NUI G abandons Irish language need for president

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

NUI Galway has dropped its requirement that the president of the university must be fluent in Irish.

The decision to remove the Irish language criteria from the application process comes after the governing authority at the college felt it was limiting the number of potential candidates for the job.

Suicide awareness campaigner wins Volunteer of the Year

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

More than 300 people from community and voluntary groups from all around County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Ceremony last week in the Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe. The awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity around County Galway. Twelve awards were up for grabs after a record number of nominations were received.

More than 15,000 a year waiting nine hours or longer at UHG Emergency Department

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

More than 15,000 people a year are having to wait nine hours or longer at the UHG Emergency Department before being admitted to hospital or discharged, a situation a Galway TD has described as "unacceptable".

Dismay at go-ahead for Merlin Park

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Community groups and members of the local community are disappointed with the Galway City Council's decision to rezone meadows in Merlin Park.

Public lecture to discuss Norman settlement in Aughrim

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Galway Archaeological and Historical Society will host an illustrated lecture on the Norman settlement of Aughrim next week.

Ballybane Library storytelling session

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

BALLYBANE LIBRARY will host a storytelling session to celebrate the creativity of local parents and grandparents, on Wednesday December 14 at 10.30am.

Galway city credit union commits to €300,000 investment in community partnerships over next five years

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

Improving the quality of life for patients with chronic illness, supporting artists in their career development, providing access to finance in developing countries, and reducing social isolation are some of the initiatives that form part of St Anthony’s and Claddagh Credit Union’s new Community Engagement Programme.

Inspired by similar successful credit union projects internationally, SACU’s funding programme supports long-term projects in five key areas, namely arts, education, sport, community development, and international aid. According to CEO Gerry Joyce, the aim is to develop a more strategic approach to funding as the organisation "understands the importance of supporting our community and this has always been demonstrated through our donations to, and sponsorships of, a wide range of groups here in the city over the past 50 years".

Christmas bells are ringing in Oranmore

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

A new bell for Oranmore Church will be consecrated by the Archbishop of Armagh, Most Rev Eamon Martin today (Thursday).

Chanelle Group puts Loughrea on the map

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

County Galway’s Chanelle Group, recently named Ireland’s Exporter of the Year 2016 , is putting the small county town in Galway on the map, according to its founder and managing director Michael Burke.

Well-known Galway history professor honoured

Thu, Dec 08, 2016

NUI Galway's Professor Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh has received an honorary degree from the National University of Ireland for his contribution to Irish history, the Irish language and Irish public life.

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.

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