Franciscan and Poor Clare vocation more relevant than ever, says new guardian at the Abbey

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

There is often debate about the definition of a profession or a vocation. To have a vocation for something is a sentence that is oft abused. In the main, a career or a profession is something that you have in order to support yourself and to contribute in some way to the good of the society. You don’t need to have an innate spiritualism to choose a career or a profession.

Purple Flag judges are in town this weekend

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Two years ago Galway was awarded the Purple Flag status —an international accreditation awarded to cities and towns that meet a standard of excellence in managing the evening and night-time economy. Galway is now working to renew the status and will play host this coming weekend to a judging panel from the Association of Town & City Management (ATCM).

Galway City, as one of over 70 towns and cities across Ireland and the UK, is currently seeking full renewal of its prestigious Purple Flag award. The awarding of the Purple Flag demonstrates that Galway is an entertaining, diverse, safe and enjoyable place for a night out.

NUI Galway launches student accommodation appeal

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

NUI Galway have issued an appeal for student housing for the 2017/18 academic year. They are partnering with Winters Property in an effort to tackle the housing crisis facing thousands this September and are committed to ensuring a positive experience for both the householder and the student.

Piano that Stevie Wonder played at McIlroy wedding to be auctioned in Cong next week

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

A Baby Grand Piano recently played by superstar musician Stevie Wonder during an appearance at the Rory McIlroy wedding in Ashford Castle is among the items to be offered for sale at an auction in Cong next week.

Creganna Medical announces $13 million Galway investment

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Galway received a major commercial boost with the announcement this morning (Thursday) that one of its biggest employers is to make a major financial investment into its manufacturing and technical plant in the city.

Creganna Medical, part of TE Connectivity revealed today that it is to invest a further $13 million in its Galway facilities to enable the continued growth of the company’s medical device business in Ireland.

Honour Manuela Riedo’s memory by joining Team Manuela for Galway 10k

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

On the tenth anniversary of the death of Manuela Riedo, The Manuela Riedo Foundation Ireland (MRFI) is seeking 1000 participants raising €100 each for Team Manuela to leave a lasting legacy through the ongoing Manuela Programme and ancillary agency funding by joining the team to walk or run the Galway Bay 10k on October 7 this year.

‘Worst is yet to come’ on homelessness in Galway warns Ó Tuathail

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

Close to 200 adults in Galway are now classed homeless according to the figures released recently by the Department of Housing, a situation that is only going to get worse according to the Social Democrats.

Kate’s eight — Jes student hits all H1s in perfect Leaving Cert

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

The new marking system may have confused many, but it certainly did not faze one Galway student who discovered yesterday that she had scored eight H1 grades in her Leaving Cert examination.

NUI Galway biostatistician among recipients of new health research awards

Thu, Aug 17, 2017

A biostatistician at NUI Galway is among the first recipients of a new research awards scheme announced this week by the Health Research Board.

The new HRB Emerging Investigator Awards will enable researchers at the mid stage of their career to shift gear to become independent investigators. The HRB is investing €8.3 million through this scheme to support researchers who have demonstrated real promise as they take their first step to research independence.

Exam helpline set to open for Galway Leaving Cert students

Tue, Aug 15, 2017

Galwegians uncertain about their Leaving Cert results and what they mean can call the Exam Helpline 2017, which opens tomorrow at 10am to take calls from students and parents seeking advice and up to date information on what choices are available.

Galway parents to miss out due to delays in Single Affordable Childcare scheme

Mon, Aug 14, 2017

Thousands of parents across Galway, and the State, will miss out on the Single Affordable Childcare scheme because their childcare providers are not signed up to it, according to a County Galway based TD.

Five year wait for new emergency department for UHG

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

It could take up to five years before University Hospital Galway has a new emergency department.

Aip Eolaire Gnó

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Tá fáil anois ar aip nua a bhfuil ar an gcéad eolaire gnó Gaeilge do ghutháin chliste, aip atá ar fáil in aisce ar aip PEIG.ie. Is féidir le húsáideoirí seirbhís as Gaeilge a chuardach de réir catagóire, de réir cúige agus contae, nó trí sheirbhís a aimsiú ar an léarscáil idirghníomhach ar aip PEIG.ie. Tá rogha ann seirbhísí atá gar duit a lorg freisin trí leas a bhaint as GPS an fhóin.

Séasúr nua ILDÁNA

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Tá séasúr nua ILDÁNA fógartha ag TG4 agus an Chomhairle Ealaíon i gcomhar le hIonad Scannánaíochta na Gaillimhe. Is deis atá í ILDÁNA chun tacaíocht a chur ar fáil chun scannáin fhaisnéise a léiriú don teilifís agus don amharclann.

Snapchat as Gaeilge

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Tá scagairí tíreolaíochta as Gaeilge do gach contae in Éirinn forbartha ag Snapchat mar chuid d’fheachtas Gaelsnap Chonradh na Gaeilge. Is í Éire an tír is mó úsáid Snapchat de réir chéatadán na ndaoine fásta a bhaineann úsáid as i ngach margadh sa domhan, agus fáiltíonn Conradh na Gaeilge roimh sheoladh na scagairí tíreolaíochta Gaeilge ar an aip Snapchat inniu.

Lohan in drive to brings historic prints home to Galway

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

City councillor Mark Lohan is working with the City Heritage Officer and the National Museum of Ireland to bring 17 early 20th century prints of Menlo and Coolough villages back to Galway. The artworks are currently held in storage in the Museum of Country Life in Mayo and agreement is being made to commission copies and have the collection permanently displayed in Galway City.

Stars aligned for the opening of Forster Court Hotel

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The Forster Court Hotel may only have opened the Friday before race week, but with its recent refurbishments and perfect location just steps from Eyre Square and minutes from Shop Street, has meant it has already been home to a number of very well-known faces.

Clonbur fitness trainer’s bestselling new book tells you how to improve your health

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

A book written by a Galway fitness trainer and former fitness model became a bestseller on Amazon, the online retail giant, within 24 hours of going on the market.

NUI Galway recruiting participants for online chronic pain study

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway is currently recruiting people with chronic pain (pain that has lasted for 3 months or more) to take part in a trial of the ‘Pain Course’, a free online pain self-management programme. The study offers adults living with chronic pain the opportunity to avail of this eight-week Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy course, in the comfort of their own home.

The ‘Pain Course’ was developed by a team of experts at MacQuarie University in Sydney, Australia. The Centre for Pain Research at NUI Galway, in collaboration with the research team at MacQuarie University, is conducting a research trial of the ‘Pain Course’ with adults who experience chronic pain and live in Ireland. As many people with chronic pain are unable to access specialist pain management services, this course provides people with a programme that teaches them about and how to manage chronic pain, with clinician telephone support, in their own home.

Galway activist retracing grandmother’s 1917 tour of United States in documentary film

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

A Galway feminist and activist is commemorating the centenary of her famous grandmother’s US tour for Irish independence with her own speaking tour this autumn.

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