Tuam farmer introduces rare breed of bull to Galway market

Tue, Aug 25, 2015

A Tuam farmer has taken ownership of a 100 per cent fullblood Wagyu bull. It is believed that this may be the first bull of this particular breed to cross the River Shannon into Galway. It is estimated that there are no more than 10-15 fullblood Wagyu bulls working in Ireland in total.

Galway Gardai issue another appeal to try and identify body of man found in Rusheen Woods

Mon, Aug 24, 2015

Gardai in Salthill have renewed their appeal for information following the discovery of a man's body in Rusheen Woods in September last year. A facial reconstruction image of the man has been created to assist the investigation

Loughrea dance teacher aiming to get the country jiving

Mon, Aug 24, 2015

Social dancing has certainly experienced a growing rise in popularity in recent years and young stars like Nathan Carter and Derek Ryan have attracted a whole new generations of dancers to the country scene. Now a Loughrea based dance teacher is aiming to make jiving easily accessible to the masses.

Rush on for elusive tickets for Croker showdown

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

There is only one topic on the lips of every Galway hurling supporter since the team put in the performance of the season last Sunday to plunder the All Ireland semi-final and transport every fan into a state of ecstasy not experienced for many a year. 

Now the rush is on to secure a coveted ticket to the final on September 6, and Galway County Board has issued a warning that it will not be able to meet the demand, and fans must seek tickets from outside the county. County board chairman Noel Treacy says he does not think the call for tickets was ever as frantic before. “The performance has really galvanised the support. My mobile phone has been ringing off the hook every day since Sunday. There are days where I have had to charge it three times it has rung so much! It has just been manic.’’

Let your blood run maroon for September

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

It was just a few seconds but it seemed like an eternity. The gap between the winning point and the final whistle last Sunday. It was just enough time for a large hand to go through through your ribcage, grab your heart and shake it all about. That shrill of a whistle unleashed a primal scream within all Galway people. Yes, it was just the semifinal. Yes, nothing has been won. Yet. But it was the culmination of a summer of hope, of a quarter-century of hope that one day, that hope might turn to reality. Within minutes of the whistle, we posted this picture of Anthony Cunningham up on our social media. It was a pic that summed up the feeling and passion of every Galway supporter. That on a difficult afternoon when defeat could so easily have been the outcome, when your dreams were kicked and dashed and then reignited, that perseverance and heroism paid off and a final place was secured.

Recognising diversity, and celebrating community in Galway this Saturday

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The communities of Doughiska/Merlin Woods, Roscam, and Ardaun are hosting a Pride of Place celebration this Saturday August 22. The event begins with a community parade leaving from Castlegar Community Centre in Roscam at 1pm and finishes at Doughiska Park. 

Free family history talk in Galway next week

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Galway Family History Society West will next week host a family history lecture, entitled ‘Tracing Your Ancestors in West Galway’, as part of Heritage Week.

Heritage Week at Coole

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

There is something for everyone in the programme of free events taking place in Coole next week to celebrate Heritage Week.

Four Galway youngsters shortlisted as part of competition to find Ireland’s newest double act

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Two Galway acts have made it through to the final of a competition set up for tweens and teen presenters to showcase their presenting skills with a pal, for a chance to win a once in a lifetime prize.

Tuckatoos, the new savoury Irish snack brand, took to the roads this summer with ‘Tuckatoos Studio’ in the search for Ireland’s next double act. Twelve acts made the final shortlist, with the overall winning act receiving a trip to London to see the world’s biggest boyband One Direction.

Four cousins for the summit

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Four Galway-born first cousins are climbing Ireland’s highest mountain, Carrauntoohil, in aid of the Alan Kerins Project. Alan’s sister Miriam Kerins, along with cousins Aoife Lynskey-Keane, Brenda Kerins, and Martina Kerins will take part in the Caps to the Summit challenge this September. The four are hoping to raise €10,000 for the worthy cause which supports community and youth leadership development projects in Zambia.

Galway WFC name Lough Rea Hotel and Spa as official sponsors

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

FAI Continental Tyres Women’s National League side Galway WFC is delighted to announce Lough Rea Hotel and Spa as their official club sponsors.  The three year deal will see the hotel named as main shirt sponsors on the front and back of the clubs jerseys.  Galway WFC are also announcing that Papa Johns Pizza will become platinum partners of the club.

Knights in fight setting — full contact battle in Claregalway Castle

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The first full-contact medieval tournament in Ireland for more than 400 years will take place at Claregalway Castle on September 19 and 20.

OMiG August seminar to discuss blended marketing, blended learning, and blended networking

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The Online Marketing in Galway August seminar will feature Evy Perez of The Language Mirror giving a practical talk on ‘Blended marketing, blended learning, and blended networking’.

Galway accommodation crisis needs fast-track solution, says Grealish as 25,000 students return

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The shortage of accommodation in Galway has passed crisis point according to Galway West TD Noel Grealish, who has called for sweeping changes to the planning system.

He said the shortage of available places to stay also posed a huge problem for the more than 25,000 students returning to college at NUI Galway and GMIT in the coming weeks. 

Connemara Golf Club to confer life membership on Ryan Tubridy

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

On Sunday, the Captain of the Connemara Golf Club will be presenting honorary life membership to RTE broadcaster Ryan Tubridy.  Ryan, in 2012, was granted the Freedom of Connemara to celebrate the Bicentary of Clifden. The presentation of Honorary life membership will be followed by a live concert by Eurovision winner Paul Harrington. 

Big turnout expected for popular Claregalway 10k event this weekend

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Hundreds are expected to take to the roads around Claregalway this weekend for the 28th Claregalway 10K Road Race/Fun Run/Walk which takes place on Saturday (August 22) at 6pm.

‘Strike a blow’ and get in the ring for Galway Hospice

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

After a very successful launch last year, Strike a Blow is returning in 2015 for its second round and this time your efforts will help the Galway Hospice.

The programme consists of eight weeks of training that is designed to suit all fitness levels. Pete Foley and his team at Black Dragon Kickboxing Club will train and mentor you so that you are fully prepared and confident in your new found skills to enter the ring for your first competitive match which will be held in the Menlo Park Hotel on October 30.

Outback Jacks Ballybane to hold first birthday sale

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Outback Jack’s Outdoor Gear and Active Sports Wear store owned by local Galway retailers Maureen and Derek Walsh will be celebrating their first year in business this weekend.

Stay moving — helping others helps Pat Divilly take on the world

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

To describe Pat Divilly as determined is something of an understatement. One gets a sense that there is literally nothing he cannot do. The 27-year-old does not set limits and is constantly pushing himself outside of his comfort zone. His life motto is to keep moving forward, and that he is certainly doing.

Galway Civic Trust seeking to connect with Galway emigrants around the world

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Do you have a friend or family member from Galway city or county who is now living and working overseas? Or are you a former Galway native reading this from your adopted home abroad? If so, Dúchas na Gailllimhe – Galway Civic Trust wants to hear from you. The heritage organisation is launching an initiative entitled The Galway Tribal Diaspora Project which aims to collect and record the stories of former Galway residents who have gone on to carve out careers or life stories beyond Irish shores.

Project co-ordinator Michael Quinn explains the concept behind the initiative. “The Galway Tribal Diaspora Project seeks to compile pen-portraits of people who previously lived in Galway but have who have moved away from Ireland in order to establish new lives, careers, or opportunities. For centuries Galway people have emigrated to locations all around the world for a variety of reasons, and for many of those their personal stories have been lost. This exciting new venture gives us the opportunity to redress that by connecting with our diaspora and recording their unique stories and experiences.’’

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