Time to make a difference — the Pledge Watch

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

In a world where time is a precious commodity, there is a new way of using it to show you care. By wearing a Pledge Watch, your wrist becomes a showcase for the causes/charities that are closest to your heart. Every Pledge Watch is the result of a personal story that you carry around with you, creating an awareness of the deserving causes that have helped you or those close to you.

Controversial anti-fluoridation activist to visit Galway this weekend

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

An outspoken US scientist, visiting Galway this month, has criticised the Irish government for failing to acknowledge studies that fluoride lowers the IQ of children.

Paul Connett, an anti-fluoridation activist, who was invited to speak to the government’s forum on water fluoridation in 2000, cited a 2003 peer-reviewed study from China that showed as little as 1.4milligrams of fluoride per day lowered the IQ of children by 51 points.

Oughterard Trails Festival highlights the wondeful beauty of Connemara

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Oscar Wilde was certainly onto something when he dubbed Connemara “A Savage Beauty.” The Oughterard Trails Festival, running from June 23rd to 25th, aims to highlight this beauty by showcasing the wonderful walks, scenery and heritage of this unique area.

Oughterard, steeped in history and full of unique character is simply the best place to begin your voyage into Connemara. This small walking festival has it all, a fun-filled weekend walking programme for all the family on the beautiful shores of Lough Corrib.

Discovering Galway by campervan

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

German journalist Heinz Buck has been exploring Galway and the Wild Atlantic Way by campervan. He is accompanied by a small group of fellow campervan enthusiasts, who are here to soak up the spectacular scenery and the wealth of things to see and do around Ireland. His trip is supported by Tourism Ireland in Frankfurt and Fáilte Ireland.

Remembering the explosion at Lochán Beag

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Next week a commemoration will be held to remember the tragic explosion of a sea mine, 100 years ago on June 15 1917, at Lochán Beag about three miles west of An Spidéal.

Planning a bash this summer, it’s time for John Keoghs

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

John Keogh’s – The Lock Keeper, is enjoying its first birthday this summer. To celebrate they want you to throw a bash in their exclusive private party and events room and receive complimentary finger food on groups of 20 or more.

Whether you are organising an informal meet-up, special celebration, work or corporate event, John Keogh’s has you covered as they can cater for up to 120 people.

Shortage of social workers is putting

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children and youth affairs, Anne Rabbitte has said it is simply inexcusable that nearly one in four children that Tusla have concerns over have no social workers assigned to them.

Deputy Rabbitte said it was a matter of child welfare and safety and there could be no excuse for so many children to be without the required professional support acting on their behalf.

White flag has been raised — Galway Races prize money hits record €2m

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

With only weeks left to go to the highly anticipated 148th running of the iconic Galway Races Summer Festival, prize money has been boosted to a new record level at the Ballybrit venue to over €2,000,000.

Midsummer’s ball to fund cancer treatments for children in east Africa

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

A major fundraising event will take place later this month to raise vital cash to finance the work of a children’s cancer care specialist in Tanzania.

Galway to host Ireland's longest one day swim in July

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim, in aid of Cancer Care West, takes place on Saturday July 22, and more than 100 swimmers are expected to take part.

Specsavers Corporate Eyecare available in Specsavers Galway stores

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Specsavers Eyre Square and Headford Road are now offering corporate eyecare to local businesses. Both stores provide Specsavers Corporate Eyecare eVouchers, which are simple to use and offer unrivalled value for money.

Soc Dems appoint Galway East representatives

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The Social Democrats have selected two local area representatives for the Galway East region with Rob Partridge representing the Loughrea electoral ward and Susan McGrady representing the Oranmore and Athenry ward.

Kyne meets with community representatives on the Aran Islands regarding ferry services

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Minister for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Seán Kyne visited the Aran Islands this week to meet with the co-operatives of each island regarding ferry services for the islands.

Readings and music at Oranmore Library

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The Utter Words arts and literature event at the Oranmore Library continues on Wednesday June 14 at 7.30pm, with readings from Orfhlaith Foyle and Kernan Andrews, and music by Martina Flaherty.

Take part in free water activities during SeaFest

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Set sail on Galway Harbour during SeaFest 2017, Ireland’s national maritime festival, from Friday 30th June to Sunday 2nd July 2017.

Amundsen exhibition opens at NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

To celebrate World Oceans Day, a unique exhibition on Roald Amundsen’s expedition to the South Pole will be officially opened today at NUI Galway by Minister Seán Kyne T.D, Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources.

The exhibition Cold Recall – Roald Amundsen’s Reflections from the South Pole is based on images from the original lantern slides that Norwegian Polar Explorer Roald Amundsen used in public lectures about his expeditions through the Northwest Passage and to the South Pole.

Galway to get in the saddle for Bike Week Launch

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Galway celebrates Bike Week 2017 with a full programme of events from June 10 - 18.

Meeting to examine ‘injustices that happened, and are still happening’ regarding Tuam mother and baby home

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

Issues arising from an investigation at the former mother and baby home in Tuam, which found “significant” quantities of human remains in structures designed to contain sewage, will be the subject of a public meeting in Galway this evening.

Sinn Féin vice president Mary Lou McDonald will speak at the meeting, entitled In Searching For Truth, in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, this evening at 8pm. Survivors and their supporters, elected representatives, local authority, and State agency officials have been invited to attend.

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Thu, Jun 08, 2017

City council launches local community festivals grants

The Galway City Council has announced its annual Local Community Festivals Grant Awards Scheme.

Funeral today of woman who died in dog attack

Thu, Jun 08, 2017

The funeral will take place today in Moycullen of Theresa McDonagh, who died after being attacked by two dogs in the area last weekend.

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