Labour to run six candidates in the city

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Three women and three men will run for Labour across Galway city’s three electoral wards for May’s local elections to the Galway City Council.

Galway city to go for Purple Flag award

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galway City Council is set to invest almost €8,000 in its bid to become the next Irish city to recieve the Purple Flag, an initiative which according to city manager Brendan McGrath offers the city “an unique opportunity to make a further statement, that it is a safe and vibrant place for people to do business in the evening and to enjoy”.

Have a ball with Croi

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

The heart and stroke charity Croi’s 29th annual gala ball will take place at the Radisson Blu Hotel on Friday March 21.

The black-tie event is being hailed as “the night of the year” and is a major fundraiser for the organisation.

City council asks public ‘Do you like beaches?

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Galway people’s opinions, ideas, and memories of the city’s beaches are being sought for a major new student-led project from NUI Galway and the Galway City Council.

Higgins and McGuinness to run again for EU seat

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Fine Gael’s Jim Higgins and Máiréad McGuinness will seek to retain their Brussels seats following selection as the party’s EU candidates for the Midlands-North-West constituency.

Public lecture on Islam and democracy

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Islam, Secularism, and Democracy is the title of a public lecture which will be given in NUI Galway on Monday February 17.

Three out of five young people at risk of permanent hearing loss

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Three out of five young people are at risk of permanent hearing loss because they are listening to “dangerously loud”2 music.

More bus shelters is first step in increasing public transport use, says Lyons

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

The provision of proper bus shelters could be the first step for motorists seeing an alternative to the car, that is according to Independent city councillor Donal Lyons.

NUI Galway students make an impact in research competition

Thu, Feb 13, 2014

Three NUI Galway students were announced this week by the Higher Education Authority (HEA) as finalists of the 2014 Making an Impact Competition. A total of five finalists were selected.

The NUI Galway finalists are Linda Connor for her project 'Improving Honey Bee Health', Robert Mooney for his project 'Movement and Performance in Elite Swimming' and Killian O’Brien for his project 'Blood May Hold the Key to the Riddle of Cancer'.

‘Don’t forget us,’ pleads battered ‘Bofin

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

With its pier virtually destroyed, roads left impassable, and the threat of even further flooding, the inhabitants of storm battered Inisbofin fearful of “being forgotten about” are pleading with the Galway County Council, local representatives, and Government to provide the funding and manpower to carry out urgent repair work.

Q-Park relaunches its Eyre Square parking facility

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Following a successful refurbishment plan over the past few months, Q-Park officially relaunched its Eyre Square parking facility this week with a celebratory event to mark the occasion, to thank its customers for their loyalty and patience, and in particular to show that quality, secure, parking in the centre of the city is affordable.

New wedding TV show I Do...Take Two seeks Galway couples

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Your wedding day is supposed to be the biggest day of your life, but maybe it did not quite go to plan and instead went more down the pan.

Did a storm scupper your marquee reception or a rogue page-boy create a ruckus in the church? Maybe the best man’s speech revealed too much detail about the lads’ stag. Did a key family member not make it to the ceremony, the rings go missing? Have you lost a lot weight since your big day and don’t like to look at your wedding photos? Or perhaps your honeymoon turned into a five star disaster.

LEGO experts to descend upon city next week

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

With the country getting well and truly battered by nature since the turn of the year, the theme, 'Nature's Fury', could not be more apt! On Saturday February 15, Galway will prepare to be overcome by Nature's Fury once again when hundreds of LEGO experts, architects, engineers and enthusiasts will descend on to the city to exhibit their talents and employ their genius to compete for the 8th annual Irish FIRST Lego League Champion title.

Compulsory microchipping of dogs to be introduced soon, says Walsh

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Legislation providing for compulsory microchipping of dogs is expected to be published shortly.

Cuddy condemns Oranmore replacement mains water pipe delay

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Irish Water is being accused of causing “the unacceptable delay in replacing old iron water pipes in Oranmore” by a county councillor for the area.

Nolan to compile report on Galway’s housing problems

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The Minister for Housing Jan O’Sullivan is to be presented with a “comprehensive report” on the housing situation in Galway, which can be used to “inform future policy” in the area.

City to benefit from housing adaptation grants increase says Cameron

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

Ten per cent more elderly and disabled householders in Galway city will be able to access grant aid to adapt their house this year compared to 2013.

Galway farmers hit by new law on transport of dead animals

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

New laws to restrict the transport of dead animals will see farmers in East Galway prevented from taking haulage to Foyle Proteins in County Derry.

Galway experts provide free advice on diabetes self management

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

The diabetes team in Galway University Hospitals together with Diabetes Care West charity and Croí are hosting a free information evening and workshop in the Croí Heart and Stroke Centre, Galway, on Thursday February 13 for people with type 1 diabetes.

The Scot behind the Dublin to Galway railway line

Thu, Feb 06, 2014

William Bald, the man who proposed the Dublin-Galway railway line and created still unrivalled maps of Mayo, will be the subject of a public lecture.

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