Annual NUI Galway volunteering fair aims to inspire the next generation of volunteers

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

More than 60 local, national, and international organisations will showcase their work to inspire creative thinking and approaches to social causes at NUI Galway’s 16th annual volunteering fair next week.

The fair will take place on Tuesday, September 12, in the Bailey Allen Hall, from 11am to 4pm. In a statement announcing the volunteer fair, the university said it was committed to encouraging the next generation of students to be innovative and entrepreneurial, all qualities needed to be part of the community as an active volunteer in a changing environment.

€32million worth of cars as Cannonball roars into the Plaza this weekend

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

This Saturday September 9 at noon, Cannonball returns to The Galway Plaza at Junction 16, Kiltullagh, where spectators can get up close and personal with 190 of the finest cars on the planet and enjoy the unique festival atmosphere that Cannonball is renowned for.

Get to Athenry tonight — honour the heroes for a great cause

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

The only moment of possible happiness is the present.

Ó Cuív demands proposals to amalgamate Galway councils be abandoned

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

Proposals to amalgamate the Galway City Council and Galway County Council into one local authority body for the entire county should be "abandoned", as rural areas, especially the Gaeltacht and the Islands, "would suffer as a result of the move".

WORLD’S BEST TATTOO ARTISTS COME TO GALWAY

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

The International Galway Tattoo Show returns to The Radisson Hotel & Spa, Galway on Saturday 16h & Sunday 17th September.

New President appointed at NUI Galway

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

NUI Galway today announced that Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh has been appointed the 13th President of the University with effect from January 2018. Professor Ó hÓgartaigh will succeed Dr Jim Browne at the conclusion of his ten year term.

7,000 extra seats added as Ireland West Airport winter schedule announced

Mon, Sep 04, 2017

Ireland West Airport has announced its winter schedule, which will see a 3% increase in seat capacity available from the airport this winter.

Sweet Move of Support for Galway Hurlers by Local Business

Sat, Sep 02, 2017

Taste the limited edition The Tribesmen Donut and the Liam Mc Carthy Moo Tub

Join Galway Choral Association in celebrating 20 years of music

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

If you love singing, the Galway Choral Association (GCA) wants to hear from you. The Association is a 60–voice community choir and has vacancies for men and women who want to make great music. The association’s 20th anniversary is in 2018, and they will host a special Gala concert in January. The programme will include Fauré’s “Requiem”, with Galway natives soprano Aisling Kenny and organist David Grealy. Later in 2018, the choir will visit Germany, to sing Vaughan Williams’ “Dona Nobis Pacem” with Ulm Chor Levantate.

Dust down those runners for Croi night run

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

As autumn approaches, local heart and stroke charity Croi is encouraging everyone to set some fitness goals of walking, jogging, or running by aiming to participate in the third annual Croí Galway Night Run on the Prom which takes place this year on Friday October 13 at 8pm and will once again be sponsored by Evergreen Healthfoods.

Last year, more than 1,200 people of all ages, shapes, and sizes participated in this novel fun run on the Prom. Each runner has the option of recording his/her time or just completing the three mile distance just for fun.

Galway Music Residency announces five-year partnership with NUI Galway

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The Galway Music Residency has announced a five-year partnership with NUI Galway, with the university becoming its education partner. The partnership will give Galway Music Residency an important role in the provision of expertise in the field of music to staff and students at the university, through collaboration on academic programmes and performances.

Ambulance turnaround times are putting lives at risk

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Fianna Fáil Deputy for Roscommon-Galway, Eugene Murphy, says that unless ambulance turnaround times improve lives will continue to be put at risk.

New figures released show that virtually all hospitals continue to miss the 20 minute turnaround time for the majority of ambulance calls, with University College Hospital Galway (UCHG) only recording a 6.7 per cent success rate, and Portiuncula only having a 12.7 per cent success rate.

Galway Samaritans looking for volunteers next month

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Two open sessions which aim to attract new volunteers for the Galway Samaritans will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel on Wednesday September 6 from 8pm to 10pm and Saturday September 9 from 11am to 1pm.

Canney welcomes early opening of motorway

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

News that the M17/18 motorway will open ahead of schedule on September 27 was welcomed this week by Deputy Seán Canney.

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Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Gardai probe burglaries
Garda in the city and county are investigating a series of burglaries which have taken place in the last two weeks.

Ó Cuív hits out at Bank of Ireland service downgrades

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Dep Éamon Ó Cuív has this week hit out Bank of Ireland’s decision to withdraw key services from branches across the country, describing the move as “a huge insult to rural residents”.

You are of Galway, let the hand of history guide you

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Lads, you are of Galway…breathe in the air that sweeps down from the stands.

TG4’s autumn programming features strong local content on sport, drama, and culture

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

Energy, imagination and sharing stories lie at the heart of the programming and on-line content on offer in TG4’s Autumn line-up, revealed at a launch in the very appropriate setting of the brand-new O’Donoghue Centre for Theatre, Drama and Performance in NUI Galway this week.

Bumper twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations at Clarinbridge Market Day

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

The picturesque village of Clarinbridge will take its annual step back in time this Saturday, September 2, when it once again holds its hugely popular market day. This is the 25th anniversary of the event, and organisers say this year’s market day will be even bigger and better than before.

This is a day when the local community displays local traditional culture and fare for all to see and enjoy.

NUI Galway Students’ Union launches free rent book and issues appeal to potential landlords

Thu, Aug 31, 2017

With students returning to college this week NUI Galway Students’ Union has launched their free rent book and accommodation guide for students along with an appeal to anyone with a spare room to consider renting it to NUI Galway students.

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