Kinane to seek FF election nomination

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

County councillor Martina Kinane has become the first woman to put her name forward as a potential Fianna Fáil Galway West candidate for Election 2016.

We Won’t Pay to step up protests as first water bills arrive

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

With the first water tax bills arriving in homes over the coming days and weeks, the Galway We Won’t Pay campaign has vowed to step up its activities, and is calling for “a mass boycott of the bills” in an effort to defeat the controversial charges.

High profile county councillor announces Dail bid

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The longest serving councillor on Galway County Council is dipping his toe into the national political spectrum once again. Well known Ardrahan representative Michael Fahy officially announced on Tuesday that he will run as an Independent candidate in the 2016 General Election.

Galway has ‘significant role’ to play in commemorating 1916 Rising

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galway was one of the few places outside Dublin to take significant action in the 1916 Rising, so it only right that Galway should play a major role in the centenary celebrations.

Cathy Belton revelling in her role on Red Rock.

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Cathy Belton has excelled at playing a a slightly scary TV character in the form of Red Rock’s Patricia Hennessy so one could be forgiven for thinking the Galway woman might resemble the ice-queen in real life. However the charming, softly spoken, actress could not be more different to the villainous Hennessy matriarch.

Public meeting over bypass plans to take place in Barna

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Residents in Barna have set up an action group due to their concerns over the proposed new Galway city bypass. The group will hold a public meeting in Barna Golf Club next Wednesday evening at 8pm.

NUI Galway students launch online petition against N6 bypass

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Students at NUI Galway have launched an online petition demanding that decision-makers scrap the highly controversial proposed routs for the N6 Galway City Transport Project.

Connaughton champions new ‘one-stop financial shop in Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Northeast Galway could become the focus of a new pilot scheme for closer co-operation between post offices and credit unions, to ensure the continuation of postal and financial services in rural areas.

Search continues for missing Galway teen

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Gardaí in Salthill are continuing to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Yulissa Stoica (15), who has been missing from her home in Knocknacarra since last Friday.

Yulissa Stoica is five feet seven inches tall, with long brown hair and blue eyes. The teenager was last seen at the Ballymoneen Road at 2pm on Friday April 3. Anyone who has seen Yulissa or who can help in locating is asked to contact Salthill Garda Station at 091 514720, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Get your bras ready for the Mná Moycullen 5k charity walk

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Mná Moycullen is a group of over 40 women in the Moycullen area who own and run their own businesses. Each year, the group hosts a fun walk/run in aid of a different charity and this year the Hand in Hand children’s cancer charity will benefit from the proceeds of the annual event.

Cycling for Down Syndrome

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galwegians are being urged to sign up for the Western Lakes and Atlantic Challenge and help raise funds for Voices for Down Syndrome Galway.

Support for abused women vital to negotiate legal system

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Women experiencing domestic violence have identified assistance from a domestic violence service as a vital support in accessing and negotiating the legal system to obtain protection from an abusive partner or ex-partner.

Research launched recently by Ivana Bacik on behalf of SAFE Ireland, the national representative body for 40 domestic violence services in Ireland, highlights the stories of 13 women and their experiences of engaging with the Gardai, the legal system, the Courts Service and the judiciary.

Bohermore native ordained deacon in Rome

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

A 25-year-old Galwegian, Daniel Gallagher from Bohermore, has been ordained a deacon in Rome over Easter.

A new era for Kilcornan

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Kilcornan is a truely special place. The Brothers of Charity owned estate, which is located in the village of Clarinbridge, was for many years home to nearly 150 people with various forms of intellectual disability. However many parts of the facility now lie dormant due to the development of a community based strategy, which means service users have moved out to live in local villages and towns and are integrated into community life. This is now seen as best practice and it has meant a number of the buildings and facilities in Kilcornan are available for potential use by community groups and businesses.

Dine and dance the night away for Pieta House

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galway Social Club is holding a night of dinner and dancing at the Salthill Hotel on April 25 in aid of Pieta House.

Miss Galway 2015 contest

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Miss Galway 2015 contest will take place on Thursday April 23 in Coyotes Late Bar, 34 Shop Street.

On the night all 15 contestants will take to the catwalk, and the winner will be crowned.

Learn how to unlock the DNA code at NUI Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

NUI Galway’s School of Natural Sciences will hold a special event for secondlevel students in senior cycle biology on Saturday April 25 to celebrate International DNA Day.

Initiative to give teenage inventors a head start comes to Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galway Science and Technology Forum, in partnership with NUI Galway, has invited TeenTech to Galway. TeenTech is an industry-led initiative that helps students understand how STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) subjects are the pathway to tomorrow’s careers, and to give teenage inventors and innovators a head start.

The award winning event will bring 300 teenagers from 30 secondary schools across Galway city and county together with some 140 scientists, engineers, and technologists for a day of interesting challenges and experiments. Students and teachers will meet teams from leading science and technology companies and find out about the career opportunities and the skills required to pursue a career in these areas.

Aer Arann Islands run continues to fly high for Temple Street

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The 10th annual Aer Arann Islands half marathon in aid of Temple Street Hospital will take place on Inis Mór, the largest of the three Aran Islands on Saturday.

Experience the special scenic Clare Island 10k for charity

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

This year’s Clare Island 10K takes place on Saturday April 18, and a limited number of places are still available.

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