Sample the future of city commuting at Ivors

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Ivors are the first and main dealer in the west of Ireland to introduce the fully electric Eco-Scooter, seen as the future in city commuting.

The Lifan E3 provides a low cost, eco-friendly and fun solution to urban mobility. Navigate the city, skip the traffic, and park conveniently right outside your destination.

The gift of Christmas from The Galmont

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Who wouldn’t love the gift of me-time in spirit one, or them-time for a weekend without the kids, or us-time for an enjoyable evening together over a leisurely meal? Gift vouchers are available online, delivered straight to your inbox, or in person from the hotel’s pop up Christmas shop, where they will happily look after all your Christmas shopping with beautifully presented gift vouchers with their new order and collect service.

Importance of School Streets initiative to Athenry and Oranmore

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

I first brought the initiative to the Galway County Council in January 2020 having been approached by local resident and active travel activist Liam Frawley in September 2019. Mr Frawley has two children attending the Gaelscoil in Oranmore village.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre launches its Christmas appeal

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) have launched its Christmas appeal in what has been one of the most challenging years for the charity. The organisation is looking to local companies and individuals to consider donating to their Christmas appeal in lieu of purchasing gifts.

This year has been an extremely challenging time for many sectors as a result of the outbreak of Covid-19. Unfortunately, the impact of the pandemic has seen GRCC’s normal fundraising activities coming to a virtual standstill whilst the demand for its services has increased by c. 25%, an increase that has been sustained since the initial lockdown restrictions were implemented in March. Companies or individuals wishing to donate may do so on www.idonate.ie/GRCCXmasGiftCard or by contacting the charity by email at [email protected] for further information.

Youth Work Ireland Galway — supporting young people through the pandemic

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Youth Work Ireland Galway is one of the leading youth work providers in Galway working with young people, their families and communities for over five decades. In 2019 more than 6,000 young people, aged 10 to 25 years, in Galway city and county availed of our services.

From the moment the country went into lockdown in March 2020, Youth Work Ireland Galway adapted immediately to online working. All 20 Youth Workers wanted to ensure the needs of young people were met, to maintain a routine and structure to service provision as we all dealt with the unknowns of the Public Health Emergency. Youth Workers worked remotely using online technologies and phone support. It was a challenging time for young people and their families, and the support of the Youth Workers provided continuity during the uncertain times.

Wedding Open Day at award winning Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well known wedding venues in Galway.

Organic Farming gets boost from the Greens

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Senator Pauline O’Reilly said that the Green Party are announcing a dramatic increase in funding for organic farmers.

Free confidential rapid HIV Testing available across Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Alarming figures from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) indicate that in the early part of 2020 (up to end of March), the numbers of newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Ireland had increased by a staggering 42% (over figures for same period in 2019).

Redundancy brings stress and important decisions for workers

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The stresses of Covid 19 have been compounded by economic stress for both employers and employees. Inevitably, the economic downturn created in certain sectors has led to large scale restructuring of businesses and unfortunately, redundancy plans are now in play with many companies, both local businesses and multinationals.

‘St Vincent de Paul helped me achieve my dreams’ — Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

“St. Vincent de Paul has had an enormous impact on my life. The effect SVP has had on my ability to go to University cannot be overstated. Without the help of SVP over the last few years, I would not have been able to complete my education,” said a local woman this week.

Council begin installing lighting along South Park and Blackrock

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Work began this week on providing low-level, interactive, smart lighting, along the walkways at South Park in the Claddagh, and alongside the golf course, just off Blackrock, Salthill.

Webinar to discuss life and work of human rights lawyer and activist Kevin Boyle

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

This Saturday, people are invited to a webinar in which Donncha O’Connell, Established Professor of Law at NUI Galway, and Mike Chinoy, former CNN correspondent and author of Are You With Me? Kevin Boyle and the Rise of the Human Rights Movement to discuss the life and work of human rights lawyer and activist, Kevin Boyle.

The discussion will also touch on developments in Northern Ireland, and the experience of 2020 from the point of view of street politics in Hong Kong and the US. This event is run as part of the Dublin Book Festival.

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Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Clarinbridge gets ready for Christmas lights’ display

Clarinbridge is getting set for another Christmas lights display with Sunday December 6 at 6pm the time and date scheduled for the yuletide illumination.

Radiology works at Portiuncula to be completed by spring

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The works to the radiology department at Portiuncula University Hospital are due to be completed by late February 2021. Prequalification documentation is due to be published on etenders for the main construction works to deliver the new 50 bed ward block in early January 2021.

Local scientist calls for decade of concerted effort to enhance understanding of the deep seas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Professor Louise Allcock, Head of Zoology and Director of the Ryan Institute’s Centre for Ocean Research and Exploration at NUI Galway, is part of an international team of scientists who have called for a dedicated decade-long programme of research to greatly advance discovery in the remote regions of the deep seas and learn how they impact the wider ocean and life on the planet.

Just Transition project funding in Galway will help create jobs says Dolan

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Funding for projects approved under the Just Transition Fund in Galway will help create sustainable job opportunities and benefit in communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A Christmas like never before...or will it?

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

These days are very important in all our lives, as we count down the days to a return to normality.

Shop online at Galway Hospice Christmas Market

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Shop local at the Galway Hospice Virtual Christmas Market, running online from Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th November.

Fantasy Football round 10 preview

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

For the first time in a long time, a Premier League round did not have any real headline news apart from Spurs defeating Man City 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening. Champions Liverpool soundly beat Leicester City 3-0 at Anfield, Chelsea cruised to a 2-0 win over Newcastle, and Man United's most important asset, the penalty, earned them the three points over struggling West Brom.

Galway Chamber — flying the flag for the west

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

In its 230th year, Galway Chamber has seen its fair share of emergencies, wars, recessions, all challenging them in their different ways. But perhaps nothing has impacted as much as the current pandemic. But in adversity, there is opportunity, and the Chamber has stepped into the role of minder, mentor, and protector of all the businesses not just in the city, but in the region.

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