‘’It is all about being and looking comfortable’’

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Galway Races has managed to transcend all other racing festivals in the country and the best dressed lady’s prize is no different. Seasoned attendees at these type of style events will concede that the standard of fashion in Galway is above and beyond what is to be seen at any other track in the country.

County Council deny staff were unfriendly to landowners in greenway discussions

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway county council staff were this week accused of being discourteous to farmers whose lands are along the proposed Greenway route between Galway and Ballinasloe. The route has proved controversial due to initial fears that land for the Greenway was to be acquired using compulsory purchase orders (CPOs). The IFA, farmers, and landowners previously voiced their anger about that proposal. Earlier this year councillors voted to remove the threat of CPOs and council staff have been liasing with farmers and landowners along the route to move the process forward.

However at this week’s council meeting, Loughrea councillor Moegie Maher outlined how he had attended a meeting about the issue recently. He said all farmers present had voiced their unhappiness about their treatment from council staff. It was claimed, among other things, that staff who were visiting their properties were not listening to them.

Two hundred people reported missing in Galway last year

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

More than 200 people were reported missing in Galway last year, according to the Garda Annual Report.

The report, published earlier this week, records a total of 208 people who were reported as missing in Galway in 2014; only one of these people has yet to be found.

Novel steam and threshing events at Mountbellew Vintage Rally on Sunday

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

One of the largest vintage rallies in the west of Ireland will be held in Mountbellew, this coming Sunday, July 26.  From a small beginning 14 years ago, this vintage festival has grown dramatically over the years and now draws huge audiences from all over Ireland and many from overseas.

Local handlers hoping to make the winners’ enclosure during seven day bonanza

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

It is the most competitive seven days of the summer racing season and a number of local trainers will head to Ballybrit with some realistic chances next week.

Claregalway’s Family Festival to raise funds for Hand in Hand

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Claregalway community is holding a music and dance festival on Sunday August 9 in aid of Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity.

Weld jockeys gearing up for another fruitful week

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Jockey Pat Smullen is no stranger to the winner’s enclosure in Galway. The Offaly native has ridden 39 winners at the track to date and punters can be certain he will substantially add to that tally next week. Because, after all, he will ride the majority of horses for the ‘King of Galway,’ his boss Dermot Weld. The master of Rosewell House has trained a whopping 258 winners at Ballybrit, a feat that will most likely never be equalled by another.

An Pucan unveils The Garden

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

An Pucan Galway’s newest oldest bar has recently opened The Garden – just in time for the highlight of Galway’s social calendar the annual Galway Races. Revellers will be blown away by the new offering that An Pucan has unveiled, and it’s sure to be the top spot this summer.

Positive Mental Health Foundation annual BBQ

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Positive Mental Health Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Summer BBQ takes place this Saturday in The Clybaun Hotel at 7.15pm and will raise funds for the foundation’s work.

Applications closing for Sports Scholarship Scheme

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

NUI Galway is issuing a final call for applications to its Elite Athlete Sports Scholarships Scheme for 2015/16.

Shuttle it to the Galway Races in style with Bus Eireann

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The 2015 Galway Racing Festival kicks off at Ballybrit next week, and Bus Éireann is back with a special shuttle service to and from the racecourse throughout the week long event.

Situation at UCHG accident and emergency department described as ‘utter chaos’

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The situation which unfolded at UCHG’s accident and emergency unit last week has been described as “utter chaos” by a man left waiting with his chronically ill wife for more than 24 hours.

The man, who identified himself as Patrick, was left stunned by the scenes that greeted him on his arrival at the unit. His wife was one of 50 people to be left waiting for treatment in the hallways and waiting room of the A and E department at the beginning of the week.

Get your gladrags at the g Hotel and giddy-up for the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

On Sunday July 26 from 2pm to 6pm, Imelda O’Rourke Finnegan is holding a fundraiser in the g Hotel in aid of the Alan Kerins Africa Projects and Gorta Self Help Africa, called ‘Get your Gladrags at the g Hotel and G up for the Galway Races’.

The Hare Krishnas are coming to town

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway’s festival scene is about to go all spiritual with a Hare Krishna festival.Well known all over the world for their shaven heads, bright saffron robes, for giving out free food and their famous mantra, the event is expected to see hundreds attend.

Lack of funding facilitating domestic violence in Galway claims Farrell

Wed, Jul 22, 2015

The under-resourcing of Tusla and the family and child support sector is facilitating domestic violence across Galway while suspected child abuse cases are not being followed up due to pressure on staff resources.

City and county councils launch Economic Baseline Study

Tue, Jul 21, 2015

The new Economic Baseline Study, produced for Galway city and county, will be "invaluable over the coming months" to both the Galway city and county councils as they "set down the future direction for economic development" across Galway. 

Anti-racism group demand Arts Festival remove flagship Exhibit B

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Exhibit B, one of the flagship events at this years Galway International Arts Festival, has been branded a "racist installation", and a direct appeal has been made to the festival to remove it from its programme, in spite of the fact that the show is currently running in the Black Box Theatre.

"It is about health and wellbeing, not being skinny"

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

There are so many bloggers nowadays, there has never been as much information available about the topics which interest us. And the majority of people are concerned with healthy eating. And as a nation, we certainly need to be, as we are heavier than ever. Scary recent figures indicate that 85 per cent of Irish women will be overweight and 57 per cent obese by 2030 while around 89 percent of Irish men will be classified as overweight, with some 48 per cent obese.

Galway woman with rare disease feels let down by the health system

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

Barbra McDonagh describes how she lives in constant pain which affects every part of her body. Ms McDonagh, who is originally from Ballinfoyle but now lives in Cork, feels completely let down by our health service. She has been displaying symptoms of Ehlers Danlos Syndrome since she was six months old but, shockingly was only diagnosed by her GP last August, at the age of 38. Furthermore, she had to travel to London for an official diagnosis in April because there is no EDS specialist in Ireland.

Charity table quiz for ISPCC, Special Olympics, and IYF

Thu, Jul 16, 2015

A charity table quiz, to raise funds for ISPCC, the Special Olympics Ireland, and the National Youth Foundation takes place on Tuesday July 21 at 8pm at the Loft at Seven, Bridge Street.

Galway women Katie O'Neill and Aoife O'Flynn are taking part in the 15km Tour de Picnic run in September to raise money for the charities. "These charities have seen recent cuts in government funding and have become hugely reliant on donations," said O'Neill. "It is important to support them so they can continue their great work."

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