Give policing plan a chance to bed in, says Garda Commissioner during Galway visit

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

It might not be what they wanted to hear, but the reality that the breadth of crime that is investigated by An Garda Siochana is far broader than what was the case decades ago, when there was a garda in every village and living above the shop — this was the message from Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to concerned councillors when he visited Galway this week to address the County Council’s Joint Policing Committee.

Volunteer Centre launches Autumn Academy

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Galway Volunteer Centre is inviting volunteers, staff and Board members of local community and not-for-profit groups to participate in a variety of free up-skilling workshops that will be taking place in September, October and November.

With funding from Galway City Council, the Volunteer Centre will be offering a two-hour online workshop on a different topic each week to help groups improve their governance, social media, IT, and group development skills.

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Thu, Sep 15, 2022

PCH celebrates eight decades of teaching
Presentation College Headford is celebrating 80 years of high quality holistic education in the Headford area on Thursday, September 22 at 7 pm.

Shock as Galway Simon Community shop broken into

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Galway Simon Community has expressed its sadness that its charity shop on Sean Mulvoy Road was broken into on Sunday night. While investigations are ongoing, it would appear that the intruder was looking for cash on the premises.

Conference to explore Irish Travellers’ experience of the State

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

A two-day conference will take place at the University of Galway this weekend exploring the experience of Irish Travellers’ experience of the State from 1922 to 2022. The event, running as part of the Decade of Centenaries Programme, will also examine the impacts of that experience and the lessons to be learned from it.

MADRA’s Doing it for the Dogs with the two councils

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

MADRA have teamed up with Galway County Council and Galway City Council to provide a discounted microchipping service this Sunday September 18 at the Claddagh Hall. As part of MADRA’s Doing it for the Dogs Fundraiser, dog owners can get their dog microchipped at a substantially reduced rate of €25. For dogs already chipped, owners can avail of a free scan and check service to make sure their contact details are up-to-date.

Book for Condolences for Queen Elizabeth II opened by Mayor

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

A book of condolences in memory of Queen Elizabeth II was opened by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Clodagh Higgins on Monday, September 12.

Get ready for the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Natives. Flats. Native flats. Ostrea edulis – whatever you call our native oysters - are as much a part of Ireland’s food fabric and history as our butter. Fatty yet not fatty. Nutty without any nuts. A hint of citrus without any fruit. And that unequalled lingering sweet iodine flavour. There is nothing quite like the Irish native oyster.

Irish Water urgently need to remedy compromised water in Inishbofin, says Farrell

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell has called on Irish Water to act urgently to remedy the compromised and contaminated water supply on Inishbofin.

Residents on the island were advised to boil water from August 28, to September 3, when they were advised not to consume the water at all. On the September 12 it was revealed that the water may not have been safe to consume at all from the August 11, resulting in 156 residents being unaware that their water supply was potentially contaminated.

Ground floor apartment available in popular city centre development

Thu, Sep 15, 2022

O'Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers is offering for sale this superb two bedroom ground floor apartment, located just a 10 minute walk from Eyre Square, making it an ideal city centre pad.

Coldtober 2022

Mon, Sep 12, 2022

In 2021 Helplink saw their month-long sea swimming fundraiser challenge for their services called Coldtober go national, so all of Ireland could take part!

Sadness at passing of playwright who shed light on Magdalene Laundry horrors

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The funeral takes place tomorrow in the city of the celebrated artist, playwright, novelist and poet, Patricia Burke Brogan who passed away in Castlegar Nursing Home earlier this week.

Salthill thrives but Lough Rea is littered, says IBAL coastal survey

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The annual nationwide survey by business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) of beaches and harbours has shown Salthill to have improved to ‘Clean to European Norms’, while Lough Rea is again ‘littered’. Dog’s Bay beach has improved to ‘moderately littered’.

Awardwinning Blue Teapot announces Touch Tour for theatre premiere

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Into the Dark Woods, the Blue Teapot and Abbey Theatre Co-Production written by Charlene Kelly is delighted to have audio describer Mo Harte facilitate a special Touch Tour of the forthcoming theatre premiere on Saturday 17th September at 1.45pm at Black Box Theatre Galway prior to the 3pm matinee.

Galway Street Club announce Roisin Dubh Farewell Show for two original members

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

With the end of the summer season comes the end of the journey for two original members of The Galway Street Club. And what better way to go out with a bang than a headline show at the band’s favourite haunt, the Roisin Dubh.

Derrybrien has a future says Donohue who feared Wind Farm Community Fund may be scrapped

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Cllr Geraldine Donohue has called for the establishment of a collaborative forum, working closely with government departments, state agencies and public representatives to plan for the future of Derrybrien Wind Farm.

Independent Geraldine Donohue has also voiced her concern at the funding pot €60,000 in place will be lost if the development of Derrybrien Wind farm is decommissioned.

Learn important life skills at new course

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Would you like to boost your self-confidence, learn how to deal with conflict, and cultivate skills that create harmony in community groups?

If so, a course being run shortly on Zoom may interest you. The Training for Transformation programme is being delivered by Martin Kennedy, a trainer and facilitator with community groups throughout the country. He has been giving this course for 25 years.

Fancy singing with the Galway Choral Association?

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

If you love singing and want a challenge, Galway Choral Association wants to hear from you. The Association is a mixed-voice community choir and has vacancies for men and women who want to sing fabulous music from the classical choral repertoire.

Sailors face light winds in Ireland’s longest inland race

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

A Dublin/Cork crew has become the lastest sailors to win the annual Cong-Galway race on Lough Corrib.

Back with Bach — Music for Galway announces 41st concert season

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Music for Galway (MfG) is thrilled to announce what looks like the first season with audiences in attendance in three years. For its 41st International Concert Season 2022/23, artistic director Finghin Collins decided to put the focus on J.S. Bach: “Beethoven called him ‘the immortal god of harmony’ and it is no exaggeration to say that Bach has influenced every composer who followed him” says Mr Collins.

He continues: “Following a very moving performance of his Goldberg Variations during our 2021 Midwinter Festival we decided to explore Bach’s music throughout the concerts of the coming season”. The season opens with that very work performed by the very same performers – Dmitri Sitkovetsky’s arrangement of the Goldberg Variations for string trio.

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