Lár Sráide le Conradh na Gaeilge

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Is í Fionnuala Ní Aoláin a bheidh faoi agallamh ar an gclár An tSeachtain le Máirín Ní Ghadhra ar Raidió na Gaeltachta Dé Sathairn seo chugainn, 26 Meán Fómhair, ag 11.00r.n. Is de bhunú na Forbacha í Fionnuala Ní Aoláin, ach tá cuid mhaith dá saol caite aici ag obair thar lear i ngort na cearta daonna. Faoi láthair tá sí ag obair mar Thoscaire Speisialta na Náisiún Aontaithe ar Chearta Daonna.

Amsterdam wasn’t built in a day - lessons for Galway from Dutch bike culture

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The Dutch Ambassador to Ireland will be one of the guest speakers at a lunchtime webinar on Thursday from 1pm to 2pm organised by Galway Cycling Campaign.

Topping the lot - Galway brothers named in Top 50 Best Pizzerias in Europe

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The Dough Bros in Galway City have made history by being named in the prestigious 50 Top Pizza (Europe) for 2020. Eugene and Ronan Greaney who run The Dough Bros were named at number 21 by the judging panel at a ceremony held in Milan earlier this month. Just two pizzerias in Ireland featured on the list and for the first time the west of Ireland was not only featured but ranked at 21 in Europe.

Still time to enjoy Galway International Arts Festival Autumn edition

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

There is still time to enjoy the final days of Galway International Arts Festival’s Autumn Edition programme, which has been running in Galway city since the start of September. but which will come to a close this Saturday 26 September.

INTO calls time on supersized classes

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The INTO has called on the Government to reduce class sizes by one pupil per class per year over its lifetime.

Donate a coffee for Galway Hospice

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Galway Hospice is asking the people of Galway to donate the price of a coffee to help support its care.

NUI Galway Students Union welcomes launch of consent toolkit

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

The introduction of a new active consent toolkit by NUI Galway is an important step in raising consent awareness, that is according vice-president of NUI Galway Students' Union Róisín Nic Lochlainn.

Through The Glass Darkly

Thu, Sep 24, 2020

Two distinct phases of the hermetic life existed in early Christianity. The first phase was the Egyptian phase, the era of the desert hermits. With its scarcity of resources and its forbidding geography, the desert was a radical contrast to urban areas. These factors shaped the fierce insights of the desert hermits: the extreme individualism, their hostility toward social life, and their separation from conventional ecclesiastical authority.

Fantasy Football round three preview

Wed, Sep 23, 2020

Another round of the Premier League has come and gone and a clear picture is already developing. Liverpool look the team to beat as they swept aside 10 men Chelsea in south west London on Sunday, West Brom and Fulham look certain to go straight back down after defeats to Everton and Leeds respectively, and Ole Gunnar Solskjær looks set for another tough season as Man United fell to a disappointing 3-1 home defeat to Crystal Palace.

Calls to develop the wool industry in Ireland

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

There are calls on the Government to support the wool industry in Ireland.

New offer from Credit Unions to support Local Community

Tue, Sep 22, 2020

Two credit unions in the West have come together to support their members at a time of both personal and economic challenge. St Jarlath’s Credit Union and St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union, who plan on merging in 2020, have joined forces to offer a reduced rate personal loan as well as expert financial advice in recognition of the current difficulties faced by its members and the community at large.

Closure of Leisureland pool must be reversed says Connolly

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

The decision to close the public swimming pool in Leisureland is simply a step too far and must be reversed, that is according to Galway West TD Catherine Connolly.

NUI Galway Students’ Union call on Galway TDs to take action on student fees

Mon, Sep 21, 2020

NUI Galway Students’ Union (SU) today joined USI and NUS-USI in the launch of the Education for All campaign which is calling for immediate action on higher education funding.

Cash strapped Leisureland to shut swimming pool and gym

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

One of Galway’s longest established recreational facilities looks set to shut down its swimming pool and gym operations due to financial difficulties.

600 house party calls were drain on resources during Covid, says Chief Super

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Answering close to 600 calls to address house parties in the Galway area during July and August was a huge drain on Garda resources, the County Council Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

City councillors reject 2021 local property tax rate rise

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway city’s local property tax (LPT) rate will remain the same for next year after councillors voted to reject a 15 per cent and 10 per cent increase at the local authority’s ordinary meeting at Leisureland on Monday afternoon.

Galway TDs must 'stand up for renters' against Rent Increases Bill, says Farrell

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway West TDs are being asked to "do the right thing" when Sinn Féin's Ban On Rent Increases Bill comes before the Dáil today, Thursday September 17.

Rise in students’ rents very worrying says NUI Galway Students’ Union

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A 15 per cent rise over the past 12 months in the cost of renting a room for students in Galway has been described as very worrying by the NUI Galway Students’ Union president Pádraic Toomey.

Covid outbreak in one part of Galway could see a lockdown across the county, warns O'Hara

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A Covid-19 cluster in one part of Galway could see a lockdown imposed across all the county, under the Government's new measures - a move that would be "extremely unfair" on the public, and detrimental to businesses.

Government open to feasibility study on light rail in Galway

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Could light rail be about to take a step closer to becoming a reality in Galway? Hopes were building among supporters this week following An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, saying the Government would not be opposed to carrying out a feasibility study on the issue.

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