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Irish TV will broadcast a brand new Galway episode of the popular County Matters series on April 24th at 8.30pm. County Matters is a unique series that showcases the diverse lives of people and their communities, as well as businesses, organisations, festivals and events from across the nation’s 32 counties. Sinéad Ní Neachtain presents and Jimmy Norman… Read more »
At Cregboy Golf Academy we like to be realistic and honest in our self-praise. As the old saying goes self praise is no praise. In that light, we will provide you an accurate description of the services we provide. So here goes: We have a driving range that provides golf lessons for all ages and… Read more »
The Helen Hughes Gilligan Memorial Dance will take place in the Clayton Hotel in Galway this Saturday April 17th, with the legendary Jimmy Buckley and his band. All proceeds will go towards funding equipment for Home Sharing Contract families through Home Share Galway which is a partnership between Brothers of Charity Galway and Ability West…. Read more »
A Galway-based company has made approaches to elected members and officials with a view to transforming Galway Airport in Carnmore into a TV and film studio. The South Connemara production company is currently in discussions with a number of overseas interests in relation to TV and film projects to be shot in Galway. Danu Media… Read more »
There was deep sadness as the news spread of the passing of Mary Mullins of Cregmore last week. Mary and her husband Eamon returned from England and she quickly became a popular person in the community. Mary became one of the younger members of the Lackagh ICA Guild in the 70s and played a leading… Read more »
It’s crystal clear that Galway students know their way around the science lab—after three of them swept the boards in national competition… to grow their own! Professor Michael Zaworotko—one of the world’s top twenty chemists—announced the winners of the National Crystal Growing Competition as Coláiste Bhaile Chláir’s Jason Folan and Youbeel Hagi from Galway Community College. … Read more »
Optometrists are warning people who want to view tomorrow’s eclipse not to stare at the Sun. Exposing the eye to the Sun for as little as one minute can result in sight-threatening damage to the eye. Speaking on RTÉ’s Morning Ireland, Lynda McGivney Nolan of the Association of Optometrists Ireland said those who wanted to… Read more »
Galway County Council would kill the voluntary sector overnight if rules requiring safety plans and insurance to indemnify the local authority are enforced. That’s the warning from Loughrea Councillor Jimmy McClearn who said he “saw red” when reading a circular from the council about voluntary and community activities on roads, amenity areas and public places… Read more »
Fitness FUNdamentals is a multidiscipline exercise programme for children designed to develop the Fundamental Movement Skills leading to long term athletic development and healthy living. In short, to promote and develop athleticism and health in children. It is designed for Children aged 5 to 12 years, who are grouped age appropriately. Where & When: Claregalway Community Centre… Read more »
Harrowing interviews with people touched by cancer will be the centerpiece of a three-day Radiothon on Galway Bay FM that aims to raise in the region of €200,000 to help those diagnosed with the disease. Among the 18 families who spoke with broadcaster Keith Finnegan is a pregnant woman who was told that unless she… Read more »
Late Late Show host Ryan Turbridy did the honours to officially open Ireland’s first dedicated Children’s Cancer support centre on Oranmore’s Main Street on Monday. The Hand in Hand Centre will provide priceless respite for families across the country with children who have been diagnosed with cancer. And it marks a new chapter too for… Read more »
A free safety event on farming and driving will take place on Tuesday 10th of March in Claregalway Hotel. The event will focus on safety on farms and vehicle driving. There will be particular emphasis on agricultural vehicle safety, including on public roads. Other aspects of farm safety will also be covered, in particular farm animals as… Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
