Our disused buildings can change our communities

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

One of the most important but underrated festivals that populates our calendar here in the west is Architecture at the Edge. When it first came about, one friend said to me “oh good, another chance to see into people’s houses, to see how the other half lives, to see how the other half builds.”

LATEST UPDATE FROM GALWAY CITY COUNCIL RE STORM LORENZO - ISSUED 1.30 THURSDAY

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Joint City and County Co-ordination Group met this morning to discuss the latest precautionary measures to be implemented in advance of the arrival of Storm Lorenzo. Present at the meeting were members of Roads Department, Environment Department and other key staff from both Galway City Council and Galway County Council. Also present were members of the fire service, the Civil Defence and the HSE Ambulance Service. Topics covered at the meeting included an update on the current progress of Storm Lorenzo, as well as operations in relation to sandbags, car park closures and road closures.

Fantasy Football round eight preview

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Round seven of the Premier League drew to a close on Monday night as Arsenal and Man United battled out a 1-1 draw in Manchester. The previous two days' action saw Liverpool maintain their perfect start to the campaign, with Leicester maintaining their great beginning to the term by putting five past a hapless Newcastle side.

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL - Storm Lorenzo Update 3rd October 5.00pm

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Galway City Council Crisis Management Team and Head of Departments met again this afternoon. All precautionary measures from Galway City Council’s contingency plan are now in place and Storm Lorenzo will continue to be monitored as it develops throughout the evening.

GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL STORM LORENZO UPDATE 6pm

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Following a meeting of Galway County Council Crisis Management Team to assess the current weather conditions, weather warnings have been updated and the status orange weather warning remains in place for Galway. Storm force winds and gusts are expected with extremely high seas. Rainfall is likely to be heavy throughout this evening and tonight. Flooding including coastal flooding and wave overtopping is likely.

Status orange wind warning remains in place for Galway from 6pm today Thursday until 6am Friday.

It's Magic keeping magic alive for twenty-five years!

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Buying presents for loved ones is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Knowing that your gift will raise a smile across the face of the lucky recipient is a special feeling. However, the decision making process on which present to purchase for a birthday or Christmas can be a stressful one.

STORM LORENZO - WEATHER UPDATES FOR GALWAY

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Update from Galway City Council - 5.30pm Wednesday, 2nd October, 2019

STORM LORENZO UPDATE - Statement – Galway County Council

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Valid from Thursday 3 October 2019 18:00 to Friday 4 October 2019 3:00

Demand for Cancer Care West reaches ‘all-time high’

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Demand for the services provided by the West of Ireland’s largest cancer care support organisation reached an all-time high last year, according to its annual report.

An Post exploring potential for William Street site to become dedicated city arts space

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

An Post is examining the potential for developing its property off William Street - recently used as an exhibition venue by the Galway International Arts Festival - as an arts space for the city.

Extraordinary Tuam fossil to be unveiled next week

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

An extraordinary and very rare fossil type, dating from around 340 million years ago, and discovered in a wall in Tuam, will be put on public display on Monday September 30.

Connolly calls for segregated cycle lane along Western Distributor Road

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Segregated cycle lanes along the Western Distributor Road and Millers Lane are essential for both cyclists’ safety and for the creation of greenways on the west side of the city.

Macnas to Danse Macabre through the Galway streets

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Macnas will Danse Macabre through the streets of Galway city during the October Bank Holiday Weekend, unleashing curiosity, fear, grief, love, laughter, and one hell of a party along the way.

NUI Galway becomes a designated University of Sanctuary

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

NUI Galway has become a designated University of Sanctuary, a movement aimed at promoting the inclusion of International Protection Applicants, refugees and Irish Travellers within the community.

Climate change and Brexit...what a time to be alive

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

What a time to be alive. The window for action on climate change is rapidly closing; democratic politics are under threat from a resurgent far-right in many of the world's most influential countries; and there are few obvious reasons for hope or optimism.

'In the 21st century, the story of Democracy will be who gets the upper hand between Democracy and Facebook'

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Among the speakers at Galway International Arts Festival’s autumn session of First Thought Talks in NUIG on Saturday October 3, is David Runciman, Professor of Politics at Cambridge University, who has written seven acclaimed books on politics and democracy.

Cappagh Park astro-turf facility to get floodlights next year

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The astro-turf facility at Cappagh Park will be getting floodlights next year, which will allow the facility to stay open into the late evening. The news was described as “very positive” by one councillor.

At Monday’s city council meeting, councillors were informed that floodlights will be erected at the astro-turf facility at Cappagh Park. Tender documents have been prepared, a company to carry out the work is to be chosen, and works will begin in early 2020. It will be fully funded by the council and will not depend on funding from the Capital Sports Grants.

Galway company’s dapper accessories well-received at ploughing championships

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

It is hard to imagine wooden bow-ties being in much demand at the Ploughing Championships, but last week they wowed at the Carlow venue.

Nonie’s October events to boost breast cancer research

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A huge coming together of Supervalu retailers and locals from Lackagh, Turloughmore and Claregalway will take place this October as communities unite for Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is all in support of well known local woman, Nonie Fahy, manager of Flynns Supervalu Lackagh, Turloughmore.

GMIT launches Healthy Campus initiative

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

GMIT has this week launched initiative aimed at fostering and promoting healthy living in the workplace for both staff and students. The initiative, launched by Minister of State Catherine Byrne, includes a ban on smoking and vaping on campus, nutrition awareness, consent workshops, and positive mental health initiatives among a raft of measures.

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