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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Speaking to the Advertiser, owner Maura Fahy said that it is thanks to their wonderful customers in Galway and beyond, that they won the Luxury Travel Agent award last year.
Read more ...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.
“I work directly for the Seniors Support Services arm of COPE Galway,” explains Geraldine. “We provide a Meals on Wheels service to elderly people in Galway. Some of the food donations are used to help us reduce our food bills and keep the service affordable.”
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Cllr Mc Nelis said the Government’s own figures show that there is a shortage of over 50,000 construction workers in Ireland and that this is having a devastating impact on the building of new homes, with many projects delayed or cancelled.
Read more ...Advertiser in brief...
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.
O’Flaherty calls for a much needed facelift for Walter Macken Flats
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Independent City Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has called on Galway City Council to carry out a much-needed facelift to the ‘shabby’ exterior of the Walter Macken Place flats complex in Mervue.
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