Cannon welcomes short-listing of new Portumna facility for award

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has welcomed the news that Portumna`s Marina and Camper Van Recreational Park has been short-listed for an Excellence in Local Government Award by Chambers Ireland.

Student Unions say not all sides of accommodation story are being heard in Newcastle

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Unions representing third level students in Galway have criticised local councillors for not hearing “all sides of the story” regarding the development of high end student accommodation in the city.

People urged to attend ED only for ‘real ‘ emergencies

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

People were urged this week to attend UHG’s emergency department only in the case of “real emergencies”.

Angling and conservation projects encouraged to apply for funding

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Angling projects and conservation initiatives, to help ensure the State’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced into the future, are in line to receive State funding of between €50,000 and €1,500,000.

Aran jumper chosen as one of world’s most iconic fashion designs for new exhibition in New York

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

An Aran jumper from the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is set to feature in a major new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, opening this autumn to explore 111 of the most iconic fashion garments and accessories over the last century.

UHG to offer insulin pump therapy for under-sixes shortly

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

University Hospital Galway is in the process of appointing a paediatric endocrinologist.

Room 447 can never be home to a child

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Hotel rooms are designed with a set purpose in mind. Room 447 was built with a purpose. It was hewed from the builders' tools for a reason. It had to be spacious but not too big. Space efficient, it heard the surveyors say as they measured it out. It had to be comfy. Room 447 wants to do its job well, to be remembered as the best room; it wants to offer the intimacy of home.

Teacher brings High Court challenge against transfer from county school

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

A Co Galway-based secondary school teacher has launched a High Court challenge against her proposed transfer from the school she has taught at for 17 years to another school.

Galway’s CLAIRE Molloy named as Ireland captain for the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Claire Molloy has been named as Ireland’s captain for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Councillor criticises Government for not increasing funding

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Cllr James Charity has sharply criticised central Government for communicating that there will be no increase in Central Exchequer funding to County Galway in 2018.

Record-breaking attendance and box office sales for GIAF17

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

The 40th Galway International Arts Festival came to a close last Sunday evening following what has been the biggest festival to date, enjoying record-breaking box office and attendance figures.

Galway to mark anniversary of Hiroshima bombing

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

The 72nd anniversary of the dropping of the US atom bomb on Hiroshima will be marked this Sunday at 1pm in Eyre Square. The event will also seek to raise awareness of the growing dangers of nuclear conflict.

'We want to embrace all the subcultures in the LGBT+ community and make everyone welcome'

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Imagine being able to call a place in which you were not born, and to which you have no real connections, not just “home”, but that, “It said everything to me, and still every day here feels like a holiday”?

Canney welcomes contract award for Presentation College Athenry

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

News that the contract is to be awarded for the construction of the Presentation College Athenry was welcomed this week by Seán Canney.

Deputy Canney said; “The Department of Education has confirmed that approval to issue a letter of intent to award a contract for Presentation College Athenry has issued to the National Development Finance Agency, which is delivering the project on behalf of the Department of Education.

CÚRAM and Galway Film Centre documentary highlights battle against diabetes

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Medical Devices based at NUI Galway and Galway Film Centre are pleased to announce Bittersweet - The Rise of Diabetes as the recipient of the 2017 Science on Screen Commission.

Cash boost for local childcare services

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Government funding of more than €500,000 has been allocated to improve childcare services in Galway with additional pre-school places, building works, and investment in outdoor facilities planned for next term.

The glam continues at Ladies Day Party at the g Hotel tonight

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Ladies Day is the most glamorous day of the year and as official sponsors of the Galway Races best dressed events at Ballybrit, the g Hotel will host their legendary Ladies Day party tonight from 7pm.

Children with diabetes forced to travel to Limerick for treatment

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Local children with Type 1 diabetes areas are forced to travel to Limerick for treatment because a paediatric diabetes consultant post has remained unfilled at University Hospital Galway for the past two years.

The children are under 12 and are from Galway, Roscommon and the surrounding areas.

Take part in the Streets and run like the divil through the heart of the city

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

On Saturday week, the 32nd Streets of Galway will be held, bringing thousands of runners though the heart of the city.

East Galway to get €7.6m as part of rural development programme

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

A total of €7.6 million in vital funding will be allocated to rural communities in East Galway as part of the commencement of the LEADER programme in the area.

Galway Rural Development has been delivering the initiative in Co Galway since 1994.

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