Gardai apoplectic over catalytics as thieves target Priuses

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Gardai have warned Toyota Prius owners to be particularly mindful when securing their vehicles following a series of incidents involving the theft of catalytic converters from these cars.

Canney demands improvements to Tuam roundabouts

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Tuam’s new roundabouts off the motorway and by-pass are not only “in a poor state”, they also “do nothing to promote the town”, according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney.

New maternity hospital planned for Galway by 2024

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

A new maternity hospital is on the cards for Galway in the next four to five years. The facility at University Hospital Galway will be accommodated in the four floors above the new emergency department.

Time to slow down time

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

This year I’ve noticed more than ever the impact of the short summer nights, the long summer days, that brightness that nudges you awake at 5am and says, “look at me. See the beauty of the world that you are missing out on by sleeping.” This year more than ever, the weeks and months have flown by; the landmarks by which we stake out the year come and go like town-name signs on a roadway at night, and fly by.

Cathaoirleach launches 2019 gum litter campaign

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Jimmy McClearn, officially launched the Gum Litter Taskforce’s gum litter education campaign in Portumna last week.

Free GMIT summer camp for young entrepreneurs

Thu, Jun 27, 2019

A free young entrepreneur summer camp for 40 second-level students will run this summer in GMIT’s Galway (Dublin Road) campus, commencing on July 8. The camp is hosted by the School of Business, for the third year in a row, as part of a national initiative funded by the Higher Education Authority. The course is designed to meet a key objective of the National Skills Strategy 2025, the promotion of entrepreneurial thinking and design skills among secondary school pupils.

THE 10th GALWAY GARDEN FESTIVAL WITH FOOD, CRAFT, MUSIC, STREET THEATRE AND A MEDIEVAL TOURNAMENT AT CLAREGALWAY CASTLE ON JULY 6-7TH

Mon, Jun 24, 2019

The 2019 Galway Garden Festival will take place on Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th of July, at Claregalway Castle. This will be the 10th year of this multi-faceted jewel in the Irish Gardening calendar. It will not only showcase the very best of rare and special plant traders from all over Ireland but also includes a wonderful programme of expert talks, the usual superb artisan Food and Craft arena and a host of musical entertainment and open-air performance.

‘I’ve always believed in myself and my community'

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

On Friday June 7, at the first meeting of the new city council, the 33-year-old Independent city councillor, Mike Cubbard, was elected Mayor of Galway city - in the process becoming one of the youngest people ever to hold the position, since it was founded in 1485.

COPE makes final push for million to complete refuge

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

A local charity is appealing to the public to donate vital funds to complete a new state-of-the-art domestic abuse service and refuge in Forster Street.

'Each type of acting is interesting; each one has its value'

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

One of the guests of honour at next month’s Galway Film Fleadh is Tyne Daly, whose career spans TV, movies and theatre and has seen her garner six Emmy awards (four for Cagney and Lacey, one for Christy, and one for Judging Amy) and a Tony Award for her Broadway portrayal of Rose in the musical Gypsy.

Embrace the creative arts - it can be a life transforming experience

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

There is a notion that there is some connection between being interested in the arts, and looking down one’s nose at the sort of people who think Camus is a place in Connemara, rather than a French existentialist novelist.

Derry Girls' Sister Michael helps launch new Galway booklet on abortion services

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Siobhan McSweeney, best known as Sister Michael from hit comedy series Derry Girls, was in Galway recently to help launch a new information booklet detailing the process of having an abortion in Ireland.

Hanley demands re-think on 'punitive' childcare funding scheme

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

A new funding scheme for childcare is in danger of "disproportionately going to those who are better off", while at the same time "hurting families" who live in "the areas of highest deprivation".

HSE nursing homes in Galway are being paid eight per cent more than private ones

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

HSE nursing homes in Co Galway are being paid 80% more to provide care per person than their private and voluntary counterparts, new figures published by the HSE reveal.

Fianna Fáil and the Greens putting politics ahead of patients, says Naughton

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton has said Fianna Fáil and the Greens are putting politics ahead of patients with their wishes to change the National Development Plan.

Improved bus services for Leitir Meallain, Carraroe forthcoming says Ó Cuív

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway-West, Éamon Ó Cuív, has been informed that the National Transport Authority (NTA)/Bus Éireann will introduce a new timetable providing additional services to Leitir Meallain, An Cheathrú Rua in the very near future.

Make new friends at weekly women’s group

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Would you like to meet other women of all ages for tea and a chat, arrange walks, shopping trips, cinema outings, etc? If so, you may be interested in attending the Treasured Ladies group get-togethers.

The organisation meets at 11am on Saturday mornings in the foyer of the House Hotel, Spanish Parade. There are no fees, each person pays for their own tea and coffee.

TV nun helps launch new Galway booklet on abortion services

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Siobhan McSweeney, best known as Sister Michael from hit comedy series Derry Girls, was in Galway recently to help launch a new information booklet detailing the process of having an abortion in Ireland.

The Seven Castles Heritage Cycle Tour returns for Bike Week

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

This year’s Bike Week sees the return of the Seven Castles Looped Cycle Heritage Tour to Galway. Also known as ‘Slí na gCaisleán’ (‘The Way of the Castles’) the event represents a guided off-the-beaten-track heritage cycle excursion along a looped trail across beautiful countryside that encompasses seven castles on the north and eastern side of Galway city and on into Galway county.

Childless people shouldn’t be ‘taxed to hilt’ with inheritance rules, says Grealish

Thu, Jun 20, 2019

Childless couples and individuals with no sons or daughters should be able to leave their home to a niece or nephew “without being taxed to the hilt”, according to Independent Galway West TD, Noel Grealish.

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