Exploring our Marine - 2019 the Year of the Salmon

Mon, Jan 28, 2019

This year the Marine Institute and Galway Advertiser are celebrating our ocean with the launch of a new awareness campaign, Exploring Our Marine. The campaign aims to inspire a new generation of ocean champions and inform society on the value of Ireland’s marine resource, the importance of our ocean and the work of the Marine Institute.

Transfer window time as Galway 2020 snap up new chair and creative director

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The transfer window was open for Galway 2020 this week as in the space of six days, the project has filled the key roles of chairman and creative director. Last evening, it was announced that experienced film producer Arthur Lappin will step into the role of chairing the board of directors; while late last week, it was revealed that the Creative Director role will be delivered by UK-based Artichoke under the leadership of Helen Marriage.

Petition for safety measures along River Corrib hits 20,000

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

A petition calling on the Galway City Council to put safety measures in place along the River Corrib has reached more than 20,000 signatures (as of Wednesday). It was launched on change.org on Saturday in response to the disappearance of Robert Murray on Tuesday January 8.

Connolly demands transparency on city museum expansion plans

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

"Urgent clarification" is needed on what the Galway City Council intends to do with five vacant houses on Lower Merchants Road. Are they to be turned into artisan dwellings or will they be used to house people?

World of Warcraft composer to be honoured at fundraiser for new Galway festival

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Eimear Noone, conductor and composer of music for games such as World of Warcraft and Warlords of Draenor, will be honoured at Music for Galway's fundraising gala for its Cellissimo festival, which takes place next year.

Five leading Galway festivals receive Government funding

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Funding of €364,500 for five leading Galway festivals has been allocated by the Department of Tourism, through Failte Ireland, under the 2019 National, Multi-Annualm and Interim Festival Programmes.

Public meeting on controversial Shannon LNG

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

As the High Court prepares to hear a Judicial Review next week on the Shannon liquified natural gas’s planning permission, campaigners against the terminal on the Shannon Estuary are hosting an awareness-raising event in Galway.

Galway Educate Together secondary school announces appointment of principal

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Educate Together has announced that Offaly-native Sarah Molloy will be the Principal of the Galway Educate Together Secondary School, opening in September 2019.

Sinn Féin demands abolishing car parking charges at UCHG

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Parking fees at University College Hospital Galway are an "unnecessary nuisance" for the families and friends of hospital patients, according to Sinn Féin which is proposing to abolish the fees.

Minister launches new four-year Active Consent programme at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

NUI Galway researchers who established and rolled out the national SMART Consent programme have just announced a major four-year programme of research and implementation on Active Consent, funded by Lifes2good Foundation in partnership with Galway University Foundation and NUI Galway.

Arthur Lappin appointed chair of Galway 2020

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Arthur Lappin, producer of such films as In America and Some Mother's Son, and the co-producer of In The Name Of The Father, has been appointed as chair of the board of Galway 2020, "with immediate effect".

Volunteer recruitment fair to take place this Sunday

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Members of the public interested in volunteering are being invited to the Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair in the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday [January 27] between 2pm and 5pm.

Galway Arts Centre to host Leaving Cert art study day

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Galway Arts Centre will host hosts its annual study day for Leaving Certificate Art History and Appreciation students on Friday March 15 from 9am to 3pm in the Nuns Island Theatre.

'Galway is fertile ground for creating a programme that speaks to the local, national, and international community'

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Having endured a succession of negative news stories, Galway 2020 had a welcome good news day last week with the announcement that the project’s creative director role was being taken on by leading creative company, Artichoke, under the leadership its CEO and artistic director, Helen Marriage.

Why Galway's city and county councils should not be amalgamated

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The economic downturn had a severe effect on the lives of many people in the State. Many companies and individuals were hit hard. There was a view in some quarters that the growth during the Celtic Tiger years was just going to continue, and at worst, would simply level off.

Make your home your dream home with Renovate 360 loan

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union and St Jarlath’s Credit Union joined forces last year to launch Renovate360°, an innovative new home property renovation loan.

According to Lisa Stewart of St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union, they talked to their members and discovered that more and more people are considering renovation as a way of developing the home of their dreams.

Auction season opens at Galway Auction Rooms this weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The auction season begins at Galway Auction Rooms this Saturday January 26 in Kilcolgan, with an auction of around 600 lots of antiques, vintage furniture, jewellery, art, silver and collectibles.

The antique furniture section includes a pair of Victorian walnut pier cabinets, Victorian rosewood games table, an Edwardian inlaid three-piece bedroom suite, longcase clock, various clock sets, breakfast tables, occasional chairs, bookcases and a chaise longue. Diamond, sapphire, emerald and tanzanite Rings will feature in the collection of good quality jewellery items.

Open Day at Divilly Veterinary Clinic this Saturday

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Divilly Veterinary Clinic located at Church Road in Headford invites you to the Open Day this Saturday January 26 from 1pm to 5pm. Bring your pet to meet vets Brian Divilly and Freya Vaughan.

Hotel Meyrick to host New Year wedding open weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Hotel Meyrick has been at the heart of wedding celebrations in Galway since 1852. Standing tall in the heart of Galway City, Hotel Meyrick holds an unrivalled location overlooking Eyre Square. The Meyrick is Galway’s most iconic wedding venue, one which is steeped in timeless elegance, romance, and filled with wonderful history.

The experienced friendly team at Hotel Meyrick are known for their warm welcome and quality of service. And now look forward to welcoming home all newly engaged couples to Galway over the Christmas period, and assisting them with their Wedding Enquiry. The Hotels Viewing diary for their January Wedding Open Weekend on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th is now open and pre booked Viewings are available on both dates between 11 & 5pm.

Was love in the Eyre at the Skeff Bar?

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Social rules for dating tend to change from generation to generation. From the days of being formally introduced by friends or family before going on a date to nowadays ‘Tinder’ generation, dating can be somewhat of a maze.

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