NUI Galway hosts conference on marine research
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
NUI Galway’s Socio Economic Marine Research Unit will hold its fourth annual Beaufort Marine Socio-Economic Symposium on Tuesday August 27.
Read more ...NUIG president congratulates Seán O’Rourke on his move to Pat Kenny’s slot
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
President of NUI Galway Dr Jim Browne this week congratulated alumnus and RTÉ broadcaster Seán O’Rourke on taking over the mid-morning Radio 1 slot from Pat Kenny.
Read more ...JOE.ie founder to speakin Galway
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Niall McGarry, CEO and founder of Joe.ie and Her.ie, will speak at the next Online Marketing in Galway meeting on August 27 at 7pm in the Harbour Hotel. Fintan Finnan from the Digital Marketing Institute will also address the event.
Read more ...Patients’ poetry and story collection launched
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
A collection of poetry and stories by patients, staff and visitors to Galway University Hospitals called This Never Happened II was launched by poet Kevin Higgins recently.
Read more ...Tesco cuts the ribbon to mark €2m refurbishment
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
With nearly 41 years on the clock, Tesco Galway has been given a new lease of life thanks to a €2 million refit investment, transforming it into a far more economical and environmentally friendly store as well as ensuring customers have an enjoyable shopping experience.
Read more ...Hurling festival gathers sixteen teams from around the globe
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Galway is gearing up for yet another festival and the first of its kind.
The International Hurling Festival will take place next month and will boast 16 teams from the USA, Canada, Britain, Europe, the Middle East, Austraia, and Argentina.
Read more ...Hotline to help first year university students
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
A student hotline run by NUI Galway aims to help incoming first year students make the transition to third level education.
Read more ...Partipants sought for new TV programme
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Do you or someone you know suffer from glossophobia – the fear of public speaking? Does the thought of making a speech fill you with fear? Are you worried about an upcoming event where you are required to speak? A new TV programme, The Secret Speech, may hold the secret to overcoming your fears.
Read more ...Wear your flip flops for world record attempt
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
SERVE, a volunteering and international development organisation, is looking for more than 400 ‘flip-floppers’ to take part in a race in an attempt to create a new world record.
Read more ...Lots to see and do at the Monivea Fair
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The Monivea Fair takes place on the streets of the village from Friday August 23 to Sunday August 25.
Read more ...First Corribdale Duathlon on Saturday
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The first annual Corribdale Duathlon will take place on Saturday in Oughterard Co Galway.
Read more ...The Learning Institute - rebranded but still offering hi-tec education
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
HiTec Education, the leading provider of private education and PLC courses, has announced the relaunch of its flagship new education centre.
Read more ...Cruinniu na mBad in Kinvara this weekend
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The Galway Hooker, maritime pursuits and sports, and traditional music will be celebrated at the annual Cruinniu na mBad festival in Kinvara this weekend.
Read more ...Take a ‘Walk on the Wild Side’
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Wildlife expert and artist Gordon D’Arcy will lead his ‘Walk on the Wild Side’ nature trail in Clarinbridge as part of Heritage Week.
Read more ...Friends of Merlin Woods heritage week
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The Friends of Merlin Woods Heritage Week begins on Saturday and runs until Sunday, August 25.
An historical exhibition of the ancient Merlin Park Woods will be launched on the opening day, August 17, at 3pm at the Ballybane Library, while those interested in learning more about the Merlin Park Graves Clean-Up can do so on August 18 at 2pm. Merlin Park Graves, which date from 1650, will undergo a clean-up on the lead-up to Heritage Week and people will be able to see the results of the work on this date and take part in a short talk that will be given on the history of the graves. There will also be lunchtime walks (duration 45 minutes) in Merlin Park Woods, in association with Merlin Park University Hospital - meet up point will be the Adminstration Building.
Read more ...Clarenbridge Oyster Festival set to launch
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The famous Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, which takes place from September 13 to 15 this year, is to be launched at Monroe’s Live, Dominick Street, tomorrow, Friday, August 16 at 8pm.
Read more ...Connemara Pony Festival continues this weekend
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
The Connemara Pony Festival, now in its 90th year, continues this weekend in Clifden, including a world record attempt by equestrian Susan Oakes.
Read more ...Galway celebrates its heritage
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
Guided tours of Renmore Barracks and mediaeval Galway, classes in set dancing, and a lecture on the cosmos take place in Galway city as part of Heritage Week 2013.
Read more ...Mulholland to return to City Hall
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
John Mulholland is set to return to the Galway City Council as a councillor for the Galway City West Ward, four years after he dramatically lost his seat in the 2009 Local Elections.
Read more ...Public urged to have say on Threadneedle Road junction
Thu, Aug 15, 2013
People with views and concerns regarding proposed changes to the junction at Taylor's Hill and the Threadneedle, Bishop O’Donnell, and Kingston roads are being advised to get them in this week.
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