Two Welsh choirs to raise funds for Galway Hospice

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Two memorial Concerts by two Welsh choirs will be held in Barna Church on Tuesday next October 28 and in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church on Wednesday October 29 in aid of Galway Hospice.

Côr Meibion Ardudwy (male choir) programme is varied and includes folk songs, songs from musicals, classical songs, songs gathered from different countries and as the choirs are Welsh, a few hymn tunes, all of which will be sung with much gusto and enthusiasm. They also include some Irish songs in their repertoire. The choir boasts as many as ten soloists in their midst so a varied programme is guaranteed.

NUI Galway honours leading lights in the arts

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Three leading figures in literature, music, education, and the arts have received honorary degrees from NUI Galway this week in recognition of their contribution to the arts in Galway.

Taking care of you and your business at Meet West 2014

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

As Irish businesses emerge from the recession they have a myriad of issues on their plates but none is more important than taking care of the person at the helm of the business.

Turloughmore’s got talent — show them what you’ve got

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Following the much enjoyed success of last year’s talent competition, Turloughmore GAA Club has joined forces with the DMD Charity, Join our Boys, and is hosting another event, this year to be held on Saturday, November 8.

Ashford Castle wows to make top ten in Europe list

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Readers of the renowned Condé Nast Traveler magazine have named Ashford Castle as one of the top 10 resorts in Europe.

Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club marks eighty years

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Current and former members of the Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club spanning several decades got together last weekend to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the club.

22,000 turn out for successful Baboró

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Just over 22,500 attended the 18th Baboró International Arts Festival for Children over the course of the nine-day festival which ended last Sunday. True to form, this year’s festival really did have something for everyone with parents, children, toddlers and babies enjoying beautifully imaginative and inspiring shows from as far away as Australia and the USA, as well as a wonderful Irish showcase.

Learn about the little things which can boost your mental health

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

The communications officer of a Galway based national youth website will share his mental health experience in a series of films and advertisements aimed at helping others going through difficult times.

Your call is important to us, yeah right..

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Hello, You have reached the offices of Irish Water, Uisce Paddy. You call is important to us so it may be recorded for training porpoises. Please also note that at any stage your call may be terminated or transferred to the talking clock in Australia, so Uisce Paddy must approve in principle the tenure of your call.

End of the misery

Thu, Oct 23, 2014

Sighs of relief could be heard emanating from living rooms, offices and pubs across the country last Wednesday evening as finally after six years of unrelenting misery on Budget days there was some form of relief for hard-pressed citizens. Having endured such negativity in recent years most people would have settled for ‘not being any worse off’ after this Budget but in the end most people probably ended up modestly better off.

Sixty six homeless in one night looked after by COPE as crisis grows

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A local charity which operates services for homeless people provided emergency accommodation for 44 adults and 22 children on one night at the start of this month.

COPE Galway also had contact with an additional 11 people who were sleeping rough in the city on that Monday night on October 6. A further two people reported that they slept in a squat.

Paul Heaton - ‘My audience is used to me being a grumbleweed’

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

AFTER 19 highly successful years, The Beautiful South called it a day in 2007 humorously citing “musical similarities” as the reason for the split. It marked the close of the second chapter of band leader Paul Heaton’s career - his first having been as leader/singer of The Housemartins - opening the way for his ‘third act’, that of solo artist.

Plans for a new Galway City Outer Bypass to go on display in early 2015

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Plans for a new route for the Galway City Outer Bypass are on course to be finalised early next year and will go on public display ahead of a submission of a new planning application.

Chamber wecomes government decision to commence income tax reduction

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Galway Chamber has welcomed the Government's decision, as per Budget 2015, to commence income tax reductions but says an opportunity to do more to help SMEs create jobs has been missed.

Seven out of ten people in the west don’t wash their hands for long enough

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Seven out of 10 people in the west do not wash their hands for long enough to kill germs that cause infections, according to new research, just published.

New name unveiled for hospitals group

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The West/North West Hospitals Group has a new name, Saolta University Health Care Group, unveiled last week at the Group’s second annual conference.

NUI Galway law school director appointed to Government working group

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

Dr Ciara Smyth, Director of the Doctoral Programme in the School of Law, NUI Galway, has been appointed to the government’s Working Group on Asylum.

The Working Group, which is convened by the Minister for Justice and Equality and the Minister of State at the Department of Justice and Equality, and chaired by retired High Court judge, Mr Justice Bryan McMahon, is to recommend to Government what improvements should be made to the State’s existing direct provision and protection processes for asylum seekers in the short and longer term.

Abooo – Where night creatures stalk the streets

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

The Macnas parade, a Fancy Dress Party Trail throughout the Latin Quarter, a children’s disco, and some ‘Trick or Treat’ fun - it can only be the return of the ABooo festival.

Become scientists for a day

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A day of fun science-related activities for children will be hosted by NUI Galway on Thursday October 30.

Table quiz for She Devils roller derby and Console

Thu, Oct 16, 2014

A table quiz for the Galway City She Devils roller derby team and Console, takes place in Monroe’s Live on Thursday October 23.

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