Architecture at the Edge issues open call for entries

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

The Architecture at the Edge (AATE) Festival has issued a call for entries for the 2022 event, which promises a city and county-wide exploration of the theme “repair” through a wide range of events between October 1-9 2022.

Galway project a step on road to energy independence

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

So much of what will shape Galway in the remainder of this century will centre on where we position ourselves in terms of innovation, quality of life, sustainability, inclusivity and community.

Greenway will benefit city considerably, said Hoare

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Cllr Eddie Hoare says the delivery of the Connemara to Galway Greenway will benefit the city considerably.

Cheevers disappointed further delay over Ballybane social housing project

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Cllr Alan Cheevers has expressed his disappointment at the news that Galway City Council has terminated its building contract for the social housing project Garraí Beag on Rockland Ave in Ballybane .

Public consultation under way for innovative hydrogen valley

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

A two-day public consultation will get under way in the city today (Thursday) following the announcement of detailed plans to create the country’s first hydrogen valley in Galway.

How to Succeed in Your First Job

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

“Oh God, yes”, Colman Collins replies when asked if he has made many of the mistakes he outlines in his book, How To Succeed In Your First Job, “that is part of the reason I wrote the book, I made most of them”. It is a refreshingly honest start to our interview as The Galway Advertiser sat down with Colman to discuss his recently published book, which will prove an invaluable guide, not just for those on the first rung on the ladder of their career, but for those on every rung.

Recalling a Traveller life

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Have you ever sat with an elderly Irish Traveller and asked them what their life was like?

Garda briefs

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Burglary in Newcastle
Sometime between 9am on Monday June 13 and 10am on Wednesday June 15 a house at Cherry Park, Newcastle was broken into and damage caused to the rear of the property.

Sometime between 9am on Monday June 13 and 10am on Wednesday June 15 a house at Cherry Park, Newcastle was broken into and damage caused to the rear of the property.

Galway swimmer to brave the English channel for charity

Thu, Jun 23, 2022

Galway swimmer Stephen Tummon will swim the English Channel to raise money for Cancer Care West. A swim of over 40 km, Stephen seeks to be the fifth person from Galway to complete this challenge. Only 2,000 people in the whole world have completed this challenge.

Rugby mates face ultimate test of endurance and friendship.

Fri, Jun 17, 2022

First foes, and then firm friends on the rugby pitch, Galway's Damian Browne and Fergus Farrell are now brothers in arms undertaking a non- stop Atlantic rowing challenge.

NUI Galway to host new world-class supercomputer

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

The Irish Centre for High-End Computing (ICHEC) at NUI Galway has been selected by the EU as a home for a new supercomputer.

NUI Galway honours award-winning composer and conductor Eímear Noone

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

On Tuesday, world-renowned composer and conductor Eímear Noone was awarded an honorary doctorate by NUI Galway. The award-winning artist has created scores for 26 film and video game titles. She was conferred a Doctor of Music honoris causa at the university’s summer conferring.

Ballybrit Covid-19 vaccination centre to serve the west as HSE scale back

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at Galway Racecourse in Ballybrit is to serve as the sole centre for the west, following a large reduction in the numbers of people presenting at COVID-19 vaccinations centres nationally.

Controversial plan for Renmore and Ballyloughane raises temperature at council meeting

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

A controversial plan for the Renmore and Ballyloughane area was debated at Monday’s Galway City Council meeting for more than two hours.

Tánaiste to open Diligent’s new state of the art office at Bonham Quay

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Leo Varadkar TD, will officially open Diligent’s new European Hub at Bonham Quay on Friday, July 15.

Connolly welcomes improvements to Eyre Square appearance

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the recent works that have been undertaken in Eyre Square.

Upgrade of internal road at Rinville cemetery welcomed

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Councillors Liam Carroll who represents the Athenry/Oranmore Municipal District and PJ Murphy, a representative for the Kinvara/Gort Electoral Area have this week welcomed the commitment from Galway County Council’s Environment section to complete a much needed upgrade of the internal road at Rinville Cemetery in Oranmore.

Cllrs Carroll and Murphy have received representations from a number of people in the area who are regular visitors to the resting place of their deceased loved ones and who have campaigned for the existing shale like existing internal roadway in the Cemetery to be replaced with a more modern tarmac finished surface.

New exhibition at Galway City Museum marks century since vote on Anglo-Irish Treaty

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

Today June 16 marks the centenary anniversary of the general election in which Irish voters had the opportunity to vote for candidates who supported or rejected the Anglo-Irish Treaty, which granted Dominion Status, similar to that of Canada and South Africa, to 26 of the 32 counties of Ireland.

Contribution recognised at Cathaoirleach’s Awards

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

After an absence of a few years, community and voluntary activity was back to being celebrated ‘in person’ at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards which were held in conjunction with the Cathaoirleach’s Ball on Saturday 11th June. The Awards were organised by Galway County Council in partnership with Galway County Public Participation Network and were hosted by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Peter Keaveney, and MC for the evening broadcaster John Mulligan who warmly welcomed everyone to the Ard Rí Hotel in Tuam.

Changes in carers’ entitlements

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

During Carers Week we celebrate the valuable contribution made by carers in our local communities, in particular the ways in which carers support older and dependent people to continue to live in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. It is an opportune time to remind carers of some of the changes recently made to Carers Allowance, paid by the Department of Social Protection (DSP).

From June 1 2022, the capital disregard for Carers Allowance has increased from €20,000 to €50,000. The income disregards have also increased: a carer can now work for up to 18.5 hours per week and have income /earnings of €350 per week in the case of a single carer or €750 in the case of a couple and get the full Carers Allowance payment. This means carers can combine their caring duties with part-time work and still qualify for Carers Allowance.

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