represents both a terror and a salvation. Awaiting that news is the norm for so many every week and every day for so many families. As any family who has been touched by breast cancer will know, the waiting, the diagnosis, the fear are all part of the process. There is the fear of the known and the unknown; the potential that plans carefully honed will have to be shelved. Or not.
Read more ...Summer Roadshow takes to county areas to tackle gum disposal
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Athenry last week as a part of its Summer Roadshow.
Read more ...Burst pipes cause traffic and commercial chaos
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
A burst water main along Lough Atalia Road caused both flooding and a major water shortage last week, causing several Galway city centre businesses to close.
Read more ...Concerns raised as escaped farmed salmon found in Connemara waterways
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Following reports of a number of escaped farmed salmon entering local rivers flowing into Killary Harbour, local activist groups have labelled the event as an 'environmental disaster', which could have extensive repercussions.
Read more ...Teen arrested for Renmore stabbing remanded in custody
Thu, Aug 22, 2024
Galway Juvenile District Court sat in closed session on Tuesday where the 16-year-old accused of stabbing army chaplain Fr Paul Murphy last week appeared by video link from Oberstown Detention Centre in Co Dublin.
Read more ...Students’ Union invite applications to annual charity fund
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
University of Galway Students’ Union has opened the application process for charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries for its annual fundraising campaign for 2024/25.
Read more ...Cannonball is coming back to Salthill
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
200 supercars, free family festivals, celebrities, over 1000km of Irish open roads, €1.6 million raised for Irish charities and the awesome sight of over 200,000 excited spectators coast to coast waving chequered flags from September 6-8.
Read more ...Celebrate the Corrib during Heritage Week
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Corrib Beo will hold a programme of events during Heritage Week to celebrate the Corrib and its role in Galway life through the ages.
Read more ...Farrell says Galway students need to watch out for accommodation scams
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Deputy Mairéad Farrell, spokesperson for Further and Higher Education, has urged students and parents to be on the lookout for accommodation scams in Galway as they look for somewhere to rent for the coming academic year.
Read more ...Ardrahan MileStone Cycle this weekend
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
As part of Heritage Week, the Labane Ardrahan Community Development Association ( LACDA) is organizing the Ardrahan MileStone Cycle this Sunday, August 18. Caroline Brennan, Chair of LACDA said that the South Galway Milestones Project has been their main project for the last two years.
Read more ...Free talk on tracing your Galway ancestors next week
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
Genealogist John Grenham will be in Galway next week to give a talk on tracing your Galway roots. The free event, organised by Galway County Council and entitled “Tracing your Galway Roots: Discover Your Family History”, is taking place as part of National Heritage Week.
Read more ...Trying to make a room a home
Thu, Aug 15, 2024
During a difficult personal time myself and my family were made homeless this month. Eventually we were placed into private emergency accommodation in Galway City, by Galway City Council.
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