Army and Council in Mexican stand-off over new path

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The revelation comes in official correspondence seen by the Advertiser, as senior military and local authority officials race to solve a three-year impasse regarding public access to a walkway next to Renmore Barracks before an upcoming visit by the new Minister for Defence, Tánaiste Simon Harris, in the coming weeks.

University of Galway secures further recognition for progress on gender equality

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

University of Galway this week achieved another Athena SWAN Silver Award for J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, becoming only the second School of Business in the Republic of Ireland to achieve such a standard.

Irish language drama is now on the international stage, summit is told

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Hundreds of people from national and global news outlets attended the Fís TV Summit in the Radisson Red, Galway City last week, when it was claimed that Irish language drama is now on the international stage.

Galway City Council issues €450,000 in arts organisation grants

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway City Council has awarded grants totalling €450,000 to the city’s arts organisations for 2025.

At the City Council meeting of 10 February 2025; elected members and officials were unanimous in their praise for the essential contribution to the city’s arts scene by the artists, arts workers and organisations of the city.

A time to mourn and support

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The wind howled through Galway two weeks ago, not just in the physical tempest that uprooted trees and left scars upon the land, but in the sorrow and upset that swept through the hearts of its people. A county that has so often roared in triumph, lifted by the feats of its sporting heroes, this week bows its head in mourning.

Plastic brick designed by local students gives hope for construction of homes in poor countries

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

A multidisciplinary team of students primarily from colleges in the west has won the Irish leg of Invent for the Planet (IFTP) 2025 for their plastic brick prototype solution titled “Creating sustainable housing solutions for expanding poverty areas”.

86th Galway Bridge Congress this weekend

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The 86th Galway Bridge Congress is scheduled for this weekend, February 14-16 at the Ardilaun Hotel in Galway. This esteemed event offers a comprehensive range of competitions catering to all skill levels, ensuring both seasoned and emerging players can participate.

O’Hara calls for reversal of decision to introduce paid parking at Merlin Park Hospital

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, has expressed concern that the introduction of paid parking at Merlin Park Hospital in Galway will act as a financial barrier to those accessing health services. O’Hara has written to the General Manager of Galway University Hospitals requesting that the decision to introduce paid parking is reversed.

11.2% increase in domestic abuse calls made to Galway Garda stations in the last year, says Farrell

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The number of domestic abuse calls made in County Galway has increased from 2,656 to 2,955 in the last year — an 11.2% increase in the county.

Éowyn stings Galway City for 15m

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

If Storm Éowyn was an unwanted guest at Galway City Council’s table, her expensive tastes have racked up a bill so far of almost €15m, and – worryingly – the tab is still open.

Éowyn stings City for 15m

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

If Storm Éowyn was an unwanted guest at Galway City Council’s table, his expensive tastes have racked up a bill so far of almost €15m, and – worryingly – the tab is still open.

Residential Tenancies Board launches new tenancy registration campaign in Galway

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The Residential Tenancies Board (RTB) has launched a new campaign in partnership with Galway County Council to ensure landlords register their tenancies as required by law. The initiative follows research by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) last year that suggested 7.6% of tenancies in Galway County that should be registered with the RTB are not.

Aoibheann’s dream restoration featured on The Great House Revival

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

This Sunday, February 16, the second episode of the new series of The Great House Revival, hosted by Hugh Wallace, will air on RTE 1, featuring a stunning and ambitious renovation in the heart of the Burren, Co. Clare.

Reddington lashes eir, Vodafone and other National Broadband Ireland providers

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

FG Cllr Andrew Reddington has lashed some internet providers as some customers have remained without fixed broadband services since January 24, a situation which “is causing significant disruption for small businesses and people who work remotely.

Gradam nominations are closing soon

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

The closing date to enter Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartartaigh, Galway’s bilingual business award, is tomorrow Friday, February 14. To apply, simply complete a short application form (www.gleg.ie) and foireann Ghaillimh le Gaeilge will contact you to prepare you for the bilingual awards.

Shantalla to host Mobile Retrofitting Training Unit this February

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

From Monday, February 17 to Friday, February 21, Shantalla will play host to the Mount Lucas Retrofitting Rig – a fully equipped mobile Nearly Zero Energy Buildings (NZEB) unit to deliver training on energy upgrades and retrofitting in communities across Ireland.

Coastal communities to screen “Shanshula” – a Palestinian fishing documentary

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Coastal communities across Ireland will host screenings of the documentary Shanshula, which tells the compelling story of Palestinian fishermen and fisherwomen in Gaza, on Thursday, February 20, 2025.

New Tiny Treasure Hunt at Galway City Museum

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Galway City Museum commissioned LEGO® brick artist, Jessica Farrell, to create twelve tiny models, using LEGO® bricks and minifigures, to depict scenes from Galway’s past and present. The mini models featuring Pádraic Ó Conaire, Grace O’Malley, Turlough O’Connor and St MacDara, to name a few, have been strategically placed at different locations throughout the museum. The aim of the new Tiny Treasure Hunt is to find all characters and tick them off as you navigate through the galleries.

Tips for protecting children online as world marks Safer Internet Day

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

This week saw Safer Internet Day, when the theme was Prepare / Protect / Thrive: Navigating Algorithms and Influencers. Excessive internet use is spiraling and recent CSO figures reveal that 8 in 10 are on the internet almost all day, every day.

Géarchéim maoinithe

Thu, Feb 13, 2025

Eagraíodh Tionól Géarchéime, cruinniú éigeandála náisiúnta do phobal na Gaeilge, Dé Máirt seo caite, i mBaile Átha Cliath mar thoradh ar an €800,000 de chiorruithe atá le cur i bhfeidhm ag Foras na Gaeilge. Tá na ciorruithe seo ag teacht tráth a bhfuil géarchéim maoinithe cheana féin san earnáil. Tá go leor grúpaí áitiúla Gaeilge ar fud na tíre nach raibh go leor airgid acu chun tuarastal, billí agus cíos a íoc roimhe seo, anois is gá dóibh dul agus ciorruithe breise a chur i bhfeidhm.

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