Unbelievable deals at Sean Doyle Misfit Doors & Windows, Roscommon this Saturday
Thu, May 18, 2023
Wowza! Get ready for the most mind-blowing event of the year! Brace yourself for the jaw-dropping Sean Doyle Windows, Roscommon annual sale happening on May 20, from 9 am to 2 pm at their factory base on Circular Road in Roscommon Town.
This is the one sale you absolutely cannot afford to miss. This Misfit Windows and Doors epic sale will not be repeated in 2023, so mark your calendars now.
Read more ...Galway legal firm nominated in four categories in Irish Law Awards
Thu, May 18, 2023
The annual Irish law awards event is due to take place on June 9 at the Clayton Hotel, Burlington Road, Dublin. The awards, sponsored by Dye & Durham Corporation, seek to identify, honour and publicise the outstanding achievements of lawyers regionally and nationally.
Read more ...Survey of creative projects in Galway and Gort
Thu, May 18, 2023
The University of Galway’s UrbanLab is inviting creative people and groups in Galway city and Gort to take part in a survey that connects art, culture, and place. The survey, which is open to artists and organisations, will see €5,000 in funding awarded to two projects that best address local issues.
Read more ...The Great GKC
Thu, May 18, 2023
There was a time when you would not have to remind people who GK Chesterton was. The chief proponent of beer and beefsteak Catholicism, he was the greatest polemical writer of the late 19th and early 20th century.
Read more ...From artist to athletics — the joy of virtual running
Thu, May 18, 2023
I am the last person that anyone would ever think would be talking about a love of running. Up to the Covid Lockdowns I was focused on my art and exhibitions and really nothing else. Running was the last thing on my mind, ever. Sure, like everyone else I had the odd medal from sports days back from childhood. But, since that age, I never really took any notice of sport, especially athletics. My childhood, from primary school, was taken up with exams, poetry, art and drama clubs.
Read more ...Galway information evening on haemochromatosis
Thu, May 18, 2023
The Irish Haemochromatosis Association is organising a Patient Information evening for patients, family members and members of the public who are interested in finding out more about haemochromatosis, on Tuesday next May 23from 7-8pm at the Galway Bay Hotel.
Read more ...Blas na Bealtaine celebrating Galway’s food heritage
Thu, May 18, 2023
Blas na Bealtaine, a new food festival for Galway taking place throughout the month of May, will feature a variety of events across the city and county in the coming weeks.
Read more ...A trip down memory lane with Pernet
Thu, May 18, 2023
Pernet CLG, a local organisation committed to promoting education and relieving disadvantage and social exclusion, will hold its social gathering at Galway Rowing Club on Sunday May 28 at 6.30pm.
Read more ...Renville Sports and Community Grounds information morning
Thu, May 18, 2023
An information morning on the fantastic Renville Sports & Community Grounds development will take place for members of Oranmore Maree GAA One Club and the local community on Saturday, June 3 at 10am in the Galway Bay Golf Resort Club House.
The event will include an overview of plans for Renville Sports & Community Grounds as well as an unveiling of the planned timeline for the project.
Read more ...Canney calls on Government to fast track negotiations for retained firefighters
Thu, May 18, 2023
Independent TD, Sean Canney, has called on the Government to fast track the negotiations on pay and conditions for retained firefighters following the confirmation that firefighters are going ahead with a nationwide strike later this month.
Read more ...Galway’s African Community embrace all cultures to celebrate Africa Day 2023
Thu, May 18, 2023
by Róisín Kilroy
The two day event taking place on May 25 and 27, plans to celebrate the world’s ‘mother continent’ through educational talks, vibrant festivities and family friendly activities.
Kinvara screenwriter launches debut novel The Chancer
Thu, May 18, 2023
Fiona Graham, screenwriter and author from Kinvara, Co Galway, launched her debut novel, The Chancer. This feel-good humorous book is set in the west of Ireland and Los Angeles in 1989 and follows the story of a small town nobody with unrealistic dreams.
Read more ...City’s new bridge to be officially opened to public next Friday
Thu, May 18, 2023
Galway’s newest civil structure, the Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge will be officially opened next week, creating the first significant non-car crossing structure of the River Corrib.
Councillors and dignitaries will attend at the opening at lunchtime on Friday next, May 26 with the new crossing expected to be swarmed with curious onlookers anxious to use the first new crossing of the river in almost four decades.
Read more ...Blas na Bealtaine celebrating Galway’s food heritage
Thu, May 18, 2023
Blas na Bealtaine, a new food festival for Galway taking place throughout the month of May, will feature a variety of events across the city and county in the coming weeks.
Read more ...Remembering a man of principle, bravery and culture
Thu, May 18, 2023
Jarir Al-Majar, formerly Gerry Mulholland, was a singer, musician, songwriter, poet, artist, peace activist, a man of principle and bravery and one of Galway’s most remarkable and beloved citizens. Majar was from a noted musical and sporting family. His father, Ned Mulholland had a fine tenor voice and won an All-Ireland football medal with Galway in 1938.
Read more ...From Druids to dragons and artists to acrobats
Thu, May 18, 2023
The Pulse from Gravity & Other Myths featuring a company of over 60 performers with a choir of 30 female voices; a newly commissioned installation from David Mach; the return of Colm Meaney to the Irish stage after 40 years performing alongside his daughter Brenda Meaney in Bedbound from Landmark Productions and GIAF; an enormous Dragon wandering the streets of Galway City; epic theatre with DruidO’Casey directed by Garry Hynes; Baxter Theatre and Handspring Puppets Life & Times of Michael K from South Africa directed by Lara Foot; a stellar line up at the Heineken® Big Top; artists Diana Copperwhite and Lorraine Tuck; Grafton Architects; musicians Martha Wainwright, KT Tunstall, Susan O’Neill, Robert Forster, James Yorkston and Nena Peerson; and First Thought Talks featuring Lindsey Hilsum, Fintan O’Toole, Gaisu Yari and a host of speakers are amongst just some of the highlights of the dazzling array of this year’s programme.
Read more ...Time is running out to enter an exciting raffle in support of our local Enable Ireland children's centre in Galway.
Tue, May 16, 2023
Last Chance to Buy!
Time is running out to enter an exciting raffle in support of our local Enable Ireland children's centre in Galway.
Ardán and CÚRAM’s Science on Screen Programme Releases Latest Animations
Tue, May 16, 2023
Four original short animations created by Irish animators to explore and explain science research have recently been completed. The short films were created through a strand of the highly successful Science on Screen programme, a partnership between CÚRAM Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán.
Read more ...University of Galway to host summits on AI, Cloud Native and Leadership in Tech as part of the 2023 AtlanTec Festival
Sun, May 14, 2023
Photo:- Mike Shaughnessy
The AtlanTec Festival, Ireland’s annual tech community festival, which opened this week, is supported by University of Galway and organised by the non-profit association itag (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway).
New driving simulator massive benefit to Galway REHABCARE service users
Thu, May 11, 2023
The RISE service at RehabCare Galway has recently received a new driving simulator, already proving to be of huge benefit to members of the service, equipping them with new skills and fostering confidence in their driving abilities.
RISE at RehabCare Galway is a service which provides support for a person to be more connected, active, and included in their community. Support is provided by the Community Support Workers, in both English and Irish Sign Language (ISL).
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