New Year kicks off with AIB Start-up Academy Summit this evening

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The first AIB Start-up Academy Summit of 2017 will take place in The PorterShed, Galway on Thursday January 19 at 6pm.

Talk on school transition for children with DCD/dsypraxia

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Transitioning from primary school to secondary school can be daunting for many children, but for children with additional/special needs it can be even more so. The Galway Dyspraxia Support Group that was set up by a group of local parents of children with DCD/dsypraxia are hosting a talk on Wednesday January 25 on the topic of ‘ Transitioning from Primary School to Secondary School for Children with DCD/Dyspraxia’.

The talk will take place in the Connacht Hotel at 8pm (doors open 7.30pm). Spaces are limited, and tickets cost €5 and are available on the night. Emer McDonagh, child psychotherapist, who will be looking at the emotional impact of the transition on children with DCD/Dyspraxia and how parents/guardians can support their emotional needs.

Fulful your dream — Galway Triathlon Club to hold beginners morning

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Galway Triathlon Club announces the return of the Beginners Morning to its calendar for 2017, taking place in the Salthill Hotel and Ocean Fitness on Saturday January 28 from 9am – 1pm.

If you would like to find out more about triathlon, take up the challenge of becoming a triathlete in 2017 or maybe you are keen on taking your running, swimming or cycling interests to another level. This is the perfect opportunity to find out how you can take on the sport of triathlon with Galway Triathlon Club, get fit, have fun and make new friends!

‘Man with world’s best job’ to address Galway Walking Club event

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

A man who spends his life wandering among the most beautiful peaks and mountains in the world will next week address a special event to be held in the city by Galway Walking Club.

Public meeting on childcare costs

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Childcare costs are often the second biggest financial burden after mortgage or rent repayments, and a public meeting, organised by the Labour Party, takes place next month.

Labour city councillors Niall McNelis and Billy Cameron will host a public meeting on childcare on Friday Feburary 3 at 8pm in the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra. The meeting will discuss the needs of parents, and those working in the sector, and what can be done to support them.

The Clybaun Hotel Galway can be your dream wedding destination

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Galway’s newest four star hotel The Clybaun Hotel is the perfect venue for a wedding. Situated between a vibrant city centre and the relaxing seaside resort of Salthill, the Clybaun Hotel can be your dream wedding destination.

If you can explain a scientific concept in three minutes, FameLab Galway 2017

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

For the second year running NUI Galway will host a regional heat for FameLab 2017, one of the biggest science communication competitions in the world.

Curtain call — KATS marks two decades with search for new members onstage and off

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

KATS (Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society) will be celebrating 20 years in existence in 2017. This local theatre company supported by local business, had a very successful Theatre Supper in the Galway Bay Hotel last November.

This Monday, January 23, KATS will hold its annual general meeting in the meeting rooms at Joyce’s supermarket, Knocknacarra at 8.00pm.

Home Instead chief calls for Fair Deal scheme to be extended to cover home care cost

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The owner of Home Instead Senior Care in Galway has called on the Government to extend the Fair Deal nursing home scheme to be extended to allow it to cover the costs of home care.

Galwegian first openly gay man to give blood after Minister lifts lifetime ban on donations

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Galway man Tomás Heneghan this week became the first openly gay man to donate blood in the Republic of Ireland after Minister for Health, Simon Harris lifted the lifetime ban on blood donations from men who have sex with men (MSM).

Plenty to celebrate for Galway students at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

A fifth year student from Coláiste an Eachréidh who picked up three awards and a Coláiste Mhuirlinne student from the city who marked his second prize-winning appearance were among the Galway winners at this year’s BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition, which took place in Dublin last weekend.

Galway floorballer Ray McClearn gets ready for Special Olympics World Winter Games 2017

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The countdown is now on, as Team Ireland prepares to travel to the Special Olympics World Winter Games in just under two months and one local athlete is gearing up for the chance of a lifetime.

Local researcher helps develop soft robot to help heart to pump

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

An innovative soft robotic sleeve which can help a heart to beat has been developed by researchers including Dr Ellen Roche of National University of Ireland Galway. The soft robotic sleeve wraps around the organ, twisting and compressing in synch with the beating heart, potentially opening new treatment options for people suffering from heart failure.

Workshop on healthy eating for babies to be held next week

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

A free weaning workshop and cooking session for parents and guardians of babies up to one year will take place at the Ballybane Resource Centre on Wednesday January 25.

Living in interesting times

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

The fool on the hill
Sees the sun going down

Sees the sun going down

Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair returns this month

Tue, Jan 17, 2017

Galwegians interested in volunteering are encouraged to attend the annual Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair, which is being described as an "opportunity for the public to find out what is happening in their community and see how they can get involved".

The Siege of Jadotville - the Irish Army against the odds

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

THE CONGO 1961, and 155 Irish soldiers are surrounded by more than 3,000 soldiers of the Katanga insurgency, heavily armed with artillery, heavy machine guns, and a fighter bomber.

Steeltech Sheds announce €5 Million investment and new jobs for Tuam

Mon, Jan 16, 2017

Tuam-based steel shed manufacturing company, Steeltech Sheds Ltd., today announced a major investment of €5million over the next three years and 43 new jobs in the next 12 months. The expansion is due to the major growth of the company domestically in the last year, following the creation of 50 Jobs in 2016 and the decision to further expand and export into the UK market.

Glenlo Abbey Golf Course

Fri, Jan 13, 2017

This lake side golf course, although fair to the beginners, can be a great test to the low handicapper. With the many lakes, trees, contoured greens, and the wind whipping up from Lough Corrib, it plays differently every day. A championship blue course, members white course and ladies red course. The gentle rolling hills meet the river Corrib in a tranquil, unspoilt location, amazing to think this gem is only a five minutes’ drive from Galway City Centre.

Make social policy inclusive from cradle to the grave, Varadkar told ahead of Galway lecture

Thu, Jan 12, 2017

Ahead of his delivery of the second Biennial Distinguished Lecture in Galway this evening, Social Protection Minister Leo Varadkar has been asked to ensure that policy does not divide society into sectors and that it should be based on inclusivity from the cradle to the grave.

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