Grealish concerned over new driving licence requirements

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

New driving licence requirements will make it difficult for Irish people living abroad to renew or replace their licence according to Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish.

Public lecture on the Irish Volunteers

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Paramilitarism was introduced to Ireland when Edward Carson and James Craig formed the UVF in 1912. This act would inspire Irish nationalists to create a similar force year later.

The Irish Volunteers were formed in 1913 and were centrally involved in the planning and organisation of resistance to British rule in Ireland. It was involved in the 1916 Rising and was the forerunner of both the IRA and the Irish Defence Forces.

Clarinbridge GAA monster auction to raise funds for club

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Clarinbridge GAA club is holding a monster auction and sale of work to raise much needed funds for the general running of the club.

Guide Dogs collection in Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Irish Guide Dogs and Cappagh National Orthopaedic Hospital will hold a joint collection in Tesco stores in Galway tomorrow and Saturday.

A century of quality customer service at Grace’s Londis Plus Loughrea

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Grace’s Londis Plus store has been a long-standing fixture at the centre of Loughrea’s retail industry on Dunkellin Street, providinig an excellent and comprehensive service to the local community for many years.

Cameron refuses to run for SF in local elections

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Sinn Féin’s attempts to get city councillor Billy Cameron to leave Labour and run instead as an SF candidate in Galway City Central have come to nothing.

Labour struggles to find candidates in east ward

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Labour is struggling to find candidates to run in Galway City East for the 2014 Local Elections, although its ticket for the city’s other two wards have largely taken shape.

FG to choose Connemara candidates

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Fine Gael will hold its 2014 Local Election selection convention for Connemara tomorrow FR at 8.30pm in The Boat Inn, Oughterard.

Lit’n’Deb to debate digital media and literature

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

NUI Galway’s Literary & Debating Society will discuss self publishing and digital distribution as part of its Literary Convention event.

Jes past pupils to get together next week

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

The Jes Past Pupils’ Union is getting ready to launch its new website at a get-together for all past pupils and their partners next weekend.

Galwaywoman appointed CFO of NTR plc

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

NTR plc, a leading investor in renewable energy, has announced that Galwaywoman Marie Joyce, from Galway, has been appointed Chief Financial Officer and main board director of the Group. She replaces Neil Parkinson, CFO and formerly CEO of two Group subsidiaries, who is leaving NTR having successfully steered it through a financial restructuring culminating in a share redemption of €100m.§

Galway City Youth Café Saturday drop-in

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

The Foróige Galway City Youth Cafe, opposite the coach station, will start free Saturday drop-ins starting this Saturday.

Those aged 10 to 14 are welcome from 12 noon to 2pm and 15 to 18-year-olds from 2pm to 5pm. Parents are welcome for induction. For further inquiries please contact Brian Keary (087 - 9030047), Reilika Vaan (085 - 2868322), or Jacqueline Hayes (085 - 7183640).

The Galway Lions Club annual Christmas food appeal

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

The Galway Lions Club launches its annual Christmas food appeal on November 14. Members of the Galway Lions Club are encouraging the public of Galway to give generously as they seek to raise funds to support those people in need within the local community.

The members of the club, who are all volunteers, will be seeking the support of shoppers at different supermarkets around the town from Dunnes in Westside and Knocknacarra to the Corrib and Galway Shopping Centres, Joyces in Knocknacarra, and SuperValu in Barna.

Born Clothing launches Young Fashions Boutique

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Born Clothing launched its new Young Fashions Boutique downstairs in their Newtownsmith store last Thursday.

GMIT students union condemns sexist student web pages

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Sexist and degrading Facebook pages which encouraged Galway students to comment on the looks, clothes and circumstances of others, have been condemned by the GMIT Students Union.

Magical Christmas market at Lisdonagh House

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Lisdonagh House, Caherlistrane is the venue for a unique and magical Christmas market experience on Sunday November 17.

Dog charity under pressure as number of stray dogs reaches an all time high

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Local dog rescue charity MADRA has called on members of the public for their support during a period of unprecedented pressure on their services over the past fortnight.

Be warm and efficient this winter with Nioclas O Conchubhair Teo

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Connemara-based Nioclas O Conchubhair Teo has recently re-launched a new stove, fuel and insulation centre.

Charities to benefit from fundraising seminar

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Fundraising Ireland, the organisation set up to develop and improve professionalism in charity fundraising will be holding a half day seminar in Galway on Wednesday November 27.

Open auditions to be held next week

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Galwegians are being sought for roles as extras in films, TV shows, and commercials and auditions will be held in the city next week.

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