Merlin Woods guides sell more cookies than any other Irish Girl Guides unit

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Members of Merlin Woods Girl Guides won a trip to East Coast Bakehouse – Ireland’s biggest biscuit factory – by selling more packets of Irish Girl Guides (IGG) cookies during the organisation’s inaugural National Cookie Month than any other unit in the country - 1,560 packets in total.

McDonald’s McDelivery comes to Galway

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

McDelivery is launching in Galway today and is available from three locations across the city to bring you breakfast in bed, lunch al desko, or dinner a deux.

Corrib Water safety initiative will safe lives

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Funding for a new water safety initiative will save lives in Galway according to Minister for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht, and the Islands, Sean Kyne.

The Enigma Project brings spies and codebreaking to Galway

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

The highly-acclaimed Enigma Project brings mathematics to life through the fascinating history of codes and code breaking. This exciting project is coming to Galway as part of the 2018 Galway Science Technology Festival, which runs from 11-25 November. The Enigma Project brings you on a journey from ancient times to World War Two and on to today’s world of hacking and internet encryption.

CPO specialist to act for householders affected by Galway City Outer By Pass project

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Considered the leading expert in the West of Ireland on Compulsory Purchase Orders and Compensation (CPOs), city businessman Ronan Rooney will be representing a select number of landowners on the new Galway City Outer By Pass project (Galway City Transport Project).

Traditionally acting on behalf of the State and councils, Mr Rooney has confirmed that he will instead be acting on a number of select cases for some of the property owners affected concentrating on Commercial Business Property, severely affected Residential Homes and development lands.

Crowley calls for water fountains and refilling stations in Galway

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

John Crowley, Social Democrat Candidate for Galway City West, is proposing that Galway City and County Councils follow the good example of Dublin Councils in installing water fountains and filling stations throughout Galway, which would encourage re-use and re-filling of water bottles and provide free and safe drinking water to the public.

Register your company for a chance to win a wellness

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

National experts in employee financial and mental fitness will share practical advice on pensions auto-enrolment and stress management at the Wellbeing at Work breakfast event on 14 November at the Galway Clinic.

'Always learning something new'

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

In the course of a long, varied, career Bibi Baskin has been a schoolteacher, a journalist, a ratings-topping broadcaster, a hotelier, and motivational speaker, and her life’s journey has taken her from her native Ardara, in Donegal, to Kerala, in India. On Sunday November 17, she will be coming to Galway, along with writer Gerard Beirne, to present Suaimhneas, ‘a day of words and wellness’ at the Maldron Hotel in which Bibi will share the wisdom and insights she has accrued through her eventful and remarkable life.

Concert in Augustinian Church in aid of St Vincent de Paul

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Helen Hancock, a soprano from Oranmore will present a beautiful evening of singing and music in the Augustinian Church, Galway at 8pm on Friday November 9. The concert will also feature her singing teacher, international tenor Owen Gilhooly along with cellist Peter Sébestyén and pianist Ramin Haghjoo.

The programme on the evening to be MCed by Mark Gantlywill be varied with music from Baroque to opera and from sacred to musical theatre. Members of the public of all ages are invited to come along. Proceeds from the concert will go to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. Tickets are available in advance from Vincent’s shop and Spar, Oranmore, Opus II in Galway city and on the door.

Give the gift of life as Galway Hospice launches Christmas campaign

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

The Galway Hospice, launched its annual Christmas Campaign last week — Christmas is a special time for everyone, and this is especially true for the families that the Hospice cares for. There are many ways to support Galway Hospice this Christmas, from Christmas Cards to Christmas Baubles, E-Cards and even a Gift that keeps on giving. With your support this Christmas, they really can make a difference to families living with life-limiting illnesses at Christmas and beyond.

Winner all right, winner all right as have-a go Frank Byrnes completes horse racing challenge

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

A love of horse riding, nurtured in his younger days growing up in Oranmore and continued with the Galway Blazers, reached its pinnacle last week when Frank Byrnes completed the Corinthian horse racing challenge in aid of the Irish Injured Jockeys Fund.

The elves have arrived in Ballybrit for Elf Town 2018

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

All of Santa’s Elves are busy little bees at the moment, they have arrived in Galway Racecourse and are working tirelessly to bring you all of the magic that you would expect and can only imagine from Elf Town 2018 and much, much more. No detail is too small, no corner untouched.

From the moment you enter the doors of Elf Town, your whole family will experience an enchanting winter wonderland.

Events to remember Armistice Day

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Events are to be held locally this week to mark the centenary of Armistic Day.

Save money with a free financial review from Murray Financial Services

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Murray Financial Services was established by Adrian Murray who has over a decade’s experience in financial services. As a Qualified Financial Advisor, Retirement Planning Advisor and a Pension Trustee Practitioner Adrian believes in providing a professional service to his clients.

NUI Galway ‘Healthy Heroes’ Event promotes child and adolescent health

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

NUI Galway’s Healthy Heroes event will return next week, running over November 13 and November 14. This two-day event, organised by healthcare students from the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) Galway and the University’s Paediatric Society, will focus on teaching primary and post-primary school students from around County Galway about the importance of being a “Healthy Hero”, and trying to live healthily.

NUI Galway conference to explore the use of cartoons in World War One

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

The First World War was a devastating conflict, but how did artists at the time use cartoons to tell the story? An international conference held at NUI Galway will explore this question, discussing the impact of cartoons in Ireland and Europe during the war. The conference will take place in the University’s Moore Institute this Saturday, November 10 in association with the 2018 Galway Cartoon Festival.

The laundry walls find a new purpose

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Walls are powerful things. Some are built to keep something or someone out; others to keep people in.

Halo are delighted to welcome Riff Shop, the live DJ / Sax / Percussion trio to Halo on Saturday 10th November.

Thu, Nov 08, 2018

Halo are delighted to welcome Riff Shop, the live DJ / Sax / Percussion trio to Halo on Saturday 10th November.

‘I’m very privileged to be the rector, full stop, it’s not an issue of gender'

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

In November 1990, Ireland elected its first female president in Mary Robinson. That same year - but six months earlier - the Church of Ireland approved the ordination of women as priests and bishops.

River rescue heroes to be nominated for Irish Water Safety award

Thu, Nov 01, 2018

Five Galway teenagers are to be nominated for an Irish Water Safety award for their heroic actions in rescuing a man from the River Corrib on Sunday night.

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