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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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).
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Tribal Running 5k to remember Aoibhe on Easter Sunday
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Tribal Running is back with the EASTER LILY 5KM REMEMBERING AOIBHE on Easter Sunday morning March 31.
Read more ...Utah cowboy walks The Line picking litter
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
There’s a new sheriff in town, and he’s unhappy with Galway’s terrible trash issue.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Online pre-planning enquiry system launched by Galway County Council
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
This week, Galway County Council became just the second local authority in the country to launch an online pre-planning enquiry system.
Read more ...City Council appoints design team to advance Kingston Masterplan
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Officials within the Amenity Section of Galway City Council have confirmed that a design team has been appointed to develop the proposal for amenity development at Millars Lane and Kingston. The strategy will be used by the Council to make and shape decisions such as developing new playgrounds and outdoor sports facilities for the burgeoning area. A central element of the plan is intended to be the development of a rugby pitch and a hockey pitch.
Galway honours the legacy of JFK in the Wreath Placement Ceremony for U.S. Presidents’ Day
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Galway was the focus last week when the White House Historical Association (WHHA) partnered with U.S. embassies and consulates around the world, including The Friends of the White House Historical Association in Ireland, for the third annual WHHA U.S. Presidents’ Day placing of wreaths.
Read more ...Sleepwalking into the repeat of history
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
I had coffee with some old friends the other day; people who had devoted their lives to doing the right thing; never ones to let a cause go unfought. People who took an interest in the world; people whose emotional ebb and flow was determined by the general state of mankind.
They are on the verge of retiring from their posts; of letting life give back to them some of what they worked to build. They looked forward to experiencing the unappreciated and sheer joy of normality. Of living a life where contentment is the goal.
Read more ...Celtic leaders head west for Interceltic Business Forum in city
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
Community and business leaders from the Celtic nations; Ireland, Brittany, Scotland and Wales, are set to make the pilgrimage west this spring, following the announcement that the upcoming Interceltic Business Forum will be held in Galway on April 19, in the Portershed.
Read more ...Advertiser in brief...
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
House broken into in Salthill
Gardaí in Salthill are investigating a burglary that occurred between 6am and 6pm on Sunday, February 18 where a house in Kingston was broken into. Entry was gained by smashing a rear window in the property.
Gardaí in Salthill are investigating a burglary that occurred between 6am and 6pm on Sunday, February 18 where a house in Kingston was broken into. Entry was gained by smashing a rear window in the property.
Read more ...Promoting a collaborative approach to pet care
Thu, Feb 22, 2024
The GSPCA, Bremeny School for Dogs and Briarhill Vet Clinic have come together to try to tackle how we approach behavioural problems with dogs. Together, they strongly believe in early prevention of behavioural problems rather than dealing with them as they arise. A stitch in time saves nine, and also makes for a happier pup.
Read more ...FG candidate calls for 'Community Sports Park'
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
Local sports advocate and Fine Gael candidate for Galway City East local elections, Aisling Keogh, has called for a more collaborative effort among sporting bodies to create community shared sports facilities in Galway city and county.
Read more ...Connacht Hospitality Group announces €122,000 for good causes
Thu, Feb 15, 2024
The Connacht Hospitality Group recently announced that it has supported charities, not-for-profits, and voluntary bodies to the amount of €122,000 across 2023, and this should have a huge impact on each of the great causes.
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