Sports clubs to be exempt from full commercial rates

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Galway sports clubs will be exempt from paying commercial rates on the non-profit parts of their buildings following a decision made this week by the Government.

Concerns raised over ‘blatant exploitation’ of farmers

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The “blatant exploitation” of Irish farmers by the meat industry is “unacceptable” and must be eradicated, so that farmers will be paid a fairer price for their beef.

Farrell demands major investment to tackle city’s housing crisis

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

With some 5,000 households in Galway on the housing waiting list, and the Simon Community seeing a 57 per cent increase in people seeking its services, the city is in the grip of a housing crises.

Major humanist conference for Salthill

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The Humanist Association of Ireland will celebrate its 21st anniversary with a major conference in The Salthill Hotel on Thursday October 11 and Friday 12.

Report finds more than half of farmers affected by suicide

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

A series of crises within the agriculture sector has put such pressure on farmers that 53 per cent have been affected by suicide, with 16 per cent having dealt with it in their immediate or wider family.

New UHG emergency department must be a priority, says Government TD

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

A new A&E unit is a must for University Hospital Galway because the current facility is too small and is not fit for its purpose, a local TD insisted this week.

Flipper furore as second dolphin moves in on Inis Oírr

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

It’s double trouble for swimmers as Inis Oírr’s resident bottlenose dolphin, Sandy, seems to have taken up with a French bad boy by the name Clet with the two now controlling their surf and the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group urging caution.

The new arrival, a solitary bottlenose dolphin with a history of long distance relocations and aggression towards swimmers, first arrived off the south coast a few weeks ago, eventually making his way along the West Cork coastline, in both Schull and Baltimore harbours, and stopping off in Dingle, Co Kerry. However, with Fungie not available to receive visitors, Clet then moved on to the Aran Islands where he clearly found a reason to hang around, for a while that is.

Pearse’s cottage to be key site in Connemara tourism

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Pádraig Pearse’s cottage in Rosmuc is to be key ‘discovery point’ on the Wild Atlantic Way once the tourist route’s €2 million makeover is completed next year.

Channel 4’s Phil Spencer to promote Galway to British tourists

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

PHIL SPENCER is best known for helping people buy homes on Channel 4’s Location Location Location, but he’s about to turn his hand to encouraging Britons to holiday in Galway.

Goals and Guinness this weekend at Garveys

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

It’ll be goals and Guinness this weekend at Garveys in Eyre Square. With Electric Ceili, fresh from their appearance on Up for the Match, playing as part of the impressive Guinness Amplify concerts, rocking the crowds. And with the All Ireland Hurling Final replay on Saturday, punters at Garveys will get a free pint of Guinness every time the sliotar hits the back of the net at Croke Park.

Tim Murray (Electric Céilí 's founder and guitarist) has gathered together a remarkable set of musicians. Gary Roche, Daire Bracken and Barra Mc Allister make up a powerhouse melodic trio of pipes, fiddle and flute respectively with Murray’s sublime acoustic triplets and stomps at its rhythmic centre. Add in keys virtuoso Peter Eades along with ex Clannad drummer Paul Moran, and the effect is quite something. At various intervals the band introduce rhodes, clavinet and hammond to the mix and give us a lesson in furious Gallic energy and technique without ever letting go of the spirit. Controlled energy instead of misplaced anger. The melody and fluid rhythm is inspired.

Memorial service for deceased GUH patients

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

An ecumenical memorial service for deceased patients of Galway University Hospital will take place at the staff canteen of the Nurses’ Home at UHG at 7pm on Thursday October 9.

The service, which is in its fifth year, is organised by the End of Life Care Committee and the hospital chaplains.

Events next month to mark eightieth anniversary of Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Coláiste Iognáid Rowing Club will hold a series of events in October to celebrate 80 years of rowing at the Jes.

Now you can shop online at Style4Kids

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The attractive Style4Kids store in Oranmore which has wowed parents and kids alike for the past year is now going online.

This means that customers will be able to browse through the many top brands from the comfort of their homes.

Major crowd expected to attend service of remembrance for donor families

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

More than 2,000 people are expected to attend the Irish Kidney Association’s 29th annual service of remembrance and thanksgiving which will be held at Galway Cathedral on Saturday at 12.30pm.

Skin cancer - the most common male cancer among VHI customers last year

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Skin cancer was the most common male cancer among Vhi Healthcare members in Galway last year.

Scoil Fhursa gets green light for refurb works

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Scoil Fhursa national school in Salthill will get extra accommodation through the replacement of prefabs, new resource rooms, and general refurbishments.

Anthony Ryans Fashion Show — a night of fashion, glamour and entertainment

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

Galway’s most glamorous fashion show, the Anthony Ryans Autumn Fashion Show will be held in the Ardilaun Hotel on Tuesday October 7 commencing at 7.30pm.

Renmore flower and gift shop to help fund Galway hospice

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

A newly opened flower and gift shop in the city will raise vital funds to help meet the €1.5 million required to finance a number of Galway Hospice services.

The Forget me Not Flower and Gift shop at 18 Renmore Road, which is owned by Galway Hospice Foundation, will assist the organisation fund its home, day care and bereavement support services.

Hillwalking club to hold information night

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

The Cumann Siúl Cois Coiribe hillwalking club, based in Galway city, will hold an information night in the Menlo Park Hotel on Tuesday September 30 at 9pm. New members are welcome to attend.

NUI Galway zoologist brings RTÉ’s Bug Hunters to schools throughout Ireland

Thu, Sep 25, 2014

NUI Galway zoologist, Dr Michel Dugon, and his creepy-crawly friends will tour schools around Ireland to teach kids about bugs, biodiversity and ecology.

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