Tribes Alive returns to the city streets

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Fancy an exciting living history journey through the heart of medieval Galway? And one which offers an authentic and fun insight into the city’s rich cultural heritage? Then don’t miss Tribes Alive!, an enchanting 60-minute dramatic walking tour through the winding medieval streets of Galway’s Latin Quarter.

O’Flaherty condemns burning of animal carcass in city

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The burnt, skeletal carcass of an animal, discovered at the rear of the playground in Sliabh Ban, Ballybane, may not be the only instance of such maltreatment in the city.

Sen Higgins calls on Norris to apologise and show regret

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Despite withdrawing his controversial Seanad “Regina Monologues” and “fanny” outburst, David Norris is still be called upon to apologise for the remarks.

The New York feel comes to Galway with The Stock Exchange bars

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A new group of multi-level, multi-room, late bars open in Galway tomorrow, inspired by New York’s streets, iconic buildings, and atmosphere.

Arts festival 2013 - ‘the very best of the performing and visual arts’

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

The 2013 Galway Arts Festival began at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Monday, with special guest Tim O’Connor, chair of The Gathering, declaring the festival officially open to the large crowd of assembled revellers.

Hunt is on for sleepy dormouse

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

NUI Galway researchers are on the hunt for a tiny, nocturnal mammal, which can spend up to three-quarters of its life asleep. The hazel, or common, dormouse is not native to Ireland but a number of confirmed sightings have been made in County Kildare.

NUIG seeks volunteers on benefits of listening to music

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

Music ‘s ability to enhance personal well-being is to be explored by researchers at NUI Galway and the university is looking for volunteers for the project.

City council launches wildlife photography competition

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A wildlife photography competition has been launched by the Galway City Council as part of its Biodiversity Programme.

Photographers are invited to submit pictures capturing flora and fauna wildlife and habitats from across the city.

Teenage children of women with breast cancer sought for research

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

A new study which will examine how best to help adolescents adjust to a mother’s illness is inviting teenagers of women with breast cancer to participate.

‘Grave concerns’ for dangerous boy racers

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

There are “grave concerns” about the number of boy racers driving dangerously on the motorway and secondary roads, chief superintendent Tom Curley told a meeting of the Galway City Joint Policing Committee, adding that the four fatal road deaths so far this year were four too many.

City has third highest Household Charge compliance rate

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

At 85 per cent Galway city has the third highest rate of compliance nationally in the payment of the Household Charge with in excess of 23,000 households having registered and paid to date, according to the Galway City Council’s Mid Year Financial Report 2013.

BOUTON Jewellery – a luxurious new collection for Fallers

Thu, Jul 18, 2013

BOUTON is a luxurious new silver jewellery brand which now available exclusively in Fallers of Galway. The brand was created by Adrian Buckley, CEO of Buckley Jewellery, the UK's largest costume jewellery manufacturer and is sold globally in over 60 countries.

Mother’s anger after young girl attacked by Doberman at city beach

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

A mother of a 10-year-old child who was attacked by a Doberman on Ballyloughane beach this week says such dogs should be muzzled at all times.

A LAR is born...

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

I'd never heard of a LAR before this week, that is apart from Lar Corbett. I didn't know what it was, whether it was a he, a she or an it, or whether you could manage to eat a full one. And now this week, with the birds falling out of the trees with the sunburn and us driven to distraction by a boat full of millionaires holidaying alongside Mutton Island, Fianna Fail has decided to unleash the LARS on a generally unsuspecting public.

Connaughton welcomes re-opening of Gulf markets to Irish meat products

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Long-standing bans on Irish beef and sheep meat in six Gulf states are to be lifted by the Food Safety Committee of the Gulf Cooperation Council.

NUI, Galway offer free places on part-time courses

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

NUI Galway is offering a number of free places on five part-time courses under the Government’s Springboard initiative, addressing skills needs in the areas of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT), Medical Device Science, and Lean and Quality Systems.

Museum to hold ‘Sense of Place; A Place of Sense’ concert and exhibition

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Five international musicians will perform at Galway City Museum as part of the ‘A Sense of Place; a Place of Sense’ contemporary classical music concert and exhibition taking place on Saturday, July 20, from 4pm.

The musicians – Adrian Mantu (cello), Nicola Geddes (cello), Joanne Cater (flute), Betrand Huve (saxophone) and Dermot Dunne (accordion) – will play eight modern classical compositions from around the world, including a piece by Arvo Pärt and the world premiere of a composition by John Maxwell Geddes.

Monivea car crash survivor helps young people face their demons

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

A documentary about a 25-year-old Monivea man who sustained serious injuries following a drink driving accident in 2005 will be aired on RTE Radio 1 on Saturday at 2pm.

Handing over vital residential land to NAMA-type Housing Agency branded as ‘absurd’

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

Handing over zoned residential land to the Housing Agency has been described as an “absurd idea” when Galway has one of the worst housing crises in the country, that is according to Independent City Councillor Catherine Connolly.

Councillors’ concern over household allowance ahead of Irish Water transfer

Thu, Jul 11, 2013

The impending transfer of water services to Irish Water has caused great concern among city councillors with many now calling on the Government to insure that each resident is provided with an adequate allowance and there is a flexible approach to determining that allowance.

Councillors voted unanimously on a motion to that effect at the monthly meeting on Monday night following a presentation which revealed that by January 1, 2014, local authorities, including Galway City Council, will become agents of Irish Water in the provision of water services. During the meeting it was discovered that there were far too many questions and not enough answers over issues such as how much of an allowance households would be entitled to, would constituents encounter difficulties when there is a problem with the service, and what the charges will be. Such was the lack of confidence in the plans that Cllr Catherine Connolly put forward a motion, which was later carried, calling on the Government to reverse its decision to give over control of water services to Irish Water and for it to be retained by the council.

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