Schools under pressure to have PPE and sanitiser in place for opening says Canney

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Deputy Sean Canney has been approached by schools which cannot get supplies sof PPE equipment and sanitisers due to unprecedented demand.

Deputy Canney said; “The problem is compounded by the fact that the schools are bound by procurement rules and have to purchase the supplies from suppliers nominated by the Department of Education. The Department of Education did not notify schools of the nominated supplies until Friday August 7, with schools reopening next week this has put the schools in an impossible position.

‘So much for empathy’ — Students’ Union demands repeat fee waiver as university releases ‘collective good’ initiative

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

The refusal by NUI Galway to waive the student exam repeat fee of €295 has been branded as hypocritical by the vice-president of NUIG Students’ Union, Róisín Nic Lochlainn.

Galway Cycling Campaign welcomes stimulus funding for mobility measures

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Galway Cycling Campaign have welcomed this funding prtobided by Government to stimulate employment and lead to some public realm improvements.

The group say that they particularly welcome the plans to carry out preliminary design works on a new cycling bridge across the Corrib along the old rail abutments.

Cúla4 ar Scoil returns for a second series to TG4

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

After a successful first season, the educational and inspiring programme Cúla4 ar Scoil returns to TG4 next week, and will broadcast from Monday to Thursday on TG4, beginning on Monday August 31 at 10am. The series will cater for primary school children who attend Gaelscoileanna and Gaeltacht schools as they return to school.

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Thu, Aug 27, 2020

Virtual Summer Festival to showcase the creative arts

Golf dinner fallout is a wake-up call to complacency and arrogance

Thu, Aug 27, 2020

A few weeks ago, as a friend of mine was traversing cross country on his way to the south east, he stopped for a coffee at a big service station on one of the motorways. But as they got there, they could see that inside it was overly packed, that while the numbers might not have been in breach of anything, it was still not conducive to good public health were they to go in. His daughter noticed this too and said as much. “Daddy, there are too many people in there, let’s move along and go somewhere else.”

The Growth in Ireland's Casino Industry

Wed, Aug 26, 2020

The gambling market in Ireland is unique given the country's proximity to Great Britain. A lot of people assume that the gambling laws in Ireland are the same as the laws that are in place throughout other countries in the region. That's just not the case.

When it comes to gambling as a widely accepted form of adult entertainment, the Irish people have always been a bit more conservative than their counterparts in other countries. It's only been within the last 20 years or so that the gambling industry has been able to make substantial headway among Irish regulators and gamblers.

Up close and personal with Gallagher Galway!

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

There has been a lot in the news recently about the COVID haircut. Barbers nationwide saw all shades of wild and wonderful on their customers return to the barber chair. The 3 months forced haircut sabbatical meant a lot of men saw the extra hair growth as an opportunity to perhaps change hairstyle. But what haircut to choose is the quandary!

ALL IRELAND CYCLE CHALLENGE

Mon, Aug 24, 2020

Calling all cycling enthusiasts! Your county needs you to take part in the ‘All Ireland Cycle’, a challenge to cycle 200km in 10 days between August 28th and September 6th to help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Amazon announces new wind farm project in Galway 

Mon, Aug 24, 2020

Amazon have announced a new 115-megawatt (MW) wind farm project in Ardderroo, Galway, which will begin operating in 2022, and will support their Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in the country.

Galway and west lashed overnight by ferocious ‘Ellen’

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway woke up this morning after a night of high winds and heavy rainfall lashed the west coast as Storm Ellen struck the country with full force.

Free parking for parents using ‘Park and Stride’ on school run

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Free parking is available to parents on school runs who are also using the Galway City Council's new ‘Park and Stride’ facilities, involving 22 car parks across Galway city.

State-of-the-art STEM building at GMIT to go to tender next year

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The construction of a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, and maths building at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is set to go to tender early next year.

Former Mayor says Leaving Cert should be 'assessed on merit and not by postcode'

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

"The mess" made in British schools over predictive grading, with its associated problems of classism and assumptions over schools in deprived areas, must be avoided here.

More bins, not sprinklers, needed for Spanish Arch, say PBP

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

More bins, and more frequent emptying of bins by the Galway City Council, is needed to tackle the problem of littering in the Spanish Arch area.

Rahoon Cemetery mass to be streamed following success of Bohermore event

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway City Council wish to thank everyone for their part in the annual Cemetery mass in Bohermore New Cemetery which was held on Sunday, August 16 and which was streamed live but held behind closed doors following a request from the Galway Diocesan Secretary.

Farrell highlights 'ongoing suspension of essential bus services'

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Sinn Féin Galway West TD, Mairéad Farrell, has written to the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, regarding concerns about the ongoing suspension of "essential bus services" in Galway.

Call to honour Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy with South Park statue

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

One of Galway’s most famous sporting sons looks set be honoured with a statue after a call from Mayor of Galway City, Mike Cubbard.

Rescue story acts as reminder of power of the sea, says grateful family

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The dramatic rescue of two local paddle-boarders last week made headlines around the world due to the duration of their time in the water, but the core message of it is the power of the sea and the bravery of those who use it, according to the family of young Sara Feeney.

Ballybane woman wins award for care work

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Home carer Valerie IIuyemi, from Ballybane, was named a winner of the inaugural Carer of the Year Awards run by home care provider Right at Home Ireland. The company has extended their congratulations and gratitude to Valerie, following the announcement.

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