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