Galway Hospice Impact Statement shows demand for services continues to grow

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway Hospice has launched its Impact Statement for 2022 which shows that demand for hospice services continues to grow.

Galway Simon concerned about what lies ahead this winter

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway Simon Community has launched its 2022 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand on its services during another very challenging year, but remaining very concerned about the state of the housing crisis as we enter another winter.

Athenry octogenarian to continue record of every Dublin Marathon since 1980

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

A unique club of eleven will line up at the start of this weekend’s Dublin Marathon with each member having competed in every edition of the race since 1980.

Canney calls for greater urgency with South Galway flood Relief Scheme

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Sean Canney Independent TD has called on Galway County Council and the Office of Public Works to expedite the project and give it the urgent attention that is needed to bring the project to fruition.

The flooding events of the last week in Cork are a grim reminder of the devastation that flooding has caused on so many occasions in South Galway.

Claregalway has waited long enough for flood relief, says frustrated Cathaoireach Carroll

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Cathaoirleach of County Galway Liam Carroll has called for work to commence immediately to prevent ongoing and future flooding on thr N83 roadway in the centre of Claregalway village.

Fine Gael selects Local Election candidates for 2024 in Galway City

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Fine Gael held the selection conventions for the local elections for all three of the Galway City Wards last weekend in the Menlo Park Hotel Galway.

Lyons wants speeding issue addressed

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has been receiving on-going representations from residents and resident associations in relation to ongoing speeding of motor vehicles in the greater Galway City West Electoral area.

Over the last year, he has received numerous representations from residents living on the Ballymoneen Road Upper and Lower, Clybaun Road Lower, Cappagh Road, Kingston Road, Rahoon Road, Taylor’s Hill and Western Distributor Road complaining of excessive speeds on those particular roads.

Civic leaders come together to sign Greater Galway Charter

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (Galway) have come together with the Mayor of the City of Galway and the Galway Chamber to announce and sign the Greater Galway Charter – a manifesto for long-term strategic thinking and planning for the region.

Mouthwatering Win A Home in Oranmore drive to be launched tomorrow

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Win A Home In Oranmore Team is inviting people from Oranmore, Maree and beyond to the launch event of its mouthwatering draw at an event in the village tomorrow Friday afternoon, October 27, at Carraig Lair Shopping Centre, Oranmore, from 3pm – 6pm.

The event will be broadcast by the iRadio team who will also be on-site in the afternoon to meet, greet and entertain all attendees of the event.

HYDE sweeps the boards at the Irish Hotel Awards

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

HYDE Hotel were triumphant at the Irish Hotel Awards 2023 last week. In all, the Galway city-centre hotel took home an incredible seven awards across a number of categories to complete an immensely successful evening.

Fahy Travel in line for more awards

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Fahy Travel Ltd are delighted to be nominated once again in several categories of the ITTN awards due to be held in The Clayton Hotel Burlington at the end of November.

Food Rescue — A recipe for fighting food waste and transforming lives

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

As manager for Community Catering at COPE Galway, Geraldine Ryan oversees their partnership with Tesco and Food Cloud.

Ireland’s Hidden Heroes revealed

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Celebrities from the world of TV and entertainment turned out last week to congratulate the winners of the 2023 Hidden Hearing’ Heroes Awards in Dublin.

Together as One, launch of Migrant Collective Galway annual Christmas appeal

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

An uplifting and empowering evening, celebrating our diverse city and the power of coming together through music, is promised at An Taibhdhearc on Friday next November 3. The Migrant Collective Galway support the underserved in our community and are launching their annual Christmas Fundraising appeal with a show of diverse voices and a curated set list to reflect, celebrate and empower the audience.

The Migrant Collective Galway project serves up to 500 people per month, living in Direct Provision and emergency accommodation in Galway. The approach is simple; the collective asks families what they need, put these requests online for a network of 250 volunteers to access and donations are made monthly in person directly to these families across Galway. The asks are simple such as toiletries, clothing, household goods. This project seeks to be the conduit to serve the needs of migrants through community engagement and education. The Migrant Collective is a partner group within the AMDALAH AFRICA FOUNDATION (AMDAF).

Gaelic Ireland comes to life at Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

This Halloween midterm break, the ghosts of Gaelic Ireland may be gracing the galleries of Galway City Museum as Dave Swift of Claíomh Living History, shines a light on Ireland’s Gaelic past.

Clifden RNLI assist three walkers cut off by the tide at Omey Island

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were tasked by the Irish Coast Guard at 1.45pm on Tuesday following a report that three people were stranded on Omey Island.

Connolly welcomes installation of electronic basketball scoreboards in local community centres

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the installation of new electronic basketball scoreboards in three City Council Community Centres.

He said that the central feature of each of the council’s community centres is that each centre contains a multi-functional indoor sports hall with a full-size basketball court.

United provide successful connection between team, management and fans

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

On the sultry Saturday afternoon Galway United exited the FAI Cup, John Caulfield spotted a distraught and distressed young fan not yet fully versed in the harsh reality of the domestic game. Tears flowed, the pain of defeat hitting hard.

Government urgently needs to address labour shortage in construction - Mc Nelis

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis, has urged the Government to urgently address the chronic labour shortage in construction that is delaying the building of homes.

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Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Thieves target van on Monivea Road
A red Peugeot Partner van was damaged by thieves while parked on the Monivea Road earlier this month.

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