John Muldoon teams up with Supermac’s

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

John Muldoon has been announced as the new ambassador for the FRESH range of Supermac’s Irish beef and chicken products. Supermac’s has a full premium range of fresh sandwiches and burgers, specifically the wholemeal grilled chicken sandwich, the chicken breast sandwich and the 5oz beef burger. The promotion of the FRESH range is a further commitment of the family group of restaurants to the Irish food sector.

John Muldoon’s association with the fresh new approach to rugby in the west was a key consideration. He comes from a strong farming background and was a natural fit for the campaign.

Gorgeous local crafts on sale at Creative Makers Galway pop-up shop

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Creative Makers Galway will run a pop-up shop alongside the Galway International Arts Festival from July 17 to July 30 in the Cornstore, Galway.

PoppySeed celebrates ten years in business

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

PoppySeed Gourmet Cafés joined together the staff, suppliers, friends, and family who have helped it achieve 10 successful years in business this month at a birthday party held at its Clarinbridge daytime café-restaurant.

RACE WEEK PREPARATIONS ENTER THE FINAL FURLONG

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

In a little over two weeks, the madness will begin. But already there is an air of effort and industry as Michael Moloney and his team are counting down to July 31, and the opening day of the 2017 racing festival. Take note of the date: a festival we usually associate with the last week of July will this year begin on the last day of July, the latest possible start date, and end on Sunday August, 6.

Credit unions announce return of joint education loan

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

St Anthony's & Claddagh Credit Union and St Jarlath's Credit Union have announced the return of their joint education loan offering, the CU4Education loan.

City's roundabouts to be spruced up

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Work to improve the state of Galway city's roundabouts will be completed over the next few weeks according to the Galway City Council.

Progress continues on N59 upgrade

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Method statements for the N59 Bunakill to Maam Cross ground investigation works have been approved by the National Parks and Wildlife Service, allowing them to go to tender.

Further method statements will be necessary before the construction phase can go ahead. However the development has been welcomed by Fine Gael Galway West TD and Minister for Community Development, Natural Resources, and Digital Development, Seán Kyne.

Lohan welcomes the building of social houses

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Cllr Mark Lohan has welcomed the Galway City Council's vote to build 74 social houses in Knocknacarra.

Hot air balloons return to fill the skies over County Galway

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Cathaoirleach Eileen Mannion of the Galway County Council officially launched the 2017 Irish National Hot Air Balloon Championships which is taking place again in County Galway from September 24 to 29.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

Cuts in Galway respite hours shocking
Cuts to the number of day only respite hours available in Galway, while the number in need of respite is going up, are unacceptable, according to Sinn Féin senator, Trevor Ó Clochartaigh.

Support ourselves by supporting local business

Thu, Jul 13, 2017

This is proving to be a good year for many Galway businesses. As one looks at the tourists wandering through the streets of Galway city, and the buzz in Shop Street and around the city centre, it would be easy to feel that all is well, and every business is benefiting from the increased numbers of visitors and the general feel good factor. This sense of a thriving city is particularly evident at this time of year, as the Galway Film Fleadh leads in to the Galway International Arts Festival, which in turn is followed by Galway Race Week. These festivals, and the many others which take place throughout the year, make a significant contribution to business activity in both the city and the county. We welcome the success of these businesses, which is fully deserved, primarily through the hard work, dedication, and level of customer service they provide.

There is, however, another dimension to Galway business life which tells a different story. This story is one which can be told in parts of the city, as well as in many parts of the county. It is a story of geographic areas, and business sectors, where the recovery has failed to take hold and businesses continue to struggle. In many ways, the owners and those employed in these businesses are the unsung heroes and heroines of Galway’s business community. Setting up a business takes great courage, and we owe a debt of gratitude to those who take the risk. At the Galway Advertiser, we meet many people who have taken the plunge into this uncertain business world, and we greatly admire their courage, their energy, and their optimism as they set out on their venture. Thankfully, many succeed, but unfortunately, others do not.

Fortieth arts festival set to bring windfall to local economy

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

More than 200,000 people are expected to attend more than 200 events making up this month's Galway International Arts Festival, which marks its 40th anniversary in 2017

New cancer-treatment facilities to be developed in Galway

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

By Kernan Andrews
New cancer-treatment facilities are to be developed in Galway under the updated National Cancer Strategy, which identifies a need for additional oncology facilities in Galway to meet increasing service requirements.

New road side checks to halt dumping on Headford Road

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Roadside checkpoints are to be deployed by the Galway County Council and An Garda Síochána as part of efforts to combat illegal dumping in the vicinity of the Headford Road.

Galway house prices continue to rise

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

House prices in Galway have risen by almost five per cent in the first half of 2017 - the largest increase in the State for the year to date - and house prices also have shown a year on year increase of more than 13 per cent.

City councillor describes fire at halting site as ‘stupid’

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

Galway city councillor Noel Larkin has described the setting of a fire at Cúl Trá halting site as "stupid and ridiculous".

Local public hospitals owed €23m

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

University and Merlin Park hospitals are owed more than €23 million from private health insurers. And most hospital consultants are offenders and are costing the health authority millions by failing to sign off on these claims, according to one local politician.

Advertiser editorial honouring coastguard is named winner in global editorial contest

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

An editorial from the Galway Advertiser honouring coastguard Caitriona Lucas, who died during a rescue off the west coast last year, has been named as a winner in a global contest to honour the best editorial writing in weekly newspapers.

Public meeting on changes to Westwood Hotel

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

A public meeting will take place at Bushypark School Hall next Wednesday (July 12) at 8pm to update the residents of Newcastle and Bushypark on the future of the Westwood Hotel.

It follows the public meeting on April 7 where it was announced the hotel was to be redeveloped into student accommodation.

'It’s frightening to explore the more vulnerable spaces of yourself'

Thu, Jul 06, 2017

He will play the role of a silent man in an opera at the Galway International Arts Festival. He will appear as an IRA volunteer determined to break out of the Maze prison in the Galway Film Fleadh. He is an essential part of the Druid Ensemble team of actors. Yet Aaron Monaghan admits acting was something he came into “at the very last minute”.

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