Joe Loughnane to run in Galway West in 2020

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Joe Loughnane, a leading anti-racism campaigner in Galway city, has been selected as People Before Profit's Galway West candidate for the 2020 General Election.

Public meeting on challenging racism

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

When someone uses the term "I'm not racist, but..." it is a sure sign that they are, and there is growing concern across Galway about the recent trend in racist views being expressed so openly.

Insurance crisis puts local circus school at risk

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Communications Co-Ordinator, Galway Community Circus

Students gather in Galway to discuss how to protect Europe in light of an uncertain future

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The European Youth Parliament Ireland will assemble in Galway this weekend (22nd-24th of November) for their annual Connacht Ulster session.The main focus will be on discussing issues like how we can protect the future of the EU while dealing with other topics like globalization and the rise of radical nationalism, through a mock parliament setting. A very relevant change for these Irish students will be the the challenges of rural areas in a globalized Europe.

Major auction of McDonogh’s surplus stock this weekend

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and the UK’s largest independent auction company, has been appointed by McDonogh Trade Centre Limited to hold an unreserved auction of surplus and delisted stock on Saturday November 23 from 11am at its Ballybane, Galway site.

Cannon welcomes approval for works to roof of Craughwell NS

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Junior Minister East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed confirmation that the Department of Education has granted approval for repair works to the roof of Craughwell NS.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Cannon has stated that the OPW will now issue the letter of intent for the contract and that the approval is another sign of the progress being made as work continues towards the full school upgrade.

Galway Romanians go to the polls in city this weekend

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The Romanian community in Galway and surroundings areas are expected to go to the polls this weekend in the city’s Ardilaun Hotel to cast their votes to elect the next president of Romania.

The ballot for the second round of the presidential election will take place for the Romanian diaspora, around the world, for three consecutive days starting at 12:00, midday Friday, 22nd November 2019 till 21:00.

Plans progress for new state of the art stem building at GMIT

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

GMIT has submitted a planning application for a new state of the art building at the Galway campus to cater for the delivery of programmes in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Demand high for Yeats College revision courses

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The highly successful Yeats College Christmas Revision Courses take place this year from the Monday December 30 to Saturday January 4 (excluding New Year’s Day) and are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and thorough preparation for their Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations. The revision courses have always been extremely popular, and the College is currently reporting a significant increase in demand with limited places remaining.

Galway public meeting on four day week

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fórsa trade union will host a public meeting about the campaign for a four day working week at the union’s Galway office at Sean Mulvoy Business Park next week on Thursday, November 28 from 7.30pm.

The meeting is one of a series of regional meetings taking place following the launch of 4DWI (Four Day Week Ireland) in September.

Canney welcomes ‘huge funding boost’ for Tuam stadium

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Tuam Stadium is to receive €89,717 under the regional allocation of Sports Capital Grants. Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the grant as “a great result” for the north Galway region.

Let KD Autoparts give your car some festive cheer

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

An bhfuil do charr réidh don gheimhreadh agus do shéasúr na Nollag? Is your car ready for winter and all the demands of the festive season?

Dragons set for B’sloe Vision For Growth event

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Following on from the successful ‘Future Business Trends’ event held during the summer, The Pulse Club is hosting another event, Vision For Growth – Ballinasloe 2020 is hosting another event, on the evening of Thursday December 5 in the Shearwater.

The club is an entrepreneurial networking group formed in January 2019, under the umbrella of BACD Limited to provide a networking and mentoring platform for entrepreneurs and developing businesses locally.

Rabbitte to host ‘Rejuvenation of Athenry’ public meeting

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, will host a public meeting next week to discuss the rejuvenation of Athenry.

Breaking a world record - Portwest launches new campaign with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Portwest, in partnership with Connacht Rugby, has launched a new road safety for all campaign , Be Bright on Safety, which also aims to set a new world record.

Don’t let insurance issues suck the life out of our communities

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

About an hour after I press the send button on this article, my fellow coaches and I will be stood on a muddy pitch while a band of determined U-12 girls will lash footballs at us for the betterment of their skills. For 90 minutes, we will attempt to pass on some of our perceived wisdom, until they go home, muddied, energised, happier for the participation, and hopefully, slightly better players.

The scene is replicated on pitches and community grounds and dimly-lit community centres across the country. People who are clerks by day become trapeze artists by night as they scale lighting rigs on century-old halls to set up for amateur drama productions; Saturdays are taken up by hardy souls having to line pitches, to repair football nets; to get ready for fetes and fairs.

Galway named as one of the greenest cities in the world to host a business event

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Galway has been ranked as one of the top cities on the latest Global Destination Sustainability (GDS) Index, a rating system designed to recognise responsible practices in the business tourism and events industry.

Staff Christmas Parties at Virtual Reality World Galway!

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

The party season is fast approaching. Have you decided what you will do for your staff Christmas party? Give back to the team that works hard to make your business success throughout the year. Bring them to Virtual Reality World Galway. Build company morale while getting people out of their seats and mingling!

Virtual Reality World Galway - Irelands largest Virtual Reality Entertainment Centre.

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

We offer VR experiences and game play for individuals, family events, group events, as well as corporate team building and celebrations. If you’re looking for something a little more exciting we would love to welcome you into our virtual world! We have VR experiences for people aged 8 years+.

Fantasy Football round 13 preview

Wed, Nov 20, 2019

It was ultimately a disappointing international break for Irish fans as the 1-1 draw with Denmark in Dublin on Monday night was not enough to secure a place at Euro 2020. Mick McCarthy's men will have another shot at qualifying for the continent's football jamboree next summer but that is at the end of March and we have plenty of Premier League action to keep us occupied over the coming months.

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