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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...'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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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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Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
A table of four costs €40 and there will be a raffle and spot prizes on the night. All funds raised will go directly to COPE Galway Services.
Read more ...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.
One bereaved mother who attended a recent Anam Cara event said: “Both my husband and I felt it helped us in our grief to be in a place where we felt safe and comfortable to express the way we feel and think. I am good at talking but my husband is deep and I find for him the more interaction we have with other parents like ourselves then he gets the nerve to say something. It might be small but it is a start.”
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Celebrate Diwali with Galway’s Indian community
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Diwali: Festival of Lights, one of the main festivals of Hinduism which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway at the Connacht Hotel on Monday October 30 at 5pm.
Read more ...Silverware and surprises promised at Clayton Hotel Galway Masquerade Ball
Thu, Oct 19, 2017
Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, will take centre stage at Clayton Hotel Galway when the second fundraising Masquerade Ball for the cause takes place. This sparkling gala event which is being jointly organised by Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road and Clayton Hotel Galway will take place on Saturday, November 4.
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