Junior Chamber to host Now ACT’s What I Call Music fundraising night

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

With the professional help of Sean Rowland of MusicMaster.ie, Junior Chamber International Galway (JCI Galway) and ACT for Meningitis are hosting a night of variety entertainment which will take place on Friday September 20 2013 at 8pm at the Galway Bay Hotel.

The glitzy event, aptly named Now ACTS’s what I call Music includes celebrity guest MC Dave O’Connor and promises a wide range of music, dance and general entertainment from Galway based groups and artists such as the Galway Cathedral Gospel Choir, Regina Rogers Ballet School, Mystic Force Irish Dancers, Sara O’Kane a Galway based global singer and DJ, singer and flutist Suzanne O’Brien, award winning local singer-songwriter Johnny Garvey and the NUIG Staff Choir.

Connacht Rugby announces new nutrition partner

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Connacht Rugby and sports nutrition brand Kinetica have joined forces in a new partnership.

Hogan approves signing of Clifden Sewerage Scheme contracts

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The development of the Clifden Sewerage Scheme has taken a significant step forward this week after Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, gave the Galway County Council the go-ahead to sign contracts with successful tenderers ensuring that this vitally important project will commence as soon as possible.

USI and NUIG Students’ Union launches guide to student life

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Thousands of guides are to be distributed to students across Ireland to help them manage their money effectively, know their rights and settle into college life.

Life was like a box of chocolates for Limerick minors as Forrest Gump roared on Galway minors

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Galway’s minor hurlers may have benefited from the malfunction of Hawkeye in Croke Park last Sunday, but unknown to the team and squad, they were being roared on to success by one of the biggest names in world cinema.

Corp agus Anam looking for extras for second season

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

TG4’s award winning series Corp agus Anam is returning to Galway to film a second series and is currently looking for extras.

Casting will take place at Aras na nGael, Dominick Street, on Friday August 30 from 12pm to 6pm, looking for men and women over 18 years of age.

Ardrahan man becomes Galway FBD young farmer of the Year finalist

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Galway FBD Young Farmer of the Year county finalist has been announced as Gerald Harney from Ardrahan, County Galway.

First Galwayman to climb Everest to talk at Jigsaw Galway

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The first Galwayman to summit Mount Everest, Peter O’Connell, is giving a public lecture on his successful journey of the world’s highest mountain this evening from 7pm to 8pm in the Jigsaw Galway building on Fairgreen Rd.

Walsh pays tribute to Fine Gael councillor Jarlath McDonagh

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Galway West TD Brian Walsh has paid tribute to Fine Gael Cllr Jarlath McDonagh following his announcement that he will retire from politics at next year’s local elections.

Clarinbridge to hold its popular market day

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The picturesque village of Clarinbridge takes its annual step back in time on Saturday September 7 when it will once again hold its hugely popular Market Day.

This day marks the beginning of the world famous Oyster Festival and is a day when the local community displays local traditional culture and fare for the world to see.

President Higgins named as Console patron

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

President Michael D Higgins has been named as the patron of the national suicide prevention and bereavement charity Console which has a full-time base in Galway.

Women who receive midwife care throughout their pregnancy and birth have better outcomes

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Maternity care that involves a midwife as the main care provider leads to better outcomes for most women, according to a systematic review published in The Cochrane Library.

Upgrade Kinvara campervan park to end parking says Senator Higgins

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Kinvara campervan park is due to get a much awaited upgrade after the owners have been granted planning permission for a new wastewater system.

Welcoming the news Senator Lorraine Higgins said this week that a new and enlarged caravan park in Kinvara will help to expand the area’s tourist potential and end local residents’ concerns over illegal parking in the town.

Riverdance composer Bill Whelan launches 36th Clifden Arts Festival programme

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Renowned Irish musician, composer, producer and arranger Bill Whelan officially launched the programme of events for the 36th Clifden Community Arts Festival on Monday August 19 at the Clifden Station House Theatre.

Specsy time for Tuam woman

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Earlier this year Specsavers staff from all across Ireland launched a search to discover the nation’s most fabulous specs wearer, and from the thousands of entries received a Tuam woman was selected as one of the finalists.

Roseanne Melia (22) of Tuam in Co Galway was selected as a finalist in the 16 to 24 category. The 2013 Spectacle Wearer of the Year competition saw a total of eight finalists across four age categories make it all the way to the final. The age categories were 16 to 24, 25 to 39, 40 to 59, and 60 plus.

Fundraising day for Ché Kinvara charity at Burren Nature Sanctuary

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Burren Nature Sanctuary will hold a fundraising day this Sunday with all proceeds going to the Ché Kinvara charity.

Russian language and culture courses at Paper Crane

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Paper Crane is a Russian educational club, which is celebrating its fifth anniversary this year. It educates children and adults, in preserving and promoting the heritage of Russian traditions and the language itself, in bringing together all enthusiasts interested in the past, present, and future of Russian culture.

While the benefits of preserving Russian culture for Ireland’s Russian community are obvious, this practise can also benefit the country as a whole by encouraging further integration of the Russian-speaking community into Irish society, while Irish people will have the opportunity to become acquainted with Russian language and culture.

Two giants of global athletics to visit Galway in September

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

Current Olympic 800m champion and world record holder, David Rudisha, and Brother Colm O'Connell, who is coach to 25 world champions and five Olympic champions, will participate in various activities in the city from September 11 to 16.

Top names announced for the Galway Comedy Festival

Thu, Aug 22, 2013

The Bulmers Galway Comedy Festival is very proud to present its biggest and best programme in its eight year history.

Galway’s FG dissidents remain defiant despite downgrading by party HQ

Thu, Aug 15, 2013

dissidents Dep Brian Walsh and Sen Fidelma Healy-Eames have been stripped of their status within the organisation by a party HQ determined to reduce them to the lowest grade of membership.

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