Grealish urges government to ‘bail out’ Irish students hit by Brexit

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

A Galway TD has called on Education MinisterRichard Bruton to subsidise any Irish student in the UK who finds themselves facing thousands in student fees as a result of hikes likely to be introduced because of Brexit.

Rabbitte demands answers over allegations that child abuse reports are given 'low priority'

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

Allegations that reports by victims of extreme child sexual abuse "are being categorised as low priority and being left to the side due to the absence of guidelines on how to deal with them", have been made by a County Galway TD.

Fifteen facts you can dine out on for the Galway Races

Mon, Jul 25, 2016

So you think you know all there is to know about the benefits of Galway Races. Here is a list of facts to help you sound like a know-all this week.

Angry councillors demands answers over felling of Salthill Park trees

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

The felling of mature trees in Salthill Park is "an outrageous act of vandalism”, which has led to a Garda investigation, and a demand from councillors for answers from City Hall.

Big demands, wasteful spending, and what about Salthill?

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

AS WE move into Galway's version of the ‘Silly Season’, where the commentariat find it difficult to talk about anything other than the Races or the arts festival, it was an opportunity that simply could not be missed for a couple of our more industrious city councillors.

Galway event to support injured jockeys

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Champion jockey Ruby Walsh has broken more bones than it is worth detailing.

Along with dislocated hips and shoulders, he has broken both wrists, both legs, both ankles, ruptured his spleen, and crushed two vertebrae, in a career spanning almost two decades, and filled with racing accolades.

Permission for flood relief works in east Galway

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Three projects to alleviate flooding in Kinvara, Monivea, and Tuam, will be granted approval this week by the Office of Public Works, allowing the Galway County Council to proceed with the measures.

Public meeting tonight on offshore electricity generating station

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

A further public meeting will be held in Furbo tonight regarding plans to construct an offshore electricity generating station at An Spidéal/Na Forbacha.

Galway councils ‘out of pocket’ by more than €1 million after rates revaluation

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

The Galway city and county councils will be €1,116,323 out of pocket due to a national agreement on rates recalculation which sees rates payments made nationally, and not to the local authorities.

Calls for city outer bypass to be fast-tracked

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Calls have been made to fast track the city outer by-pass in order for Galway to properly benefit from the European Capital of Culture success.

Boat damaged at Barna after concrete slab thrown onto deck

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Gardai in Salthill are investigating how a boat was damaged while it was berthed at Barna Pier last week.

Between the hours of 8pm on Tuesday, the 12th of July and 5am on Wednesday the 13th of July, 2016, the boat was damaged when a large slab of concrete was thrown onto the deck, causing damage to the emergency position-indicating radiobeacon, roller and jigger, causing more than €1500 worth of damage.

Bike thieves strike again in city

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Guard in the city are investigating a number of bicycle thefts over the last ten days.

Galway 2020 will attract skiled workforce to the region, says project manager

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Galway was officially crowned the European Capital of Culture in a ceremony last Friday, which resulted in a festive fever breaking out across the county, as thousands of spectators flocked to Shop Street to watch the final decision being made.

NUI Galway looking for landlords as plans to build 1,000 bed spaces are unveiled

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Almost one in every five Galway houses is empty and NUI Galway

Grealish demands 17,500 vacant homes in Galway be used to solve accomodation crisis

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

A "root and branch" examination of the "scandalous" situation of why more than 17,500 homes in the county are vacant at a time of soaring demand for rental accommodation is being demanded by a Galway TD.

Informal learning in a fun setting

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

The mothers of two young adults affected by a rare genetic disorder met the Minister for Health Simon Harris recently at the launch of Ireland’s first European Exchange Summer camp for young people with Williams Syndrome.

New research into improving hand hygiene in intensive care units

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Although hand hygiene is known to be the key to preventing hospital acquired infections such as MRSA, compliance with good hygiene practices remains low. With healthcare-associated infections affecting, on average, five per cent of hospitalised patients in Ireland, NUI Galway is to lead a Health Research Board funded project to improve hand hygiene practice.

Woman had luggage stolen after returning from holiday

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

A woman who was unloading her car after returning from a holiday had her luggage stolen in the city last week.

Final call for applications for NUI Galway sports scholarship scheme

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

NUI Galway has issued a final call for applications to its elite athlete sports scholarships scheme for 2016/17. The university has a long tradition of excellence in sport and this has been enhanced by the recent success in rowing, hurling, basketball, soccer, rugby and archery, as well as numerous individual achievements. The deadline for application for current and prospective students is Sunday July 31 at 5pm.

Springboard+ 2016 offers free course places for jobseekers

Thu, Jul 21, 2016

Springboard+ 2016 is the latest offering of free part-time and full-time higher education places to provide reskilling and upskilling opportunities for up to 5,825 jobseekers.

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