Citylink accepting Free Travel passes on Galway-Clifden route

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Citylink accepts Free Travel Passes on their newly expanded Galway-Clifden services. Passengers can book online at Citylink.ie to reserve a seat in advance. Free Travel Passes can also be used on-board, provided there is space, by simply presenting the FTP to the driver.

McDonnell confirms he will be running in June’s local elections

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Independent Councillor Declan McDonnell - the most experienced elected member of Galway City Council - has confirmed that he will be standing for re-election in June.

Michael Tully’s campaign for the community comes to fruition with Calisthenics gym

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

In 2022, Bruno Pierucci, impressed by the improvements made to the skatepark in Millennium Park, contacted Michael Tully, spokesperson for the Galway Skateboard Assocation, to discuss the benefits to the local community in Galway City East, of the potential of a Calisthenics gym.

The first year without Kevin

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

One big difference is that I no longer feel strong. I used to think of my body as sturdy, trustworthy, capable of rising above the niggling health issues most people my age face. But since my husband died, that has changed. I get breathless for no reason. I tire easily. I tremble a lot, I ache. Occasionally, I have a panic attack. I’m embarrassed, because grief has aged me so much.

Fishing for stories at Galway Atlantaquaria

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Over the last few months, creative Artist Mairead Brennan has been busy filling the aquarium with some new fantastic marine murals, and updating some of the pieces which have been in the aquarium since 1999.

McDonagh driven to return to politics

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The Labour Party has selected John McDonagh as its Galway City Central candidate for this June’s local elections.

Galway’s Tony Burke Motors wins ‘Best Social Media’ award

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

CarsIreland, the nation’s leading online classified marketplace for the motor industry, is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2023 Dealership Awards which are proudly supported by PTSB Asset Finance. These awards honour the outstanding online marketing work of car dealerships across the country.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Galway supporting Galway Simon

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Galway has shown great community spirit after supporting Galway Simon Community throughout 2023.

8,000 patients over 70 years had to wait in excess of nine hours in ED, health forum told

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

More than 8,000 patients over 70 years had to wait in excess of nine hours in the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital Galway last year, it was revealed this week.

102 suicide deaths in city and county from 2019 to 2022

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

A total of 102 suicide deaths were recorded in Galway city and county from 2019 to 2022, the highest number reported in the west, north-west, and mid-west in that period, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Silver screen success for Scoil San Phroinsias, Tirellan at Fís Film Awards

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Scoil San Phroinsias in Tirellan is celebrating after claiming two awards in the prestigious FÍS Film awards.

Heart disease research challenges ‘one size fits all’ aspirin guidelines

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Heart disease researchers led by a University of Galway academic who is also a Saolta consultant cardiologist have identified a group of patients in whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply.

President Higgins and Sabina to return to Galway when term ends

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

In an exclusive interview with the Galway Advertiser, Sabina Higgins has confirmed that she and husband Michael D Higgins plan to return to Galway City when his term ends next year.

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.

Advertiser in brief...

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.

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.

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.

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