ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS GALWAY ANNUAL CONVENTION 2019

Wed, Dec 18, 2019

Learn how Alcoholics Anonymous can help with alcoholism. Alcoholics Anonymous will hold an open public meeting in the Galway Bay Hotel, Friday 3 rd January next at 8.00pm, which is open all who have an interest in alcoholism and how Alcoholics Anonymous can help in solving a personal drinking problem or helping someone else to solve such a problem. The convention which is held on the 1 st weekend of the year attracts over 1,000 visitors to Galway.

Fantasy Football round 18 preview

Wed, Dec 18, 2019

The football just keeps coming and coming. Round 17 produced another humiliating defeat for Arsenal as they were gunned down by the brilliance of Man City's Kevin De Bruyne. Liverpool increased their advantage at the top of the table thanks to a 2-0 home victory over bottom placed Watford and a slip-up by second place Leicester. Chelsea lost at home to Bournemouth and Spurs moved within four points of the Champions League spots.

Pallas Karting Christmas gift voucher - the Christmas present of 2019!

Tue, Dec 17, 2019

'Oh the weather outside is frightful', crooned Dean Martin and while the song is aimed at the prevailing conditions outside, the stanza could easily be applicable to the frightfulness of the throngs of stressed out shoppers looking for that perfect gift for their loved one.

2019 - a mixed year for Ireland's political parties

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Most politicians will have breathed a sigh of relief last week when the unappetising prospect of a Christmas general election was narrowly averted. Yet, all know it is only delaying the inevitable, and all sides agree the contest will take place within the next four or five months, quite possibly as soon as February.

Zikomo — giving a helping hand up

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Founded in 2002, Zikomo is a Galway-based charity that is making a significant impact in tackling poverty and hardship in groups ofrural communities in Malawi, a small landlocked country located in Southern Africa.

Malawi is officially one of the poorest countries in the world ranking 170 out of 188 on the Human Development Index with over 70 per cent of the population living below the world income poverty line. The everyday basics that we take for granted are luxuries beyond the reach of most citizens including access to clean water.

Lots of change at Claregalway Hotel

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The Claregalway Hotel is always improving and evolving its outlets to stay up to date with modern trends and styles and to this end, has changed its look and feel with a series of contemporary and stylish renovations.

European Research Council Funds ‘blue-sky’ NUI Galway biomedical research projects

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The European Research Council (ERC) has awarded two NUI Galway researchers €4.4 million to pursue ‘blue-sky’ biomedical research. With this support, Professor Laoise McNamara and Dr Dimitrios Zeugolis, will pursue frontier research to achieve far-reaching impact on improving human health.

Professor McNamara and Dr Zeugolis were winners in the prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant competition which saw 301 top scholars and scientists from across Europe receive awards, following a review of 2,453 proposals.

Get your children to exercise at Boogie Bunnies dance classes

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Boogie Bunnies offers high quality dance activities for your child while you can enjoy a long walk, a cup of coffee, or simply have a little time for yourself during the weekend.

Carthy to host Western Rail Corridor public meeting in Athenry tonight

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The potential European funding available for the Western Rail Corridor will be explored at an important public meeting in Athenry tonight Thursday December 12.

Galwayman’s tune voted Best Christmas Song by Christmas FM

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Galway man Niall Teague has won the Christmas FM Song Contest 2019, with his song titled ‘Santa Claus’ picked as the best song by Christmas FM listeners nationally and internationally.

Get into the water for COPE’s thirtieth Christmas Day swim

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

COPE Galway is calling on veteran swimmers, regular dippers, first timers and all levels between - to brave the cold Galway Bay sea on Christmas morning to raise vital funds for its services for people affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and older people in Galway.

Galway Bus Éireann depot named ‘Depot of the Year’

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

THE Galway depot of Bus Éireann won the coveted Depot of the Year at the annual Bus Éireann GEM awards last weekend.

Bus Éireann celebrated its employees’ success in 2019 at the annual GEM (‘Go the Extra Mile’) Awards ceremony in Croke Park that recognised excellent customer service, community impact, performance and forward thinking.

Aerfort Chonamara purchase will ‘provide certainty’ to Aran Islanders says Kyne

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The purchase of Aerfort Chonamara by the State for €2.75 million, will, “provide certainty and assurance to the communities on Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, and Inis Oírr”, a leading Galway TD has said.

The purchase of the airport, which is located at Na Mine in the Indreabhán area, was overseen by the Minister of State for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Seán Kyne, and his officials. Funding was provided by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s budget allocation, and the purchase means that all four airports on which the Aran Islands air service depend are now in State ownership.

Sinn Féin calls for re-introduction of Údarás elections

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Elections to Údarás na Gaeltachta must be re-introduced to “return power to the people” and allow Gaeltacht residents to “elect their own representatives directly to the Údarás board”.

Hundreds of crèches facing closure if re-registration not sorted – Rabbitte

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte TD, has raised serious concerns over the number of crèches who have yet to apply for re-registration with Tusla.

Nominate a deserving youth for 2020 Galway Garda Youth Awards

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Nominations are now being invited for the 2020 Galway Divisional Garda Youth Awards, sponsored by Supervalu, will be held on January 30 at the Galway Racecourse.

Order has ‘ethical responsibility’ to provide more Tuam exhumation funding, says Zappone

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The exhumation of the remains of babies buried at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home will not commence until next winter at the earliest, it was confirmed this week by Minister for Children Katherine Zappone.

Mannion welcomes tourism funding boost for Clifden and Galway

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Eileen Mannion Fine Gael Councillor for Galway County Council has confirmed that both Clifden and Galway City will benefit from funding awarded through Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns Scheme.

Garda Briefs

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Garda appeal over hit and run
Gardai in Galway are currently investigating a possible hit and run accident which occurred on Tuesday September 17 2019 between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on St Francis Street, Galway.

Minister for Transport confirms receipt of Rail Review says Cannon

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Transport that he has received a copy of the Rail Review, an assessment of the business case for the proposed extension of the Western Rail Corridor.

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