Rare finds and treasures to be found at Galway Auction Rooms this weekend

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Spring is here and auction season begins with Galway Auction Rooms first auction of the year and there is plenty to see with auctioneer Aidan Foley selling 1,000 lots over two days February 12 and 13, starting at 2pm both days.

Aidan has highlighted two interesting items that have been consigned to this auction - Firstly a fine pair of Howard Chairs. Howard chairs were first made back in the 1820s. These chairs were a very traditional armchair of the utmost elegance and comfort. Made with traditional coil springs and feather and down seat cushion as standard. Howard chairs are built to last and all in all a chair for reading, napping in and for investing in and passing down through the family.

Modern matchmaker helps love to grow in all the right places

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Jennifer Haskins, the founder of successful dating agency, Two's Company, has helped thousands of people to find love, appreciation and partnership since its creation in 2008.

University of Galway announces state of the art Water Sports Centre

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

University of Galway has been given the green light for a state of the art Water Sports Centre following the approval for planning by Galway City Council.

President’s Award Leaders from Galway celebrated at Gaisce’s Recognition Awards Ceremony

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Four leaders from Galway who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential presented with their Gaisce President’s Award last week.

The four — Karol Fitzgerald (Volunteer Centre), Andrew Marsden (St Jarlath’s College), Noreena McDonnell (Lake View Special Needs School) and Richard Molloy (Colaiste Iognaid) from Galway, received their award at the ceremony at at Farmleigh House in the Phoenix Park, Dublin.

­Through the glass darkly

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The late Hubert Butler once wrote a delightful essay called Influenza on Aran in which he examined the evidence for the early Irish saints. His title is explained in the first few sentences: “When I arrived in Aran by the Naomh Eanna at Kilronan I was sneezing, and by the time I had raced to St Enda’s Church at Killeany and seen the stone on which he had floated in from Connemara I was feverish and coughing.

I spent the rest of my time in bed reading the only two books on Aran and its saints that I could find, a big one by Mr O Siochain [Aran: Islands of Legend] and a small one by Father Scantlebury [Saints and Shrines of Aran Mor]”. Later, during the week, a learned friend came to see him, and Butler, excited by the two books, attempted to communicate some of his enthusiasm to his visitor, “but I failed miserably”. The reason for his failure, Butler tells us, lay in the fact that the study of the Aran saints – and the majority of the saints of the early Irish church - had been taken over by “textual criticism and philology and scientific excavations”, which he regretted as the Medusa-gaze of dry as dust.

Banshee boost for region as daily Aer Lingus to Heathrow service announced for Ireland West Airport

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the major announcement by Aer Lingus of a new year-round, daily service to London Heathrow Airport.

New initiatives launched by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to promote spoken Irish in the city

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Clodagh Higgins has launched two new initiatives by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to increase the use of spoken Irish in Galway city.

East side getting the bum’s rush on toilet opening, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway City Council should open the toilets at Ballyloughane Beach every weekend, following an outcry for three successive weekends this year when the existing facilities have been closed to the public, it was claimed yesterday.

Councillor Terry O’Flaherty told the Advertiser that the closure was causing a huge amount of inconvenience for the many people who like to go for walks in the area, especially when the facilities at Salthill are open all the time.

Galway sports clubs should avail of grant for EV charging points, says TD

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Sports clubs and communities throughout County Galway have been urged to apply for the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which has now opened for applications.

University of Galway launches Empathy Lab

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway’s student innovation hub, IdeasLab, has officially launched their Empathy Lab, a physical and virtual learning environment in the heart of campus.

New short term lettings laws could damage tourism in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Proposed new planning rules for short term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced, according to Irish Self Catering Federation chairperson Máire Ní Mhurchú.

Start saving money and helping the environment with Western Renewables

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

If, like many around you are seeing the potential benefits of using renewable energy to power your lifestyle, then the team at Western Renewables can guide you through all the options to help you make the transition.

Giving it back to the communities — Connacht Hospitality Group raises more than €90,000 for chosen Irish charities

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Connacht Hospitality Group this week announced that they raised over €90,000 for a range of good Irish causes throughout 2022.

From Tina to turnover — LEO boss looks back on a decade of encouragement

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

From organising a string of Eurovision Song Contests to booking the likes of Tina Turner, there isn’t much that Breda Fox is adverse to turning her hand to, but Tina’s mantra of Simply The Best would be a theme that would run throughout her career.

An Bord Pleanála decisions upending progress on housing developments is ‘frustrating’ Mayor

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Mayor of Galway, Clodagh Higgins has expressed her deep frustration with the progress of housing developments in the City as a consequence of flat refusals from An Bord Pleanala.

Would you like to join the Galway Samaritans team of listening volunteers?

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Volunteers are the heart of Galway Samaritans. The commitment of its volunteers means anyone who is going through difficult times can count on Samaritans to be there day and night, 365 days a year.

West is best — message from newcomers in TG4 series

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

A new series of Moving West on TG4 follows the lives of individuals and families who have moved or are in the process of moving to a new home along the Atlantic coast.

Galway Girl leading Eurovision race

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Leitir Meailláin’s Jennifer Connolly, who performs under the name CONNOLLY, has been named by BoyleSports as the leading favourite to represent the country in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest hosted in Liverpool.

Don the Galway colours for the First Maroon and White Salthill Swim

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

New fundraising event for Rahoon Newcastle GAA and Galway Autism Partnership

Galway caricature artist up for Wedding Industry Award

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway’s resident caricature artist Allan Cavanagh has been shortlisted in three categories in the Wedding Industry Awards 2023. A former Macnas stalwart and founding member of the Galway Cartoon Festival, Allan is a finalist in the Wedding Entertainment Supplier of the Year, Personalised Items Supplier of the Year, and Gifts and Favours Supplier of the Year categories.

Able to capture a face in under three minutes, last year Allan drew over 2,300 people and appeared in more than 60 venues at weddings and events all over Ireland.

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