New SeaScience app helps users learn about the marine environment

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A virtual tour of Galway Bay, above and below the waves, is among the features in a newly launched educational app which allows users to discover the marine environment.

USI urges students to apply for SUSI grant before Friday deadline

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Union of Students in Ireland is reminding students who have not submitted their student grant funding applications for the 2016/2017 academic year to do so immediately, as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, July 8.

SUSI, the national student grant awarding body, opened its online application system on April 5 and has received 70,000 applications to date for the 2016/2017 academic year. USI said students who need this vital funding should apply well ahead of the deadline to ensure their applications receive priority.

'The little sparks of human nature are evident in the larger mechanisms'

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

THREE PEOPLE have profoundly shaped Mick Flannery the musician, and the music he creates - his mother Elaine; Ricky Lynch, a prominent musician in County Cork; and a chance encounter of a haunting Kurt Cobain performance.

Walk a Western Way marathon

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Don your walking boots and take part in a walking marathon or half marathon in scenic Connemara next month.

The Galway Walking Club is hosting the event on August 6 taking place in some of the most scenic places in Connemara. The route is from Killary to Ma'am Valley, mostly along the Western Way. It is mainly a flat walk, the highest point being Maumean at 259 metres. About one third of the walk is on the road, but the route is chiefly on green road or forest track.

Etape Connemara challenges cyclists for Croi

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Heart and stroke charity Croi expects this year's cycling fundraiser, the Etape Connemara, to be bigger than ever with some 500 riders predicted to take part.

The Etape Connemara, now in its fourth year, has become a popular event on the cycling calendar with both national and international riders attracted to the race through the rugged landscape of Connemara.

Galway flyers seek World Cup glory

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Two Galway girls are 'flying high' having been chosen to represent Ireland at a competitive international tournament later this summer.

Coole to host free performance of George Bernard Shaw play

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A free public performance of George Bernard Shaw's anti-war play O'Flaherty VC is among the highlights on the calendar of events this month at Coole.

Galway libraries to close for computer upgrade

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Libraries across Galway will close this Thursday evening, in order to facilitate the installation of a new national computer system.

Local volunteer centre reports twenty-five per cent hike in people seeking volunteering work

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A local volunteer centre has reported a 25 per cent increase in the number of people contacting its service for the first time last year seeking volunteering work. More than half of these had never volunteered before.

According to the Volunteer Galway's annual report for 2015, which is just published, it estimates that since it was set up 10 years ago, the equivalent of €7 million worth of volunteer hours have been generated by people using its service in the city and county.

SeaFest a resounding success as 60,000 visitors flock to harbour

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

More than 60,000 visitors came to SeaFest last weekend to enjoy an action-packed programme centred on Galway Harbour.

A River Runs Through It —

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

This morning, a Thursday morning, should have been like any other for the Gubbins family. They should be up and about their duties and doing the things that all Irish families do on a Thursday. Thoughts of the week past, the days to come, thoughts of their three children. But today will be a day most unlike any other. It is a day that they will bury their young son Brian. A likeable, popular, student whose ambition was to work in the world of media. For that he seemed to have all the attributes.

Sponsors step it up to extend Corribdale Park

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Oughterard's popular Corribdale Park is being extended with another kilometre of walking and cycling trails.

Claddagh Jewellers mural removed despite final stages 2020 bid

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Councillor Pearce Flannery is hoping to work out new guidelines that will forbid the removal of creative murals on the city's buildings.

'Making Waves' in Rinville

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2020 is entitled ‘Making Waves’, and describes how a second wave of artists are strengthening the cultural fabric of Galway, and with less than 10 days until the official announcement, big waves are expected.

Public meeting on impact of Brexit this evening

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

One of Ireland's leading left-wing economists, Brian O'Boyle, will address a public meeting in Galway this evening, on the new situation facing Ireland in the aftermath of Brexit.

Social Democrats to hold Connacht Regional Conference in Galway

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Social Democrats will host the party's Connacht Regional Conference in The Galway Bay Hotel, Salthill, tomorrrow evening from 6.30pm.

Trip to Dip at Salthill

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

For five consecutive days, starting this weekend, Gráinne McMacken will be travelling around the coastal counties in Ireland and 'taking a dip' in order to raise money for the Hope Foundation.

Don’t stick it, bin it

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway streets are cleaner than ever of chewing gum.

Cultural legacies are key to Galway's continued growth

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Excitement mounts in Galway which has taken on a blue hue this week in support of Galway's final push to be selected as the European City of Culture 2020.

We expect when the judges arrive on Sunday that they will immerse themselves in the Galway we know and love - an energetic city, bursting with creativity and diversity that boasts a real sense of community and ownership. It is hard to think they will find anything else because in our hearts of hearts we know Galway is this country's foremost city of culture, and deserves the official accolade.

Time to check out what the city and county have to offer

Wed, Jul 06, 2016

The summer has finally arrived. Unfortunately the clear blue skies and heat waves you were expecting or more likely praying for, have not materialised as we batten down the hatches against the wind and rain. What's worse is your children are free from the shackles of school for the next few months and will be lazing around the house, bored with nothing to do, unable to go outside without being soaked to the bone. You know what they say about idle minds?

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