Final frolic for Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

In an exclusive to the Galway Advertiser, two projects which will form part of Galway's 2020 bid for European Capital of Culture will feature in the top secret bid book.

Galway's iconic Eyre Square fountain becomes a protected structure

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have this week voted to include the Galway hooker fountain in Eyre Square in the city's Record of Protected Structures, amid calls to erect a plaque explaining the significance of the structure.

Charity appeals to landlords to rent affordable property to people affected by housing crisis

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A local charity is appealing to landlords to make their properties available to rent to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Jacquie Horan, the CEO of COPE Galway, which is committed to eliminating the problem, says supply and access to housing is the single biggest issue experienced by its clients.

Leisureland selects consultants to look to its future

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Galway City Council and the board of Leisureland have engaged a firm of consultants to carry out a feasibility study on the site adjacent to Leisureland which has traditionally been used as a funfair and for other activities such as ice rink, etc, over the years.

Councillors reject move to protect Galwegians RFC clubhouse

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

City councillors this week unanimously voted against a proposal to add the Galwegians RFC clubhouse at the club's old Dublin Road premises to the city's Record of Protected Structures.

Art deco facades in William Street West added to city's protected structures

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have voted to preserve the facades of a number of early 20th century art deco facades on William Street West. The facades, located beside the junction with Munster Avenue, were added to the city's Record of Protected Structures this week, despite several councillors expressing their dislike of the architectural style of the buildings.

The RPS lists buildings which are considered to be of architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical merit, and those structures included on the list are afforded protection under planning legislation.

City council to honour Connacht Rugby heroes

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Galway city council has voted in favour of holding a civic reception for the Connacht Rugby team.

Transformations and early starts for 2016 arts festival

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Despite an official start date of Monday July 11, the Galway International Arts Festival is actually getting under way this weekend, with preview shows for three of its highest profile plays, while street spectacle, Insects, takes place on Sunday.

Advertiser editorial on city water deaths is named winner in global editorial contest

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

An editorial from the Galway Advertiser dealing with the number of water deaths in Galway City has been named as a winner in a global contest to honour the best editorial writing in weekly newspapers. The Golden Quill and Golden Dozen award winners for 2016 were announced by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors at a conference in Melbourne on Sunday.

National Day of Commemoration to be marked at NUI Galway

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Irishmen and Irishwomen who have died in past wars and on service with the United Nations on peacekeeping missions will be honoured at a ceremony at NUI Galway at 11am on Sunday July 10.

#WearitShareit for Galway 2020

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

With less than a week left in Galway’s final bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2020, Galway’s business community has rallied to launch a new #WearitShareit campaign.

Councillors raise concerns over the state of roundabouts

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have lamented the state of roundabouts throughout the city at the council meeting on Monday.

Walk a Western Way marathon

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Don your walking boots and take part in a walking marathon or half marathon in scenic Connemara next month.

Etape Connemara challenges cyclists for Croi

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Heart and stroke charity Croi expects this year's cycling fundraiser, the Etape Connemara, to be bigger than ever with some 500 riders predicted to take part.

Galway flyers seek World Cup glory

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Two Galway girls are 'flying high' having been chosen to represent Ireland at a competitive international tournament later this summer.

Coole to host free performance of George Bernard Shaw play

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A free public performance of George Bernard Shaw's anti-war play O'Flaherty VC is among the highlights on the calendar of events this month at Coole.

The play will be perfomed at Coole Park — the original inspiration for its setting — on Sunday July 24 at 2.30pm. This 100-year-old play still has a lot to say.

Galway libraries to close for computer upgrade

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Libraries across Galway will close this Thursday evening, in order to facilitate the installation of a new national computer system.

Local volunteer centre reports twenty-five per cent hike in people seeking volunteering work

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A local volunteer centre has reported a 25 per cent increase in the number of people contacting its service for the first time last year seeking volunteering work. More than half of these had never volunteered before.

SeaFest a resounding success as 60,000 visitors flock to harbour

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

More than 60,000 visitors came to SeaFest last weekend to enjoy an action-packed programme centred on Galway Harbour.

A River Runs Through It —

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

This morning, a Thursday morning, should have been like any other for the Gubbins family. They should be up and about their duties and doing the things that all Irish families do on a Thursday. Thoughts of the week past, the days to come, thoughts of their three children. But today will be a day most unlike any other. It is a day that they will bury their young son Brian. A likeable, popular, student whose ambition was to work in the world of media. For that he seemed to have all the attributes.

At around 2pm today, they will follow his coffin to the cemetery at Lisboney near Nenagh. Because Brian died in our city last weekend.

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