Beating cancer has changed the entire focus of my life, says Cheevers
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness. And so it was with busy councillor Alan Cheevers three years ago. When it was revealed that he had been diagnosed with bowel cancer, he feared the worst. In the same period of time, he had lost two uncles to the killer disease...and on the day he was told himself, he feared having to break the news to his father that the illness had once again visited the family.
Read more ...McDonnell proposes extension of the one-way traffic system into city
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Cllr Declan McDonnell has proposed an extension of the one-way traffic system on roads leading into the city centre — which would enable the expansion of bus lanes on routes that are often choke points for traffic.
Read more ...Monivea traffic lights create “chaos” - Ogbu
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
![Ogbu at the "Thermo King crossroads" during a quiet period](http://www.advertiser.ie/images/2024/04/140857_thumb.jpg "Ogbu at the "Thermo King crossroads" during a quiet period")
A lack of filter lights is causing intolerable congestion at the Monivea Road-Connolly Avenue traffic lights near Mervue, according to local election candidate Helen Ogbu.
Read more ...Druid Theatre to stage major new production of Beckett’s Endgame at Galway International Arts Festival
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Druid Theatre yesterday announced a major new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Endgame. Directed by Garry Hynes, Endgame follows the Galway company’s acclaimed production of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.
Read more ...SHEroes: Galway symposium aims to promote women and diversity in politics
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Community Activist, advocate for gender equity and diversity, and Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming Local Elections, Helen Ogbu, extends a cordial invitation to the upcoming symposium titled ‘SHEroes – Promoting Women & Diversity in Politics’. This event is being organized following a successful grant application to Galway City Council, in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and will take place on April 17 at 10:30am to 2:pm, in the Menlo Park Hotel.
Read more ...Brite rapid charging station launched at Galway Retail Park
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Brite Rapid Charge launched the first multi space rapid EV charge station in the West of Ireland at Galway Retail Park.
Read more ...Turbulence avoided for dockland gas plans
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Bord na Mona has stepped in after SSE Renewables pulled out of a consortium to build a €54 million state-of-the-art hydrogen gas hub in Galway’s docks.
Read more ...Druid Theatre to stage major new production of Beckett’s Endgame at Galway International Arts Festival
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
Druid Theatre yesterday announced a major new production of Samuel Beckett’s masterpiece Endgame. Directed by Garry Hynes, Endgame follows the Galway company’s acclaimed production of Beckett’s Waiting for Godot.
Endgame is the tragicomic tale of a man living with his parents and his servant in a world beyond time and place. With nowhere to go and not much to do, they spend their days telling stories and contemplating the absurdity of life.
Read more ...Students celebrate as accommodation provider scraps planned price increase
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
News that student accommodation provider, Hubble Living, would not be going ahead with its planned 30 per cent increase of fees for the 2024/2025 academic year has been welcomed by University of Galway’s Students Union.
Read more ...100 health services jobs to be announced for Hibernian House tomorrow
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
One hundred new jobs in the health services sector to be based at the former tax office in Eyre Square are expected to be announced by the IDA tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.
Read more ...County Galway scrubs up for National Spring Clean
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Households, schools, businesses and communities across county Galway are being encouraged to support the National Spring Clean campaign this April.
Read more ...Galway activists arrested following Palestine solidarity protest at Shannon Airport
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Two members of Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign were amongst a group of three activists arrested by Gardaí on Saturday, March 30, following an attempt to approach a United States Air Force military aircraft that had landed in Shannon Airport.
Read more ...University of Galway celebrates 25 years of recognising graduates
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
University of Galway has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards, celebrating 25 years of recognising the universities graduates.
Read more ...Bernie Keogh art gallery — inspired by the west
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
When asked how and why she opened an Art Gallery in the city last month, Bernie Keogh said there were things that influenced her.
Read more ...Galway City Community Network submit proposals on Browne Roundabout
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Galway City Community Network have submitted their proposals to the public consultation on the Browne Roundabout pedestrian and cyclist crossings to the Active Travel team in Galway City Council today.
The submission comes about after consultations with the Environment Linkage Group. GCCN would like to thank the environment linkage group members, the GCCN Transport SPC Representatives and Access for All Galway members for their time and valuable input on the proposals.
Read more ...JCI Galway bring Easter treats to hospital patients
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
In the spirit of Easter and community outreach, young professionals from JCI Galway, a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating positive change, visited the St. Bernadette's Children's Unit and emergency department at University Hospital Galway during the Easter holidays.
Read more ...Win €100,000 in Galway Rape Crisis Centre fundraiser
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The Galway Rape Crisis Centre has just launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing €100,000.
Read more ...Miniature World 2024 at Galway Racecourse this weekend
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
No matter if you are nine or 99, if you are a fan of models, toys, miniatures and dioramas then there is only one place to be on Sunday April 7.
Read more ...Galway Mayor visits the ISPCC office
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The team at the The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) Galway office were thrilled to have the Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare visit and learn more about the work carried out by ISPCC and its suite of Childline services. They explained the several ways that children can access Childline, ISPCC’s 24/7 listening services.
Read more ...Salthill ‘Swim or Splash’ fundraiser next week
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Galway’s Maroon and White Swim or Splash is back at Ladies Beach, Salthill on Sunday, April 14, at 10am. The challenge is to dip, dash or plunge into the sea to raise vital funds for Rahoon Newcastle GAA Club and the Galway Autism Partnership (GAP).
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