'My vision is to put Irish food on an international footing with France, Spain and Italy'

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Next Monday and Tuesday, more than 50 of the world’s leading chefs will converge in Galway for the second annual Food On The Edge symposium, to discuss the future of food with industry professionals and food enthusiasts from far and wide.

Galway native Gerald Lawless to be honoured for his work for Irish diaspora

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Galway native Gerald Lawless is to be rewarded for his sterling work for his contribution toward the Irish diaspora worldwide when he receives the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad for 2016.

Irish Youth Music Awards launches album of music by young Galway bands

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

An album featuring songs by young musicians from Galway will be launched this weekend as part of Youth Work Ireland Galway’s Irish Youth Music Awards programme.

Lots to see and do at Baboró this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The 20th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children, Ireland’s flagship festival for children and families, has been under way all week and there is still plenty to catch this weekend. Festival organisers are encouraging families to make a day of it and to enjoy the full Baboró experience which includes shows, workshops, and free exhibitions.

Convergence starts tonight with aim of transforming Galway to low-carbon society

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Paving the way to Galway’s transformation to a more equitable, resilient and low-carbon society, Convergence, the longest running Sustainable Living Festival in Ireland, is coming to Galway for the second time from October 20-28. Recognising that citizens, communities and many people across all sectors are engaged in developing new approaches to sustainable living, Convergence 2016 invites everyone committed to creating a greener, more resilient and low carbon future to participate.

The festival opens in Galway today Thursday October 20, with the launch of the new Post Carbon Galway initiative, a recently established cross-sectoral project set up to accelerate local pathways to a greener, smarter, healthier and low carbon alway. The event runs in the Portershed, Eyre Square, from 7.30pm to 9.30 pm and aims to bring together members from all sectors working to promote sustainable living, climate action, environmental protection and sustainable development in Galway City and County.

Audi Galway announced as transport partner for Food On The Edge

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Audi Galway has been announced as Transport Partner for Food On The Edge, the international food symposium taking place in The Town Hall Theatre on October 24 and 25.

Baboró gives children a chance to explore the arts

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

This week Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is in full swing. For our final Baboró ambassador profile for this year, we hear from teacher Eimear Ní Dhufaí.

Galway woman named president of International Federation of Television Archives

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Galwaywoman Bríd Dooley who is currently Head of RTÉ Archives has been elected in Warsaw as President of FIAT/IFTA ( the International Federation of Television Archives).

Galway entrepreneur to speak at Airbnb Global Conference in LA next month

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

A Galway entrepreneur has been invited by Airbnb to speak at their global conference in Los Angeles, California this November.

Works to begin on Salthill playground at end of month

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Erecting a “large fenced barrier” around the children’s playground at Toft Park in Salthill, “with no explanation or notice for how long it will be closed” or what works are planned for it “is not good enough”.

This is the view of Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, who is calling on the Galway City Council’s parks department to begin whatever works are needed on the playground, “as soon as possible” so that the amenity can re-open “sooner rather than later”.

Lackagh Apostolic Workers craft display and sale this weekend

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The annual Lackagh Apostolic work craft display and sale will take place this weekend.

Donations of cakes, pies, bread etc. are welcome.

Week of events for Breast Cancer Awareness at Blake’s Corner Bar

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

In support of October being the dedicated Breast Cancer Awareness month, Blake’s Corner Bar located on Eglinton Street has partnered up with Breast Cancer Research to host a jam-packed charity week from Monday October 24 until Sunday October 30.

Local research science sheds light on 250-year-old literary controversy

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

The social networks behind one of the most famous literary controversies of all time have been uncovered using modern complexity science. Now, multi-disciplinary research from the National University of Ireland Galway, Coventry University and University of Oxford has explored the mathematical properties of contested poems.

Talk about stammering and help remove the stigma

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

An information event being organised at NUI Galway next week aims to improve the lives of the one in 100 people who stammer.

“Let’s talk about Stammering” will be held on Wednesday October 26 at 7pm in lecture room AC 201 in the main corridor of the Science/Arts building.

ACT for Meningitis launches the app we all must have

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

ACT for Meningitis, the Irish national Meningitis Support and Awareness Charity, has launched a Free Life Saving App, which allows parents and individuals to check the signs and symptoms of Meningitis at the push of a button. The ACT for Meningitis Lifesaving App is available for download from both Google Play and Apple Store.

A minute for meningitis — Download the ACT app now

Thu, Oct 20, 2016

Don’t you just love it when a plan comes to fruition. When an objective has been reached. When a difference has been made. And in particular I love it when I see the many worthy causes here in the west set out a long term plan and then go on to reach that. I walk with pride through the Croi building in Newcastle knowing that we ran or walked or shook a bucket to help it. Each time we pass the Galway Hospice we all take some pride from having donated in some small but not insignificant way to its being and its continuation. Those who sleep out for Simon and COPE each year know that their discomfort will help reduce discomfort for those who really need their services.

Every bit you do for MADRA will make the world of difference to a defenceless and unloved dog somewhere and ensure that it will bring light and happiness into the lives of some family who adopts them. When we read about the many services provided by Cancer Care West, we take pride in the knowledge that somewhere at some stage, we have helped the cause.

Public meeting on controversial ‘staffless libraries’ scheme

Tue, Oct 18, 2016

Ballinasloe and Oranmore libraries will be the first in Galway to operate pilot projects for the controversial new ‘staffless libraries’ scheme, which sees libraries open on a ‘self-service’ basis after hours.

Recovering from and living with stroke

Mon, Oct 17, 2016

Stroke is Ireland's biggest killer after cancer and heart disease, resulting in 2,000 deaths and 7,000 hospitalisations a year, but many strokes are preventable and treatable, and recognising signs and symptoms early are vital.

Thousands to watch match in comfort and safety in fanzone

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

With thousands of rugby fans set to turn the city centre into a sea of green this Saturday for Connacht’s sell-out Champions Cup clash with top French side Toulouse, Galway is set for an autumnal tourist boost.

Two NUI Galway buildings vie for national awards

Thu, Oct 13, 2016

Two NUI Galway buildings have been shortlisted for major national awards in the Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards. The recently completed Mayo Medical Academy building is shortlisted for the Heritage and Conservation Award, while the Clinical and Translational Research Facility has been shortlisted for the prestigious title of Engineering Project of the Year, which will be decided by public vote.

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