Mc Nelis urges clubs in Galway to apply for the Sports Capital Grant

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has urged clubs in Galway to take time and apply for funding under the Sports Capital Grant.

Blooming marvellous — Galway Sunflower Picking to open next month

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Some land is just destined to be used to bring smiles to people's faces. To produce something that is a signifier of optimisim and fun.

Special Olympics athletes receive mayoral reception

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

A mayoral reception was held on Monday to celebrate the historic achievements of Galwegian athletes Katie Dillion (Athletics), Henry Cloran (Football), Kevin Hardiman (Golf), Máire Connolly (Gymnastics), Michelle O’Keane (Kayaking), Liam Hynes (Kayaking) and Patricia Larkin (Swimming), on their return from the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin.

Ireland’s first traditional circus and music fusion ‘As Gaeilge’

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Cultural sensation Sorcas le Croí combines big top circus performers with live traditional Irish music for a unique show delivered exclusively through the medium of the Irish language. The first of its kind, this very special circus show will run from August 1-13 for a limited run of twice daily performances.

University of Galway offers 24 Universities of Sanctuary Scholarships

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

University of Galway is now accepting applications for the Universities of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme for 2023-24.

Successful Galway Film Fleadh Award comes to an end after 200-showing bonanza

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The 35th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh came to an end at the weekend after another outstanding year. With sold out screenings across the festival programme, the Fleadh featured 95 feature films and 102 short films featuring the best of Irish and World cinema.

Clifden RNLI rescue three fishermen from the rocky shoreline near Killary Harbour

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

Good timing for United's Cup Final stars as all kicks off down under

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

By the time you read this, you will probably be either watching (or will know the result of) the historic World Cup match between Australia and the Republic of Ireland in the opening game. Regardless of the result though, what it represents is not the culmination of a long road to participation, but probably just the beginning of that journey to full appreciation of the potential of women's sport.

Traveller Pride Week event amplifies the voices of young Travellers

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "Traveller Pride?" Have you ever heard of Irish Traveller Pride Week before?

Traveller Pride 2023 event shows creativity and activism is for all

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

The talent and perseverance of Galway's Traveller community were put on proud display at the 'Misleór Changemakers, Celebrating Galway Artists and Activists' organised by Galway Traveller Movement on Friday, July 14 at the Taibhdhearc Theatre.

Call made for action after Portumna swimmers have legs entangled by underwater reeds

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Swimmers in Portumna have complained that their legs are being caught up in overgrown underwater reeds, endangering their safety as they swim from jetty to jetty.

O'Reilly welcomes proposed law changes around character references in sexual assault cases

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Galway-based Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly has welcomed the publication of The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023, in particular the changes in relation to the use of character references in sexual assault cases.

Farrell fears power cost will leave pensioners sitting in the dark and cold this winter

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Maired Farrell has warned of a spike in arrears and disconnection figures as energy costs continue to cripple households.

TV licence compliance will fall until trust restored in RTÉ , says Cannon

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

The drop in sales and renewal of the TV licence fee will continue until public trust is restored in RTÉ, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Garda Briefs

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

House damaged in Doughiska
Gardaí are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred at An Sean Bhaile, Doughiska in the early hours of Thursday July 13.

Gardaí are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred at An Sean Bhaile, Doughiska in the early hours of Thursday July 13.

Cooking classes for aspiring teenage chefs

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

JP McMahon has launched the Aniar Academy for teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years old. It follows the success of Aniar Cooking classes for adults at the Aniar Cookery School.

Clifden RNLI rescue three fishermen from the rocky shoreline near Killary Harbour

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

Tents and events as the city throws itself headfirst into festival fever

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

As a kid, I used to love when the circus came to town. Early one morning, there would be the ping-ping ping of the tent pegs being driven into the ground in The Green, just behind my home house in Ballinrobe. We would go to school excited with the thought that by the time we ran home at lunchtime across the town for a quickly-consumed dinner (dinner in the middle of the day people, you see), the town park would have been transformed into something colourful and magical and so very different from the nothingness that was normally there.

Thousands expected at 69th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival this September

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Natives. Flats. Native flats. Ostrea edulis – whatever you call our native oysters - are as much a part of Ireland’s food fabric and history as our butter. Fatty yet not fatty. Nutty without any nuts. A hint of citrus without any fruit. And that unequalled lingering sweet iodine flavour. There is nothing quite like the Irish native oyster.

Inland Fisheries asked by councillors to remove dangerous cages at Salmon Weir bridge

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

A motion signed by city councillors has called on the CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and the Board of IFI to urgently remove the Salmon Cages at the Queens Gap and the Eel Cages at Salmon Weir Bridge.

The motion was passed to eliminate a detrimental health and safety risk for rescue workers in the emergency services. This follows urgent calls from Galway Fire brigade, RNLI, Claddagh Watch and family members who have lost someone who had entered the water.

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