Hotel room tax could raise €1.7 million for Galway City, says Lohan
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
It is time for Galway City Council to look at applying a hotel room tax on all visitors as this would be a sensible revenue raising measure that could go directly into the delivery of services in Galway City. So said Mark Lohan, Sinn Féin candidate in this summer’s Galway City Council elections.
Read more ...Former Mayor Larkin to run for Independent Ireland in local elections
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Councillor Noel Larkin, former Mayor of Galway City, has announced his candidacy for Independent Ireland in the upcoming local elections.
Read more ...Safe Routes to School Scheme needs to be fully funded says TD Canney
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Sean Canney, Galway East Independent TD, has stated that the Safe Routes to School Scheme is moving too slowly with only 12 schools across County Galway out of 65 registered for the scheme have to date been sanctioned for funding.
Read more ...Social dancing fundraiser for Ella Farrell
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The profits from a social dancing event taking place on March 24 will be donated to the Ella Farrell Cancer Treatment & Recovery Fund.
Read more ...Galway grassroot soccer clubs concerned participation rates could fall by 30 per cent
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Representatives from a large number of Galway soccer club recently met to discuss the FAI’s plan to introduce a calendar year schedule under their Football Pathways Plan.
Read more ...Three decades on, Croí Corrib Charity Cycle still gearing up
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The Croí Corrib Charity Cycle, now in its 30th year, is gearing up for another thrilling event on Sunday, June 9. Croí, the charity dedicated to heart and stroke awareness, prevention and support, has announced that registration is officially open for the 2024 Croí Corrib Charity Cycle.
Read more ...5k charity run in Furbo this Sunday to raise funds for Eanna’s Entourage
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
This Sunday, a 5k charity run will take place in aid of Eanna’s Entourage at Furbo GAA pitch, commencing at 11am.
Read more ...Pet names as Gaeilge a rising trend, survey shows
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
We’ve seen the top baby names trending in recent months but what everyone really wants to know is what names have been topping the lists of pet-parents over the last year.
Read more ...More pedestrian crossings called for by Murphy
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
In the March monthly meeting of Galway City Council, in response to a question from Cllr. Niall Murphy, the executive agreed to involve councillors in the process of identifying the next set of locations for pedestrian crossings.
Read more ...The Hardiman teams up with Castlegar camogie
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
With March being the month that holds International Women’s Day it is timely that The Hardiman has just announced its support of girls and women through their new year long sponsorship of Castlegar Camogie.
Read more ...Cyber mindset programme sees Noone Cyber Security named Digital Impact of the Year
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
A new cyber mindset programme to help educate and empower students, parents and teachers when it comes to the use of social media and smart devices, saw Galway cyber security experts Noone Cyber Services recognised at the National Digital Business Awards.
Read more ...Business All-Star Accreditation for PHE Engineering & Architecture
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
The All-Ireland Business Foundation has awarded PHE Engineering & Architecture, a Galway-based team of engineers, architects, 3D and interior visualisation specialists, Business All-Star Accreditation for their conduct in the areas of trust, performance, and customer-centricity.
Read more ...Gardaí agree to patrols along ‘The Line’, says O’Flaherty
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Independent city councillor, Terry O’Flaherty, has received confirmation from Gardaí in Galway that they are to carry out patrols on the Military Path, locally known as ‘The Line’, running between Renmore and the city centre.
Read more ...Advertiser in brief...
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Cigarettes stolen in Corofin
Gardaí in Corofin are investigating a break-in that occurred at the Anbally Inn public house on March 14, between 00:15am and 1:05am. Four people were seen entering the premises and the contents of a cigarette machine were stolen.
Gardaí in Corofin are investigating a break-in that occurred at the Anbally Inn public house on March 14, between 00:15am and 1:05am. Four people were seen entering the premises and the contents of a cigarette machine were stolen.
Read more ...Galway secondary schools full to bursting, report shows
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Four out of every five post-primary schools across Galway had to turn away parents seeking places for their children last year.
Read more ...Connolly seeks development of specific ADHD clinics for Galway
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Cllr John Connolly is asking the executive of local health services to pursue the development of an ADHD specialist clinic in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) centres in Galway. Despite referrals for ADHD assessment and intervention being the reason for the majority of referrals for CAMHS services, children must often wait for assessment and the availability of intervention therapies are limited.
Read more ...Bus Éireann to hold Galway open day to recruit female drivers
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Bus Éireann is will hold an open day this weekend to actively recruit drivers across the island of Ireland to join its growing teams.
Read more ...New technique for Parkinson’s stem cell brain repair brings promise for patients
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Neuroscientists at the University of Galway have made an exciting discovery that could revolutionise stem cell-based brain repair therapy for Parkinson’s disease.
Read more ...School and community bands encouraged to apply for Band Grant
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Galway City Council invites applications from school and community bands in Galway city for the 2024 Band Grant. School bands, community bands, and community music ensembles and collectives from all musical genres can apply.
Read more ...Galway participants wanted for dementia research
Thu, Mar 21, 2024
Occupational therapist, Simone Ryan, is looking for individuals living with early-to-middle-stage dementia to take part in a research study. Simone is completing this research as part of her master’s degree in the University of Galway.
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