Turn City Hall into community hub, says McNelis

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The current City Hall on College Road would be an ideal location for the development of a community hub when the move to Crown Site happens, according to city councillor Niall McNelis.

Be inspired in your retirement —  The 50 Plus Show returns

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The 50 Plus Show, the lifestyle event for people 50 and over is coming to the Salthill Hotel on the 21st & 22nd May. The event is organised by SeniorTimes magazine and podcast series

Galway Youth Orchestra concert this weekend

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway Youth Orchestra will finish their 42nd season with a concert in the Lr. Aula, in the University of Galway on Saturday, April 27th at 7.30 pm.

Frank Fahy — a passion for community welfare

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Frank Fahy is a native of Menlo, on the outskirts of Galway City. He is a fluent Irish speaker. Frank has been a widower since 2021 and he has three grown-up children.

Lack of voting rights awareness highlighted by Ogbu

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A concerning lack of awareness about voting rights among some residents of Galway, particularly migrants, has been identified by Helen Ogbu, the Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming local elections. This has come to light during canvassing efforts ahead of the June 7 Local Elections in Galway City neighbourhoods, notably in Doughiska, which boasts the most diverse population in the city.

Development of O’Sullivan Park should take step further, says McDonnell

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The development of O’Sullivan Park in Mervue as an amenity for the community should be taken a step further, according to Galway City Councillor Declan McDonnell.

Galway RNLI rescue walker stranded on Hare Island on Monday

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard on Monday afternoon (Monday 22 April) to rescue a walker on Hare Island who was cut off by the incoming tide.

The request to launch came shortly before 2pm and volunteer crew Dave Badger, James Rattigan, David Oliver and Olivia Byrne launched the lifeboat and were on the water around 10 minutes later. The lifeboat and crew headed to Hare Island, on inner Galway Bay, which is accessible to walkers at low tide.

Leading renewable energy experts gather in Galway for business seminar

Tue, Apr 23, 2024

Solgrid Limited will host a seminar, entitled ‘Simplifying Solar PV for Business’, on Thursday, April 25, from 12 noon to 2pm at the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway, H91 E98N.

University of Galway announces Student Sustainability Leadership Awards winners to mark Earth Day

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

University of Galway has marked Earth Day 2024 by announcing the winners of the Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2024 — Molly Hickey and Peter O’Neill.

From Rose to Brussels — not your traditional political journey, but I have track record now, says Walsh

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

While some might know me best as the Rose of Tralee, I now have a strong political track-record from Europe to share.

Galway City Council secures funding for the restoration of Menlo Castle

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Cllr Frank Fahy’s proposal for the restoration of Menlo Castle has been met with resounding success as Galway City Council announces the receipt of €85,000 in heritage funding for this historic project.

Galway Racecourse welcomes the Salthill Hotel as sponsor for the summer festival

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

As preparations intensify for Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, the Galway Races (from Monday July 29 to Sunday August 4) for one action packed week, excitement mounts with the announcement of a new partnership with ‘Salthill Hotel’, located on the picturesque promenade in Galway city.

McDonagh calls for 30km speed limit on Shantalla road

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Galway city central labour caniditate John McDonagh says stronger traffic calming measures are needed on Shantalla road.

FG candidate Forde hits out at lack of city playgrounds

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

FG local election candidate Shane Forde has hit out at the City Council and the current East Ward Councillors over lack of playgrounds in the area.

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile back this Sunday

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile are back this Sunday April 21 from 11am to 5pm at the Galway Rowing Club for their fantastic Artisan Market, showcasing a gorgeous array of handcrafted products by artists, designers and producers based right here in Galway.

Retired staff photo collection brings University history to life

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

A collection of photographs documenting the history of University of Galway has been published after being collected and archived in a project sponsored by Agallamh na Seanórach/Retired Staff Association.

Crowe welcomes sentence moves on knife crime

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Local Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Crowe has welcomed Cabinet approval this week to amend legislation in order to increase sentences for knife crime.

Ogbu and Bacik identify childcare issues during city canvass

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Helen Ogbu, the Labour Party candidate for Galway City East canvassed with Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik to Roscam, where she spearheaded canvassing efforts alongside party officials and members, including Cllr. Niall McNelis and Fergal Landy, the Labour Party European elections candidate for Midland North West, among others.

Yeats Thoor Ballylee Artist-in-Residence programme launched

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society, in partnership with the Galway Culture Company, is hosting an Artist-in-Residence programme this summer at Thoor Ballylee, W.B. Yeats’s summer home near Gort, County Galway.

Clarinbridge Day Centre hosts Galway tea event to mark 30 years of Alzheimer’s Tea Day

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Mark your calendars for a very special cup of tea. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting the 30th Alzheimer’s Tea Day across Ireland and The Alzheimer’s Day Centre in Clarinbridge will join the celebrations with Tea Day on April 29 from 2pm to 4pm at the centre. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show that at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia, every single day.

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