Women’s entrepreneurship empower programme ‘Empower Start’ now open for application

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

EMPOWER, the women’s entrepreneurship programme, which is run by the GMIT iHubs, is now accepting applications for the next EMPOWER START programme. The EMPOWER Programme is free to participants and aims to fast track female-led businesses in the West and North West of Ireland. EMPOWER is funded by the Department of Justice and Equality and the European Social Fund.

New radio station to begin broadcasting this weekend

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

A new radio station will start broadcasting in Galway this weekend when Freedom FM airs on 87.9FM.

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Thu, Sep 16, 2021

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Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Appeal for witnesses to fatal road collision
Gardaí in Galway are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a motor cyclist that occurred at approximately 10.10am on Sunday September 12 at the junction of the Old Dublin Road and Renmore Park.

Sensors and lights to deter wrong-way drivers on motorways

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

Sensors and flashing warning lights are to be considered as possible deterrents to wrong-way driving on the motorways, with the growing phenomenon raised by concerned gardai and councillors in the county this week.

Unvaccinated at "extremely high risk" of contracting the disease, says Saolta clinical director

Wed, Sep 15, 2021

People who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 are at "extremely high risk" of contracting the disease in the next few months due to the highly transmissible Delta variant of the virus being prevalent in the community.

‘Serious cause for concern’ as farmed salmon found in Connemara river

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Inland Fisheries Ireland, the State agency responsible for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats, is investigating farmed salmon recovered from the Connemara Fishery.

GMIT reopening plan sees phased return to campus for all students from September 20

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

GMIT will operate a phased return to full on-site activities in all campuses from September 20 in line with Government guidelines, the institute has announced.

Housing for All must live up to its name, says COPE Galway

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Welcoming the publication of the new Government Housing plan, ‘Housing for All’, COPE Galway have described this plan as critical to the lives of many people who are experiencing the negative effects of the current housing crisis.

Sharp divisions among Galway politicians over merits of Housing For All plan

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The Housing For All plan is either a “path to achieving the supply we need to cater for all our people”, or a “continuation of the failed policy of relying on the private market”.

COPE Galway supported 2,616 people in 2020, annual report reveals

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

While 2020 was a year of unprecedented challenge due to the Covid-19 global pandemic, it was also a year in which we witnessed the very best of society.

When COPE Galway launched their Annual Report yesterday Wednesday, attendees heard about the mobilisation, adaption and development of the organisation’s services, which continued uninterrupted during the pandemic. The charity’s work ensured the safety and protection of 2,616 people in Galway in 2020, including individuals and families experiencing homelessness; women and children affected by domestic abuse and older people who require social and nutritional support.

Salthill and Knocknacarra natives win €20,000 Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Award

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Brandon Blacoe from Salthill and Eibhlin O’Riordan from Knocknacarra, Co Galway, co-founders of ByoWave, have won a place on Social Entrepreneurs Ireland’s Impact Awards programme and secured €20,000 in unrestricted funding for their organisation. ByoWave makes modular, accessible, and customisable video game controllers for people with disabilities, enabling everyone to build their own way to play.

Laptops for students who cannot afford them to be part of higher education funding package

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Laptops worth almost €535,000 will be made available to higher-education students in Galway who would otherwise struggle to afford them as part of a government scheme to address “digital inequality” in the sector.

Protest in Eyre Square to demand end to the housing crisis

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The Galway Homeless and Housing Coalition will hold a socially distanced rally in Eyre Square at 12 noon, this Saturday, September 11.

Ireland has ‘moral responsibility’ to take in more Afghan refugees, says PBP Galway

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Ireland has a “moral responsibility” to take in far more than the “mere 195 refugees” from Afghanistan it has pledged to accept.

Fitzmaurice welcomes recognition of turf cutters’ rights

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has welcomed the recognition of turf cutters’ rights as part of this week’s announcement by the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, on the new standards for all domestic solid fuels.

Nominate Galway’s volunteers for Volunteer Ireland Awards

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Nominations are open for the Volunteer Ireland Awards and a call has gone out for Galway people’s contributions in the area to be recognised.

Croí’s Night Run returns virtually for October

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The seventh annual Croí Virtual Night Run takes place on Friday October 8, and the locally based heart and stroke charity is encouraging the public to get involved.

Westside Modular Family Hub nominated for community housing award

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The Westside Modular Family Hub - the first of its kind in Ireland - has been shortlisted for the Irish Council of Social Housing Allianz Community Housing Awards 2021.

E-scooter safety concerns on public roads

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

A west of Ireland road safety officer has issued a reminder that it is currently illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements or cycle paths.

Mayo County Council’s Road Safety Office said that E-scooters are becoming increasingly common as people look for alternatives to public transport, or ways to reduce car use. However, in Ireland, the only place to legally ride an e-scooter is on private land with the permission of the land owner – everywhere else it is against the law.

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