The reinvigorating power of February

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

My mother used to say that you kept something long enough, it would come back into fashion. But of course, I never heeded her, and so all my trendy Gola sports bags and original three-stripe Adidas tee-shirts were discarded, not knowing they would come back into vogue. So too with flared trousers. It must have been the devil himself who designed those in the 1970s and thought it was a good idea, but back they have come again for certain age-groups.

I thought of all that this week with the news that starting today, you can get money back for your old bottles again. In the early 1970s, in the town where I grew up, and where if a dog went through with his tail on, he was a tourist, opportunities for pocket money were rare.

Bus Éireann need to 'get their act together on school services' - Kyne

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Students travelling from Moycullen, Roscahill and Oughterard areas have been left 'high and dry' by Bus Éireann says local Senator Seán Kyne.

Fewer than 700 homes for sale across Galway

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Over the past four years the number of second-hand homes for sale in County Galway has almost halved, with similar housing stock within the city limits falling by nearly one third.

Local boy with ‘Fastest Feet’ in Ireland to run in Millrose Games

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Eight year old schoolboy Charlie Sweeney, who is a pupil of Radharc a Mara Primary School, Mervue, will represent Ireland at the famous Millrose Games indoor athletics meet in New York on February 11.

Storm damage to Galway sports grounds highlight the need for relief fund, says Keane

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

With a number of Galway’s sport clubs still impacted by the damages caused by recent successive storms Isha and Jocelyn, Galway city Fianna Fáil councillor Peter Keane has urged the Government to establish a ‘Sports Infrastructure Relief Fund’.

The proposed relief fund should, Cllr Keane says, be given to clubs that have been affected by the ‘recent destructive weather events’. One of these clubs, the Galway Lawn Tennis Club (GLTC) is dealing with ‘severe infrastructure damage’ of the club’s distinct outdoor dome, which was torn down by Storm Isha on January 21.

University of Galway Students’ Union launches consent week

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union are running a series of events to mark their annual Consent Week which starts on February 6. These events, in partnership with Active* Consent, will look at key issues impacting on the sexual health and wellbeing of students. There will be workshops, STI testing clinics and a sold-out charity Sex Toy Bingo event.

Design team for Elective Hospital to be appointed shortly, says Naughton

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Galway TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton, had indicated that the design team for the new Elective Hospital for Galway will be appointed in the next few months.

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Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Gold jewellery stolen from a house in Tuam
Gardaí in Barnaderg are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house in the Dangan area of Tuam, on Saturday, January 27 between 10am and 8:55pm.

Gardaí in Barnaderg are investigating a burglary that occurred at a house in the Dangan area of Tuam, on Saturday, January 27 between 10am and 8:55pm.

Western Way national trail in Galway now a part of International Appalachian Trail

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

The Mám Éan Geotrail was launched in January at Ionad Pobail an Mháma with two guest speakers. Brian McConnell, retired principal geologist at Geological Survey Ireland, highlighted the geological connections with North America. Frank Conroy of Maam community gave a fascinating account of the local history and folklore linked with Mám Éan and its use down through the ages by the local community in Maam.

CitySwift secures €7 million funding round

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

CitySwift, the Galway-based leader in data intelligence for the public transport sector, has announced the closing of its latest funding round, securing €7 million. The round was led by Gresham House Ventures, a growth equity investor specialising in scaling businesses across a range of sectors in Ireland and the UK, investing €5 million.

'Emergency solidarity rally' for Palestine to take place

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Organised by the Galway Irish Palestinian Solidarity Campaign (IPSC), the emergency solidarity rally will take place in Eyre Square on Saturday, February 3, at 2pm.

Murphy welcomes Cappagh park run signage

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The Knocknacarra parkrun 5k route in Cappagh Park now has permanent signage, as requested by Cllr. Niall Murphy who has welcomed the installation.

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa Wedding Open Day this Saturday

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well-known wedding venues in Galway, having recently picked up a list of awards including the top prize ‘Top Rated Wedding Venue of the Year’ for all of Ireland with ‘WeddingDates’.

Situated just outside of Loughrea and overlooking Loughrea Lake. A warm welcome awaits you on arrival. Guests can enjoy the Rooftop Garden Bar and Sky Lounge, which boasts panoramic views of Loughrea Lake and Galway’s countryside.

Inland Fisheries Ireland launches recruitment drive for officers from diverse backgrounds

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has launched a new national recruitment drive to hire 38 temporary staff, with three posts available in Galway.

Government’s dereliction and vacancy funding completely inadequate

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has described as inadequate the Government’s recent announcement of €4.5 million in funding for 24 projects to address rural vacancy and dereliction.

Government’s dereliction and vacancy funding completely inadequate

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has described as inadequate the Government’s recent announcement of €4.5 million in funding for 24 projects to address rural vacancy and dereliction.

He said that the funding is woefully inadequate and will not make a dent in the large-scale vacancy and dereliction problem that blights many areas.

Brigid 1500 landmark celebrated by series of Galway City Museum events

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The year 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of St Brigid (c. 450–524) of Ireland, who some scholars believe is a personality generated during the period of transition from Irish Paganism to Christianity, replacing the goddess Brigit, the Irish manifestation of the Celtic Brigantia.

Galway Travellers to make voting call alongside Ireland’s referendum information campaign

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

Galway Traveller Movement will be welcoming the Chair of Ireland’s independent electoral commission tomorrow Friday, January 26, as Ms Justice Maire Baker visits the Ballybane Community Resource Centre to talk to Travellers from across Galway city and country about voting in the upcoming March 8 referendums.

The information campaign for the two March 8 Referendums begins today Thursday, January 25. Ms. Justice Baker is using the first day of the Electoral Commission’s referendum campaign to travel to Galway to meet Travellers who have been active in promoting electoral participation within the community, talk all things referendum and voting, and learn more about the work of Galway’s Traveller Movement.

Record-breaking testing reveals potential for next generation marine turbine

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

University of Galway has announced successful testing of a next generation marine hydrokinetic turbine foil for renewable energy.

A ground-breaking ground breaking as Dexcom construction commences

Thu, Jan 25, 2024

The town of Athenry has a long and storied history, but there is no doubt that a new chapter in its prosperity and attractiveness as a place to live and work was written last Friday when Dexcom officially broke ground on its new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility.

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