Six staff to be employed in new NCT Centre, Tuam says Cannon
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation that Tuam`s new NCT Centre is to employ six staff.
Read more ...Learn how Alcoholics Anonymous can help with alcoholism
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an open public meeting in the Galway Bay Hotel, Friday January 3 at 8.00pm, which is open all who have an interest in alcoholism and how Alcoholics Anonymous can help in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem.
Read more ...Kyne welcomes funding for Galway’s animal welfare organisations
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Minister Seán Kyne has welcomed the allocation of €87,000 to animal welfare organisations in Galway.The funding is part of a €2,906,000 allocation by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed to 106 animal welfare organisations across the country.
“The organisations benefiting include Galway SPCA which has received €40,000, MADRA and Pro Animale Ireland CLG both received €12,000 each, along with funding allocations for Fellenberg Foundation Ireland Ltd, Forgotten Horses Ireland, Galway & Claddagh Swan Rescue, Galway Cat Rescue and Renvyle Cat and Dog Rescue,” he said.
Read more ...More than 600,000 visitors to market gave city €20 million boost
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
The tenth edition of the Galway Christmas Market which concluded at the weekend, drew more than 600,000 visitors to Eyre Square, generating an economic boost of €20m to Galway city.
Read more ...Spanish shipyard to build Galway’s new marine research vessel
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
A contract has been signed between the Marine Institute and Spanish shipyard Astilleros Armon Vigo S.A. for the construction of Ireland’s new Galway-based state-of-the-art marine research vessel, following the completion of the design of the vessel by Skipsteknisk AS of Norway.
Read more ...Look after the little things this Christmas
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Look after the little things in life. Because one day the time will come when you realise they are the big things.
Read more ...Let us show the hospitality that is the defining characteristic of being Irish
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
As President of Ireland may I send you my warmest wishes for a peaceful and a Happy Christmas and New Year.
Read more ...Cannon urges Galway farmers to consider benefits of new 40per cent grant for calf rearing facilities
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
An East Galway TD has welcomed the announcement of a new €1.5m Financial Support Scheme for Calf Rearing.
Read more ...A Mayoral reflection on 2019
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Having now completed six months of my term as Mayor of Galway, I reflect on issues I have come across, some of the people I have met, and some of the communities I have visited.
Read more ...Mummers to flock to New Inn in January
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
The Annual New Inn Mummers Festival has been confirmed for Saturday night January 11, commencing at 7 pm in the New Inn Leisure Centre.
Read more ...CUA welcomes external advisers to support flexible learning and digital capability project
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
The Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) of GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo are building the digital and flexible learning capability of staff and students in its eight campuses in the West and North West in its efforts to meet the criteria to apply for Technological University (TU) designation.
Read more ...Government disingenuous towards creches once again, says Fitzmaurice
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Creche owners have been left disillusioned yet again by this Government as support payments begin to hit their accounts, according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
Read more ...Jobs boost as Aerogen announce plans to hire 80 staff
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Galway received a seasonal jobs boost with the announcement of 80 new jobs at global medtech company Aerogen, when it opened its new engineering labs in the city at the weekend.
Read more ...Anam Cara to hold parent support evening
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Anam Cara Galway, will host a parent support evening in the Clayton Hotel, Briar Hill on January 8 at 7.20pm
Read more ...Win €6,000 off your wedding day at The Ardilaun
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Even though it’s an exciting time for couples, wedding planning can be tough, especially when you have a long wedding ‘to do’ list. Choosing your perfect venue has got to be top of the list. Take a huge weight off your shoulders by choosing the stunning four star Ardilaun Hotel Garden Wedding Venue to host your Big Day.
Read more ...Kyne welcomes funding for Galway’s animal welfare organisations
Thu, Dec 26, 2019
Minister Seán Kyne has welcomed the allocation of €87,000 to animal welfare organisations in Galway.The funding is part of a €2,906,000 allocation by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed to 106 animal welfare organisations across the country.
Read more ...A Mayoral reflection on 2019
Tue, Dec 24, 2019
Having now completed six months of my term as Mayor of Galway, I reflect on issues I have come across, some of the people I have met, and some of the communities I have visited.
Read more ...Margaret Atwood - leading author in Galway for 2020 celebrations
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Margaret Atwood, the leading Canadian author and Booker Prize winner for The Blind Assassin and The Testaments, and whose The Handmaid's Tale has become of the great works of Feminist fiction, will be in Galway in 2020.
Read more ...Galway 2020 - rejoicing in all things ovine
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
It may not be the most obvious focus for a European Capital of Culture event, but Galway 2020 will be celebrating everything and anything to do with sheep - from farm to fork, the catwalk, and everything in between.
Read more ...Galway 2020 to open with a barrage of drumming
Thu, Dec 19, 2019
Galway musicians Éimhín Cradock and Rickie O’Neill have been named as the Drum Chiefs for the Galway 2020 opening ceremony, which will take place in Galway city and across the county in the first week of February.
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