Charity event in aid of Blood Bike West in the Galway Plaza on Sunday May 14th.

Thu, May 11, 2017

On the 23rd of September 2014, a little miracle was born in University Hospital, Galway. Juliet Smith was, at that point, Ireland’s most scanned baby according to her mother Gabrielle. The reason little Juliet was a miracle baby was because the condition that threatened to take her before she was born was so rare that it was a 1 in a million chance of occurrence. Gabrielle was told that her baby might not survive and that she should prepare for the worst.

Farrell, Cubbard, Keane - the coming generation?

Thu, May 11, 2017

THE LATE Bobby Molloy clocked in an astonishing 37 years as TD for Galway West, being first elected in 1965, and eventually standing down in 2002. The only other TD to yet come close to that tally is Fianna Fáil's Éamon Ó Cuív who celebrates 25 years in Dáil Éireann this year.

FF comeback continues as survey shows no recovery for Labour

Thu, May 11, 2017

A survey conducted by Ipsos/MRBI for the Galway Advertiser in County Galway, including Galway city, shows the Labour party struggling to recover from its disappointing showing in the 2016 General Election. The survey was conducted in late March and early April 2017.

'If you come to Merlin Woods once you’ll want to come all the time'

Thu, May 11, 2017

"There is joy in the woods just now/The leaves are whispers of song/And the birds make mirth on the bough/And music the whole day long." On these balmy May days, Merlin Woods certainly live up to those lines by poet Claude McKay.

Free public psychology talks at NUI Galway

Thu, May 11, 2017

People can learn why young people join terrorist organisations, what causes sleep paralysis, and how to recognise when children are in pain, at a series of free public psychology talks being held at NUI Galway on Saturday.

Crisis in Connemara dental services must be addressed, says senator

Thu, May 11, 2017

Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has said the crisis in the provision of community dental services in Connemara is much worse than previously envisaged.

Galway’s new tribe to be announced next week

Thu, May 11, 2017

Next Monday night (May 15) Aire Stáit Seán Kyne TD sa Roinn Ealaíon, Oidhreachta, Gnóthaí Réigiúnacha, Tuaithe agus Gaeltachta will announce the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh category winners and the overall winner for 2017. Twelve Galway businesses on the Gradam Gearrliosta, are very busy preparing for the special awards ceremony taking place at 6.30pm in the Salthill Hotel. This event has become an important feature in the Galway calendar and this year, it will mark the pinnacle of Gaillimh le Gaeilge’s celebrations of 30 years in business.

€15m upgrade of Shannon Airport runway commences

Thu, May 11, 2017

Shannon Airport has today announced the commencement of a €15 million, 100 job project to upgrade the airport’s runway, the longest runway in Ireland at 3,199 metres (almost two miles). It means that construction will take place during specified overnight hours so as to avoid disruption to flights and to nearly residents.

Dublin based specialist in this area, Lagan Asphalt Group, with offices in Tulla in County Clare, has been appointed by the airport to undertake the project. The appointment follows their successful bid under an EU tender process.

Brooklyn goes all Galway as Arlington opens to rave reviews

Thu, May 11, 2017

Arlington, co-produced with Landmark Productions, opened at St.Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn last Sunday to a fantastic reception. Guests in attendance at the opening performances included author John Grisham, actors Nick Sandow from Orange is the New Black, Paul Reid and Lisa Dwan; Irish artist John Gerrard who exhibits during the Festival and whose new solo show opened at the Simon Preston Gallery in New York; pianist John O’Conor who flew to New York to support his son Hugh in Arlington; poet Paul Muldoon and Consul General of Ireland Barbara Jones as well as many of New York’s artistic community including Joe Mellilo from the Brooklyn Academy of Music, and composers Mikel Rouse and Philip Glass, Arlington runs in New York until May 28.

All eyes and ears on Specsavers Eyre Square Shopping Centre

Thu, May 11, 2017

Specsavers Eyre Square Shopping Centre first opened its doors in 1991 and since then store director Noel Meehan, along with a team of experienced opticians, audiologists and highly trained customer service staff have proudly served the local community.

Get your paws on the prom for the MADRA Dogathon

Thu, May 11, 2017

One of the highlights of the MADRA calendar, the annual MADRA Dogathon, will take place this Sunday May 14 at 1pm.

PwC to sponsor Ocean Wealth Summit during SeaFest

Thu, May 11, 2017

PwC, Ireland’s largest professional services firm, has announced a new three year headline sponsorship of the ‘Our Ocean WealthSummit’, the largest national gathering of Ireland’s marine and business communities, held annually as part of SeaFest. This year, the Summit will take place in the National University of Ireland, Galway, on June 30.

Fabulous pre-Races fashion event at Oranmore Lodge Hotel

Thu, May 11, 2017

A pre-Ladies Day event to be held on Sunday week just cannot be missed by those wishing to make an impression at Ballybrit this year. And the event will benefit the Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit.

Galway Community Pride festival fundraiser to be held next week

Thu, May 11, 2017

AHEAD OF August’s Galway Community Pride celebrations, a bingo fundraiser, with cash prizes, music, and entertainment, will take place in Nova, the West End, on Wednesday May 17.

FF comeback continues as survey shows no local recovery for Labour

Thu, May 11, 2017

A survey conducted by Ipsos/MRBI for the Galway Advertiser in County Galway, including Galway city, shows the Labour party struggling to recover from its disappointing showing in the 2016 General Election. The survey was conducted in late March and early April 2017.

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Thu, May 11, 2017

Tool thieves sought by gardai
Gardai in the city are investigating the theft of tools last week.

Almost 440 Galway farmers still waiting for 2016 payments, says TD

Thu, May 11, 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has hit out at Minister Michael Creed for failing to meet his own targets of having all 2016 GLAS payments made by the end of April. Deputy Murphy said that the latest figures obtained by Fianna Fáil through a parliamentary question revealed that nationally there are more than 3,000 farmers still waiting on their 2016 GLAS payments to be made.

Sellout as Inis Mor to host Cliff Diving World Series again

Thu, May 11, 2017

Tickets for the return of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series to Inis Mor have sold out in just two weeks.

100 Men Who Give A Damn make a difference to Galway Autism Partnership

Thu, May 11, 2017

Galway organisation, 100 Men Who Give A Damn has been described as ‘Dragon’s Den’ for charities by providing funding opportunities for specific charity projects. Every quarter, the organisation’s members invite three local charities to deliver a five-minute pitch on why their charity needs funds. The winning charity receives €100 from each member, potentially receiving up to €10,000.

Older people in Galway urged to contact Citizens’ Assembly

Thu, May 11, 2017

Age Action, Ireland’s leading advocacy organisation for older people, has urged people in Galway to make submissions to the Citizens’ Assembly, which will now consider t he challenges and opportunities of an ageing population.

The Assembly was set up by the Government to look at a range of issues including the eighth amendment to the Constitution, fixed term parliaments, referendums, climate change and planning for an ageing population.

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