An Post exploring potential for William Street site to become dedicated city arts space

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

An Post is examining the potential for developing its property off William Street - recently used as an exhibition venue by the Galway International Arts Festival - as an arts space for the city.

Extraordinary Tuam fossil to be unveiled next week

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

An extraordinary and very rare fossil type, dating from around 340 million years ago, and discovered in a wall in Tuam, will be put on public display on Monday September 30.

Connolly calls for segregated cycle lane along Western Distributor Road

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Segregated cycle lanes along the Western Distributor Road and Millers Lane are essential for both cyclists’ safety and for the creation of greenways on the west side of the city.

Macnas to Danse Macabre through the Galway streets

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Macnas will Danse Macabre through the streets of Galway city during the October Bank Holiday Weekend, unleashing curiosity, fear, grief, love, laughter, and one hell of a party along the way.

NUI Galway becomes a designated University of Sanctuary

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

NUI Galway has become a designated University of Sanctuary, a movement aimed at promoting the inclusion of International Protection Applicants, refugees and Irish Travellers within the community.

Climate change and Brexit...what a time to be alive

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

What a time to be alive. The window for action on climate change is rapidly closing; democratic politics are under threat from a resurgent far-right in many of the world's most influential countries; and there are few obvious reasons for hope or optimism.

'In the 21st century, the story of Democracy will be who gets the upper hand between Democracy and Facebook'

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Among the speakers at Galway International Arts Festival’s autumn session of First Thought Talks in NUIG on Saturday October 3, is David Runciman, Professor of Politics at Cambridge University, who has written seven acclaimed books on politics and democracy.

Cappagh Park astro-turf facility to get floodlights next year

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The astro-turf facility at Cappagh Park will be getting floodlights next year, which will allow the facility to stay open into the late evening. The news was described as “very positive” by one councillor.

At Monday’s city council meeting, councillors were informed that floodlights will be erected at the astro-turf facility at Cappagh Park. Tender documents have been prepared, a company to carry out the work is to be chosen, and works will begin in early 2020. It will be fully funded by the council and will not depend on funding from the Capital Sports Grants.

Galway company’s dapper accessories well-received at ploughing championships

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

It is hard to imagine wooden bow-ties being in much demand at the Ploughing Championships, but last week they wowed at the Carlow venue.

Nonie’s October events to boost breast cancer research

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A huge coming together of Supervalu retailers and locals from Lackagh, Turloughmore and Claregalway will take place this October as communities unite for Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is all in support of well known local woman, Nonie Fahy, manager of Flynns Supervalu Lackagh, Turloughmore.

GMIT launches Healthy Campus initiative

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

GMIT has this week launched initiative aimed at fostering and promoting healthy living in the workplace for both staff and students. The initiative, launched by Minister of State Catherine Byrne, includes a ban on smoking and vaping on campus, nutrition awareness, consent workshops, and positive mental health initiatives among a raft of measures.

Connacht Rugby to host record crowds at Sportsground this season

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The public have really got behind Connacht Rugby side this season with record numbers expected though the gates and renewal rates of season tickets on a par with the unforgettable title-winning season of 2016.

‘The Three JCs’ — an evening with Joe Canning, Joe Cooney, and John Connolly

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

For the first time ever, three of Galway’s hurling heroes will be on stage together on Saturday November 23 at the Galmont Hotel in Galway for a very special event celebrating their incredible contribution to the game.

Galway Gaeltacht primary schools to benefit from sports funding

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Funding totalling €213,588 has been granted to Connemara-based organisation Muintearas to administer the Athletics and Sports Programme to 18 primary schools in the Galway Gaeltacht.

Rabbitte demands TUSLA be given powers to shut down ‘non-compliant’ creches

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

TUSLA does not have the ability to shut down non-compliant creches due to flaws in the legislation, and urgently needs to be given those powers by the Government, a Galway TD has demanded.

Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children and youth affairs, Anne Rabbitte, is calling on the Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone, to extend powers to TUSLA to “punish non-compliant creches”, including making it “impossible” for any management team or company involved with “very poor levels of service” to operate a creche in the State.

Canney demands restoration of rehabilitative training allowance

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Rehabilitative Training Allowance for people with disabilities should be restored as a matter of urgency, according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney.

Afternoon tea, jazz and magic at the g

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A very special fundraising afternoon in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will be held at the g Hotel on Sunday October 13. The event entitled ‘Afternoon Tea, Jazz and Magic at the g’ will feature music from jazz singer, Michelle Lally following the recent release of her new album ‘A Moment in Time’, accompanied by Pianist Colm Henry and Saxophonist Bertránd Huvé and magic from mentalist and magician, Aidan Murphy.

Specsavers Galway to launch Hearing Clinic in Spiddal

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The audiology team at Specsavers Galway stores is to open a new hearing clinic in The Spiddal Medical Centre, County Galway, commencing Wednesday, October 2.

Audiologists at Specsavers Galway will offer hearing screenings, hearing aid servicing, tuning and battery replacements at the Spiddal Hearing Clinic, with the intention of expanding the services available at the clinic over time.

Council to explore Athenry to Galway commuter train service

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A designated commuter train from Athenry to Galway could become a reality after a motion was adopted calling on City Hall to work in conjunction with the Galway County Galway, to ask Iarnród Éireann, for such a service.

Use of church grounds for Oughterard protest march was ‘unacceptable,’ says parish priest

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A protest march due to be held this weekend in Oughterard will not commence from the church grounds, after the parish priest said it was ‘unacceptable.’

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