Fr Peter McVerry to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fr Peter McVerry, the social activist and one of the leading campaigners against homelessness in Ireland, will give a public talk in Coláiste Iognáid (The Jes), Sea Road, on Wednesday November 27 at 7pm.

Lyons welcomes four new bus shelters for the west of the city

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Four new bus shelters are to be provided in the west of the city - on the Shangort Road, Ballymoneen Road, Barna Road, and Knocknacarra - a move one councillor has said will lead to "more people using public transport".

Connolly questions inaction of housing taskforce for Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The Social Housing Taskforce for Galway, announced nine months ago, has to date issued no reports and there are no minutes for any meetings it may have had, a situation described as "very worrying" by one local TD.

Hanley welcomes thirteen new bus shelters for the city

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Galway is set to get 13 new bus shelters in the New Year, with three being located in the Castle Park area, a move which has been welcomed by Social Democrats Galway City East councillor, Owen Hanley.

Poetry book for Palestine to be launched next week in Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

A book of poetry, inspired by the killing of 14-year-old Abdul-Rauf Ismael Salha by Israeli soldiers in January this year, will be launched in Galway next week.

AIDS West annual memorial concert at St Nicholas'

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

AIDS West will host its annual World AIDS Day Candlelit Memorial Concert at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 8pm on Sunday December 1.

Public meeting on challenging racism

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

When someone uses the term "I'm not racist, but..." it is a sure sign that they are, and there is growing concern across Galway about the recent trend in racist views being expressed so openly.

Insurance crisis puts local circus school at risk

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Communications Co-Ordinator, Galway Community Circus

The national insurance crisis has hit home this week with local charity, Galway Community Circus, falling victim to a lack of cover for their activities. Classes were cancelled last week at the centre in Shantalla, leaving 650 members with no activities to attend. The company has been searching for possible insurers for the past three months, approaching more than 130 brokers.

Students gather in Galway to discuss how to protect Europe in light of an uncertain future

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The European Youth Parliament Ireland will assemble in Galway this weekend (22nd-24th of November) for their annual Connacht Ulster session.The main focus will be on discussing issues like how we can protect the future of the EU while dealing with other topics like globalization and the rise of radical nationalism, through a mock parliament setting. A very relevant change for these Irish students will be the the challenges of rural areas in a globalized Europe.

A discussion will place in a welcoming environment, a safe space to develop and express their opinions, build an intercultural understanding gain democratic citizenship skills.

Major auction of McDonogh’s surplus stock this weekend

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and the UK’s largest independent auction company, has been appointed by McDonogh Trade Centre Limited to hold an unreserved auction of surplus and delisted stock on Saturday November 23 from 11am at its Ballybane, Galway site.

Cannon welcomes approval for works to roof of Craughwell NS

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Junior Minister East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed confirmation that the Department of Education has granted approval for repair works to the roof of Craughwell NS.

Galway Romanians go to the polls in city this weekend

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The Romanian community in Galway and surroundings areas are expected to go to the polls this weekend in the city’s Ardilaun Hotel to cast their votes to elect the next president of Romania.

Plans progress for new state of the art stem building at GMIT

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

GMIT has submitted a planning application for a new state of the art building at the Galway campus to cater for the delivery of programmes in the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

Demand high for Yeats College revision courses

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The highly successful Yeats College Christmas Revision Courses take place this year from the Monday December 30 to Saturday January 4 (excluding New Year’s Day) and are designed to provide students with a comprehensive and thorough preparation for their Leaving and Junior Certificate examinations. The revision courses have always been extremely popular, and the College is currently reporting a significant increase in demand with limited places remaining.

Galway public meeting on four day week

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fórsa trade union will host a public meeting about the campaign for a four day working week at the union’s Galway office at Sean Mulvoy Business Park next week on Thursday, November 28 from 7.30pm.

Canney welcomes ‘huge funding boost’ for Tuam stadium

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Tuam Stadium is to receive €89,717 under the regional allocation of Sports Capital Grants. Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney has welcomed the grant as “a great result” for the north Galway region.

Let KD Autoparts give your car some festive cheer

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

An bhfuil do charr réidh don gheimhreadh agus do shéasúr na Nollag? Is your car ready for winter and all the demands of the festive season?

Dragons set for B’sloe Vision For Growth event

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Following on from the successful ‘Future Business Trends’ event held during the summer, The Pulse Club is hosting another event, Vision For Growth – Ballinasloe 2020 is hosting another event, on the evening of Thursday December 5 in the Shearwater.

Rabbitte to host ‘Rejuvenation of Athenry’ public meeting

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, will host a public meeting next week to discuss the rejuvenation of Athenry.

Breaking a world record - Portwest launches new campaign with Connacht Rugby

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Portwest, in partnership with Connacht Rugby, has launched a new road safety for all campaign , Be Bright on Safety, which also aims to set a new world record.

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