Candlelit memorial service remembers those affected by AIDS and HIV

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

To mark World AIDS day a special candlelit memorial service will take place on Sunday November 30 at 8pm at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.

This will be the 14th anniversary of this annual event which is organised by AIDS West. It is funded by HSE and provides information, education and support in relation to HIV/AIDS and all aspects of sexual health in the region.

Former officer to give insider’s view on Irish army

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Retired Irish army officer, Commandant Edward Horgan, will give an insiders view of the Irish Defence Forces, at a public talk next week.

Claren-bridge 10k

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The sixth year of the AAI approved Clarenbridge 10k takes place Sunday at the Brothers of Charity Kilcornan grounds in the village.

Ballygar set to lose its family resource centre

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The community of Ballygar has been left reeling by the news of the forthcoming closure of Aonad Family Resource Centre and its Community Services Programme.

Fr Michael Griffin commemoration this Sunday

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The annual commemoration in honour of Fr Michael Griffin, a Galway priest abducted and killed by British forces during the War of Independence, takes place in Barna this Sunday.

Medical science graduates return to GMIT to share their career experiences

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

A number of graduates of the medical science course in GMIT returned to the Galway campus last week to share their career experiences with current students on the BSc (hons) degree programme.

Doughiska/Merlin Park wins Pride of Place Award

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The work of the community in Doughiska/Merlin Woods to develop social, educational, health and recreational facilities and services for saw the area receive a Pride of Place award at a gala event last weekend.

New local CF unit shortlisted for award

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The new cystic fibrosis (CF) unit at Galway University Hospital was shortlisted for the Patient Organisation Project of the Year award at the Irish Healthcare Awards which took place recently.

The new unit is a dedicated specialist facility for day care and outpatient services for children with cystic fibrosis.

Let the market forces give you the taste of Christmas

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

John F Kennedy might have said that on a clear day you can see Boston, but from tomorrow evening, we're nearer Berlin than Boston. Just when you're thinking where has the year gone since you sank your teeth into your last kangaroo burger, the Galway Continental Not So German But Full of Foreign Crusty Types Anyway Incontinence Christmas Market is upon us yet again.

Free energy and environmental show

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The first even specific Energy and Environmental Trade Show will take place in the Menlo Park Hotel this Saturday November 22 from 11am to 6pm.

Ability West announces killer fundraiser at the Clayton Hotel

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Ability Westis to hold a new and unique murder mystery dinner fundraiser event taking place on November 27 at the Clayton Hotel. Providing the entertainment is Murder on the Menu, Ireland’s fastest growing murder mystery entertainment company.

Galway Bay Hotel to host ‘A Fair To Remember’

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Galway Bay Hotel’s wedding team invite all to join them on Saturday November 29 at 2pm, for their annual winter wedding fair. Catwalk modelling agency will be turning heads yet again with this season’s trends and fashions in association with Belladonna Bridal, Corless Menswear and Don’t Call me Dear.

Heart and stroke expert to give talk at Croi

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Internationally acclaimed author and speaker, Prof Barry Franklin, from Michigan USA, who is a world recognised expert on how to prevent and recover from heart disease (and other cardiovascular illnesses such as stroke, diabetes and obesity) will visit Galway this month to give a free public talk on Friday November 28 at 7.30pm in the Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Newcastle, Galway.

Irish Heart Foundation to host white collar boxing fundraising event

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

Are you looking for a new challenge in 2015? Then the Irish Heart Foundation may have exactly what you are looking for as it launches its fouth annual Big Heart Fight Night this week. The Fight Night which has become one of the most popular nights in Galway’s social calendar is organised by the Irish Heart Foundation in association with Black Dragon gym Galway.

NUIG Steiner education conference attracts strong interest

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

A conference on the art of education in Steiner national schools, which was held in NUI Galway on Saturday, saw lively engagement by Galway parents and educators as well as large numbers of participants from outside the county.

Clifden Community school public speaking team success

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The Clifden Community School public speaking team won the Business Professional Women Connacht Public Speaking Regional Competition held in The Ardilaun hotel on November 11.Ten teams from Connacht took part.

Leaving and Junior Cert revision courses at the Galway Study Centre

Thu, Nov 20, 2014

The Galway Study Centre will be offering one week of intensive revision classes, from Monday December 29 and until Saturday January 3. This will be the 30th annual Christmas revision course to take place at the study centre.

A wide choice of subjects is available. Teachers will focus on key areas in each subject with an emphasis on exam techniques. All classes are backed by comprehensive study and revision notes. Class groups are kept small, especially language classes.

Water tax to be fixed at €160 for families and €60 for single households

Wed, Nov 19, 2014

In the latest climbdown by the Government on its deeply unpopular water tax, charges are now set to be capped at €160 a year for families while a single adult household will pay an effective €60 rate.

New national waste management plans to be launched in Galway tomorrow

Mon, Nov 17, 2014

A NEW waste management plan for Galway and the entire Connacht/Ulster region, as well as for other regions throughout the State, are to be launched tomorrow at 11.30am in City Hall.

Registration opens for Galway’s bike rental scheme ahead of launch in ten days

Thu, Nov 13, 2014

Registration has opened this week for the Coca-Cola Zero Bikes scheme, which is due to launch in Galway later this month.

The National Transport Authority this week announced further details of the scheme, which will go live in Galway on Monday November 24.

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