County arts projects to benefit from Creative Ireland bursary

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

There was some good news for the arts in Galway this week with nine arts projects in the county set to benefit from the Creative Ireland Bursary Programme.

COPE Galway reports 20 per cent increase in numbers

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

COPE Galway this week launched their 2019 Annual Report, where they revealed that in 2019, they responded to the needs of 2,984 people in Galway who were experiencing homelessness, domestic abuse, and older people in need of social and nutritional support. This is a 20% increase on the numbers supported by the local organisation the year before.

Youth homelessness soars with 235 homeless under 24 in the west

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has expressed concerns that youth homelessness is increasing in Galway and is urging the new government to urgently address the homelessness and housing crisis.

‘I will be driven by where I come from,’ says new senator Dolan as Council pays tribute

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Members of the Galway County Council have welcomed the selection of former councillor Aisling Dolan as a Taoiseach’s nominee for Seanad Éireann.

County council supports Gort recycling site

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Calls for a recycling amenity site for Gort have received the support of the Galway County Council.

Why Galway needs to talk about Columbus and slavery

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

In Galway, a debate over the historical correctness of the monument to Christopher Columbus in the Spanish Arch has been raised by People Before Profit.

The City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Kenny Deary
CEO of Galway Chamber

Imperative that Coole Park Visitor Centre be completed soon says Cannon

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An east Galway TD has said that it is imperative that the project to upgrade Coole Park Visitor Centre recommence and be completed without delay.

Deputy Ciaran Cannon has also said that the venue plays a crucial role in south Galway’s cultural and tourism sector and that he will be emphasising the necessity of timely progress in the project to the next Minister of Culture, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht

Cannon urges new Tourism Minister to engage with Shannon Group to get Dunguaire Castle re-opened

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An east Galway TD is urging the new Tourism Minister Catherine Martin to engage with the Shannon Group without delay to get Dunguaire Castle reopened.

Deputy Ciaran Cannon has said that there is a very short window of opportunity to ensure that the 2020 season delivers some revenue for the local tourism sector while also getting people from Kinvara, who work in the castle, back into employment.

2,984 for whom Cope Galway was a lifeline

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

COPE Galway is a local Galway organisation whose vision is an “Improved Quality of Life in a Home of your Own” for people affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and older people.

Online meeting tonight to address gender gap in cycling

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An online public meeting for parents, teachers, and youth workers about trying to understand the gender gap in lower cycling rates among teenage girls will be held by Galway Cycling Campaign tonight (Thursday) July 2 at 7.30pm on Zoom.

Walkway presents huge opportunity for tourism in Headford, says Reddington

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme has been crucial to the development of the recreation facilities enjoyed by growing numbers of locals and tourists in rural areas in recent years, that is according to Fine Gael councillor Andrew Reddington.

Garda briefs

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Headford Road business vandalised
On Monday June 22 between 6.45pm and 6.55pm a business premises was vandalised by graffiti on the Headford Road.

On Monday June 22 between 6.45pm and 6.55pm a business premises was vandalised by graffiti on the Headford Road.

Inhale the joy of Kylemore from tomorrow

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

The team at Kylemore Abbey and Victorian Walled Garden is delighted to be welcoming visitors back to the 1,000 acre estate from tomorrow July 3. After almost four months of closure, the estate is ready to welcome guests into the historic Victorian Abbey, to enjoy the retail and dining options and to take in the spacious estate as you walk the woodland and lakeshore paths and stroll around the stunning 6.5 acre Victorian Walled Garden.

Boots the first store to open in Gateway Shopping Park’s new phase

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Boots yesterday became the first store to open in the new Phase 2 development at Gateway Shopping Park, Knocknacarra, Galway, currently anchored by Dunnes Stores and B&Q.

We shouldn’t need Ministers to develop the west

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

We have had many types of politician represent us over the years. Those who have made us proud, those who have entertained us; shamed us; those who you wouldn’t with any confidence send to the shop, and those who have delivered in spades for the region. All of them had their merits, their demerits, their strengths and failings, all obvious only to the differing eyes of the beholders.

Perhaps the biggest trick that Ministers of the past carried out was the multiplication of their truth in the role that they played in diverting back to us the money that was justly ours. We all know of Ministers who ‘delivered for their area.” We saw the signs that “you are entering X country”; we know of caricatured TDs who are able to convince their constituent they were delivering, by catering for them on a one by one basis.

ReCycle Your Cycle shortlisted for two recycling awards

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

An Mheitheal Rothar’s innovative ReCycle Your Cycle initiative has been shortlisted by Materials Recycling World for two prestigious recycling awards: Circular Economy Initiative and Team of the Year.

Shining a light on mental health struggles

Thu, Jul 02, 2020

Seamus Kelleher felt alive when he was on stage. The young Salthill guitarist, who, with his band, Skull, once played support for Thin Lizzy, loved performing. The energy, excitement, and atmosphere transported him to a place very different from his day-to-day existence.

Naughton gets 'Super Junior' role in new Cabinet

Sat, Jun 27, 2020

Hildegarde Naughton will be the super-junior Minister for international transport and logistics, at the Dept of Climate Action and will attend at Cabinet.