Ros a Mhíl Harbour development vital for Connemara says Lee

Thu, May 15, 2014

Completing the Ros a Mhíl Harbour development is vital to the future of Connemara’s fishing industry and the employment prospects for people in the region.

Celebrate your birthday in a charitable way

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway’s Declan McEntee decided to do something for charity to mark the occasion of his 60th birthday.

Stop targeting the elderly with cuts

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Government must stop targeting the elderly with cuts which are causing fear and anxiety amongst older people in the community, according to Independent councillor for Galway City East, Declan McDonnell.

Conneely threatens no confidence vote over Lesiureland

Thu, May 15, 2014

An ultimatum has been given to the Lesiureland management that it either re-open the facility in October or face a vote of no confidence.

Mayfly 10k challenge to raise awareness of mental health

Thu, May 15, 2014

The third annual Mayfly 10k challenge will take place in Oughterard on Saturday May 24 at 1.30pm.

Mounting fears over future of Portiuncula’s maternity service

Thu, May 15, 2014

Speculation is mounting that maternity services at Portiuncula Hospital in Ballinasloe may be under threat as part of a new rationalisation plan being considered by the HSE West.

Fahy to champion flooding solutions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Independent county councillor Michael Fahy, a native of Ardrahan, is urging a permanent solution be found to flooding in County Galway.

Merlin woods must be a priority, says Rabbitte

Thu, May 15, 2014

The local Fine Gael candidate for Galway City East, John Rabbitte, who has lived in Merlin Park for more than 20 years, is determined to make effective changes to Merlin Woods in order to preserve its beauty for the people of Galway.

McDonagh demands traffic calming measures for Shantalla

Thu, May 15, 2014

The volume and speed of traffic on Shantalla Road means the area is “an accident waiting to happen”, according to Labour candidate John McDonagh.

City’s storm drains in ‘appalling condition’ says Ó Conchúir

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway city’s storm drains are in “appalling condition” and suffering from neglect, with the D’Alton Place area of Salthill the “worst example”.

Secondary students to showcase their work at GMIT SciFest

Thu, May 15, 2014

Secondary school pupils from counties Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Clare, and Tipperary will exhibit a range of exciting science projects in GMIT Galway today (Thursday) as part of the 2014 Young Scientist SciFest competition.

Loughrea’s first flea market

Thu, May 15, 2014

The first Loughrea flea market will take place in Temperance Hall in Loughrea from 8pm to 10pm today.

Pre-owned clothing, accessories, shoes, toys, books, and household items will be on offer from stall-holders.

Naughton family honour son with Croagh Patrick climb

Thu, May 15, 2014

Hundreds of friends of Martin Naughton (23) who lost his life in a tragic road crash on the N17 at Knockdoe this time last year will climb Croagh Patrick next month in his memory and to raise funds for the National Rehabilitation Hospital in Dun Laoghaire.

GTI students host end of year art show

Thu, May 15, 2014

The Galway Technical Institute will run a series of end-of-year exhibitions, featuring the finished work of students from the art portfolio preparation, drawing and visual inquiry, and funiture making and design courses.

Galway City Museum hosts new exhibitions

Thu, May 15, 2014

Galway City Museum has opened two new exhibitions for those interested in either music or maritime history.

The first exhibtion tells the story of the iconic Galway hooker boat, unique to the west coast of Ireland and regularly spotted on Galway Bay. It recalls the pivotal role these vessels played in the social and working lives of Galway’s coastal communities through artifacts, text, and imagery.This is a long-term exhibition created in-house, accessible on the first floor of the museum.

Athenry’s Friendly Farmer is rising star of 2014

Thu, May 15, 2014

Ronan Byrne of the Friendly Farmer based near Athenry won the top prize in the ‘‘Rising Star of 2014’’ category at the first Zurich Farming Independent Farmer of the Year Awards, sponsored by Teagasc.

Join a novel sporting challenge for charity and enter the Guinness Book of Records

Thu, May 15, 2014

A novel Guinness record attempt will be made in Galway this summer in aid of five Galway charities.

NUIG symposium celebrates the naming of Neanderthal Man

Thu, May 15, 2014

NUI Galway will hold a symposium at 5.30pm on Saturday May 24 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the naming of Neanderthal Man by William King, professor of geology at the then Queen’s College Galway in 1864. He remains the first scientist ever to name a new species of human.

The function will be attended by NUIG graduate, President Michael D. Higgins.

Church ceremony to highlight domestic violence

Thu, May 15, 2014

Two local groups have joined forces to organise a city event which will highlight the prevalence and impact of domestic violence on women and children. The issue affects one in five women in Ireland.

Galway Traveller Movement (GTM) in partnership with Domestic Violence Response (DVR), a community led organisation which responds to the problem in Co Galway, are holding a ceremony at the Augustinian Church on Thursday next, St Rita’s Day, at noon to take a stand against domestic violence.