Year-round opening for Connemara National Park announced

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Connemara National Park Visitor Centre is to remain open all year round, for the first time in its near 40 year history, it was announced this week, and the park is also set for major development in the coming years.

TD warns students at risk of homelessness if supports ‘not in place’

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

Students may be facing homelessness as the college year starts, especially in Galway, with much student accommodation rented out in advance, leaving young people facing “some stark options”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs, and Galway East TD, Anne Rabbitte, who is calling on the Galway city and county councils to “make sure there are sufficient supports in place” for students as they return to Galway in September, and for the local authorities to be “proactive, not reactive”, when it comes to student homelessness.

Count on Athenry Credit Union to help with the cost of third level

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

With third level education costs continuing to spiral in Ireland, the financial pressure of putting a child through college continues to take its toll on household budgets.

A national survey in 2017 found that eight in ten parents said they struggled to cover the costs of their child’s third level education. The study, commissioned by the Irish League of Credit Unions, also found that one third of parents report money concerns to be their biggest third-level-related worry.

Snap happy — Galway Camera Club gets ready for 2019-2020 season

Thu, Aug 29, 2019

The present club was established in 1975 at a meeting in Giblin’s Hotel, now part of TKMaxx department store on Prospect Hill. It was however preceded by a similar club founded in the late 1950s which survived until the late 1960s.

Health Minister urged to intervene to find solution to ‘unacceptable’ outpatient gynaecological waiting list

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

A call has been made for the Minister for Health to engage in talks with hospital consultant representatives in a bid to find a speedy solution to the "unacceptable" waiting list for outpatient gynaecological appointments in Galway.

Stealing of Pride flags was 'deliberate and targeted homophobic attack'

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Six attempts to steal, and prevent the flying of, the Pride flag in Galway were not incidents of boisterous behaviour, but "deliberate and targeted homophobic attacks" on the city's LGBT+ community while it was celebrating Pride.

Twin cots for UHG's neonatal unit

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Twin babies can continue to experience the closeness they had in the womb now after birth thanks to the introduction of twin cots at University Hospital Galway's neonatal unit.

Free day out for everybody at the 50 Plus Show

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Lifestyle event for retired and older people, the 50 Plus Show, returns to The Galmont Hotel in Galway on September 3/4.

Memorial walk celebrates loved ones

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The 14th annual Galway Memorial Walk in aid of Galway Hospice takes place on Sunday September 8.

New singers wanted to lend voices to Galway choir

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Love singing and want a challenge? Then the Galway Choral Association is now looking new singers, former members, and people who want to return to choral singing.

The association, which is a mixed-voice community choir, has vacancies for men and women who want to sing exciting choral works.

Public invited to attend seminar on patient involvement in healthcare

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

People interested in discussing patient involvement in health research are invited to attend a seminar on the Challenges and Perspectives of Public and Patient Involvement in Health Economics Research .

Three charities to benefit from fashion luncheon

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

A fashion show luncheon in partnership with charities Croí, National Breast Cancer Research Institute, and Rosabel’s Rooms, will take place on Sunday September 8 at the Glenlo Abbey Hotel.

Rugby community farewells rugby's gentleman

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Irish rugby lost a long-time advocate this week with the passing of Galway's Dr Anthony (Tony) Browne.

The power of metabolic weight loss

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

With total focus on fixing metabolism, System 10 says it can help transform weight loss, energy, sleep, health and much more.

Oughterard Show is '56 years in the making'

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The village of Oughterard celebrates 56 years of hosting the Oughterard Agricultural Show in Corribdale Park on Sunday.

Dáil 100 exhibition launched in Galway as part of 'Dáil100' celebrations

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The role of the first members of Dáil Éireann from Galway is highlighted in an exhibition entitled Dáil 100, which is hosted by the Galway County Council, and which opened this week.

Celebrate Heritage week at Coole Park

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

A guided walk introducing participants to the delights of Coole Park is among the events taking place at Coole during Heritage Week. The walk, which takes place from 11am to 12.30pm today, will take in the history of the park, its wildlife, landscape, and the walled garden.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre seeks volunteer support workers

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The Galway Rape Crisis Centre is currently looking for support workers to help victims of sexual assaults.

Cal for mixed housing in Ballybane development

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

The Minister for Housing, Eoghan Murphy, is setting up a task force charged with increasing the availability of affordable and social housing units in Galway, and Fine Gael in the east side of the city is calling on him to review the plans for the Ballybane development as part of this.

Theft of Outboard Engines

Thu, Aug 22, 2019

Gardai in Clifden are investigating the theft of a number of outboard boat engines from the Clonbur and Corn na Mona areas between June 27 and July 1. A 5 horsepower two stroke Yamaha engine was taken from the Ferrybridge area near Clonbur between the June 26 and July 1. A 6 horsepower Yamaha stroke engine and a 9.9 horsepower two stroke engine was taken from the Dooras area between 30 June and July 1. If anyone has any information contact Garda Rebecca Nalty at Clifden Garda Station at (095) 22500. Members of the public are asked to report any suspicious activity and boat owners are asked to be vigilant.

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