Repak wants Galway to recycle better

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Recycling giant Repak is calling on all Galway people to recycle better and avoid contamination.

Speed dating and social night takes place on Friday night McGettigans this Friday

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Galway City Social is a meet-up group and social club based in Galway city with members from all over, which is free to join and many events are also free. Its reason for existing is to have a platform where people can meet, socialise, connect and attend events together.

Volvo Cars, the Chinese-owned Swedish premium car maker, and Uber, the world’s leading ride-sharing company, are to join forces to develop next-generation autonomous driving cars. The two compan

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The historic walled garden of Coole Park, and Thoor Ballylee Tower will host the annual Lady Gregory-Yeats autumn gathering.

Counting down to the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

It is that time of year again and the countdown is on to the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival.

The festival is returning this September with an extended five-day event. Musicians, DJs, live bands, a beauty evening, artisan food fair, and a full day of children’s entertainment will feature at the 2016 Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, which will take place from September 7 - 11.

Charity fashion event at the g

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Building on the success of last year's fundraiser Sparkle at the g fashion show, the hotel will be hosting another fashion event on Friday September 23 in aid of Tomorrow for Tomás.

Footballers abandon smartphones for charity

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Galway ladies senior footballers topped the €10,000 mark in their 'Talk for Pieta' fundraiser.

They raised an impressive €10,365 that will go directly to keeping Pieta House’s counselling services free to those suffering from suicidal ideation and those who engage in self-harm.

Clarenbridge to host major conference on Galway Diaspora

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Emigration and the Galway County Diaspora will be the focus of a major conference to be held by Galway County Council next Thursday September 8 in Clarinbridge.

This free conference entitled Emigration and Our Galway County Diaspora is a central element of Galway County Council’s 1916 centenary programme. The event takes place in the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival marquee, on the banks of the River Clarin.

The Ardilaun hotel backs the Galway Races

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

The two-day autumn meeting of the Galway Races begins Monday September 5 with a mixture of 14 flat and national hunt races taking place over the two days.

Volunteers wanted for Samaritans

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Samaritans is looking for Galwegians to help people in distress.

Eat for Italy to support earthquake victims

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

A charity dinner will take place this Sunday (September 4) to raise funds for the victims of the recent earthquake in Italy.

Gallop the Galway Racecourse with Bressie charity

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

Voice of Ireland judge Niall 'Bressie' Breslin will be in Galway this Saturday raising money for charity.

Why the impasse at the Sportsground?

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

What a difference a season makes. Connacht Rugby kicks off its new Pro 12 campaign on Saturday as reigning champions for the first time. No doubt there are still some players and many more supporters who are still pinching themselves to make sure last season's heroic campaign is for real. It is the same feeling Joe Connolly must have felt when he lifted the McCarthy Cup in 1980 - some 57 years after Galway last won the All Ireland - or when Galway United won the FAI Cup in 1991.

New credit union loan scheme likely to be made available in Galway

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

The "most vulnerable" members of Galway society may be able to take out small affordable loans of up to €2,000 to "meet genuine needs", if credit unions in the city and county sign up to the new It Makes Sense loan scheme.

Galway photo exhibition makes its way to the US

Mon, Aug 29, 2016

An innovative photo exhibition, showcasing people with a Galway connection born in every year from 1916 to the present day is now on display in the US. The collection of portraits formed the basis for a black and white photo-book, Rising Beyond - celebrating a Century of Galway People which was released earlier this year on the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. The photo exhibition was previously on display at the city museum for a number of months.

Galway’s rent inflation matching Dublin

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Landlords in Galway are at the centre of a raging housing crisis, which has seen the city's housing market thrown into disarray.

In the last fortnight, a final year midwifery student in GMIT claimed she had a deposit of €2,400 accepted by a landlord, only to find the locks had been changed, and all her possessions had been locked inside the rented house. Another student said he had received an application form which requested his criminal history (if any), his PPS number, his bank and credit history, and asked for the reason why he wanted to rent the house at the given address.

Help your child succeed in primary school

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

It is the start of a new school year. Many children are getting ready to return to primary school, others are preparing for their first day there.

Cong in final for Foodie Destination of Ireland

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Cong has been named among the top 10 finalists in the national Foodie Destinations competition 2016.

Notre Dame University opens centre at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The University of Notre Dame’s new Education Centre at Kylemore Abbey in Conemara will be officially opened this week. More than 100 senior academics and management from Indiana will fly into Ireland to attend the event.

The partnership allows the University of Notre Dame to execute a wide range of academic programmes while offering residential facilities at the abbey. An array of academic disciplines will be taught, combining the scholarly rigour of Notre Dame with the rich tradition of Benedictine spirituality.

Community mourns death of former Moutbellew principal Br Michael Burke

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Mountbellew is mourning the loss of Franciscan Brother Michael Burke who made a great contribution to the parish and community through his involvement in many clubs and committees.

Br Michael died following a road traffic accident in Co Offaly on Thursday August 18 after the car he was driving collided with a truck on the N62 at Cloghan. Br Michael had a long history of involvement with the Franciscan Agricultural College in Mountbellew until he was promoted in the Franciscan order almost two years ago when he became Minister General of the Franciscan Brothers at Mountbellew. He was heavily involved in the campaign to keep Mountbellew Agriculture College open in 2011.

Unveiling of plaque in memory of Ardrahan

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A plaque will be unveiled at Keighrey's junction, Bullyboy, Ardrahan, this Friday August 26 by County Council Cathaoirleach Michael Connolly.

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