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.’’

Oughterard celebrates Walter Macken

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

A special series of talks to celebrate the official opening of the Walter Macken commemorative display will take place in Oughterard Courthouse next week.

‘Cars are my passion’ says panel beater who spent Ladies Day beating dents out of her pink Audi

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

If there was ever a quintessential idea of what your typical panel beater might look like, Racheal Palmer would most likely not be it. The mother of two, who is originally from Dublin but living in Galway for more than 15 years, has had a huge interest in cars from a young age, meaning her career path made perfect sense.

Merlin Woods and Circle of Life events planned for Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

An exciting programme of Galway events is planned to celebrate Heritage Week which  begins on Sunday.

Friends of Merlin Woods is working with many different organisations this year, and it will be the first year of the Community Field School funded by the Heritage Council which begins August 24. Led by archaeologist Martin Fitzpatrick, the two day workshop ‘Introduction to Archaeology‘  will show surveying techniques, identifying archaeological features of Merlin Castle, vernacular buildings, and much more. 

GMIT’s new president has strong record in securing research funding

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

The new president of GMIT, 41-year-old Dr Fergal Barry will start a five-year term in the role in October, bringing with him a wealth of experience in securing funding for international research projects.

Lots happening in Galway for Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

More than 120 events are scheduled to take place in Galway during National Heritage Week which runs from Saturday August 22- Sunday August 30. One of the biggest highlights is the return of the immensely popular Loughrea Medieval Festival next weekend. This year the festival is entitled The Gathering of the Clans, and it will be jam packed full of free, fun events for all the family. Check out www.loughreamedievalfestival.com, for more details.

Or why not visit Claregalway Castle for talks, tours and a gruesome display of combat and archery. Elsewhere, The Friends of Merlin Woods have arranged a series of walks around Merlin Woods to look for birds, pinemartens, stoats and bats. This will be followed by a seminar lead by Caroline and Colm Stanley and Dr Jim Higgins that will examine the natural, cultural, and archaeological heritage of the Merlin Woods.

‘Public libraries are changing’

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Working out of Library Headquarters in Island House, Galway county librarian Peter Rabbitt oversees a service that comprises 29 libraries across the city, county, and islands, one which has a membership of some 40,000 regular users. The City Library in Hynes Building alone issues some 90,000 books each year, while the total for the county is some 600,000.

Free accredited training for jobs with customer service skills momentum course

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Places are now available on Career & Life Planning's free customer service skills courses in Ballybane, Galway, and Loughrea. Both courses begin in September and will run for 23 weeks. 

Become a qualified fitness instructor with Maltings Training

Thu, Aug 20, 2015

Would you like to train as a fitness instructor? To work in a gym or leisure centre? To teach freelance classes? To conduct physical training sessions with teams? To make a positive contribution to the general health and wellbeing of people of all ages? Then become a qualified fitness instructor with Maltings Training.

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