Rally driver Aoife backing Oranmore Win a Home fundraiser

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

23-year-old Rally driver, Aoife Raftery, has been driving lots of excitement in the sports scene since her Spanish rally debut in November 2023 when she raced home second in the highly competitive Rally4 class. Last weekend (Feb 2 to 4), the Galway-native was the only female driver to compete in the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally for the second successive year, motoring the same Peugeot 208 Rally 4 that she used on five rounds of the FIA Junior European Rally Championship in 2023.

Aisling Keogh uses QR code to hear from community concerns

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Aisling Keogh, a candidate for Galway City Council in the upcoming 2024 elections, has announced the launch of a unique QR code initiative to hear directly from her community.

Record level of homelessness across the west

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Galway Simon has expressed grave concern as 2024 begins with record numbers of people experiencing homelessness in the West. The latest figures published by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government report a record 630 people staying in Emergency Accommodation in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in December 2023.

Puppy School at Murphy and Me

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Mairín Ní Chonghaile, a registered veterinary nurse and qualified animal behaviour technician believes puppyhood is a very important and delicate stage of a dog’s life.

Racecourse plants 2,500 native Irish trees as part of 100 Million Trees project

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

As part of its Sustainability Strategy, the management and staff at Galway Racecourse were delighted to take part last week in the 100 Million Trees Project & Uniphar Group enabling them to create their very own mini-forest on the ground of the 150 acre site.

McDonnell calls for change in process of funding sports club grounds

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

City councillor Declan McDonnell has called for a change in the process of funding sports clubs’ grounds developments in Galway, in order to speed up their delivery.

Home required for CE scheme in Renmore

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

A new home needs to be found for the local Community Employment Scheme in Renmore. For the past 14 years the CE Scheme has been based in the Brothers of Charity’s Woodlands site and they now require the site back to construct a new building for Rosedale School.

Petmania’s Operation TransPAWmation campaign inspires best care for four-legged friends

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Ireland’s Pet Experts Petmania have launched their eighth annual health and wellbeing campaign which aims to help pet owners across the country provide the best care for their four-legged friends. Pet-owners and customers who sign up to ‘Operation TransPAWmation’, can avail of personalised advice on their pet’s health and wellbeing as well as numerous talks and events taking place during February and March in stores nationwide.

Irish pet-owners are keen to do their very best for their pets, with the majority of dog-owners understanding how important exercise and fresh air is for their canine pals. Recent research by Petmania showed that 26% of dog-owners take their dog for a walk at least once a day, while 53% take them more frequently than that. However, with the research also revealing that 71% of pet parents give their dogs treats at least once a day and 46% admit to never brushing their dog’s teeth, it’s important to continue to educate in best practice when it comes to ensuring our pets’ lives are the healthiest and happiest that they can be.

Galway Greens to hold fun eco-friendly event

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Galway Greens are to hold a fun and eco-friendly event – the Galway Greens Clothes Swap, taking place this Saturday, February 17, at their Woodquay offices, with doors opening at 3pm.

Candidate for Gort Kinvara, Megan Flynn Dixon said, “sustainable fashion is where it’s at. We all need to be making a conscious decision every day to reduce our consumption and work toward a sustainable future. What better way to do this than sharing what we already have with the community around us”.

Galway medical device firm raises €6.4m to develop stroke treatment

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Galway medical device company Ceroflo has closed out an investment round which has raised €6.4m to advance its disruptive technology to revolutionise the treatment of intracranial atherosclerotic disease (ICAD), a leading cause of stroke.

Upgrade needed for city’s rural roads, says Mayor Hoare

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Mayor of Galway City, Eddie Hoare has welcomed a commitment by Galway City Council to upgrade a number of junctions on rural backroads in Galway City.

Upgrade needed for city’s rural roads, says Mayor Hoare

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Mayor of Galway City, Eddie Hoare has welcomed a commitment by Galway City Council to upgrade a number of junctions on rural backroads in Galway City.

Works commenced last week on improved road markings and signage at the Upper Clybaun Road/Rahoon Road junction and further works are planned this junction and the Letteragh Road/Tonabrucky junction in the coming weeks.

Cut VAT and PRSI rates for struggling SMEs by Easter, say Regional TDs

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Local TD Noel Grealish has called for reductions for VAT and PRSI rates for businesses to be introduced before Easter to offer a lifeline for businesses.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Loughrea businessman threatened during burglary
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating an aggravated burglary which occurred at a business premises on Main Street, Loughrea. This burglary occurred on January 31 between 2.05am and 2.10am.

Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair to take place on February 18

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

For the first time since 2020, members of the public interested in volunteering are being invited to the Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair in Leisureland on Sunday February 18 between 2pm and 5pm. There will be over 50 charities and community organisations from across the city at the Fair, which is being organised by Galway Volunteer Centre. Last year over 1000 people attended the event to speak to organisations about the work that they do and the volunteer roles that they are trying to fill.

McDonogh’s to present ‘Westgate’ office development plans at public information event tonight

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

McDonogh Capital Investments, a subsidiary of Galway based Thomas McDonogh & Sons Limited, are holding an information evening tonight Thursday, February 8, to present the plans for their Westgate office campus proposed for the Rahoon/Knocknacarra area.

Two points of view, One page, One debate What is your standpoint?

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

THE CASE AGAINST:
by John Cunningham

Ballybrit carpark headache for Boston Scientific commuters

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

Heritage body An Taisce has queried plans by Boston Scientific to build two new carparks at its Ballybrit campus, while Galway County Council has also raised concerns.

Free talk on Galway’s river crossings

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

‘Crossing Points: River-fords and the study of historic landscapes’ is a free public lecture by archaeologist Paul Gosling at the Harbour Hotel, this Monday, February 12, at 8pm.

Loughrea’s Chanelle Pharma sold to leading international private equity firm

Thu, Feb 08, 2024

One of Ireland’s most successful companies, Chanelle Pharma has been sold by its founder Michael H Burke to Exponent, a leading private equity firm. Headquartered in Loughrea, Chanelle Pharma is Ireland’s largest indigenous manufacturer of generic pharmaceuticals for animal and human health. The terms of the sale have not been disclosed.

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