Students celebrate as accommodation provider scraps planned price increase
Thu, Apr 11, 2024
News that student accommodation provider, Hubble Living, would not be going ahead with its planned 30 per cent increase of fees for the 2024/2025 academic year has been welcomed by University of Galway’s Students Union.
Read more ...100 health services jobs to be announced for Hibernian House tomorrow
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
One hundred new jobs in the health services sector to be based at the former tax office in Eyre Square are expected to be announced by the IDA tomorrow (Friday) afternoon.
Read more ...County Galway scrubs up for National Spring Clean
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Households, schools, businesses and communities across county Galway are being encouraged to support the National Spring Clean campaign this April.
Read more ...Galway activists arrested following Palestine solidarity protest at Shannon Airport
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Two members of Galway Palestine Solidarity Campaign were amongst a group of three activists arrested by Gardaí on Saturday, March 30, following an attempt to approach a United States Air Force military aircraft that had landed in Shannon Airport.
Read more ...University of Galway celebrates 25 years of recognising graduates
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
University of Galway has announced the recipients of the 2024 Alumni Awards, celebrating 25 years of recognising the universities graduates.
Read more ...Bernie Keogh art gallery — inspired by the west
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
When asked how and why she opened an Art Gallery in the city last month, Bernie Keogh said there were things that influenced her.
Read more ...Galway City Community Network submit proposals on Browne Roundabout
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Galway City Community Network have submitted their proposals to the public consultation on the Browne Roundabout pedestrian and cyclist crossings to the Active Travel team in Galway City Council today.
The submission comes about after consultations with the Environment Linkage Group. GCCN would like to thank the environment linkage group members, the GCCN Transport SPC Representatives and Access for All Galway members for their time and valuable input on the proposals.
Read more ...JCI Galway bring Easter treats to hospital patients
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
In the spirit of Easter and community outreach, young professionals from JCI Galway, a non-profit organisation dedicated to creating positive change, visited the St. Bernadette's Children's Unit and emergency department at University Hospital Galway during the Easter holidays.
Read more ...Win €100,000 in Galway Rape Crisis Centre fundraiser
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The Galway Rape Crisis Centre has just launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing €100,000.
Read more ...Crowe to oppose ‘infill developments’ in Castlepark and Ballybane
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Cllr MJ Crowe this week confirmed that he will oppose any infill housing proposals put forward by Galway City Council for the Castlepark and Ballybane area. Crowe made his position clear following recent proposals drawn up by officials in Galway City Council for the Ballinfoyle area,
Read more ...Miniature World 2024 at Galway Racecourse this weekend
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
No matter if you are nine or 99, if you are a fan of models, toys, miniatures and dioramas then there is only one place to be on Sunday April 7.
Read more ...Galway Mayor visits the ISPCC office
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The team at the The Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (ISPCC) Galway office were thrilled to have the Mayor of Galway City Eddie Hoare visit and learn more about the work carried out by ISPCC and its suite of Childline services. They explained the several ways that children can access Childline, ISPCC’s 24/7 listening services.
Read more ...Salthill ‘Swim or Splash’ fundraiser next week
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Galway’s Maroon and White Swim or Splash is back at Ladies Beach, Salthill on Sunday, April 14, at 10am. The challenge is to dip, dash or plunge into the sea to raise vital funds for Rahoon Newcastle GAA Club and the Galway Autism Partnership (GAP).
Read more ...Annual Spring Garden Fair at Claregalway Castle this weekend
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
A perfect afternoon awaits you all this weekend — Head to Claregalway castle, have a coffee and light refreshment, hear some live music and buy a plant to start the Spring.
Read more ...Cash & Carry Kitchens supports Galway Simon Community
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Galway Simon Community is delighted to showcase a wonderful, new kitchen, recently installed in one of its Galway City accommodation services by Cash & Carry Kitchens. This kitchen is the first in the country under Cash & Carry Kitchens initiative called “Helping Homes”, a multi-year charity partnership with Simon Communities of Ireland.
Read more ...Time for a General Election now, says angry Larkin who denies his outspoken views are racist
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Former Mayor of Galway Noel Larkin has called for a General Election amid what he has said is the 'absolute madness' of proposed legislation regarding emigration and housing.
Read more ...Work ethic and track record highlighted as O’Flaherty confirms she is running
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Her work ethic and track record have convinced Independent Cllr Terry O'Flaherty that she should run in this summer's local elections.
Read more ...Connolly urges better management and maintenance of Miller's Lane greenway
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
Galway city's Active Travel project at Miller's Lane has essentially been abandoned by the Council since the opening of the facility last June, according to Fianna Fail councillor Cllr John Connolly.
Read more ...McDonagh vexed by Claddagh wrecks
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
John McDonagh, Labour Party candidate for the Galway City Central Ward, is demanding to know who is responsible for removing derelict boats abandoned along the approaches to Nimmo’s Pier.
Read more ...Chamber CEO Deery declares as Independent candidate for Galway City Council
Thu, Apr 04, 2024
The CEO of Galway Chamber, Kenny Deery, yesterday (Wednesday) morning declared his intention to run as an Independent candidate for Galway City Council in the upcoming local elections. Mr Deery will add his name to the ballot paper in the Galway City West constituency, bringing an end to weeks of speculation following his shock decision not to seek an extension to his current contract with the Chamber, when it ends in early summer.
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