Robot explorers and alien life among the topics at Galway Astronomy Festival this weekend

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

Alien life, astrophotography, space law, rockets and robots are among the subjects being discussed at this weekend’s Galway Astrofest, the largest annual astronomy festival in the country.

Galway Greenway Group asks public to show support before tomorrow’s deadline

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

The Galway Greenway Group which is campaigning for a greenway route which is fair to landowners, walkers and cyclists, has asked the public to make their feeling known before tomorrow’s (Friday) deadline for the receipt of submissions.

We need healthy small towns

Thu, Jan 26, 2017

I love small towns. I am the product of one. The first two decades of my life were shaped within the confines of one. Back then, towns were in their heyday. While there were cities beyond the hills, everything we seemed to need was available in the small town. Sure, we had a chipper to feed everyone and a town hall to hold everything in, and to provide custom for the chipper. And we had two telephone kiosks, some schools and two churches, and three banks and a town library (in my house) and a lake and a few roads out of it. What more could a body ask for? What else in life did we need, even if there was something mildly attractive about the few roads out?

Small towns had notions. Every small town had its divides, its have and its have-nots. In my small town the haves were on the other side of the town. The have-nots seemed to be on our side, but at the time, on our side we sometimes felt we were the haves, because we had the town park, the ball-alley, the river, and all the fun places to run and hide and play and daydream about one day being a real have, not just a pretend-have with things that belonged to other people.

Public meeting to call for legalisation of medicinal cannabis

Mon, Jan 23, 2017

In the aftermath of a Bill legalising cannabis for medicinal purposes passing its first stage in Dáil Éireann, a public meeting to discuss medicinal cannabis will take place in Galway this week.

Allegations of ‘delay tactics’ and a lack of finance preventing social housing being built in Galway

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Allegations have been made that a mixture of “delay tactics”, no emergency planning, and a lack of finance in the Department of Housing are preventing 69 local authority houses from being built in Galway, as the city’s housing waiting list rises to almost 5,000 families.

‘Galway is the future and I like living in the future’

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

Galway’s arts scene has long thrived on the input of countless cultured ‘blow-ins’ who landed here from near and far, and then enriched us all with their creative endeavours. New Yorker John Farrell, who has just relocated to Galway, is well equipped to carry on that honoured tradition and indeed he is relishing the prospect of doing so.

Me2UFitness celebrates two years in business

Thu, Jan 19, 2017

To celebrate the second birthday of Me2UFitness, owner Christina Dillon is offering you the chance to be a winner as part of a great giveaway every day next week.

Glenlo Abbey Golf Course — a true lakeside gem

Thu, Jan 19, 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.

This stunning course is overseen by Gary Madden, a Galway native, PGA professional and Golf Director at Glenlo Abbey Golf. Gary has more than 17 years’ experience in golf coaching previously serving as ILGU Regional and provincial Coach for Connacht GUI.

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.

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