St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union are holding their Annual Table Quiz in aid of St Bernadette’s Children Unit, UHG, at 8pm on Thursday May 9 in Monroe's Pub.

High rates of fraud, counterfeit, and animal welfare incidents in Galway, says CSO crime stats

Thu, May 09, 2013

Galway had some of the highest recorded incidents of fraud, forgery, false imprisonment offences as well as counterfeit and incidents of importation/control/welfare of animals for a two year period, according to the Garda Recorded Crime Statistics released recently by the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

Former advisor to Hugo Chavez to give public lecture in Galway

Thu, May 09, 2013

Professor James Petras, a senior political analyst and adviser on Latin American affairs in the US, and a former advisor to Hugo Chavez, is to speak in Galway.

Mayor launches new employment website

Thu, May 09, 2013

A new website aimed at encouraging business people in towns and cities across Galway and Ireland, to promote job and employment opportunities, has been launched.

Occupy Galway to return to Eyre Square

Thu, May 09, 2013

One year on from the dismantlement of the Occupy Galway camp in Eyre Square by the Gardaí and the Galway City Council, the Occupy movement will return to the city centre site.

Titans trip to Canada table quiz

Thu, May 09, 2013

Late June will see 12 Titans made up of teenage Boys and Girls depart for Toronto, Canada to take part in a high quality basketball camp at Point Guard College.

Ireland’s first food economusee opens at The Connemara Smokehouse

Thu, May 09, 2013

Ireland’s first food economusee has just been launched at The Connemara Smokehouse in Aillebrack, Ballyconneely, Co. Galway by the Mayor of Galway, Councillor Tom Welby. An economuseeis an artisan business that opens its doors to the public to provide a learning and interpretive experience for visitors.

NUI Galway nominated among the world’s top universities

Thu, May 09, 2013

Academics and employers gathered to announce the world’s top universities in 30 individual disciplines as part of the 2013 QS World University Rankings by Subject. And NUI Galway, along with eight other Irish institutions appeared on the list of the world’s top 200 universities. And considering that some 678 third level education facilities were ranked in total, Galway’s overall positioning should boost its credentials as a university worth attending.

The subject area ranking, which covers mathematics, economics, history, environmental sciences, and 25 other distinctions, is based on last year’s rankings data. NUI Galway featured in five of the 30 subjects including English language and literture (151 - 200), history (101 - 150), computer science and info systems (101 - 150), pharmacy and pharmacology (151 - 200), and law (151 - 200)

County festivals to receive Arts Council funding

Thu, May 09, 2013

Six County Galway festivals have received a total of €19,500 under the Arts Council’s Festivals and Events scheme, aimed at events which might find it difficult to take place without support.

Applications closing for local festivals grants

Thu, May 09, 2013

Applications for the Galway City Council’s Local Community Festivals Grant must be received by tomorrow as after that they will no longer be accepted.

Carraig Donn tea party for Alzheimer’s today

Thu, May 09, 2013

Everyone is welcome to attend the tea party being held today (Thursday) in Carraig Donn, Corrib Shopping Centre.

Galway’s homeless are homeless longer than they should be, says COPE

Thu, May 02, 2013

Many people in Galway city are ending up homeless for much longer than they need to be, according to COPE Galway, which is calling on the Department of Social Protection to urgently address these shortcomings of the Rent Supplement system by increasing cap levels, simplifying the application process, and allowing social protection officers to have discretionary powers to respond to exceptional circumstances that may arise.

Time to start preparing for election — your council needs you

Thu, May 02, 2013

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen and welcome aboard this afternoon’s flight to the Pig’s Back. Our journey time will be approximately 52 weeks and although there will not be any in-flight service along the way, you can rest assured that as soon as you reach the Pig’s Back, you will be very well catered for.

Protesters voice their opposition to property tax at Galway’s Revenue and dole offices

Thu, May 02, 2013

Protesters held demonstrations at offices of the Department of Social Protection and Revenue Commissioners in Galway yesterday to voice their opposition to the Local Property Tax.

Laughter is the best medicine as Galway prepares for first Laughter Championship

Thu, May 02, 2013

This year marks the inaugural year for Ireland’s Laughter Championship. NUI Galway student Siobhan Kavanagh is hoping to cure the Irish people of stress through the natural remedy of laughter as she conducts this charity event in aid of Jigsaw in the Harbour Hotel this Sunday May 5.

File to be sent to DPP over Westside assault

Thu, May 02, 2013

A 34-year-old man questioned in relation to an alleged assault in the Westside area on Monday has since been released without charge and a file has been sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions.

‘This could end my political career, but I believe it is the right thing’, says Walsh

Thu, May 02, 2013

Brian Walsh knows his political career could come to a premature end over his stance on the Protection of Life During Pregnancy Bill, yet he is adamant he is doing “what I believe is right, ahead of political gain”.

Damien Dempsey and Glen Hansard to play the Big Top

Thu, May 02, 2013

Damien Dempsey will play Galway Arts Festival Big Top in a double bill with Glen Hansard on Thursday July 25.

The award winning Donaghmede singer-songwriter cites Luke Kelly, Ronnie Drew, Bob Marley, Elvis Presley, and Christy Moore as his inspirations. He has played support to Bob Dylan, Morrissey, and U2.

Keep dogs off the beaches says City Hall

Thu, May 02, 2013

Starting this week, dogs are forbidden from Galway city beaches or their waters between 9am and 8pm during the months of May, June, July, August, and September.

Before 9am and after 8pm from May to September, dogs are permitted provided they are on a leash and are not causing danger or nuisance. This follows a bye-law adopted in 2008 by the Galway City Council and relates solely to the beaches of Salthill, Grattan Road, Ballyloughane, and Silverstrand and to their waters.

An Tóstal Salthill Festival celebrates sixty years

Thu, May 02, 2013

If you are looking for something to do this bank holiday weekend why not claim your spot along the shoreline to watch the impressive sight of hundreds of racing currachs which will take to the waters for An Tóstal Salthill Festival 2013 which this year celebrates its 60th anniversary.

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