Ireland needs to tackle the racism on its own doorstep

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Ireland, claims Joyce's Mr Deasy, has the honour of being the only country which never persecuted the Jews. Yet it is an empty boast, as it turns out the bigoted Deasy has a punchline: "She never let them in."

The Kind of City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Hildegarde Naughton
Fine Gael Galway West TD

Connelly demands clarity on when the Aran Islands will re-open

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

"Certainty" is needed as to when it will be safe to re-open up the Aran Islands, especially as the lack of clarity on the issue is causing "great distress" to islanders.

When your heart says go.... — What has been happening with heart attacks during Covid?

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

One of the first things we all heard about the Coronavirus was how those with underlying heart conditions had the worst outcomes. In the early days, as Dr Tony Holohan announced the daily death rate, he would make a special mention of the number of deaths with ‘pre-existing’ medical conditions. This messaging, together with probably the strongest public health messages of all time to ‘stay at home’ has struck fear in the hearts and minds of those living with or caring for those with heart and related conditions.

Bridge will not work for all cyclists, warns new Green councillor

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

New Green Party Cllr Niall Murphy has welcomed the new pedestrian bridge planned to be built alongside the Salmon Weir bridge, but has warned it might not work for all cyclists.

Heroes Aid delivers PPE across city and county

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Heroes-Aid, a voluntary not-for-profit organisation, established in the early stage of Covid 19, to protect and support frontline health care workers, is arranging for the direct distribution today of urgently needed PPE to 200 locations across Ireland, including 19 sites across County Galway.

Take time out of your longest day this weekend to help those facing homelessness

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Local homeless charity Galway Simon Community is calling on people to take part in their Dip & Donate event this weekend to support those facing homelessness during a time when the charity say their services are critically needed now more than ever .Galway Simon’s annual Dip at Dawn event could not go ahead as planned this year due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Instead, the charity is asking people to take a dip in their local waters and donate what they can during this weekend, June 20, on the longest day of the year. The Coronavirus pandemic has had a huge impact on Galway Simon Community with the temporary closure of their charity shops, as well as the cancellation of a number of events which raise vital funds for the organisation.

A man who made everyone feel they were Boss

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

I haven’t walked around the streets of the city for about three months now. Any trip into town left me dispirited in the early days of lockdown, the grass long in the Square, the grey walls even greyer, the colour you associate with that time of year drained from everyplace. And everyone.

Petmania presents Galway Cat Rescue with gift card after successful food appeal

Thu, Jun 18, 2020

Olivia O’Reilly of Galway Cat Rescue and animal shelters is grinning like a Cheshire cat this week with the news that Petmainia Ireland has, with the kind support of its customers donated, essential supplies and food along with donations to the sum of €165 to support the animal charity.

Fantasy Football round 30 preview

Tue, Jun 16, 2020

It's back baby! Yes after 100 days without Premier League football, Fantasy managers must get back to their drawing boards as we head into the final nine rounds of 2019/20 season.

Major Galway credit unions planning to merge

Mon, Jun 15, 2020

Two of the largest credit unions in the West of Ireland, St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union and St Jarlath’s Credit Union are planning to merge.

In an exciting development for the members of both credit unions, the proposed merger would see the creation of one of the largest credit unions in the country with combined assets of almost €500M, 100 staff and almost 100,000 members. Members of both credit unions will be given the opportunity to vote on the proposed merger once the due diligence process has completed. The process will also require confirmation by the Central Bank in line with regulatory and legislative requirements.

Fancy a New BMW?

Fri, Jun 12, 2020

As we all look forward to having the freedom to travel beyond our county and hit the open road, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute is giving you the chance to emerge from lockdown in style as it launches its exciting new raffle Win A BMW where entrants have the chance of winning a BMW X1 for just €20.

Galway’s private hospitals could play vital role in winter, says Saolta chief

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway’s two private hospitals, which were temporarily taken over by the State for the duration of the Covid-19 pandemic, may continue to play a vital supporting role in the public healthcare system in the future.

Calls for Columbus monument in Galway and Confederate plaque in Tuam to be removed

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Monuments in Galway city and Tuam, which honour people who were directly involved in the slave trade or who fought to maintain slavery, should be removed.

Lack of childcare facilities should not cost workers their jobs, says McNelis

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Comments by the Health Minister that families will have to secure a “dig out” for getting childcare, shows the Government has a "derisory understanding" of the importance of childcare for working parents.

Re-opening of Galway for angling 'welcome' says Kyne

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Re-opening Galway for angling on a pilot basis is a "welcome move" but will still be subject to restrictions and limitations in order to protect public health.

New pedestrian and cycle measures for Letterfrack

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

A new cycle and pedestrian path segregated from the main road, a new footpath, pedestrian crossing, and new kerb lines are now part of the entrance to the Connemara National Park at Letterfrack.

Thoor Ballylee blooms again to celebrate WB Yeats’s birthday this weekend

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Every year a Poet’s Picnic is held in celebration of the birthday of WB Yeats. This year is no exception. On afternoon of Saturday 13 June between 2 and 3 pm, live from the poet’s tower in Galway, there will be livestreaming event of poetry, music, and memories for Yeats’s 155th birthday. This is the first in a series of events held all summer long at Thoor Ballylee, as the tower opens virtually and for outdoor visitors in compliance with Covid 19 restrictions.

Book of condolences opened for much loved Chick Gillen

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

An online book of condolences has been opened by the Galway City Council to celebrate the memory of Michael ‘Chick’ Gillen.

Mr Gillen who passed away on May 30 aged 87, was a much loved character around the city who ran a barber shop on Dominick Street and established the Olympic boxing club where he trained numerous national champions including Francis Barrett who carried the Irish flag at the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games.

Rutley’s surprise birthday guest

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

It was a lovely morning on Thursday May 21st 2020, just like a lot of the mornings since we finished school. It was a few days after our dog Rutleys birthday and I could hear the sound of birds chirping and making noise.

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