Centuries of fine hospitality continue at the impressive Cloonacauneen Castle
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Fine food and good wines have been served for well over four hundred years at Cloonacauneen Castle and this tradition still continues in the tower house that rises majestically over the landscape around it on the Tuam Road.
Cloonacauneen castle is one of Galway’s best known Tower Houses rising up to over fifty feet in ivy splendor above the lonely peaty plains of the Curraghline, its floor plan of thirty-one feet sets it regally among its limestone peers.
Read more ...Dine in Galway dishes up an exciting menu of events
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Hundreds of restaurants, cafés and bars across Galway city and county are partnering with local food producers for Dine in Galway week, running from November 5 to 11 as part of the European Region of Gastronomy.
Read more ...NUI Galway Students’ Union to hold road safety day next week
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
NUI Galway Students’ Union is holding a road safety day on Wednesday October 31, where the Road Safety Authority interactive shuttle and roll-over simulator will be outside Áras na Mac Léinn from 10am to 4pm.
Read more ...NUI Galway study reveals dogfish diet
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Dogfish (Scyliorhinus canicula), which are an abundant small shark species in Irish coastal waters, have been shown to have a very varied diet, preferring soft-bodied animals over crabs and fish, according to a new study by marine scientists at the Ryan Institute in NUI Galway. The study was published in the Journal of Fish Biology.
Read more ...Galway commemorates the bicentenary of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
The 200th anniversary of the publication of Mary Shelley’s groundbreaking novel, Frankenstein, will be celebrated this Hallowe’en with a series of free events at NUI Galway and in Galway City.
Read more ...HSE must start funding assistance dogs for children with autism says Rabbitte
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbite has called for the HSE and the Government to provide financial assistance to support more children with autism in getting the use of specially trained autism assistance dogs.
Read more ...Galway Labour calls for Yes vote in blasphemy referendum
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
While the referendum on blasphemy has been overshadowed by the presidential election, the Galway West Labour Party is calling for a Yes vote, saying it would “remove a problematic anachronism from the Constitution”.
Read more ...Walsh welcomes application for all-weather facility for St James GAA
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
An all-weather training facility at St James’ GAA grounds, on the east side of the city, is among the projects the Galway City Council is seeking funding for under the latest round of Sports Capital Grants.
The application for funding follows on from the pitch improvements as a result of a previous application. According to Fine Gael Galway City East councillor John Walsh the proposed all-weather facility will further enhance the area between the clubhouse and the main pitch and “if successful, be a huge benefit to the club”.
Read more ...Galway student’s video shortlisted for the UN Climate Change Youth Video competition
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Zero Waste - Responsible production & consumption, a video made by Anna Golden, a 19-year-old student from Barna, has been shortlisted for the UN Climate Change Youth Video competition.
Read more ...Cyclists, ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ this weekend with Portwest
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
With the October Bank Holiday weekend coming up and clocks going back, cyclists need to ensure that they are fully visible when out and about on public roads. Portwest have just launched their ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign which aims to create awareness of the dangers of poor visibility and methods that can be taken to help prevent accidents.
Read more ...Aran Islanders raise funds for hospital comfort fund
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Family and friends of an Aran Island woman, who was a patient at University Hospital Galway, have raised €2,000 for the facility's Oncology Patient Comfort Fund.
Read more ...Councillors says €10 million home loan fund is not good enough
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Galway county councillors have spoken out against the size of loan applied by the council for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme.
Read more ...New centre opens for Galway branch of Down Syndrome
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A new resource centre for Galway the Galway Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland has opened at An Fuarán in Moycullen.
Read more ...Connemara Green Festival celebrates local food
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
The fourth Connemara Green Festival, held last weekend in Letterfrack, was a delicious celebration of all foods local.
This year’s theme was 'Eating for Conservation' which aimed to create awareness of the unique ecology of Connemara and to raise funds for biodiversity projects, while celebrating Mother Nature.
Read more ...Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway to mark Diwali
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
The Indian Cultural & Sports Community Galway will celebrate Diwali - Festival of Lights, a festival celebrated by Indians across the world irrespective of their faith or beliefs.
Read more ...Excitement mounts after winning Lotto ticket sold in Milltown
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
There was excitement in Milltown this week as it was revealed a shop in the north Galway village sold a mega Lotto jackpot winning ticket worth almost €4.5 million.
Read more ...NUI Galway public lecture series continues
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A new lecture series at the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies at NUI Galway, will continue with professor of health psychology Molly Byrne on Thursday November 8 at 5pm in the Moore Institute.
In her talk, Professor Byrne will track how her behavioural intervention research has evolved, changed and improved over the last decade.
Read more ...Businesses join forces to host fashion fairy tale for Rosabel’s Rooms
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Two of Galway’s most fashionable establishments, Willow Boutique and Caprice Café, have come together to host a night of fun, fashion and food on Wednesday, November 7 to help raise funds for local charity Rosabel's Rooms.
Read more ...Festival of Light and Colour in Galway is set for Christmas 2018
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Galway businesses are joining forces to make Christmas extra special this year.
Read more ...Galway site with planning for 61 houses up for sale
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A site with planning permission for 61 houses in Moycullen has been placed on the market for €2.7million.
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