Record number of dolphn strandings off west coast

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Sinn Féin MEP Liadh Ní Riada is seeking a meeting with the European Commission after it was revealed that in the first two months of this year there were 28 strandings of common dolphins off the west coast of Ireland. This is the second-highest number ever recorded.

Marine scientists with the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group group said there was evidence showing that many of the dolphins got caught up in large fishing nets that have been attributed to super-trawlers.

European teaching staff visit GMIT to promote study opportunities

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

A group of teaching staff from third-level colleges in Europe visited GMIT this week to outline the opportunities for Irish students to study abroad under the EU Erasmus Plus programme. The visit is part of a joint GMIT/IT Tallaght-hosted International Week.

Amazing brain exhibition at NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The human brain and nervous system are the subject of a special public exhibition to be held at NUI Galway next week.

A feast of student drama

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The Irish Student Drama Association Festival, hosted by NUI Galway’s Drama Society, will run in Galway from March 14 - 23 . The 10-day festival will hold 18 productions in five venues throughout the city including The Mick Lally Theatre, An Taibhdhearc, and The Bank of Ireland Theatre NUI Galway.

The programme features a variety of productions, including such classics as Someone Who'll Watch Over Me and The Beauty Queen of Leenane from the NUI Galway Drama Society and Misterman from Queens University’s QU Players.

New anti-racism group to be launched in the city

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

A new group, the Galway Anti Racism Network, is organising a number of events over the coming weeks to promote its official launch, which will take place early next month.

Wedding fair in classy Glasson Country House Hotel and Golf Club

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The four-star Glasson Country House Hotel and Golf Club is an ideal venue for wedding in Athlone and the Midlands.

Glasson Country House is family-owned and managed and has established a reputation for delivering top quality food in a warm and welcoming environment. This stunning lakeside property provides the ideal backdrop for that special day and for those truly memorable wedding photos. For people looking for something a little bit different, pay a visit to the hotel and see what it has to offer.

A feast for the senses

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Former Irish Rugby Team bagman, Patrick 'Rala' O’Reilly officially launched the 2016 Connemara Mussel Festival last Sunday at Renvyle House Hotel. Now in its 11th year, the seafood festival continues to get bigger and better each year.

Hard decisions in approving arts grants to ninety-three groups

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

A total of 93 groups across Galway are to share in €385,000 in funding this year under the Galway City Council’s Arts Grants 2016 scheme.

The funding, approved by the local authority at its meeting this week, will see grants ranging from €200 to €46,000 going to groups and projects across the city and covering all aspects of the arts in Galway.

UHG - first hospital in the country to host breast cancer survivor exhibition

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

University Hospital Galway is the first hospital in the country to host an inspiring exhibition which features the stories of 10 breast cancer survivors.

Cancer Care West announces details of new support services for children affected by cancer

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Cancer Care West, the west of Ireland cancer charity, is expanding its support service for children affected by a diagnosis of cancer in the family.

One day I will....

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

Champagne was sipped and chocolates savoured in the office of the Galway Advertiser on Tuesday. Courtesy of owner Ronnie O’Gorman, it was a simple but thoughtful recognition of the female employers to celebrate International Women’s Day.

It seems incredible that not many years ago women were more likely restricted to a Christmas sherry at home, unable to buy a drink in a public house in Ireland, or work in the public service after they were married. Times do change for the better as we celebrate the amazing achievements of women who were once passed from fathers’ hands to husbands’.

Closing date for submissions on city development plan

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The closing date for receipt of submissions and observations on the new Draft Galway City Development Plan is tomorrow at 4pm. All members of the public are entitled to make submissions.

Daffodil Day coffee morning at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The Connacht Hotel on the Dublin Road, Renmore, is inviting Galwegians to join them tomorrow for their annual fundraising event for Daffodil Day from 10am to 12 noon.

Annie Power the big pick at local Cheltenham preview night

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

As always, there was a fine crowd at The Salthill Hotel on Monday night for the annual Cheltenham preview event, which was this year sponsored by Paddy Power, with all proceeds in aid of Barney Curley's charity Direct Aid for Africa.

New media experts to explore the future of Gaeilge

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

Experts in virtual reality, computer science, linguistics and interactive media will explore the digital future of the Irish language at Greasán na Meán, an all day seminar, which takes place on Thursday March 10.

Mary Kennedy hosts afternoon tea in The Clayton in aid of Enable Ireland

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

TV personality Mary Kennedy will host a special Mothers and Others Afternoon Tea on Sunday March 13 at the Clayton Hotel. The event is being organised to celebrate both Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day, with all proceeds supporting the work of the Enable Ireland Galway service.

Domestic violence refuge turned away 700 last year

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

A number of women who sought refuge in a city based centre 18 months ago because they were experiencing domestic violence are still living there today because of a lack of affordable rental accommodation.

Election 2016 promises an eventful 32nd Dáil

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Seismic! Earthquake! Meltdown! Some of the words being used to describe the outcome of last week’s General Election. With the results still being digested, it is too early to go into a detailed analysis – Insider hopes to return to that once the various tallies, results, and exit polls have been parsed – but the headline outcomes are quite stark.

Masterplans for the facilities in Kingston and South Park to be delivered by September

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Masterplans for the proposed recreational and amenity development at Kingston and South Park will be delivered by September, and there will be public consultation on the plans, with all relevant stakeholders.

Mná na Gaillimhe - three Galway seats now held by women

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Election 2016 saw Galway West do two things it never did before - elect two Independents and, more significantly, elect two women, meaning Independent Catherine Connolly and FG's Hildegarde Naughton, join FF's Máire Geoghegan Quinn, as the only women to ever be returned for the constituency.

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