The Big Think at Galway Summer Garden

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Just as you thought the last chance of a proper festival had gone for this year, along comes The Big Think - a festival of talks and ideas - to fill you with inspiration, insight, hope and joy.

NUI Galway research leads to return of World War I hero’s medal

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Research conducted by NUI Galway academic Dr John Murray has led to the recovery of a medal, thought long-lost, belonging to a Great War veteran from Dublin who was decorated for bravery.

Craughwell aircraft crash caused by fast approach and tree collision, report concludes

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

An investigation into an air crash at Craughwell two years ago has concluded that the probable cause was a collision with a tree as a result of a loss of lift and stall during an attempted go-around from a rejected landing.

Does Galway need a second waste water treatment plant?

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Hands up all of you who remember the 1980s Save Galway Bay Group and what they were set up to do? If you thought it was the name for the latest pop sensation you are possibly a young Gossoon who would not be much interested in reading any further.

Former Irish Times editor Conor Brady appointed Honorary Professor of Journalism at NUIG

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Professor Conor Brady, the former Editor of The Irish Times, has been appointed an Honorary Professor at NUI Galway. Professor Brady will work with NUI Galway in the development of a new innovation stream on the University’s MA in Journalism programme, designed to prepare graduates to work in future roles as digital content creators and innovators in the media industry.

Galway Cycle Bus invited to join ChangeX

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Galway Cycle Bus has been invited to join the ChangeX community. The Knocknacarra-based initiative promotes active travel for school children by experienced volunteers, parents and teachers escorting children to school by bike at various ‘pick up’ points in housing estates en route from Cappagh Road to Knocknacarra NS and Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh near Millers Lane.

Call for extra school buses

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

A Galway county councillor is calling for the Minister of Education Norma Foley, Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan, and Bus Éireann to provide extra school buses to meet demand.

Feasibility study to help address Headford’s Main Street vehicle flow

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Galway County Council has commissioned engineering consultants to carry out a full feasibility report on the Main Street in Headford in a bid to improve vehicular movements and parking measures as well as to enhance the street scape in the town.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Man abusive to woman at Silver Strand
Gardaí in Salthill Garda Station are investigating an incident which occurred at Silver Strand, Barna, Galway between 6pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday September 1.

Gardaí in Salthill Garda Station are investigating an incident which occurred at Silver Strand, Barna, Galway between 6pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday September 1.

Concern at lack of flexibility in sludge hub choice

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Deputy Sean Canney has received confirmation that Irish Water are still awaiting the final report on the site selection process for the Regional Sludge Hub which will be published toward the end of the year.

Experience the Wedding Showcase at Glenlo Abbey Hotel and Estate

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Your Wedding Day is the most important day of your life and one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing a venue that meets all of your requirements.

Opening date welcomed but pub counters need to be used says Galway county VFI chairman

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The Government’s confirmation that Ireland’s ‘wet pubs’ can open on September 21 is a welcome announcement but restrictions on punters sitting at pub counters need to be relaxed, that is the assessment of the Vintners Federation of Ireland (VFI) Galway county chairman, Joe Sheridan.

A quiet space to mind ourselves, and others

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

In the year that is in it, when we have all been twisted and turned this way and that by the vagaries of this awful disease, there are moments which sum us up as a nation which make us smile and realise what a great little place we can be when we stick together.

Canney welcomes funding of some €750,000 for Galway charities

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

The allocation of €748,487 in funding to 12 Galway charities by the Department of Health has been welcomed by Galway East TD Sean Canney

Recession strikes again: let's not repeat the past

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Ireland is officially in recession. The CSO announced that GDP fell by just over six per cent in April, May, and June, the largest quarter on quarter fall ever recorded. This is also the second quarter in a row in which the Irish economy contracted which means we are now in a recession as a result of Covid-19.

Advertiser briefs

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Quinn calls for bus service
Fianna Fáil councillor Shelly Herterich Quinn has called on the Galway County Council to invite a representative from the National Transport Authority (NTA) to the municipal district of Athenry Oranmore to discuss how it can provide a bus service for children with disabilities to their schools in Galway city.

September 10

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Man abusive to woman at Silver Strand
Gardaí in Salthill Garda Station are investigating an incident which occurred at Silver Strand, Barna, Galway between 6pm and 6.30pm on Tuesday September 1.

Through The Glass Darkly

Thu, Sep 10, 2020

Almost 2,000 years ago, the Roman philosopher Seneca addressed many of the same difficulties and flukes of fate with which we are now ourselves grappling.

IT IS BACK!!! Fantasy Football round one preview

Tue, Sep 08, 2020

The Champions League and Europa League campaigns may have given us our football kick right up until the end of August but there is nothing that replaces Premier League football and more importantly Fantasy Football.