Daughter of missing Carna woman makes plea for information 32 years after mystery disappearance

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The family of a Galway mother who disappeared 32 years ago have made an heart-wrenching plea for people with information on the disappearance to come forward.

Former CIA advisor to US presidents to speak in Galway

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Former CIA analyst and advisor to successive US presidents, Ray McGovern, will be in Galway this weekend to give a public lecture on the growing threat of nuclear war under the Trump presidency.

Vigil to be held in memory of Savita Halappanavar

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The fifth anniversary of the death of the Savita Halappanavar will be marked by a candlelit vigil on Saturday October 28 at 6:30pm on Church Yard Street at the Galway Market.

Naughton demands appointment of project manager for Parkmore traffic chaos

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

A dedicated "professional project manager" is urgently required to tackle Parkmore's traffic chaos and push through the bus and cycle lanes, park and ride facilities, and integrated transport solutions the area needs.

Naughton welcomes Health Department moves on Sláintecare recommendations

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Department of Health has begun implementation of recommendations, which were made earlier this year, by the Oireachtas Committee on the Future of Healthcare, a Galway TD has announced.

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Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Gardai probe Corrib Park burglary
Gardai at Galway Garda Station are investigating a burglary which occurred on Saturday Oct 7 at Corrib Park, Newcastle, Galway. The burglary occurred between 12pm and 4:30pm.

The figures don't lie - Galway needs an Educate Together secondary school

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The notion of Galway as a growing city, a young city, a diverse city, is embedded in our psyche. Maybe it's that period we spent as the fastest-growing city in Europe. Maybe it's 18,000 students at NUIG, and thousands more at GMIT. Maybe it's in the stories we tell ourselves as we declare ourselves a cultural hub, a party town, a place to settle down.

'My mission is to keep it funny'

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

She has achieved renown as an actress, author, comedian, script editor, and memorable interviewer of celebrities but in recent years Ruby Wax has become best known as a highly articulate, yet still witty, mental health campaigner.

Galway teen fulfils her dream of meeting Ellen and singing on her globally-watched show

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Eimear O’Tuathail, a 17-year-old from Galway, wowed US audiences this week with her performance on the hugely popular Ellen DeGeneres Show.

Galway girls receive highest Girl Guide award

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Five Galway teenagers received Irish Girl Guides’ highest award – the trail blazer national guide award – at a special ceremony on Saturday.

Natural features enhance the Oughterard golf experience

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Award-winning Oughterard Golf Club boasts a superb 18 hole championship course situated near the town of Oughterard and the gateway to Connemara, Co Galway.

Woodford holiday cottage crowned best in Ireland

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Woodford entrepreneur Mary Rose Donnelly is celebrating after her holiday cottage scooped gold in a national travel awards scheme by Sykes Cottages, the UK’s largest independent operator of UK holiday rental properties.

Baboró Ambassadors Séamus & Micheál Barceló

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The 21st Baboró International Arts Festival is in full swing and is running in Galway until this Sunday. In this week’s Baboró Ambassador series we meet brothers Séamus and Micheál Barceló. For full details about what’s on in Baboró this weekend see page 58

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Ó Cuív brands Tenant Purchase Scheme a ‘total failure’

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

A “total failure” is how one Galway TD has described the Government’s tenant purchase scheme, which has seen only 11 houses sold in the State under its terms, with no houses sold in County Galway, while in Mayo, only one home was transferred into the tenant’s ownership.

COPE Galway Volunteer Forum Annual Table Quiz next Tuesday

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

COPE Galway’s annual table quiz takes place on Tuesday 24th October 24 at 8.00pm in the Connacht Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway. The local charity’s Volunteer Forum Committee, who are organising the event, invite all to join them on what promises to be a great evening of fun and games.

Anam Cara parent evening in the Clayton

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Anam Cara is hosting its next monthly parent evening on Wednesday November 1 from 7.30pm to 9pm in the Clayton Hotel, Old Monivea Road, Ballybrit, Galway.

And they’re off the tray — Ballybrit to see Pub Pint Race for Western Alzheimers

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

On Sunday October 29 the Pub Pint Race will take place at Galway Racecourse in aid of Western Alzheimers.

Celebrate Diwali in Salthill

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Diwali, the festival of lights, and one of the most popular festivals of the Hindu faith, marking the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, knowledge over ignorance, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway this month.

The Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway will celebrate Diwali or Festival of Lights on Saturday October 28 from 5.30pm to 10pm in Leisureland, Salthill. The guest of honour is the Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, and Fine Gael Galway West TD, Sean Kyne, and all Galway is welcome to attend the event and celebrate with the community.

Closing date fast approaching for Galway Chamber business awards

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The closing date for entries to the Galway Chamber Business Awards 2017 in association with Shannon Airport is tomorrow Friday 20 October. The process is easy, simply fill in the application form, available online at www.galwaychamber.com

Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

NUI Galway’s Paediatric Society and the Association of Medical Students Ireland (AMSI) are co-running a two-day event titled ‘Healthy Heroes’ to promote child and adolescent health. They have invited a total of 400 local primary school and transition year students to attend interactive workshops surrounding healthy habits, on November 8-9th at NUIG’s main campus.

The aim is to promote the health and well-being of primary and secondary school students in the hopes that they will learn essential knowledge and skills that will help them to consider their health when making daily choices.

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