Food glorious food

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Once it was just one of the basic needs of life, a fuel to survive, but food and our attitude to it has certainly changed course many times.

Vinters validated as Good Friday pints a great success in Galway

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

The opening of pubs on Good Friday was a great success according to the chairman of the Galway city branch of the Vintners Federation Ireland (VFI), Tom McDonagh.

New X-ray service for Tuam primary care centre

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

An X-ray and ultrasound service will be available at Tuam Primary Care Centre by the second half of this year.

Some €700,000 was allocated by the Department of Health for the service and the appointment of a radiographer, radiographer's assistant, and a clerical officer.

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Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Two new gardaí for Galway
It is expected that two new Garda recruits will join the Galway force this month.

Hundreds attend #IBelieveHer rally outside Galway CourthousE

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Close to 300 people attended the recent Galway #IBelieveHer event in front of the Galway Courthouse, in response to, and in solidarity with, the woman at the centre of the Belfast trial.

Honorary Doctorate conferred on Mayor of Chicago

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

The Mayor of Chicago and former White House Chief of Staff in the Obama administration, Rahm Emanuel, enjoyed Galway's hospitality this week.

Galway Cycling Campaign launches drive to increase its voice

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Galway cyclists are being urged to join the campaign to give cyclists a louder voice in Galway.

Galway Simon launches raffle to help increasing numbers of homeless

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has launched its spring raffle this week to raise funds for vital services in Galway.

Ruth Coppinger to address public meeting

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Solidarity TD Ruth Coppinger will address a public meeting in Galway centred on the repeal of the Eighth Amendment and the right of bodily autonomy for all women in Ireland.

The meeting, organised by the socialist-feminist group ROSA (Reproductive rights against Oppression Sexism and Austerity) will be held in Aras na nGael, Dominick Street, on Monday at 7pm.

Galway 2020 and TG4 join forces

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

The Galway 2020 programme will be covered through Irish following a new partnership with TG4.

Run the VHI Mini Marathon for Galway Rape Crisis

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is one of the registered charities for this year's VHI Mini Marathon.

Galway supermarket chain becomes autism aware

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

A Galway supermarket chain is making changes to its shops to accommodate people with autism.

Free talk on reducing risk of further heart event

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Taking Control of Heart Disease is the title of a free public talk being give at the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa at 6.30pm on Monday.

New childcare website up and running in Galway

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

A new website has been launched by the Galway Childcare Committee.

Rising star

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Reailtín Stara , pictured with vice President of Limer ick Lawn Tennis Club Eileen Howlett, won the South of Ireland Junior Tennis Championship U12 singles title in Limerick Lawn Tennis Club, defeating Rebecca O’Mahony from Sunday’s Well B & T Club 6-2, 6-1

Gaelic4Girls in Claregalway

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Gaelic4Girls is starting up at Claregalway Ladies Gaelic Football club on Saturday April 14 from 3pm to 4pm at the Knockdoemore Pitch.

Gaelic4Girls is initially an eight-week programme aimed at increasing participation by girls in the sport. The programme targets girls aged between eight and 12 years who are not currently registered with a club.

Ó Loch Con Aortha go Bostún

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Bhí an scannán faisnéise In the Shadow of the Glen – Anseo i Lár an Ghleanna, ar cheann den dá scannán de chuid TG4 a léiríodh ag Féile Scannánaíochta na hÉireann i mBostún le déanaí. Arna stiúradh agus arna léiriú ag Seán Ó Cualáin, insítear an riocht ina bhfuil baile Loch Con Aortha i gConamara agus bliain de shaol phobal na háite sin in iarthar na hÉireann á chur i láthair. Arna thuiscint dóibh go bhfuil an tseansibhialtacht Ghaelach lena mbainidís imithe i léig, féachann na daoine le saíocht an phobail a chaomhnú nuair a thuigtear dóibh go mb’fhéidir go n-éireodh leo oidhreacht an bhaile a shábháil, fiú mura n-éiríonn leo an baile féin a thabhairt slán. Tá Anseo i Lár an Ghleanna le feiceáil anois ar Sheinnteoir TG4.

Painéal láithreoirí aimsire TG4

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Tá TG4 ar thóir láithreoirí aimsire agus leanúnachais do phainéal a bheidh lonnaithe i gCeannáras TG4 i mBaile na hAbhann. Beidh ról lárnach ag an té a cheapfar ag cur sceideal TG4 i láthair don phobal féachana, ar an teilifís agus ar na meáin shóisialta.

Join the Darkness into Light 2018 campaign

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

Pieta House’s flagship fundraising awareness event Darkness into Light celebrates its 10th year this May in more than 150 venues in Ireland and across the world.

Lecture examines the history of the NSPCC in Galway

Thu, Apr 05, 2018

A lecture hosted by the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society will examine the history of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children in Galway.

The lecture, entitled 'Cherishing all the children of the nation equally? The NSPCC in Galway, 1916-1922', will be delivered by Dr Jackie Uí Chionna of NUI Galway, and will examine the activities of the Galway branch of the NSPCC, in the period between the 1916 Rising and the establishment of the Free State.

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