Galwayman’s crusade for young people to maximise their potential captured in new book

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

I am tempted to weigh the latest book by Galwayman Paul Kilgannon, because it is a truly remarkable tome. Its name may be Be The Best You Can In Sport - but it is the second headline that sums it up. “A book for Irish youth.”

More than €3 million will be invested in Galway schools in coming weeks

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

At least €3.38 million will be invested in Galway’s schools in the coming weeks under the Minor Works Grant Scheme, which will see every school in the city and county receiving funding.

Galway’s biographer to the stars presents fascinating tale of Paddy Cole

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway writer Tom Gilmore, who is fast building a reputation as the biographer of top music stars has added another to his literary stable with his new book King of the Swingers, the official biography of the great Paddy Cole.

Rise in numbers seeking pandemic payment in Galway 'concerning'

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

An additional 340 people in Galway opened a claim for the pandemic unemployment payment in the last week, a situation one TD has described as "concerning".

Covid-19 lab test equipment for UHG delivers quicker test results

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The laboratory at Galway University Hospitals has begun Covid-19 testing using a new high-throughput molecular PCR machine. The new equipment will enable the laboratory to process up to 500 swabs from patients per day, with a turnaround of approximately three hours per batch.

Online networking event to identify ways charities can continue in 2021

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Community fundraisers in Galway are being invited to take part in an online networking event to identify ways of ensuring community groups and charities are able to continue their activities in 2021.

No certainties in politics as thoughts turn to the next General Election

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The next General Election is an eternity away, or is it? As things stand today, Insider believes it is at least a couple of years away, maybe more.

Build works for new National Broadband Ireland (NBI) network under way in Galway

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Build works for the new high-speed fibre broadband network being delivered across Ireland as part of the State’s National Broadband Plan (NBP), are underway in parts of Galway. National Broadband Ireland (NBI) are designing, building and operating the new network in a mapped ‘rollout area’ – where commercial operators have not indicated that they will be providing such services.

This includes 544,000 premises and will benefit over one million people. In Galway, over 3,500 premises have been surveyed to date and network designs completed to deliver the new Fibre to the Home (FTTH) network there.

Galway City Museum launches pandemic project “Dear Galway…”

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway City Museum is inviting the people of Galway to write a letter to future generations of Galwegians. The museum is asking the public to share their lived experiences of dealing with the Covid-19 pandemic and to offer advice to future generations on how to cope during a global crisis.

Remember your loved ones by sponsoring a Christmas tree light at UHG this festive season

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

People have an opportunity to remember their loved ones in a special way this festive season by sponsoring a light for them on University Hospital Galway’s Christmas tree.

The light can be in memory of the deceased or as a gift to the living. A triduum of Masses will be offered for all those for whom lights are sponsored and this can be viewed on the chapel’s webcam.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Between 9pm on Tuesday and 6am on Wednesday November 11 at Weir Road, Kilcolgan, Co Galway the Catalytic Converter was taken from a Silver Toyota Prius.

Anyone who may have witnessed anything unusual in the area between those times or who may have any with any information in relation to this incidents is asked to contact Oranmore Garda Station on 091-388030.

Time for Galway businesses to assess how Brexit impacts them

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Minister of State in the Department of Transport with responsibility for International and Road Transport and Logistics

It’s time to hear the songs again

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

At around midnight on New Year’s Eve last, I stood with friends and family and listened as the bells of St Nicholas rang out across Galway City, their wonderful peals soaring high into the night sky, hanging there and waiting until the ship’s horns in the bay answered their call. It was a fitting moment; the juncture of the civic and maritime, two key attributes of the city over many centuries.

Virtual Tree of Lights celebration for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The Virtual Tree of Lights Celebration for Galway Hospice takes place online on Sunday 6th December at 5pm.

Galway Simon announces its ‘Sprint for Simon’ Challenge this Christmas

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

This Christmas, Galway Simon Community is calling on people from across the West to take part in their brand new Sprint for Simon; 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. The charity has launched the new initiative ahead of the winter months, not only to raise vital funds for their frontline services, but also to help promote mental well-being during challenging times.

Snakes, spiders and Santa this Sunday

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway Science and Technology Festival will present its 2020 annual Family Day Exhibition as a virtual event this year. It will be broadcast from GalwayScience.ie at 11am on Sunday November 22 and will be hosted by Clara Murray and John Sharpson of RTE Jnrs After School Hub. This fun, engaging and much-anticipated production will have many of the attractions of the annual exhibition, usually held at NUI Galway.

Swim Where You Are — COPE Galway Launches Christmas 2020 swim event

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

COPE Galway has launched a #SwimWhereYouAre Christmas event, which will take place over 10 days from 21-30 December.

'We can have five million kits in Ireland in two weeks'

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway entrepreneurs Chanelle McCoy and Caroline Glynn sat down with the Galway Advertiser to chat about their new antigen and antibody testing kits which can be a game charger in getting the Irish economy back to work

​Fantasy Football round nine preview

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

That was a pretty depressing week for Irish football. Defeats to England (3-0) and Wales (1-0), and a dour 0-0 draw with Bulgaria, sees the Republic of Ireland slip further down the world rankings and into pot three for the December draw of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Plenty of cheer in the Square this Christmas

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

It might have been the strangest year but there nothing strange at all about the familiar welcome that awaits people when they venture back into the heart of the city for their Christmas experience next month.

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