University of Galway Students’ Union condemns student accommodation fee increase

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union has condemned Galway student accommodation provider, Hubble Living, for their accommodation fee increases for the 2024/25 academic year.

Work commences on algae-covered Walter Macken Flats exterior, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

City councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the start of work to tackle what she had labled the ‘shabby’ exterior of the Walter Macken flats complex in Mervue.

University’s new legal name officially confirmed by Minister Harris

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

University of Galway’s new legal name has been formally announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD. In Irish, it is Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, and in English it is University of Galway.

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Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Assault in Bothar Irwin
Gardaí in Galway are investigating an assault which occurred on Bothar Irwin area on Saturday February 24 at approx. 2.20p.m.

Gardaí in Galway are investigating an assault which occurred on Bothar Irwin area on Saturday February 24 at approx. 2.20p.m.

The heads above the parapet

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

In a hundred days from now, most of us will go to the polls to elect new city and county councillors and new MEPs. The race for the European seat used to be a lot more interesting when the constituency was merely the West...now it goes from Rossaveal to somewhere near the Mull of Kintyre. There is never any shortage of candidates for the European gig...as political posts go, they are the most desired. If I ever come back in the next life as a politician, you’ll find me in Brussels or Strasbourg, eating starters instead of main courses to keep the pounds down.

It’s not so easy to find takers for the ticket on the councillor level and this is regrettable, because it is here you find the academy for future TDs and Senators and Ministers. At that level, you learn how to grease the wheels, to press the fatted damp hand, uttering ‘sorry for your troubles,’ with a tear-stained hand and cheese sandwich that the crowd from next door made. It is here, you learn to growl and roar, to fight your corner. To do your bit for the place where you came from, to help those among who you live and work.

A lifetime in activism

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

When Sabina Higgins welcomes you into her private office before a long-scheduled interview, immaculately turned out in an azure, roll-neck woollen dress with anti-war and global sustainability badges pinned to her shoulder, you know she means business.

Sinn Féin calls on council to protect greens and playgrounds in city estates

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

In a letter circulated to some residents of Ballinfoile Park this week, the City Council notified them of a public discussion on building houses on the green spaces in the estate.

Galway Public Libraries to hold free events for Irish Astronomy Week

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

March 9-16 is Irish Astronomy Week and Galway Public Libraries will have a number of talks taking place in the city and county to mark the occasion. All events are free of charge and open to the public, but booking is recommended.

Saturday 9 March at 11:00am, Tuam Library will have a space-themed storytime. There will be astronomy-themed colouring sheets and wordsearches available, as well as astronomy book displays in both the children’s and adult’s Library. Younger members will be encouraged tobuild a spaceship from Lego in the library and pictures of the bestspace ships will be put on social media.

New Cathaoirleach has been appointed by Gaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Dr John Breslin has been appointed the new Cathaoirleach of Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the organisation responsible for promoting the Irish language to reinforce Galway’s status as an official bilingual city.

Fairstone Ireland announce strategic partnership with Murray & Spelman Financial Services

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fairstone Ireland, a leading player in the wealth management domain, has announced its fourth strategic partnership in Ireland with Galway and Kildare-based broker Murray & Spelman Financial Services. This acquisition highlights the acceleration of Fairstone Ireland’s partnership model which is changing the face of the financial planning industry in Ireland.

Giggling Galway broadcaster with a sharp edge

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

There are three Sarah McInerneys: the gregarious Drivetime radio presenter with a hearty laugh, the tough TV interviewer regularly skewering politicians, and – surprisingly – the shy, Galway-accented woman who considers herself a country girl at heart.

Minister in city as harbour site for 250 homes handed over to LDA

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD visited Galway Harbour on Monday to formally announce the transfer of a three-acre site, with the potential for over 250 homes, to the Land Development Agency (LDA).

University of Galway celebrates Irish Traveller Ethnicity Week

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

University of Galway has announced plans to celebrate Irish Traveller Ethnicity Week with a week-long series of events across campus.

Department commits to addressing Athenry school places shortage, says Cannon

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Local Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has this week confirmed that the Department of Education is now engaging with secondary school Principals in Athenry town in order to ensure sufficient school places in the town this September. In a letter to Deputy Cannon, officials say that they are aware of a potential shortage of places and are analysing enrolment data submitted by the three schools.

Cheevers calls for a full report on the Martin Junction to be issued

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has called for a full report to be issued on the final cost of the Martin Junction.

Quadruple success for Galway County Council at Local Authority ‘Oscars’

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

The recently opened BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry, the community-based ‘Healthy Islands’ initiative, an innovative Corofin start-up, and a pilot scheme aimed at improving energy saving and management in County Galway’s social housing stock have been named winners at the 2024 All-Ireland Community and Council Awards.

First cohort of ATU and Unitherm heat pump technicians graduate

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

The first cohort of graduates of the new Heat Pump Installation, Commissioning, Maintenance and Servicing programme developed by Atlantic Technological University and Galway-based company Unitherm Heating Systems were presented with their certificate awards at a formal ceremony in Unitherm Heating Systems’ new training academy in Glenrock Business Park, Ballybane on Friday last. Minister for State Hildegarde Naughton also formally opened the training academy during the event.