Money for old bottles scheme coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Everybody in Galway will have a chance to get cash when they recycle old bottles and cans thanks to a new scheme introduced by the Green Party which begins today Thursday.

Grealish warns Galway holidaymakers to check passports as applicant errors can lead to weeks of delay

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Independent TD Noel Grealish has advised people in Galway planning their summer holidays to apply early if they need their passports renewed. He warned that errors by applicants can lead to weeks of delays.

One refurbishment grant drawn down in Galway in the last 20 months

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell has called on the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien, to urgently review the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant as figures show that zero refurbishment grants have been drawn down in Galway since the scheme opened in April 2022.

McDonnell lashes FG candidate for saying sitting councillors are inactive on housing

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

City Councillor Declan McDonnell has taken to task a Fine Gael candidate in the next local elections, over claims that not enough is being done by sitting councillors to provide affordable housing in Galway.

Irish generosity shines as Galway’s iDonate surpasses €100 million milestone raised for Irish causes

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Ireland’s leading fundraising platform, iDonate.ie, recently celebrated a remarkable achievement. The Galway based company has kicked off their 2024 year by reaching over €100 million lifetime raised for Irish causes. This milestone not only reflects the platform’s success but, more importantly, underscores the profound impact of everyday individuals who believe in creating a positive change for their communities.

VERSONO Medical announces growth as it seeks to attract more talent

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

VERSONO Medical is an exciting early stage Irish MedTech company based in Galway, a global centre for excellence in medical technologies. The company collaborates with clinicians and research institutions across the world.

Byrne Hotel Group appoints new General Manager of Salthill Hotel

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

The Byrne Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Yates as General Manager of the four-star Salthill Hotel.

Treat yourself and the environment at Shake Dog

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Are you craving a delicious meal in the city centre? Shake Dog, with outlets in Prospect Hill and Eyre Square, can satisfy your hunger without breaking the bank.

Tonnta — Celebrating the Irish language and St Brigid

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Tonnta - Galway’s newest festival, celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from today February 1 to Feb 4. Given the weekend that is in it, there are a number of themes, but the primary one is to celebrate Galway’s status as a bilingual city.

Galway professor appointed as Commissioner for Human Rights in Council of Europe

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Professor Michael O’Flaherty will begin his six year, non-renewable term as the Commissioner for Human Rights on April 1, 2024.

The reinvigorating power of February

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

My mother used to say that you kept something long enough, it would come back into fashion. But of course, I never heeded her, and so all my trendy Gola sports bags and original three-stripe Adidas tee-shirts were discarded, not knowing they would come back into vogue. So too with flared trousers. It must have been the devil himself who designed those in the 1970s and thought it was a good idea, but back they have come again for certain age-groups.

I thought of all that this week with the news that starting today, you can get money back for your old bottles again. In the early 1970s, in the town where I grew up, and where if a dog went through with his tail on, he was a tourist, opportunities for pocket money were rare.

Bus Éireann need to 'get their act together on school services' - Kyne

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Students travelling from Moycullen, Roscahill and Oughterard areas have been left 'high and dry' by Bus Éireann says local Senator Seán Kyne.

Fewer than 700 homes for sale across Galway

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Over the past four years the number of second-hand homes for sale in County Galway has almost halved, with similar housing stock within the city limits falling by nearly one third.

Local boy with ‘Fastest Feet’ in Ireland to run in Millrose Games

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Eight year old schoolboy Charlie Sweeney, who is a pupil of Radharc a Mara Primary School, Mervue, will represent Ireland at the famous Millrose Games indoor athletics meet in New York on February 11.

Storm damage to Galway sports grounds highlight the need for relief fund, says Keane

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

With a number of Galway’s sport clubs still impacted by the damages caused by recent successive storms Isha and Jocelyn, Galway city Fianna Fáil councillor Peter Keane has urged the Government to establish a ‘Sports Infrastructure Relief Fund’.

The proposed relief fund should, Cllr Keane says, be given to clubs that have been affected by the ‘recent destructive weather events’. One of these clubs, the Galway Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) is dealing with ‘severe infrastructure damage’ of the club’s distinct outdoor dome, which was torn down by Storm Isha on January 21.

University of Galway Students’ Union launches consent week

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union are running a series of events to mark their annual Consent Week which starts on February 6. These events, in partnership with Active* Consent, will look at key issues impacting on the sexual health and wellbeing of students. There will be workshops, STI testing clinics and a sold-out charity Sex Toy Bingo event.

Design team for Elective Hospital to be appointed shortly, says Naughton

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Galway TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton, had indicated that the design team for the new Elective Hospital for Galway will be appointed in the next few months.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Gold jewellery stolen from a house in Tuam
Gardaí in Barnaderg are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house in the Dangan area of Tuam, on Saturday, January 27 between 10am and 8:55pm.

Gardaí in Barnaderg are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house in the Dangan area of Tuam, on Saturday, January 27 between 10am and 8:55pm.

Western Way national trail in Galway now a part of International Appalachian Trail

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

The Mám Éan Geotrail was launched in January at Ionad Pobail an Mháma with two guest speakers. Brian McConnell, retired principal geologist at Geological Survey Ireland, highlighted the geological connections with North America. Frank Conroy of Maam community gave a fascinating account of the local history and folklore linked with Mám Éan and its use down through the ages by the local community in Maam.

CitySwift secures €7 million funding round

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

CitySwift, the Galway-based leader in data intelligence for the public transport sector, has announced the closing of its latest funding round, securing €7 million. The round was led by Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in scaling businesses across a range of sectors in Ireland and the UK, investing €5 million.

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