Canney demands “sea change in attitude’ on Farm Assist scheme

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

“Nothing short of a sea change in attitude” to Farm Assist is needed within the Department of Social Protection as thousands of farmers are losing out through red tape or getting payments lower than they are entitled to.

This is the view of Minister for the OPW and flood relief and Galway East Independent Alliance TD, Seán Canney, who called on the Minister for Social Protection, Leo Varadkar to make changes to the Farm Assist scheme, during Minister Varadkar’s recent visit to Tuam.

Kick off the Christmas Season with the “ACT Winter Ball” 2016

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The “ACT Winter Ball 2016” in aid of ACT for Meningitis will take place on Saturday November 5 at the Salthill Hotel in Galway. Beginning with a prosecco and craft beer reception sponsored by Independent Brewing Company of Ireland, and to the sound of the award winning choir “Notorious” at 7pm, the evening will include a sumptuous four-course meal with wine, followed by an exciting line up of entertainment including Galway’s premier and super fun live band Lewd Tunes and much more.

Come away oh performance poets...

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

A slam poetry competition will take place in Thoor Ballylee, the former home of WB Yeats on Saturday October 15, and performance poets are being invited to apply for one of 10 places at the event. This is the first competition of its kind to be held at the tower house.

This event will be MCd by Galway poets and former Cuirt Grand Slam winners Elaine Feeney and Sarah Clancy who, jealous of the attention being given to the other poets, may decide to perform some of their own poems in the interval.

Fancy an exciting mentorship with Baboró?

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

For those with an interest in working creatively with early years children (0 – 6 years), look no further than this exciting opportunity with Baboró International Arts Festival for Children.

Races for all ages and abilities at Moylough next month

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Runners of all ages will be heading to Moylough on Sunday October 16 for the North East Galway 10k/5k which this year also includes a 1.5k run for children.

The North East Galway 10/5k, has been organised over the last five years by the Moylough Community Council, but this year it is being run by Moylough 79 FC soccer club.

Help me make it through the knight — fully armoured medieval combat event for Claregalway Castle

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

The Medieval Tournament is making an unique comeback in Ireland this Saturday and Sunday.The first full-contact medieval tournament in Ireland for over 400 years took place at Claregalway Castle last year. This year it returns with a bigger international flavour this weekend from 12 noon -6 pm each day.

Venture capital firm Atlantic Bridge to visit the PorterShed

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

Dublin Venture Capital Firm Atlantic Bridge will visit Galway tomorrow Friday (Sept 30) when Investment Director at Atlantic Bridge Helen Mc Breen will be in conversation with John Breslin of NUI at the PorterShed on Friday.

John Breslin who is a founding member of the Galway City Innovation District will chat with Helen about the different funds available from Atlantic Bridge and key attributes assessed in determining investment. Helen manages the newly launched University Bridge Fund which is specifically at early stage companies with global potential.

Adding some sparkle to our lives

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

It is wonderful to see so many Galway woman thriving in the world of fashion, and milliner and jewellery designer Brid O’Driscoll is another steadily making a name for herself in the business. She has been building a widespread client base since 2010, designing hats, headpieces, and neckpieces for mothers-of-the-bride and groom, wedding guests, and race goers among others.

Picture Palace will be a monument to plámás but must be finished.

Thu, Sep 29, 2016

When the notion of an arthouse cinema for Galway was first mooted back in the day, it seemed a much more desirable project than it has since become. In a city that just loves its luvvies, it seemed only right that a place with a history of film development and promotion should have a flagship arthouse cinema, a venue that would act as an unofficial shrine for those who love non-mainstream movies.

It was, we were told, serving a need. And it was an argument that met little resistance early on. Back then, we didn’t know what we wanted. We just saw what the rest of the world had. And we wanted it. By two. And whatever you were having yourself. So for the first time ever, Paddy went skiing, Paddy did coke, and Paddy made an eejit of himself trying to compete with the Arabs in buying up Mayfair (the place, not the magazine), probably as a result of too much coke and too much falling down the piste.

Soup for Simon at The Skeff

Tue, Sep 27, 2016

Soup for Simon at The Skeff runs from September 26 to October 2nd and we are delighted to be part of a very worthy Galway cause.

County Council gets €6 million to settle costs overruns for Aran Islands' harbour developments

Mon, Sep 26, 2016

A total of €6 million has been granted to the Galway County Council to cover the outstanding costs from the development and upgrade of Cill Rónáin Pier on Inis Mór and Caladh Mór on Inis Meain in the Aran Islands.

Considering your CAO 2017 application, courses, and costs

Sun, Sep 25, 2016

By now the majority of students have been given their own copy of the CAO Handbook 2017. This, along with the CAO website www.cao.ie, is a vital source of information, application procedures, and important dates. Keep it nearby at all times.

Some opening/closing dates

Another leap for NUI Galway in prestigious global rankings

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

NUI Galway has continued its rise in global ranking as the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2016/2017 today confirms the university’s position within the top tier of Irish universities. NUI Galway made a significant leap into the 201-250 range, compared to 351-400 in 2012.

Galway soldiers ‘good to go’ on new UN mission

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Galway soldiers will be heading on a new United Nations mission next week with the 54th Infantry.

Criticism from local representatives following the downgrading of county roads

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The reclassification of a number of roads in the county due to the opening of the Gort to Tuam motorway has been criticised by councillors because of a lack of funding available to Galway County Council to maintain these roads.

New insights into potent cancer tumour suppressor gene

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

New insight into the function of a gene important in the suppression of cancer was published this week published today, when esearchers at the National University of Ireland Galway have shown that the TP53 gene has even greater anti-cancer activity than previously thought.

Sum-thing good — MathWorks to establish sales and service centre in Galway

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

Galway received another jobs boost this week when it was confirmed that announced that MathWorks, the leading developer of mathematical computing software for engineers and scientists, is to establish a shared sales and services centre in Galway.

Councillors call special meeting to discuss Local Property Tax rate

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

A decision on the Local Property Tax rate for the county has been deferred until next Monday due to concerns about a shortfall in Galway County Council’s budget. At this week’s local authority meeting it was agreed that a special meeting will be held next week to discuss the matter.

Blacksmithing and horse shoeing to be part of Féile Ballinfoile

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

A demonstration of shoeing a horse, a blacksmith’s forge, organic garden produce, scarecrows, cooking of food in an outdoor clay oven, bird watching tours, and a wooden toy-making workshop will all form part of the annual celebration of community, heritage, and the environment in Ballinfoile this weekend.

Honour the heroes at Galway Lifeboat Station Open Day

Thu, Sep 22, 2016

The tragic death of coastguard Caitriona Lucas last week highlighted the great dangers to which our emergency services are exposed on a regular basis.

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