Another gripping finale as season 20 ends on Ros na Rún tonight

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Ros na Rún, Ireland’s only rural TV drama is gearing up to its season finale tonight (Thursday) with compelling and complex stories of deceit, aggression, anger and narcissism. It appears the entire village is hiding something or a secret from someone to protect themselves at all costs. The TG4 drama comes to a highly dramatic and breath taking end at 8.30pm.

Galway Hospice launches Virtual Garden

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway Hospice has launched a special Virtual Garden where supporters can ‘plant’ a flower online.

Cycling, coffee, cakes, chats - what’s not to love?

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

CycleCoffeeCake is a new initiative of the Galway Cycling Campaign which aims to encourage novice cyclists to hop on their saddles and join together in a gentle, inclusive cycle around Galway city.

In-person physiotherapy appointments now available

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Aoife Ni Eochaidh, chartered physiotherapist, provides face to face, telephone, and video call physiotherapy pelvic floor muscle treatment for bladder and bowel incontinence from her clinic in Suite 14, Bon Secours Consultant Clinic in Renmore, Galway. She also treats sexual dysfunction, prolapse, and post-natal pelvic conditions and osteoporosis. People can choose to have their pelvic physiotherapy consultation by phone call, Zoom, WhatsApp, Skype, or Facetime or to attend in person. Patients can get a referral from their GP or self-refer.

Patients are advised on an individual basis in a live physiotherapy assessment, either in Aoife Ni Eochaidh’s clinic face to face or by telephone or video call. Don’t worry that telephone and video physiotherapy might not be as good as attending in person, a lot can still be achieved and it is always better to start sooner rather than later with any health issues.

Galway Chamber calls for national taskforce to revive town centres

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

A National Taskforce, with the goal of revitalising our town centres, including Galway city, will be essential in protecting and enhancing businesses, and combating problems exacerbated during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Enforcement the rules and tackle anti-social behaviour, says McDonnell

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Anti-social behaviour has gone "out of control" in some housing estates in Galway city, "particularly on the east side" of the city, and there is an urgent need for enforcement of rules and support for families.

Supports for the most vulnerable should not face cuts, warns Hanley

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Community funding, grants, and investment must be prioritised and protected "as we build a resilient society and economy after Covid-19", especially as the crisis has put the greatest pressure "on our most vulnerable".

Galway businesses to benefit from €14 million boost to Trading Online Voucher Scheme

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway businesses are set to benefit from the €14.2 million boost to the Trading Online Voucher Scheme operated by the Local Enterprise Offices and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Ballyloughane beach deserves better than it's 'poor' rating, says Cheevers

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

The lack of a Blue Flag and an Environmental Protection Agency rating of poor for Ballyloughane beach in Renmore is the result of years of "neglect".

Galway Simon Community welcomes decrease in number of people in emergency accommodation

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway Simon Community has said that the 4% decrease in the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West in April 2020, since the same time last year, is a welcome reversal of the relentless increase in numbers over recent years.

Nonetheless, the charity says that the figures remain far too high with 537 people, including 214 children, with no place to call home during the Covid-19 pandemic.

New online bidding system for Tuam Mart

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

A new online bidding system for Tuam Mart will come online from the start of next week.

Haemochromatosis screening and treatment from Galway Primary Care

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Haemochromatosis is a common genetic disorder leading to the accumulation of excess iron in the body. Symptoms vary and include fatigue, joint pain, erectile dysfunction, and a darkening or bronzing of the skin. A doctor’s consultation to discuss symptoms and family history, and blood tests are the first steps in screening for haemochromatosis.

Develop your football with CoachEile

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Are you someone who wants to develop within in a bespoke player centred learning environment with professional coaches? ?Do you want to improve your technical ability and game understanding?

CoachEile has announced that due to the new government easing of restrictions, it is now offering personal/small group sessions for players of all ages and abilities within the West of Ireland.

Galway Film Fleadh announce the launch of new Festival Network

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

 The primary purpose of the network is to formalise a system for sharing information, strategies and culture amongst festivals that will represent a strong voice in Europe. It will shape, develop, reach and agree on common positions and perspectives on key issues. The network will be able to develop resources, business models, best practices and information exchange infrastructures to support members in the emerging film ecosystem, providing a unique opportunity to strengthen film festivals.

Kenny's Bookshop re-opens today

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

Kenny's Bookshop, Liosbán Retail Park, re-opens to the public from today, Monday June 8. Access will be for a set number of customers at the same time. Strict social distancing and hygiene standards in-store will be observed.

Visit your virtual museum for a world of wonder

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Galway City Museum may be currently closed to the public but it is very much open online. Visit your virtual museum at www.galwaycitymuseum.ie where you can access many educational resources and explore the exhibitions and the collection from the comfort of your own home.

The museum has added some brand new material for visitors to enjoy. In addition to browsing past and current exhibitions, you can listen in and watch museum podcasts and vodcasts.

Escalation of anti-social behaviour concerns city councillor

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

A Galway city councillor has expressed his concern regarding the increase in anti-social behaviour in Galway City.

Crowe proposes large scale pedestrianisation of city centre

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Councillor Mike Crowe has this week reiterated his call for a large part of the city centre to be pedestrianised for the rest of the summer, saying that it is “time for a real change in Galway City and one that will bring a benefit to everyone.”

He told the Advertiser last evening that he attended a meeting with the Chief Executive of the City Council and head of Transportation Unit on this very matter and pressed his belief that Middle Street, Cross Street, Market Street, Upper Abbeygate Street and Eglinton Street should all be restricted to pedestrians and cyclists on a trial basis with a review in September.

Last batch of GMIT face visors delivered to Galway University Hospitals (GUH)

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The heroic efforts of staff at GMIT have continued their work to help frontline heroes with the delivery of another batch of face visors to Galway University Hospitals this week.

While the campus doors may be closed, the work goes on. Over the last eleven short weeks, GMIT staff have been challenged in exceptional ways. Whilst having to adapt to new ways of teaching and assessing online, they have also been engaged in the background supporting the fight against COVID-19. Several initiatives undertaken have included the opening of a contact tracing centre, pioneering the development of open source ventilators, in addition to the production of face coverings.

Celebrate the Poet’s Picnic

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The Poet’s Picnic is an annual celebration of WB Yeats’ birthday on June 13. Lovers of Yeats’ poetry have gathered and feasted on the grounds of the Norman tower house that was his summer home, and the inspiration for some of his most beautiful work.

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