Study to be carried out on parking and traffic in Headford

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Traffic calming measures for Main Street in Headford could be on the way, as the Galway County Council has sought a feasibility study and report on the issue.

Foróige and Corrib Kids Coding online courses helped young people become even more tech savvy

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

When Foróige Galway Youth Services and Corrib Kids Coding partnered at the start of the year to plan summer programmes, neither could have imagined how such projects would turn out.

Galway Volunteer Centre to hold events marking National Volunteering Week

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway Volunteer Centre has announced a number of events to celebrate National Volunteering Week which takes place from September 21 to September 28.

Cyber crime Garda unit appointed for west

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The battle against cyber crime, bullying and hate posts will be boosted by the appointment of a specialised regional cyber crime unit of An Garda Siochana due to open in the coming months, it was confirmed this week.

Bad beginnings to the autumn, with even worse to come

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Ordinarily, at this time of year, there is a sense of renewal as politicians, with their batteries recharged, return to work and a new Dáil term begins.

Enhance your cooking experience with the George Foreman Fit Grill collection

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Back to school has never been easier with the George Foreman Fit Grill collection. These versatile grills reduce preparation time, making it easier to create healthy dishes for the whole family.

Competitive sea angling resumes after long break

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Competitive sea angling resumed after a long break when the Galway Bay Sea Angling Club hosted the Connaught Open Shore Championship on Enniscrone Beach.

Council marks passing of the former NSW premier Fahey

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The Galway City Council held a minute’s silence to mark the passing of the former premier of New South Wales, Australia, John Fahey.

Minister commends home care company’s ‘innovative measures’ as Covid-19 kept to single case

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A leading home care provider has shown the efforts it has made to keep Galway’s vulnerable people safe and well in their own homes throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, during a visit to its office by Anne Rabbitte T.D. and Minister of State with responsibility for Disability.

Recess and Lettermore gardai will be Irish speakers, JPC meeting is told

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The artists and architects have been chosen for this year’s Architecture at the Edge programme, The Boundaries Commission which is to be held from October 2 to 4 throughout Galway city and county.

Decision expected shortly on Newcastle community centre

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

A decision is expected shortly on whether the go-ahead will be given to build a community centre in Newcastle.

Is your heart telling you something?

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

This week is International Heart Valve Disease Awareness Week (September 14-20), and local heart and stroke charity Croi is highlighting the need for those over the age of 65 years to ask their doctor to listen to their heart with a stethoscope, at least once a year.

Oh no, they won’t — Panto season blow as Renmore cancels this winter’s production

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

After much consideration Renmore Pantomime Society has made the difficult decision to cancel its 2020/2021 production. It was hoped that restrictions currently in place would be eased at this time but unfortunately this is not the case.

Dublin - Galway greenway must go through Athenry says Cannon

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Fine Gael Galway East Deputy Ciaran Cannon has today insisted that routing the Dublin - Galway Greenway through the town of Athenry is an absolute necessity.

More than €400k in arts funding approved by city council

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

The Galway City Council has been given the green light for the pay out of arts grants totalling €425,000.

Help fund the facelift for Gort’s Market Square

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

In 2014, local resident Desmond Coen recalled his family’s history with the statue of Christ the King in Gort’s Market Square. His mother, Eileen Coen, had commissioned the statue in memory of her son, Mattie Coen, who died in a motorcycle accident.

First female president in Connacht makes history in Irish rugby

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Connacht Rugby made history this week when it became the first in Irish Rugby to elect a female president to lead the branch.

Galway Cycling Campaign gets creative for a covid Bike Week

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Galway Cycling Campaign has been awarded funds this week from Galway city and county councils for an ambitious, diverse and inclusive range of events for Bike Week 2020 which begins this Saturday 19 September and runs until Sunday 27 September.

Only seven dog thefts reported to gardai, but JPC members dispute figures

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Only seven dog thefts were reported to Gardai in the regional division in recent months, despite speculation that hundreds of dogs had been stolen by heartless gangs.

Medical Technology Ireland 2020 postponed

Thu, Sep 17, 2020

Due to Covid-19 and related Government restrictions, the organisers of Medical Technology Ireland 2020 have unfortunately had to take the difficult decision to postpone Medical Technology Ireland 2020 at Galway Racecourse. They are sorry that they are unable to welcome their exhibitors and visitors to Galway Racecourse this year.

Next year’s event will take place in Galway on 22-23 September 2021 and they look forward to welcoming the Medical Technology industry, both medical device manufacturers and suppliers, back to the Racecourse at that time, in what we all hope are better circumstances.

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