Celebrate the Poet’s Picnic

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The Poet’s Picnic is an annual celebration of WB Yeats’ birthday on June 13. Lovers of Yeats’ poetry have gathered and feasted on the grounds of the Norman tower house that was his summer home, and the inspiration for some of his most beautiful work.

Calls for temporary cycle path along Salthill Promenade

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Galway Urban Greenway Alliance have proposed that a 2.6km temporary cycle path should be installed along the seafront from Southpark to Blackrock.

According to their spokesperson, Sean Leonard, the barriers currently in place along the prom are unsightly and dangerous. He said; “These barriers have forced cyclists out into the road where cycling is much more dangerous. This is causing increasing numbers to cycle on the prom itself, which in turn is causing a danger to pedestrians.

Everyone is deserving of compassion, says Gabriel Byrne in appeal for Galway Hospice

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Renowned Irish actor Gabriel Byrne has appealed for support for Galway Hospice afterits fundraising was decimated by the cancellation of annual collections.

NUI Galway and UL scientists launch ultraviolet drone to fight COVID-19

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Researchers at NUI Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) Lab have developed a novel method of providing sterilising ultraviolet light radiation in a wide variety of environments by harnessing the versatility of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The project is led by NUI Galway’s Professor Derek O’Keeffe and Dr Ted Vaughan, with Dr Kevin Johnson from the University of Limerick.

Have patience with those re-emerging

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Imagine if you can, that you have been hibernating in the far end of the chamber at Newgrange all year, wrapped up in the darkness, comfortable with your own forced comfort, and only stirred and woken by the advancing light of that solstice sun making its way like an orange sabre, as if it is setting fire to the dusty floor until it rests at last at your bare foot.

#BlackLivesMatter protest postponed as Mayor expresses Covid-19 risks

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

A protest march scheduled for the city centre this weekend in solidarity with victims of racism has been called off due to concerns about the health risks posed by such a large gathering.

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union's #UniCash!!

Wed, Jun 03, 2020

We at St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union are delighted to announce that we have just launched our fantastic giveaway, #UniCash, for students who were due to complete their Leaving Certificate this Summer.

A hero’s welcome for ‘Miracle Man’ Paddy

Thu, May 28, 2020

Paddy Grant looked out of his bedroom window each day hoping to spot a seagull and a crow. All he usually saw was scaffolding and a blue sky peeping in between the gaps in the large steel frame.

City Hall issues tenders for Martin Roundabout transformation

Thu, May 28, 2020

Tenders are being sought for a major renovation of the Martin Roundabout, which will see it transformed into a signalised junction with a new layout to prioritise buses, as well as include full pedestrian and cycling facilities.

Underuse of private hospitals during pandemic cannot continue, says Connolly

Thu, May 28, 2020

There is a "complete lack of transparency" about the contracts between the HSE and the private hospitals, especially when many such hospitals remain "substantially empty".

Galway bus services likely to go electric in near future

Thu, May 28, 2020

Electric buses could soon become part of Galway’s public transport infrastructure, following the National Transport Authority's decision to seek a supplier for 200 such environmentally-friendly vehicles.

GMIT staff member makes hundreds of reusable face coverings for use in nursing homes

Thu, May 28, 2020

Galway textiles technician Kelly Roberts has been putting her creative skills and resources to invaluable use since April, making hundreds of reusable face coverings for use both in nursing homes and for GMIT staff.

Cutting Covid-19 payment would be 'penny wise and pound foolish', says McNelis

Thu, May 28, 2020

There must be no cut to the €350 weekly Covid-19 pandemic when more than half a million people are still reliant on it, and with many workplaces remaining closed for the foreseeable future.

Hanley calls for designated park times for vulnerable people

Thu, May 28, 2020

Creating specific hours during the day for "medically vulnerable people" to access public parks is "vital" in ensuring they can safely enjoy the outdoors and get exercise during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cheevers demands 'transparency' from City Hall over vacant site levies

Thu, May 28, 2020

A local councillor has called on City Hall to issue a full report of the number of vacant sites in the city and explain why it has not been collecting the levies owed from such sites.

Guarantee needed on childcare for essential workers at end of June

Thu, May 28, 2020

With more people slowly returning to work, "a cast iron guarantee" is needed that childcare for essential workers would return on June 29 as the Government "has promised".

The City I Want Galway to be After Covid-19

Thu, May 28, 2020

Fergal McGrath
General manager, Town Hall Theatre

Is Fianna Fáil really the future?

Thu, May 28, 2020

Micheál Martin’s appearance on last Friday’s The Late Late Show was eagerly anticipated by many Fianna Fáil supporters. Since the earliest opportunity after the February's General Election, it was clear that the preference of Micheál Martin was to enter a coalition with FG and others.

Galway groups urged to apply for CLÁR funding

Thu, May 28, 2020

The €5 million CLÁR scheme for 2020 has been launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development, and Galway community groups, schools, clubs, and health organisations are being urged to apply for funding.

Hoare calls for felling of 'dangerous trees' in the city

Thu, May 28, 2020

Trees made dangerous by bad weather, or which are overhanging homes, need to be felled and replaced with younger trees, according to Fine Gael Galway City Central councillor, Eddie Hoare.

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