While the world's eyes are on Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank are under attack, says Galway human rights monitor
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
The West Bank does not feature much on our daily news feeds. The focus of the world media is understandably currently focused on Hamas’ killing of over 1,400 Israelis, and Israel’s killing of over 8,000 Palestinians in its ongoing siege and bombing of Gaza. However, the human rights situation for Palestinians across the region is a crucial part of the context needed to understand this cycle of violence.
Light rail infrastructure in Galway could be the cure to city's traffic woes
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
The introduction of a Gluas Very Light Rail (VLR) infrastructure for Galway would make public transport as 'attractive and reliable as possible' while reducing the number of cars on the city's congested roads, says campaign chairman, Brendan Holland.
The introduction of a Gluas Very Light Rail (VLR) infrastructure for Galway would make public transport as 'attractive and reliable as possible' while reducing the number of cars on the city's congested roads, says campaign chairman, Brendan Holland.
Read more ...Improved parade traffic plans needed for parades — Curran
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
Cllr Alan Curran has called for clarification on the traffic management system that was in place for last Sunday’s Macnas Parade. Thousands of people lined the streets of the city to witness the event but, with no official road closures, the streets remained open to motorised traffic as the parade passed.
Read more ...Galway's best gardens acknowledged at annual awards
Thu, Nov 02, 2023
Circular Road, Renmore, and Salthill are among the areas represented at this year's Galway City Gardens of the Year Awards, which were announced this week.
Read more ...Galway’s Christmas Market to open in just two week’s time
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
In just 15 days time, the festive spirit will hit Galway when the Christmas Market Galway opens in Eyre Square, kicking off eight weeks of fun and frolics in the city centre.
The event, now n its 13th year, will open on on Friday November 10 bringing Christmas cheer to Eyre Square right up until Friday December 22. The vintage amusements and The View Wheel will continue to operate until Christmas Eve and then on December 26, a scaled-back version of the Christmas Market will re-open on both Eyre Sq North and on the Plaza in Kennedy Park.
Read more ...Galway Hospice Impact Statement shows demand for services continues to grow
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Galway Hospice has launched its Impact Statement for 2022 which shows that demand for hospice services continues to grow.
Read more ...Galway Simon concerned about what lies ahead this winter
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Galway Simon Community has launched its 2022 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand on its services during another very challenging year, but remaining very concerned about the state of the housing crisis as we enter another winter.
Read more ...Athenry octogenarian to continue record of every Dublin Marathon since 1980
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
A unique club of eleven will line up at the start of this weekend’s Dublin Marathon with each member having competed in every edition of the race since 1980.
Read more ...Canney calls for greater urgency with South Galway flood Relief Scheme
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Sean Canney Independent TD has called on Galway County Council and the Office of Public Works to expedite the project and give it the urgent attention that is needed to bring the project to fruition.
Read more ...Claregalway has waited long enough for flood relief, says frustrated Cathaoireach Carroll
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Cathaoirleach of County Galway Liam Carroll has called for work to commence immediately to prevent ongoing and future flooding on thr N83 roadway in the centre of Claregalway village.
Read more ...Fine Gael selects Local Election candidates for 2024 in Galway City
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Fine Gael held the selection conventions for the local elections for all three of the Galway City Wards last weekend in the Menlo Park Hotel Galway.
Read more ...Lyons wants speeding issue addressed
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has been receiving on-going representations from residents and resident associations in relation to ongoing speeding of motor vehicles in the greater Galway City West Electoral area.
Read more ...Civic leaders come together to sign Greater Galway Charter
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (Galway) have come together with the Mayor of the City of Galway and the Galway Chamber to announce and sign the Greater Galway Charter – a manifesto for long-term strategic thinking and planning for the region.
Read more ...Mouthwatering Win A Home in Oranmore drive to be launched tomorrow
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
The Win A Home In Oranmore Team is inviting people from Oranmore, Maree and beyond to the launch event of its mouthwatering draw at an event in the village tomorrow Friday afternoon, October 27, at Carraig Lair Shopping Centre, Oranmore, from 3pm – 6pm.
The event will be broadcast by the iRadio team who will also be on-site in the afternoon to meet, greet and entertain all attendees of the event.
Read more ...HYDE sweeps the boards at the Irish Hotel Awards
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
HYDE Hotel were triumphant at the Irish Hotel Awards 2023 last week. In all, the Galway city-centre hotel took home an incredible seven awards across a number of categories to complete an immensely successful evening.
Read more ...Fahy Travel in line for more awards
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Fahy Travel Ltd are delighted to be nominated once again in several categories of the ITTN awards due to be held in The Clayton Hotel Burlington at the end of November.
Speaking to the Advertiser, owner Maura Fahy said that it is thanks to their wonderful customers in Galway and beyond, that they won the Luxury Travel Agent award last year.
Read more ...Food Rescue — A recipe for fighting food waste and transforming lives
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
As manager for Community Catering at COPE Galway, Geraldine Ryan oversees their partnership with Tesco and Food Cloud.
“I work directly for the Seniors Support Services arm of COPE Galway,” explains Geraldine. “We provide a Meals on Wheels service to elderly people in Galway. Some of the food donations are used to help us reduce our food bills and keep the service affordable.”
Read more ...Ireland’s Hidden Heroes revealed
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
Celebrities from the world of TV and entertainment turned out last week to congratulate the winners of the 2023 Hidden Hearing’ Heroes Awards in Dublin.
Read more ...Together as One, launch of Migrant Collective Galway annual Christmas appeal
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
An uplifting and empowering evening, celebrating our diverse city and the power of coming together through music, is promised at An Taibhdhearc on Friday next November 3. The Migrant Collective Galway support the underserved in our community and are launching their annual Christmas Fundraising appeal with a show of diverse voices and a curated set list to reflect, celebrate and empower the audience.
Read more ...Gaelic Ireland comes to life at Galway City Museum
Thu, Oct 26, 2023
This Halloween midterm break, the ghosts of Gaelic Ireland may be gracing the galleries of Galway City Museum as Dave Swift of Claíomh Living History, shines a light on Ireland’s Gaelic past.
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