Islands, Film and Music at Architecture at the Edge
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Architecture at the Edge Festival is known for its inspired cultural experiences and this year the festival once again presents a compelling programme featuring installations, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, talks, tours and much more to explore from Friday September 20 to Sunday October 6.
Read more ...Set Dancing in Galway
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Set Dancing Classes take place every Tuesday night in Lakeview School, Renmore, (just up from the g Hotel).
The classes are a great evening’s fun. The hall is spacious and bright and has a lovely dance floor.
Read more ...Community Clean-Up in Ballybane – A collaborative effort to keep our neighbourhoods clean
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Labour councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour Party Councillor for Galway City East has praised the recent clean-up initiative that took place on Saturday last, led by Pastor Larry Ovie and the Faith Christian Fellowship. and brought together several volunteers from the Ballybane community.
Read more ...Tome Chanters concert in city on Saturday
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Tuam community choir the Tome Chanters give a concert in An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street, this Saturday September 21 at 8 pm with special guests Padraig Stevens, Seamus Ruttledge and Darragh O’Dea.
Under their director Mary O’Connor, they will perform songs by The Saw Doctors, The Cranberries, REM, Coldplay, Neil Young, The Everly Brothers and others (even the Beatles), as well as original songs with their special guests.
Read more ...Music Matters and Cantairí Chonama mark milestones this weekend in Clifden
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Music Matters school of music of Loughrea are celebrating their 40th year in existence this year just as Cantairí Chonama marking their 25th.
Both are coming together under Director Máire Ní Dhuibhir, to present a unique concert of music and poetry in Ireland from pre-St. Patrick times to U2 as part of the 47th Clifden Arts Festival.
Read more ...Blackrock Health announcements see boost for beds and jobs in Galway Clinic
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Blackrock Health last week announced a major investment of €500 million across its group of hospitals incorporating Blackrock Clinic, Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic and Limerick Clinic. The expansion will create 1,000 new jobs in the Dublin and Galway areas, increasing its total workforce to 4,000.
Read more ...Redeveloped Connaught Harbour visitor destination officially opens following €2.8m investment
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Waterways Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in the company of Minister of State Anne Rabbitte TD have officially launched the redevelopment of Connaught Harbour, Portumna following a €2.8m investment, marking a significant milestone in the Shannon Tourism Masterplan.
Read more ...Free public lectures as part of Archway sessions
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
University of Galway has launched the Archway Sessions, a series of free public lectures for 2024/25.
Read more ...Galway Simon concerned about increasing homelessness
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway Simon Community has launched its 2023 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand for the charity’s Homeless Services during another very challenging year. In 2023 the organisation supported 1,490 individuals across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. With Galway City having the highest ongoing need for social housing in the country, according to the latest report by the Parliamentary Budget Office, Galway Simon Community is deeply concerned about the deepening homelessness crisis.
Read more ...Maxi Zoo expands into Galway
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest specialty pet retailer, has added Galway to its locations countrywide, having opened a new store at the Plaza on the Headford Road.
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Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Criminal damage in Newcastle
Between 1am and 8am on Wednesday, September 11 a window was broken in the front of a house in Inishannagh Park in Newcastle. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Galway Garda Station 091-538000.
Between 1am and 8am on Wednesday, September 11 a window was broken in the front of a house in Inishannagh Park in Newcastle. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Galway Garda Station 091-538000.
Read more ...‘Pedal For A Purpose’ Castlegar GAA launch big fundraiser
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Castlegar GAA Club has just launched a hugely exciting fundraiser which will see them pedal for a purpose this October.
Read more ...Sinn Féin’s childcare plan at €10 a day would benefit 40,000 children in Galway, says Farrell
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
38,414 children in Galway would benefit from Sinn Féin’s plan to deliver childcare at a cost of €10 a day, Mairéad Farrell TD for Galway West has said.
Read more ...Public invited to nominate volunteers for national award
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Volunteer Ireland Awards. The public is being invited to nominate volunteers in their community across 11 categories, with one volunteer being named Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year at the ceremony in December. The Volunteer Ireland Awards take place annually and celebrate the immense contribution volunteers make to communities across Ireland. Nominations can be made at www.volunteer.ie/nominate.
Galway Volunteer Centre Manager, Donncha Foley said volunteers make an enormous contribution to our communities and in many cases, deliver critical services that may not otherwise be delivered.
Read more ...Nominations open for ATU Alumni Awards
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2025 ATU Alumni Awards which aim to recognise the exceptional accomplishments of graduates in the fields of Business, Science and Health, Engineering and Computing, and Education, Design and Humanities.
Read more ...O’Reilly wants to make bus travel cheaper for families
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The Green Party are proposing free bus travel for under-9s. Speaking from the Green Party think-in this week, Senator Pauline O’Reilly said “It is all about tilting the balance of costs in favour of public transport.
Read more ...SamePage Theatre move into realm of musical theatre
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Local group, SamePage Theatre, is shaking things up with their next production by stepping into the realm of musical theatre for the first time.
Read more ...Clare Quinn recital at National Concert Hall
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway born and raised soprano Clare Quinn will be performing in recital at the National Concert Hall on Thursday October 10. The programme including the works of Mahler, Mozart, and Strauss marks Clare’s solo recital debut at the National Concert Hall, a wonderful milestone in her burgeoning career.
Read more ...Josie Forde welcomes progress on Southpark Masterplan
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway City Councillor Josie Forde has welcomed progress on the Southpark Masterplan, with Galway City Council confirming that consultants have been appointed to assess the feasibility of plans previously adopted by the Council.
Read more ...Ros Ard estate to be taken-in-charge, says Lyons
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
West Electoral Area and Knocknacarra based Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed this week’s decision by the members of Galway City Council to take the Ros Ard estate in charge.
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