Galway remembers 1916 in State ceremony in Athenry

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Thousands of people turned out in bright sunshine in Athenry Town Park on Easter Monday to remember the events of 1916.

Donations from Trocaire boxes to help world's poorest people

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Trocaire, the Irish Catholic Agency for World Development, is asking people to return its Easter collection boxes to their local parishes as the organisation prepares to put these generous donations into use.

In its 43rd year, the Trócaire lenten campaign continues to receive tremendous support from around the country.

Galway illustrator catches the attention of Kim Kardashian

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The work of a Galway based illustrator has caught the eye of Kim Kardashian, who is now featuring Nelle McCann's illustrations on her personal website.

Ms McCann was contacted by a representative of the reality TV star a few weeks ago requesting the use of the images.

Claregalway’s Spring Garden Fair this weekend

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Claregalway Castle will host Ireland’s Specialist Nurseries (ISNA) and rare plant specialists at the Spring Garden Fair on Sunday April 3 from 11am to 6pm. A variety of informal practical talks and demonstrations on transforming your garden will be given by these gold medal winning nurseries from both Bloom and Hampton Court flower shows. Go along and get all your gardening questions answered and enjoy coffee and cakes in coffee shop.

Galway man living in Brussels forced to reassess options after bombings

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A Galway man who is based in Brussels for the past 10 years says he will have to consider moving home due to the ongoing security threat in the Belgian capital.

Climate congress at NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Weather change in Ireland is the theme of the second Climate Congress to be hosted at NUI Galway next week.

The college's Climate Change, Agriculture and Food Security Society, will host the congress on Tuesday April 5 in Áras na Mac Léinn from 11.30am to 5pm.

Pernet get together

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The annual social gathering of the friends of the Pernet Group will take place on Saturday evening at 7.30pm at the Galway Rowing Club.

Pernet is an association of voluntary groups, set up by Sr Imelda O’Sullivan to further the mission of the Little Sisters of the Assumption to empower and support people in the community.

Children of the Revolution

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

REBELS AND patriots, soldiers for king and country, all kinds of political opinions and actions could be found among the students of University College Galway during the turbulent years of 1913-1919.

Welcome to Strictly Galway 2016 charityfundraiser

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A charity fundraising event to benefit the local community is being organised by the Galway Hospice and Corrib Lions Club.

The two plan to host Strictly Galway 2016, a dance competition for volunteers to be held at an event night in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa on April 29. Those attending the event will have the opportunity to show their support for their preferred dancers with seating at tables designated for each couple.

Galway Food Festival celebrates another successful year

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Galway food community united once again to host a memorable event over the Easter Bank Holiday weekend with nearly 70,000 people tasting and sipping the best of local produce at the Galway Food Festival.

New Croi weight loss programme - a major success

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A new weight and lifestyle programme - the first of its kind in Ireland - which was developed by the local heart and stroke charity, Croí, is proving to be an outstanding success.

The CroiMyBalance initiative offers an evidence-based approach to sustainable weight loss and lifestyle management and is aimed at people who want to reduce their risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and obesity.

Hats off to Claregalway engineer who clinched top millinery award

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A Claregalway woman with a background in engineering walked away with a major millinery award in Derry recently.

Environment group to host top climate change speakers

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Headford Environment Group is to host some of the country’s most well-known speakers on the subject of climate change on April 16.

Information day on walking the Camino

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

The Camino Society Ireland, formerly The Irish Society of the Friends of St James, will hold an Information Day on the Camino de Santiago in St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Market St, Galway,on Saturday April 9 (12 noon).

Find out more about COPE Galway’s Meals on Wheels service at Briarhill Pharmacy

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

COPE Galway is teaming up with Briarhill pharmacy tomorrow April 1, to promote its award-winning Meals on Wheels service.

Free seminar for women with diabetes will help reduce high risk pregnancy

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

A seminar for women with diabetes will take place on April 9 in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Moyola Lane, Newcastle, Galway.

Free health screening event on April 5 to mark Hearing Awareness Week 2016

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

On Tuesday April 5, Hidden Hearing is hosting a free health screening event at The Radisson Hotel, Galway, in association with Active Retirement Ireland. The event is free for everyone to attend and takes place from 9am-5pm.

Aware support line now available free of charge to people in Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Aware has launched a new freephone number for the organisation’s support line.

The service, available for individuals who experience depression or bipolar disorder, and for relatives or friends concerned for someone they care about, is available now on 1800 80 48 48 free of charge from Galway and throughout every county. The Aware Support Line is available seven days a week from 10am-10pm.

Gig in aid of COPE Galway and Australian charity taking place in Monroe's Tavern

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

Ireland’s bella voce, Amanda Neri performs at a special benefit gig in the Side Bar at Monroe’s Tavern on Sunday, April 3.

The performance is in aid of two worthy causes, COPE Galway, and Icefight Brisbane, and it represents the first ever joint benefit gig between Irish and Australian charities. COPE Galway provides services for homelessness and domestic violence and senior support in Galway. Icefight Brisbane is an initiative in response to the widespread use of the deadly drug crystal meth in Australia. It is estimated in Australia approximately 150,000 to 250,000 people (mainly under 40 years old) are hooked on this destructive substance.

Historic broadcast from Pearse’s Cottage marks centenary of the Rising

Thu, Mar 31, 2016

During a historic broadcast on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from Pearse’s Cottage in Rosmuc in Connemara on Easter Monday, President Michael D Higgins said that the revival of the Irish language was a central aim of the generation who rose up on Easter Monday 1916, and that it was a fitting tribute to those leaders that the programme be broadcast from there on Easter Monday.

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