City Hall needs €12 to €14 million to secure European Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Between €12 to €14 million must be secured by the Galway City Council over the next year, if its bid to be named 2020 European Capital of Culture is to be viewed seriously by the EU.

Statutory inquiry into mother and baby homes must have “full powers”, say campaign groups

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

A statutory inquiry into all mother and baby homes must have “full powers” to compel witnesses and secure documentary evidence, particularly against religious orders, that is according to Justice for the Tuam Babies.

Healy-Eames proposes Bill to transform Budget process

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

A Bill seeking to make the Government Budgetary process accountable and to set out targets to be achieved by State departments, is to be introduced to Seanad Éireann by Galway senator Fidelma Healy Eames.

Sen Healy-Eames’ Ministers and Secretaries (Amendment) Bill (2014) seeks to have Budget decisions made in a “more open and accountable way so the country can be run more effectively”.

Public consultation vital to secure 2020 Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Consultation with artists, arts groups, and the public will be a major key to securing the title of European Capital of Culture 2020 for Galway city.

Seven Galway settlements on latest revenue list

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Seven people in Galway made settlements with the Revenue Commissioners in the first quarter of the year, amounting to more than €646,000, according to the latest list of defaulters published this week.

The highest settlement in Galway was made by a farmer and publican in Tuam, amounting to €165,754.

Hospice applies to expand Renmore facility

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Galway Hospice has lodged a planning application for a proposed expansion of its facility in Renmore, following an agreement with the HSE for funding of the development.

Galway students rewarded for their commitment to healthy eating

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Pupils at Cloghan’s Hill National School, Mayo, St Joseph’s Boys’ School, Wexford, and Athenry Boys’ School, Galway, were awarded for their commitment to organic growing and vegatable cultivation.

New Springboard courses in Galway

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South Sean Kyne has this week welcomed the launch of additional places on Springboard courses in Galway.

Up to 380 places are being made available in GMIT, NUI Galway and Innopharma Labs Ltd in a range of specialties such as IT and medical devices technologies.

NUI Galway’s young graduates

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

More than 200 primary school children from the west have graduated from NUI Galway.

Cooking up a storm

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

People can learn how to cook healthily while raising vital funds for a local heart and stroke charity at an event being organised in Barna on Monday night.

New awards will recognise Galway food producers in Blas na hEireann

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Food producers and artisans can now vie for a new top award recognising the best in Galway in the coveted Blas na hEireann awards this year.

The Local Enterprise Board has added its weight to the awards by creating a ‘Best in Galway’ and a ‘Best in Farmer’s Market Galway’ prize.

Don’t leave it too late - Galway Simon Kick Assphalt Run nearly full

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

The Galway Simon Community Kick Assphalt Run taking place on June 22 is nearing capacity.

Galway restaurants receive top industry awards

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Three Galway restaurants received top accolades in Irish Restaurant Awards 2014, in association with the Sunday Independent LIFE Magazine, in the DoubleTree by Hilton on Monday June 9.

Photographic exhibition on victims of war

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

NUI Galway is hosting a photography exhibition entitled ‘War from the Victims’ Perspective’at the university’s art gallery from June 16 to June 20.

Máire Geoghegan-Quinn to receive honorary degree from NUI Galway

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

EU Commissioner, Carna native Máire Geoghegan-Quinn, is to be honoured by NUI Galway.

Macnas seeks donations for 2014 parade

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Macnas is already preparing for its Halloween parade and will launch details of the event on Thursday June 19 in the Galway City Museum’s Kitchen café.

Liam Mellows hosts charity ‘Walk with Joe’

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Liam Mellows GAA Club will host its first charity event of the year on Saturday June 21 at the clubhouse in Ballyloughane.

Galway farmers triumph at milk awards

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Two Galway farmers were winners at the seventh annual Milk Quality Awards.

Maree farmer saves stranded dolphin

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Local farmer Martin Costello (above) came to the rescue of a young dolphin recently stranded in an inlet near Maree.

Family fun day at Sarsfields Hurling Club

Thu, Jun 12, 2014

Sarsfields Hurling Club, one of the most successful in the county, is holding a Family Fun Day fundraiser to secure its own playing pitches.

Although founded nearly 50 years ago, the club which consists of the parishes of Bullaun, New Inn and Woodlawn, has been using the local community facilities.

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