Oil painting classes with Aileen Moran

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Aileen Moran was born within the sound of the Bow Bells in 1971 in the East End of London, making her an official Cockney.  

Mindfulness: Will it solve all my problems?

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

There is currently a view that mindfulness is a cure-all, that it can deal with many different issues for many different types people.

Bodhran courses to be held in city centre

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Most households around the country have an old bodhran lying around somewhere. But most people don’t know how to play it. Well that’s all about to change with the Funky Drums Bodhran courses, running in the Quays Bar, Galway city, beginning the second week of September on Thursday evenings.

 The Bodhran is a fantastic sounding drum, which requires great skill and subtlety to play. It has become a hugely popular addition to the trad scene and is enjoying a massive resurgence in Ireland now, with more people realising that it is a highly rewarding instrument to play.

Celebrating 27 years of teaching at Regina Rogers School of Ballet

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Established in 1986, the Regina Rogers School of Ballet is celebrating its 27th year of teaching dance in the west of Ireland.

Brighten up your autumn evenings at the Galway Actors Workshop

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Autumn is definitely here and it is time to start choosing what to do with those colder, darker, evenings. Why not consider taking a drama class to brighten things up?

The role of the payroll professional today

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Payroll is a vital function in every company, yet the vast majority of payroll personnel have no formal payroll qualifications.

Better Bridge beginners’ classes begin in September

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

Bridge is said to be the Rolls Royce of card games, offering the suspense of poker and the excitement of athletic sports in a social setting.

Free English lesson and level test at The Learning Institute

Thu, Sep 04, 2014

The Learning Institute, Galway’s newest English language school, will hold an English school open day on Monday August 25. Everyone is welcome to go along and avail of a free English lesson and level test. Testing and free lessons will take place from 10am to 12 noon and from 1pm to 3pm.

Galway to ban the election poster?

Tue, Sep 02, 2014

Airbrushed and grinning politicians beaming benevolently from election posters, stuck to every available lamp-post in the city, may about to be banned, but only if the politicians themselves vote for it.

Central Bank issues commemorative coin in honour of Irish inventor John Philip Holland

Mon, Sep 01, 2014

The Central Bank of Ireland will launch today (1 September 2014) a €15 limited edition Silver Proof collector coin to commemorate John Philip Holland [1841 - 1914], the Irish born inventor of the modern submarine.

€500,000 blow as cruise liner departs early

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Calls for Galway Harbour Company’s port extension plans to be expediated grew yesterday after the cruise liner, Crystal Symphony, departed Galway Bay earlier than planned due to problems bringing passengers safely ashore resulting in an estimated €500,000 loss to the local economy.

Learn about African reflexology at open day in Loughrea

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

The Marguerite Brady School of reflexology, massage and reiki will hold an open day on Saturday from 11am to 4pm at 29 Ard Breeda, Loughrea.

People can find out about studying for an accredited diploma in African and classical reflexology which will begin on September 13 and 14. A 14 month programme, it will take place one weekend a month.

Anonymous businessman to pay for Direct Provision students’ third level education

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A Galway businessman has come forward and offered to pay for the third level education of two students in the Direct Provision system who were not in a position to fund their courses as their status would mean paying sums of up to €10,000.

The businessman, who wished to remain anonymous but is said to be well-known, made the generous offer after media reports revealed that two students could not access third level education because of their parents’ status in this country despite achieving the Leaving Cert points required and being in the Irish education system for at least five years.

Lallys to begin 30,000 mile journey home to Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

An Irish couple and their three children will next week begin an incredible 30,000 mile journey, travelling through four continents over the course of a year to eventually set up home in Galway.

NUI Galway biologist helps find more than 9,000 species documented in marine atlas

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Information on more than 9,000 species inhabiting the Southern Ocean has been catalogued by scientists, including one from NUI Galway, in a new atlas which was launched in New Zealand on Monday.

Leading marine biologists and oceanographers from all over the world, including NUI Galway’s Dr Louise Allcock, spent the last four years compiling the information and creating the atlas which is one of the most thorough audits of its kind ever.

Tax relief in budget should exceed water bills, says Nolan

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Any tax relief in the forthcoming budget should exceed the amount people will pay in water charges, according to Labour TD for Galway West Derek Nolan.

NUI Galway SU raises €11,000 for Galway Rape Crisis Centre and ISPCC

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

NUI Galway Students’ Union organised a wide array of charity events over the 2013/14 academic year with more than 500 students taking part in naked calendars, charity skydives, aquathons, fight nights, a Christmas day in November and collection days to raise €11,000 for charity.

Public views sought on future transport investment in Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Enhancing accessibility, the need for ring roads such as the Galway Outer Bypass, and the future capacity of our transport network are just some of the issues to affect future transport investment decisions.

Gifted pupil workshops to be expanded to Galway schools

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

A new project undertaken by NUI Galway student teachers could lead to the expansion of enrichment workshops to schools throughout Galway that would serve the needs of gifted pupils as Gaeilge.

Brain Tumour Ireland ‘Wellness Days’ go west

Thu, Aug 28, 2014

Brain Tumour Ireland is holding the latest in its series of ‘Wellness Days’ for brain tumour patients in Galway. The free event will take place on Saturday September 13 in the Cancer Care West Support Centre from 10am to 3.15pm.

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