Colloquium on commercial sex to be held at NUI Galway
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
A colloquium on commercial sex will be hosted by the Commercial Sex Researchers Network of Ireland (CSNRI) in conjunction with the NUI Galway-UL Gender Arc on Tuesday, 3 May in Room 110, St. Anthony’s Building, NUI Galway.
Read more ...Learn about ME at free documentary screening
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
A screening of a documentary about ME/chronic fatigue syndrome next month will give the public a glimpse into the reality of life with this debilitating illness, according to the co-ordinator of the Galway ME Support Group.
Read more ...New government or none, the EU still calls the shots
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
The most amusing observation concerning February's General Election results came from a satirical website. It ran a shock headline claiming health officials were deeply worried about a sharp rise in Alzheimer’s among the Irish population, as indicated by the doubling of support for Fianna Fáil.
Read more ...'Maybe I am reaching further but I’m not an organised person!'
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
ONE OF the most popular events at this year’s Cúirt International Literature Festival was the appearance by Galway poet Rita Ann Higgins, at which she read from her terrific new collection, Tongulish, which has just been published by Bloodaxe.
Read more ...Galway secures three Seanad seats, but could win more
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Three Galwegians have secured seats in the Seanad Éireann, with victories for Alice Mary Higgins, Sinn Féin's Trevor Ó Clochartaigh and Independent Ronán Mullen. However, with the count ongoing, more could join them.
Read more ...Supermac’s wins Franchise of the Year title at Irish Franchise Awards in capital
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Supermac’s won Retail Franchise of the Year at the Irish Franchise Awards 2016 last Friday night which took place in the Radisson St Helen’s Hotel in Dublin. The awards, held in association with AIB, recognise excellence in franchising and reward the outstanding achievements of businesses and individuals in the franchise industry. The Irish Franchise Awards celebrate 21 years this year and it is one of the longest running business award ceremonies in Ireland. 230 guests attended the black-tie gala event hosted by Newstalk’s Jonathan Healy. Mr Tony Fitzpatrick was honoured with a Special Lifetime Achievement Award at the ceremony.
Read more ...Kyne welcomes further investment in broadband in Galway
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South, Seán Kyne TD has welcomed the roll out of new broadband services in Galway which will see tens of thousands of homes receive broadband of blistering speed over the next year.
Read more ...NUI Galway to host renowned Plum Village Monastics mindfulness event tonight
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
NUI Galway will tonight host an ‘An Evening of Mindfulness’ in association with Mindfulness Ireland, exploring the practice of Mindfulness.
Read more ...Local study reveals new approach to treat breast cancers resistant to endocrine
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Scientists at NUI Galway have completed a research study funded by Breast Cancer Now that has begun to unravel why women with estrogen receptor positive breast cancer develop a resistance to endocrine treatment, and have found a potential new approach to overcome the problem.
Read more ...Sports stars get on their bikes for Samaritans
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
The race is on to find the fastest team in the west of Ireland as Galway Samaritans launches its 40th anniversary cyclathon challenge.
Read more ...Keaveney's political career not over despite Seanad loss
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Despite his failure to win a seat in both the Dáil and Seanad Éireann elections, the failure of Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil to form a government means the controversial Colm Keaveney's political career is by no means over.
Read more ...Poetry on the menu at local hospitals
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
To celebrate Poetry Day today (Thursday) a menu of poems called "Soul Food" will be distributed throughout Irish hospital wards, waiting rooms and other healthcare settings for patients, visitors and staff to enjoy.
Read more ...Take part in Bank Holiday 5k run/walk and help save Grace
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
St James’ Ladies Football Club, in partnership with The Saving Grace Trust are holding their inaugural 5km road race/fun run on bank holiday Monday next May 2 at 11am.
Read more ...PMS to hold cheese and wine night as work begins on its next musical comedy
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
The Patrician Musical Society is back on song and the group will present the hilarious musical comedy How the West Wasn’t Won in the Town Hall Theatre for four nights at 8pm from October 5 to 8.
Written by Peter Kennedy, this show takes a different look at the classical musicals Calamity Jane, Annie Get your Gun, and Oklahoma with such characters as the Loan Ranger, Butch Chastity, and Annie Oakleaf. Peter Kennedy will also direct and choreograph; musical director is John Roe and Martha O’Toole is chorus mistress. This promises to be a night of great comedy and music.
Read more ...School choirs from all over Ireland to sing in SCCUL schools choral competition
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
School choirs from all over Ireland will perform in the SCCUL Schools Choral Competition on Friday May 6. The competition which is hosted by GMIT will see choirs from Dublin, Donegal, Sligo, Mayo and Galway compete at Primary and Post- Primary level.
Read more ...Forty years of staying on the line
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Forty years is a major milestone. For humans and for organisations. To span four decades mean you span almost two generations of change. To span four decades in Ireland means you span almost a hundred years of attitudinal change.
Read more ...Have a cuppa and help people with dementia
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Galway people are being asked to support a major annual fundraiser being run by the Alzheimer Society of Ireland.
Read more ...Ballinasloe Tennis Club family fun day this Saturday
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Ballinasloe Tennis Club have an action-packed day planned for this Saturday. As well as the chance to see two professional tennis players in a demonstration match, there will be plenty of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages and interests.
Read more ...Summer courses for adults and secondary school students at the French Institute
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Would you like to make the most of the long summer days while learning, refreshing, or practising your French?
Read more ...Trading Faces Film School & Casting Agency
Thu, Apr 28, 2016
Are you between six and 17 years old? Would you like to act in a film? If your answer is yes, then this is the course for you.
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