New hospital for Galway could be a decade away, says McDonnell

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The new elective hospital proposed for Galway may not be located at Merlin Park as expected, and may not even begin construction within the next three years, according to a long serving city councillor.

Direct provision must end, but asylum seekers still need accommodation, say Greens

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Plans to locate a direct provision centre in Oughterard may have been scrapped, but Galway will still have to face its obligations to provide accommodation to people seeking asylum in Ireland.

Sadness at passing of gifted ‘Bofin musician Dessie O’Halloran

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

There is sadness in traditional music circles this week after the death at the weekend of Inishbofin-native musician Dessie O’Halloran.

Ireland should not fear Brexit, it should embrace it

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Despite the constant Brexit talk on radio and television, and the miles of column inches in the press, one thing is never mentioned – it seems virtually impossible to leave the EU.

Three hundred people using city homeless services 'unacceptable' says Loughnane

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

More than 300 people accessed homeless services in Galway in August, according to official figures released this week, a situation which has been described as "unacceptable" by People Before Profit Galway.

Closure of two family firms gives us pause for thought

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT, and PRESIDENT GALWAY CHAMBER

Long distance swimming happens in your head, says local swimmer after he crosses the North Channel

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

David Conradie who is a member of Atlantic Masters Swimming Club Galway is the first Galway resident to achieve the momentous task of swimming the 35kms from Donaghadee in Northern Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland. The North Channel is known as one of the hardest of the Seven Ocean Channels due to its colder temperatures, strong tides and currents, which means a swimmer may swim in excess of 45kms, and the infestation of lions manes jellyfish that can stop a swimmer in their tracks with their stings.

Investment in Luimnagh plant will reduce carbon footprints

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Irish Water investment in Luimnagh WTP lighting to reduce carbon emissions by 84 tonnes per year, equivalent of taking 44 cars off our roads

Naughton welcomes decision that will see every child learn history

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Every child in Galway will benefit from learning history after a decision was made to give it special status as a core Junior Cert subject in a move which has been welcomed by local Fine Gael TD and member of the Oireachtas Education Committee, Hildegarde Naughton.

Peak time buses not keeping up with demand, says Hanley

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Unless there are proper levels of investment in public transport, bus services in the city will continually fail to "keep up with the demand of peak times users".

Arts festival talk to explore our relationship with food

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Food quality, why we eat the way we do, industrial food practices, and consumption habits will be explored by the acclaimed British food writer, Bee Wilson, in a public talk at NUI Galway next week.

Charities boosted by Tuam web company breakthrough

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A Tuam-based web company has become the first company in Ireland to get permission from the Revenue Commissioners to introduce a new e-signature process which could help charities receive millions of euro in additional income.

Architecture at the Edge theme inspired by debate over city art gallery plan

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Architecture at the Edge festival, which was conceived to help local citizens understand the many ways architecture impacts our lives, has launched its programme for this month’s event and its central theme stems from a debate held this summer about the re-use of key spaces within the city.

Baboró ambassador — Anna Hartigan-Corbari

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The 23rd Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is just around the corner and kicks off on Monday October 14 with 50 events over 7 days for children and families.Each year we feature individuals who are passionate about the festival. This week’s Baboró Ambassador is nine-year old Anna Hartigan-Corbari.

Anna goes to Galway’s Educate Together National School in Newcastle and is a member of Galway Community Circus. She has been attending the Baboró festival since she was 1. Anna has drawn inspiration from all the shows she has seen and loves putting on plays in the sitting room for her mum and her friends.

Poor Clares Galway to release song tonight

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Poor Clare nuns in Galway will tonight (Thursday) release a song inspired by a poem from their best-selling book ‘Calm the Soul’ which they brought out in 2012.

Dominance of Dublin Airport at the expense of other Irish airports is striking, report shows

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Intensified competition between Irish airports over passengers and airlines will have severe consequences for economic activity and jobs outside the Greater Dublin Area, a report by international economic consultants and partly commisioned by Galway Chamber, has warned.

The report by Denmark’s Copenhagen Economics found that significant capacity expansion planned for Dublin Airport will make it very difficult for other airports to maintain current routes and passenger levels.

Galway researchers announce world’s first shellfish traceability tool

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A study led by researchers at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, in collaboration with NUI Galway, has resulted in the development of the world’s first scientific shellfish traceability tool.

Hanley urges public to use the cúpla focail online for #Gaeltober

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A city councillor is encouraging the public to take part in #Gaeltober, an initiative for people to use Irish on social media and in their daily lives throughout the month of October.

Average Galway house price rises by more than three per cent

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway rose this year by 3.1 per cent across the county to €165,000, and by 2.7 per cent in the city to €282,500.

Canney demands ‘overhaul’ of care services for the elderly

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A “complete overhaul” of the State’s attitude to providing care for older people at home is “urgently needed”, according to Galway East TD, and Minister for Rural Affairs, Seán Canney.

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