Galwayman’s tune voted Best Christmas Song by Christmas FM

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Galway man Niall Teague has won the Christmas FM Song Contest 2019, with his song titled ‘Santa Claus’ picked as the best song by Christmas FM listeners nationally and internationally.

The track includes members of Saint Nicholas’ Parochial School from Galway city where they sang along beautifully with Mr Teague. Paddy Jordan also recorded the song, while Miki Belton, Padraic Joyce and Bertrand Huvé played wonderfully throughout the track.

Get into the water for COPE’s thirtieth Christmas Day swim

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

COPE Galway is calling on veteran swimmers, regular dippers, first timers and all levels between - to brave the cold Galway Bay sea on Christmas morning to raise vital funds for its services for people affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic abuse, and older people in Galway.

Galway Bus Éireann depot named ‘Depot of the Year’

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

THE Galway depot of Bus Éireann won the coveted Depot of the Year at the annual Bus Éireann GEM awards last weekend.

Aerfort Chonamara purchase will ‘provide certainty’ to Aran Islanders says Kyne

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The purchase of Aerfort Chonamara by the State for €2.75 million, will, “provide certainty and assurance to the communities on Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, and Inis Oírr”, a leading Galway TD has said.

Sinn Féin calls for re-introduction of Údarás elections

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Elections to Údarás na Gaeltachta must be re-introduced to “return power to the people” and allow Gaeltacht residents to “elect their own representatives directly to the Údarás board”.

Hundreds of crèches facing closure if re-registration not sorted – Rabbitte

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte TD, has raised serious concerns over the number of crèches who have yet to apply for re-registration with Tusla.

It has emerged during Oral Questions with the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone that there are 230 crèches yet to submit their re-registration applications to Tusla ahead of today (Thursday)’s deadline. This equates to six per cent of crèches. Failure to re-register means that Tusla cannot guarantee a service will be allowed to operate from 1st January 2020.

Nominate a deserving youth for 2020 Galway Garda Youth Awards

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Nominations are now being invited for the 2020 Galway Divisional Garda Youth Awards, sponsored by Supervalu, will be held on January 30 at the Galway Racecourse.

Order has ‘ethical responsibility’ to provide more Tuam exhumation funding, says Zappone

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

The exhumation of the remains of babies buried at the former Tuam Mother and Baby home will not commence until next winter at the earliest, it was confirmed this week by Minister for Children Katherine Zappone.

Mannion welcomes tourism funding boost for Clifden and Galway

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Eileen Mannion Fine Gael Councillor for Galway County Council has confirmed that both Clifden and Galway City will benefit from funding awarded through Fáilte Ireland’s Destination Towns Scheme.

Garda Briefs

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Garda appeal over hit and run
Gardai in Galway are currently investigating a possible hit and run accident which occurred on Tuesday September 17 2019 between 3.30pm and 4.30pm on St Francis Street, Galway.

Minister for Transport confirms receipt of Rail Review says Cannon

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Transport that he has received a copy of the Rail Review, an assessment of the business case for the proposed extension of the Western Rail Corridor.

SF calls on Galway TDs to back its rent freeze Bill

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Rents in Galway are “out of control and are continuing to rise at a high rate”, and this requires both the freezing of rents and enacting measures to “put money back into the pockets of workers and families”.

Can the great western lakes survive?

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

(Mayo County Council)
There are now only twelve or thirteen surviving wild brown trout lakes in all of Europe and six of them are in the west of Ireland. They are our greatest natural assets with limitless potential if properly managed and developed.

Let this be their last winter there

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

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Fantasy Football round 17 preview

Thu, Dec 12, 2019

Game week 16 concluded at the London Stadium where Arsenal secured three precious points in a 3-1 win over the hapless Hammers. It was a huge victory for Freddie Ljungberg's men who had gone nine matches without a success; the club's worst run of form for 42 years. Elsewhere Liverpool and Leicester won again, Man United defeated City in the derby, and Duncan Ferguson inspired Everton to overcome Chelsea 3-1 at Goodison Park to take The Toffees out of the relegation zone.

Countdown to Christmas at Stauntons Allcare Late Night Pharmacy!

Tue, Dec 10, 2019

As the countdown to Christmas continues, the lucky people will have all of their Christmas shopping done and dusted. But for those still searching for that perfect gift for the special someone in their lives, why not pay a visit to Stauntons Allcare Late Night Pharmacy. A family-run business in the heart of Salthill (beside Morton's ), Stauntons Allcare Pharmacy has gifts from all sizes including personalised Christmas hampers made to the customer's own choice. Open 365 days a year (including Christmas Day) until 10 pm, customers can select from a vast range of products in-store from perfumes and makeup including leading brands such as Environ, Aveda, Dryrobes, Jane Iredarle, Dermalogica, Yonka, Chanel, Caudalie and Decleor. There are plenty of electrical gifts from which to choose including GHD, L’Oréal steampods, and Lanaiblo dryers.

Tiny Traders Makes a Return Just in Time For Christmas!

Mon, Dec 09, 2019

Much loved local market to host Christmas Gift Fairs this and next weekend. Galway's established local artisan market Tiny Traders Village is set to make a comeback this weekend for the first time in 2 and a half months for their Christmas Gift Fair. The event which is to be held in the downstairs area of Tribeton on Merchant's Road will run this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-6pm and again on the 21st and 22nd.

Fantasy Football round 16 preview

Fri, Dec 06, 2019

Round 15 was considered an historic round of football as for the first time the Premier League would be streamed into the homes of fans thanks to Amazon Prime Video. That was the case of course if you were a football fan watching in the UK. Those watching on in Ireland had to contend with Premier Sports, a channel to which one can only subscribe by purchasing another channel - and they say football is for supporters?

Report hightlights 'uninhabitable, unsafe, and unhealthy' Traveller accommodation in Galway

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

Almost none of the safety and health concerns raised by the Traveller community have been addressed across 18 sites and group housing schemes in Galway city and county since a monitoring project focusing on Traveller accommodation began in 2017, according to a report published this week.

Get unique hand-crafted gifts from the Ceardlann Craft Village this Christmas!

Thu, Dec 05, 2019

If you’re looking for something unique, hand-crafted & local to give this Christmas, look no further than the Ceardlann Craft Village in Spiddal. Only 20 minutes from Galway city on the shores of the Wild Atlantic Way, the Ceardlann is a one stop shop for your Christmas gifts. Featuring over 10 different artists and an award-winning Café- there truly is something for everyone at the Ceardlann Craft Village.

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