­Through the glass darkly

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

People grow less self-aware the more self-absorbed they become. An explanation for this apparent incongruity would be that genuine self-awareness entails the overcoming or transcendence of the self. The principle of self-denial, so foundational to Buddhism or asceticism more broadly, exemplifies this ancient piece of wisdom. Enlightenment demands a degree of perspective or proportion that brings with it an eclipse of the self and invites a humbling and liberating self-awareness.

As Simone Weil wrote, “The self is only the shadow cast by sin, which blocks the light of God”.

Top Galway artists go undercover for the mystery art auction Incognito 2023

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Galway artists have once again illustrated their hearts of gold with 48 local artists taking part in Incognito 2023, Ireland’s most mysterious online art sale taking place on Wednesday, April 26, in aid of the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

Getting to know...

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
Playing hurling on the family farm when I was about four years old

New Connemara-based TG4 drama series to premiere tomorrow at Eye Cinema

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

A brand new TG4 six-part teenage drama series will be premiered tomorrow (Friday April 14) in the Eye Cinema ahead of its first broadcast on TG4 at 5pm on Thursday April 20.

Full of the thrills and spills of teenage life, Saol Ella is centred on the story of teenage girl Ella who is growing up in the Connemara Gaeltacht. Bursting with excitement to be getting out of school, hanging out with her friends and three months of summer adventures, boyfriends, first kisses and all the fun of a carefree teenage life ahead of her, Ella is numbed to find out her family have decided to take in Gaeilgóirí – Irish College Students for the entire summer.

No need for people to be suffering in pain, says city businesswoman after Spanish surgery

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

People who endure constant pain while on long waiting lists for procedures could save themselves the agony and the time by availing of the EU Cross Border Health Directive, said a well-known Galway city businesswoman.

Galway Simon Community concerned despite decrease in Emergency Accommodation numbers in the West

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community has welcomed the decrease in the number of people living in Emergency Accommodation in the West, and also expressed concerns about what lies ahead over the coming months.

According to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government, 490 people, including 94 families with 179 children were recorded as living in Emergency Accommodation in the West of Ireland at end of February. This is a decrease of 32 people, including 22 children since the previous month. The number of adults aged 65+ however increased by 4 in the past month.

Mayor’s Ball is back and will benefit four local charities

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Mayor of Galway City, Clodagh Higgins has confirmed that the City’s Mayoral Ball will take place on Friday May 12 at the Ardilaun Hotel.

Mayor of Galway City, Clodagh Higgins has confirmed that the City’s Mayoral Ball will take place on Friday May 12 at the Ardilaun Hotel.

Croí Corrib Charity Cycle returns in June

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The 29th Croí Corrib Charity Cycle makes a return to Galway City, on Sunday June 18 and registration is now open.

School offers family chance to live rent free in beautiful Cloghbrack for a year

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

A school in a picturesque area of county Galway is offering a five-bedroom house rent free for a year to a family if the children of the family are of schoolgoing age.

Cheevers calls for increase in youth projects funding

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

Cllr Alan Cheevers has called for more Government funding for outreach programmes and youth services across Galway city to help discourage young people from forming gangs.

Communities united in grief after teenagers die in Headford crash

Thu, Apr 13, 2023

The communities of Headford and Corrandulla will be joined in grief this evening (Thursday) for the first of the funerals of two local teenagers who died in a road collision near Headford early on Monday morning.

Urgent steps needed at UHG to avoid post-Easter trolley surge, says INMO

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) last evening urged the HSE to take immediate action to avoid a post-Easter trolley surge.

University of Galway-led study finds people with sleep problems may be more likely to have a stroke

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A global study into causes of stroke, co-led from University of Galway, has identified that sleep problems can increase the likelihood of having a stroke.

Play your part and be a friend of Galway International Arts Festival this July

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Galway International Arts Festival is inviting businesses and individuals to ‘play a part’ in the festival this July by becoming a Friend of the Festival.

Alliance Strategies announce plans to create 15 jobs in Galway

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Alliance Strategies, the umbrella entity that strategically and tactically serves the Alliance Abroad global footprint as a leading facilitator of global cultural exchange programs, yesterday announced plans to hire 15 employees in Galway over the next five years.

Claregalway-based Xerotech to hire 100 to meet demand for its technology

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Claregalway-based battery systems manufacturer Xerotech plans to hire more than 100 new employees to meet a growing demand for its technology.

Mary’s music inspired by peace to benefit Galway Hospice

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

A Galway music teacher who was inspired to compose a piece of music to mark the momentous signing of the Good Friday Agreement a quarter of a century ago this week is to release it with all proceeds going to chairty.

Free e-waste and battery recycling events in east Galway this month

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

East Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical and electronic waste to a set of free collection days to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.

The events, hosted by WEEE Ireland and supported by Galway County Council, will take place on Saturday April 15 in Loughrea Mart from 10am to 4pm, and on Saturday April 22 in Mountbellew Moylough GAA Club from 10am to 4pm.

Sandy Quarter to be transformative for city as consultation process gets underway

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

The development of the Sandy Quarter project by the Land Development Agency could be transformative for the city, City Council Chief Executive Brendan McGrath said on Monday as a six-week consultation process got underway into the massive plan.

Galway property prices ‘bucking national trend’ by staying flat, reveals report

Thu, Apr 06, 2023

Median property prices in Galway have reportedly, ‘bucked the national trend’ by staying flat during the first quarter of 2023 according to the latest MyHome.ie property price report, but rental markets have seen a 7% increase and a 13% decrease of properties for sale.

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