Spinathon for positive mental health gathers serious pace

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Do your bit for positive mental health by getting your spin on with Jocelyn Cunningham in Purefit Galway on Monday June 26.

Original Loughrea pool site to be offered for community use

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Land acquired by the Loughrea Swimming Club Committee in the hope of constructing a swimming pool for the town is set to be used for some original community-based purpose — with the committee this week inviting applications from local clubs and societies for non-commercial uses for the site.

The need for a local public pool has been reduced in recent weeks by the announcement by Pat and Una McDonagh to construct an impressive facility at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa and now locals are hoping that the original site intended for the pool can be used for community purposes.

Prepare for the O’Malley invasion

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

Get ready for an O’Malley invasion at the end of next week, because they are all coming to Galway for the annual O’Malley Rally. The O’Malley Clan is a worldwide association of people bearing the O’Malley name. Its aim is to foster connections between people of O’Malley heritage and promote an awareness of the history of this Gaelic Clan and later this month they are holding their 63rd annual rally family day in the grounds of Claregalway Castle while a host of other events take place across the city and county.

Sadhbh’s Wish No 5 to benefit COPE at Rinville walk this Sunday

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

The living memory of a young Oranmore woman who died after contracting meningitis eight years ago will be enhanced this Sunday (June 18) when the fifth of five wishes pledged in her honour will be furthered by a Midsummer Walk in the Park (Rinville Park) to raise funds for Sadhbh’s Wish No. 5 which is supporting COPE Galway.

Knitted knockers — free breast prosthesis available from Loughrea shop

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

A voluntary group has come up with a novel way to offer practical support to breast cancer survivors.

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Thu, Jun 15, 2017

College robbery
Gardai in Ballygar and Ballinasloe are investigating an incident in which the school office in St Mary’s College in Ballygar was damaged and cash stolen in a robbery last Thursday morning.

Primo grill cookery demo in McDonogh’s Ballybane

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

This Saturday June 17, McDonoghs in Ballybane are holding a cookery demonstration and instructional talk on the use of the premium range of outdoor ceramic Primo grills.

GMIT Letterfrack students to showcase unique furniture in public exhibition

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

More than 50 unique furniture pieces designed and made by degree students in GMIT Letterfrack opened to the public in the campus gallery yesterday (Wednesday). The exhibition was formally opened by the newly appointed CEO of Galway 2020 Hannah Kiely.

Galway Community College role in Jadotville campaign can be template for social change

Thu, Jun 15, 2017

When a teacher stands in front of their class, they know that they are like an arms dealer, passing on the most powerful weapon in the world — the weapons of knowledge and education. Education is what remains in your mind long after you have left behind your schooldays. Its role is to replace an empty mind with an open one. It is that process that continues throughout life in the race to become a better person. And when you see a class of young students enforcing change, it is most refreshing in this age of cynicism.

This week I am full of pride for the role in which a Galway school played in righting a half-century-old wrong. You are probably familiar with the story of Jadotville and the role played by heroic Irish soldiers when massively outnumbered in the Congo. The story of their struggle to be recognised as heroes is well known, but even with the advent of a major movie starring Jamie Dornan, the campaign seemed destined to run into the ground, until the intervention of fifth year history students at Galway Community College who informed themselves about the famous siege, asked questions, and driven by a motivating teacher, Philip Cribbin, they sought a way to draw a path to the corridors of power.

Galway Pro-Choice to hold 'Rally for Repeal' in Galway city

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

A rally to demand the right of Irish women to have full reproductive freedom and autonomy over their own bodies will take place this weekend as part of a series of Repeal events across the State.

14,000 home help hours slashed in Galway over the past year

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

More than 14,000 home help hours in Galway were slashed over the last year - a 12 per cent cut - according to new figures which have been described as "deeply disturbing" by one Galway TD who has called for the cutbacks to be "reversed immediately".

Massive catering equipment auction 

Tue, Jun 13, 2017

Paul Cooke Auctions, Ireland’s leading catering auction apecialists are holding a massive catering equipment auction under the instructions of numerous catering companies and wholesalers to dispose of a large quantity of new and used catering equipment in Galway.

The auction will be held on Wednesday June 14 at 2pm on the Headford Road beside Barna Waste, opposite Galway Truck Centre outside Galway City.

Survey shows Advertiser is best performer for smart businesses

Fri, Jun 09, 2017

Business owners looking at the results of the Ipsos MRBI Galway newspaper readership survey will clearly see how the Galway Advertiser is the best advertising partner they can have in terms of maximising their number of customers.

Boston Scientific to invest €17 million in new Galway endoscopy facility

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Boston Scientific's announcement that it is to invest €17 million in its new Endoscopy design facility in Galway, "reaffirms Ireland’s position as one of the international leaders in the medtech industry".

Galway stands with Ahmadiyya community against Islamophobic attack

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The emergence of racist and neo-Nazi graffiti in Galway has been linked with vandalism on the city's main mosque this week. However the public has stood firm with the Muslim community against any form of Islamophobia, while politicians have condemned the attack as "cowardly" and "dreadful".

Thank you Galway for making The Galway Advertiser your favourite and most widely read Newspaper

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

We had always believed that we were Galway’s favourite newspaper, but now this has been confirmed by an Ipsos MRBI survey of media consumption in Galway City and County.

The coach who taught Connacht Rugby how to turn dreams into reality

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Pat Lam, the former Connacht Rugby coach is the man who taught Connacht Rugby how to turn dreams into reality - the Pro 12 trophy is the most tangible evidence. Every coach wants to make that difference, to achieve success on the pitch. Lam has fulfilled that brief, and ultimately has left Connacht Rugby in a better place.

Time to make a difference — the Pledge Watch

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

In a world where time is a precious commodity, there is a new way of using it to show you care. By wearing a Pledge Watch, your wrist becomes a showcase for the causes/charities that are closest to your heart. Every Pledge Watch is the result of a personal story that you carry around with you, creating an awareness of the deserving causes that have helped you or those close to you.

Controversial anti-fluoridation activist to visit Galway this weekend

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

An outspoken US scientist, visiting Galway this month, has criticised the Irish government for failing to acknowledge studies that fluoride lowers the IQ of children.

Oughterard Trails Festival highlights the wondeful beauty of Connemara

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Oscar Wilde was certainly onto something when he dubbed Connemara “A Savage Beauty.” The Oughterard Trails Festival, running from June 23rd to 25th, aims to highlight this beauty by showcasing the wonderful walks, scenery and heritage of this unique area.

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