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.
Read more ...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".
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...'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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Walk in Menlo and raise funds for Ability West
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
An annual fundraiser, which has raised almost €80,000 for a Galway organisation which provides services and supports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, will take place next month in Menlo.
Read more ...Unique styles at affordable prices at The Schooolwear Centre
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
When looking for the outfit for either your son or daughter for their First Communion, look no further than The Schoolwear Centre in Centrepoint Liosban Galway and Tuam.
Read more ...Last chance to get your nominations in for Galway Divisional Gardai youth awards
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Tomorrow is the deadline for getting your nominations in for the inaugural Galway Divisional Garda Youth Awards in association with Supervalu. So get cracking on reqarding the fine young people in your area.
Read more ...Average Galway three-bed semi to rise by five percent in 2019, survey shows
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway City is expected to rise by five per cent in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.
Prices in the city rose by 9.7 per cent to €282,500 in 2018 – with a rise of 2.7 per cent between September and December, the biggest national quarterly city increase.
Read more ...AstroFest 2019 to take place in Galway this weekend
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Galway Astronomy Club’s AstroFest 2019 is taking place in the Harbour Hotel, Galway, on Saturday with talks, trade displays, photographic displays, and a lunchtime workshop by one of Ireland’s leading astrophotographers, Tom O’Donoghue.
Read more ...Wearable device may reduce mobility issues for people with Parkinson’s Disease
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
A wearable electronic device may reduce mobility issues for people with Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.
A clinical study carried out by engineers and scientists at NUI Galway in collaboration with clinical professionals from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), produced the promising results.
Read more ...Garda briefs
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Burglary on Monivea Road
A home in Monivea Road was also burgled on Friday January 18. Two men forced the front door of the house. A young woman was assaulted as the men escaped. An elderly woman was also in the house at the time.
Free public seminar on caring for older people
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
Ageing, dementia, finance, the Fair Deal scheme, loneliness, and community supports are some of topics which will be discussed at an information day on “Advancing Care in the Community for Older People” to be held in the city next week.
Read more ...Vigilance urged in wake of rise in meningitis cases
Thu, Jan 24, 2019
The head of a national meningitis support and awareness organisation is appealing to the public to be vigilant in the wake of an increase in meningococcal disease (the leading cause of meningitis in this country) recently.
Siobhan Holohan, the chief executive of ACT for Meningitis which is based in Galway, and who lost her four-year-old daughter to the condition in 2008, said the charity was saddened to learn from HSE figures that there have been 11 cases of meningococcal disease reported nationally since the last week in December. Three of those affected died.
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