Help find Galway resident's sculpture

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A man is searching for a large public sculpture created by his father for the original Galway shopping centre back in the 1970s.

And the winner is: Galway Racecourse

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway has claimed the top honour as the ‘Racecourse of the Year’ at the annual Horse Racing Ireland awards held in Leopardstown Racecourse.

Kinvara pupils help create Ireland’s first history book by children

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Sixty pupils from third to sixth class in Northampton National School, Kinvara, have contributed to Across An Open Field is the first Irish history book written and illustrated by children.

Festive fun run and sleigh bell stroll

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A free festival family fun run or walk will take on place on Saturday December 17.

Lower Salthill to get pedestrian crossing

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Safety and improvement works for roads in Lower Salthill began this week, and have been welcomed by Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, who said it should help "promote a more pedestrian friendly city".

Make a splash for Down Syndrome Galway

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Down Syndrome Galway's annual Christmas Fun Swim is taking place again this year on Christmas morning. The event is open to all ages and all levels of ability. Participants do not need to be a swimmer to participate, just be willing to walk, run or jump in to the sea on Christmas morning. Getting wet is what it is all about.

Galway Autism Partnership Santa Christmas Party

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Galway Autism Partnership will host its annual Santa Christmas Party at Loughwell Farm Park, Moycullen, on Saturday December 10 from 9am to 12 noon.

NUI Galway and city council promote coastal and marine environments

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Students from NUI Galway's discipline of geography have teamed up with the Galway City Council's recreation and amenity department and local residents to promote awareness and combat the threat to Galway's marine and coastal environments.

Annaghdown ladies team to be honoured with civic reception

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A civic reception to honour Annaghdown's "fantastic achievement" in winning the All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club championship, will be held in County Buildings in Galway city in the New Year.

Best of Welsh male voices join with Galway choristers

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The best choristers from Galway and Wales will perform a special Christmas concert later this month.

Radisson elevenses for hospice

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A special Christmas coffee morning in aid of the Galway Hospice will be hosted by the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway, on Tuesday (December 13).

Top triathletes provide rare insight into popular sport

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Some of Ireland's top triathletes will be in Galway this evening to provide an insight into their training, racing and performance on the road to the Ironman World Championship in Hawaii.

The event will be hosted this evening (December 8) by Tri Talking Sport's Joanne Murphy in the Salthill Hotel (December 8), covering all aspects of triathlon racing, including training, nutrition, coaching, performance and racing strategy.

Galway firms shortlisted for all-Ireland awards

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Three Galway companies have been shortlisted in this year’s Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards.

Christmas Concert in aid of Galway homeless

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Christmas special concert will take place in the Galway Cathedral on Sunday (December 11) in aid of the Galway Simon Community.

NUI Galway offers MSc in biomedical science via distance learning/modular

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The MSc in biomedical science (via distance learning/modular) is ideal for those interested earning a master’s degree while remaining in employment. Developed for working graduates of engineering, technology, or science who wish to upskill or change career direction, this flexible programme allows you to complete your degree in two to six years.

Modules are selected and paid for à la carte, and as few as one or as many as six taught modules can be completed in a given year. Candidates may join the programme at any time throughout the academic year. Students are introduced to interdisciplinary research using technologies and skills from scientific, engineering, and clinical disciplines. Course contributors are active researchers and industry experts in all areas of biomedical science. On completion of six or 12 taught modules, students also have the option to exit with a PG Cert or PG Dip in biomedical science, respectively.

'Is there an easy way to eat healthy?'

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Said simply, kick beige foods out of your diet. Fruits and vegetables fall into five different colour categories: red, purple/blue, orange, green, and white/brown. Each colour carries its own set of unique disease fighting chemicals called phytochemicals. Each of these distinct colours has antioxidants that protect our cells from oxidative stress, some contain enzymes that can aid us in digesting our foods, and some play a key role in detoxification, helping us to eliminate waste and toxins from our bodies.

Christmas revision courses at Mill Street

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Enrolments for the Leaving and Junior Cert intensive Christmas courses are currently being accepted at The Galway Study Centre at Mill Street. Classes will start on Tuesday morning, January 3, and continue until Saturday January 7.

The latest date for making a booking is Monday December 19 although it is expected that some classes will be completely booked out at this stage. Revision will concentrate on key topics in each subject and students can enrol from one up to a maximum of four subjects. Excellent study notes will be provided and there will be a lot of emphasis on examination and study techniques.

Yeats College Galway celebrates unrivalled student scholarship success

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Yeats College has announced that a record 19 of this year's current Leaving Certificate students have been awarded the UCD Entrance Scholars 2016 Awards.

Christmas revision course at Yeats College

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

The Yeats College Christmas revision courses will take place from Monday January 2 to Friday January 6 2017. The esteemed courses, which commenced in 1992, have consistently grown in popularity throughout the years and the college is currently reporting a very strong interest for places.

Annually, hundreds of Junior Certificate and Leaving Certificate pupils choose to spend the last week of their Christmas holidays acquiring the successful strategies for learning and coping with exam challenges. Principal Terry Fahy credits his teaching staff with the continued popularity of the Yeats College Christmas revision programme.

Annaghdown ladies team to be honoured with civic reception in New Year

Tue, Dec 06, 2016

A civic reception to honour Annaghdown's "fantastic achievement" in winning the All-Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club championship, will be held in County Buildings in Galway city in the New Year.

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