Console celebration of light in Galway

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Families and friends of people lost through suicide in Galway have the chance to come together to remember their loved ones at Console’s upcoming Celebration of Light.

Galway Science Festival is another stellar success

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The 16th Galway Science and Technology Festival attracted a record 20,000 visitors to its final day at NUI Galway on Sunday.

The highlight of the festival for many, the final day free exhibition boasted more than 100 interactive exhibits from leading Galway-based organisations, in addition to those from several schools.

Connect with the Christmas craft fair

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

On Saturday December 7 and Sunday December 8 the Connect Intercultural Community Group and the Ard Family Resource Centre in Doughiska will hold a Christmas craft fair.

Galway baking a difference in aid of the ISPCC this Christmas

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Ireland’s oldest children's charity the ISPCC has launched its Holly Bake fundraiser sponsored by Betty Crocker.

Teen gets ten months for knocking security guard unconscious

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

A teenager who violently assaulted a shop security guard, knocking him unconscious, was sentenced to 10 months in jail at Galway District Court this week.

Nineteen-year-old James Barrett with an address at 46 Beal Srutha, Ballybane, appeared before Judge Mary Fahy on Monday having pleaded guilty at a previous court sitting to assault causing harm, contrary to Section 3 of the Non Fatal Offences Against the Person Act, at Centra, Bothar An Choiste, Headford Road, on April 27 last.

Holland’s Londis - serving the local Oughterard comunity

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Holland’s Londis has established a welcoming atmosphere, quality customer service, and strong ties to the local community of Oughterard and its surroundings for 30 years.

Galway to host Amesty International conference on violence against women

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Violence against women will be the focus of a major conference to be held by Amnesty International Ireland in NUI Galway next week.

Council must take advantage to attract cycling tourism

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galway has serious potential to become a cycling tourism hub and the Galway City Council must take advantage of sustainable transport opportunities to make this a reality.

Galway Mountain Rescue Team under threat with loss of city base

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The Galway Mountain Rescue Team faces extinction as it is set to lose its vehicle base at UHG and the ending of the Government funding scheme to pay insurance costs.

Monroe’s staff to bare all for charity

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Monroe’s staff resplendent in nothing but their birthday suits make up the images of a new charity calendar for Cancer Care West.

HSE vows to take ‘all action necessary’ to ensure patient safety after Savita death

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The HSE vowed this week to take “all action necessary” to ensure the safety and welfare of pregnant women and other patients attending UHG and its additional public hospitals in the region.

Cancer Care West launches new Christmas card collection

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Cancer Care West, the west of Ireland cancer charity, is urging everyone to support a good cause when sending their best wishes this Christmas.

Council opens Shantalla GAA pitch to St Michael’s

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

A pledge to invest between €10,000 and €15,000 in upgrading the facilities of a GAA pitch in Shantalla has been made by the Galway City Council.

Make a difference this Christmas and volunteer with COPE Galway

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

COPE Galway is calling on the people of Galway to volunteer this Christmas.

Bid for a bargain at Clarinbridge monster auction

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

For those who fancy playing golf at Dromoland Castle with Clare Hurling Manager Davy FitzGerald, the Clarinbridge GAA Club has holding a Monster Auction on Sunday (December 1) at 1pm in The Parish Hall, Clarinbridge.

City of Menlo Park mayor to visit Galway

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The mayor of the city of Menlo Park in California will visit Galway this weekend, a special visit that has been planned since the signing of a Friendship Agreement.

Galway County Council wins Excellence in Local Government Award

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galway County Council has won the prestigious Chambers Ireland Excellence in Local Government Award 2013 in the partnership with Business Category sponsored by AIB.

Portiuncula Hospital to be smoke-free from Monday

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Portiuncula Hospital, Ballinasloe, will become the latest hospital to institute a smoke-free campus policy on Monday next, with smoking banned from all areas of the hospital grounds.

Coeliac Society western branch to hold Christmas lunch next week

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

The western branch of the Coeliac Society of Ireland will hold its annual Christmas lunch on Sunday December 8 at 12.30pm in The Twelve Hotel, Barna.

This annual event is an opportunity for coeliacs in the west to meet up, exchange tips and information, and enjoy a festive gluten-free meal together, without the usual dining out concerns.

Aniar cookery school wins innovative cookery course award

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Galway city’s Michelin star restaurant Anair added yet another accolade to its ever increasing list after its Boutique Cookery School scooped the Innovative Cookery Course award at the Good Food Ireland Awards.

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