Farrell demands councils freeze rents for social housing tenants

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A TD has written to the chief executives, and heads of housing, at both the Galway city and county councils, asking them to freeze rents for social housing tenants for this year.

Hoade demands more gardaí for rural Ireland

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Career criminals who repeatedly commit burglaries should get ten-year minimum sentences, according to one local councillor.

GMIT students win major Irish hospitality award

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Four students representing the Galway International Hotel School at the GMIT have been selected as the outright winners of the 37th Irish Hospitality Institute National Hospitality Business Management Game 2022.

Declan O'Rourke urges public to support Concern hunger petition at Galway concert

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Musician, author, and activist Declan O’Rourke will use his Galway concert this Saturday (March 19) and his Irish tour to support Concern Worldwide’s campaign, calling on global leaders to end conflict-driven hunger and famine.

Ukraine war demonstrates need for rethink on farming, says Canney

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Sean Canney Independent TD has stated that farming in Ireland needs to be adjusted to ensure we have full production for our food industry.

€150,000 for safety improvements around Scoil Fhursa

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A total of €150,000 has been allocated to the Galway City Council for safety improvements in the area around Scoil Fhursa, Nile Lodge.

Warnings of ‘wartime economy’ should be taken seriously, say PBP

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

An Taoiseach Micheál Martin’s admission that Ireland could be facing a “wartime economy” should be taken seriously.

Jobs boost as Signify Health announces Galway as site of new tech centre

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Galway received a welcome jobs boost this week when it was announced that Signify Health a leading U.S. value-based healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology, and nationwide healthcare provider networks, is to open a new technology centre that is expected to create more than 125 new technology innovation roles in the city during the next two years.

GMIT to host major sports concussion conference

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

GMIT is to host a ‘Heads Up!’ Sports Concussion free conference for sports coaches, players, parents, PE teachers and anyone interested in sport who wishes to learn more about concussion injuries, their prevalence and management measures.

Roy — the musical genius on the scooter

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Roy Carroll was one of the best known characters of Galway City. As a resident musician in many city hotels in Eyre Square, he was forever the epitome of decorum, bedecked in his bow tie. He was known to many as the man on the scooter which he rode through the city while often carrying an open umbrella, Roy sadly passed away in early winter, but it would be remiss of the city to not pay tribute to this remarkable character with an even more remarkable back story. Because Roy Carroll was his stage name, not many knew that he was born Peter Salvatore Armonde Louis Volpe.

Afghan refugees welcomed to NUI Galway

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A group of 22 female Afghan refugees have been welcomed to NUI Galway to learn about the opportunities for higher education at the University.

Forget the populists, the Government is doing fine

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A few short weeks ago, we were convulsed by the popping of some champagne corks in Iveagh House. This followed prolonged agonising over whether the partition in The Station House Hotel, in idyllic Clifden, was opened or closed.

GMIT launches new tourism industry skills ‘bootcamps’ for secondary school students

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

The Galway International Hotel School, GMIT, has launched an innovative series of short one-week courses designed for transition and fifth year secondary school students to help them prepare for jobs in the tourism industry this coming season.

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway to hold online zoom meeting on Friday evening

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Alcoholics Anonymous Galway are inviting people to join their online (Zoom) Public Open Meeting of Alcoholics Anonymous this Friday March 18 2022, at 7:30pm.

To join the Zoom Meeting, please use the Zoom Meeting ID: 84505621069 and the link https://zoom.us/j/84505621069

Virtue Shine, the self-taught inspiration behind Emerald and Wax Designs

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Self-taught designer and owner of her brand, Emerald and Wax Designs, Virtue Shine is a powerhouse woman settled in Barna, County Galway. Inspired by her Ghanian upbringing and love for Japanese architecture, Virtue creates unique and vibrant designs, which she describes as “wearable art”. Chatting to Virtue, I learned about the inspirations behind her brand, as well as the struggles that still face women in Ireland’s business field.

Galway company spearheads new programme to help people with an acquired brain injury return to work

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A Galway-based specialist training provider is part of a groundbreaking, European-wide project to assist people with an acquired brain injury to successfully return to the workplace.

The team from Quest Brain Injury Services are working with partners in the Netherlands, Slovenia, Belgium, and Portugal, to spearhead a comprehensive report and roadmaps which will facilitate reintegration into employment for people who have cognitive impairments as a result of a brain injury.

Local design company to represent Galway at National Enterprise Awards

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A well-known design business is this year’s winner of the Galway County Enterprise Award for 2022.

Lidl to open new store in Knocknacarra next week

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Lidl Ireland will open a brand-new store in Knocknacarra next week. The new state-of-the-art store is guaranteed to offer shoppers Lidl’s renowned range of top-quality products at market leading prices.

SRA annual seniors party

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

The Shantalla Residents association has announced the return of its annual seniors party on Sunday March 27 at the Clybaun Hotel.

The party will be free to all senior residents of Shantalla. This Sunday, March 20, tickets will be available to collect from St Joseph’s Community Centre, Shantalla, between 12 noon and 2pm. There will also be a limited number of tickets available to purchase for family and friends, at €25.

Self Help Africa Table Quiz for Ukraine

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Self Help Africa are having a Table Quiz in Tom Sheridan’s Pub, Knocknacarra, Galway on Tuesday March 22 at 8.30pm with proceeds going towards their work in Ukraine where they are delivering medical supplies within Ukraine and also helping refugees with food, blankets, water and medical supplies and emotional support.

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