Children encouraged to join free summer reading programme

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

A new reading programme to encourage children to read has been launched in Galway.

Galway four in rowing squads

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Four young Galway rowers have been selected to represent Ireland at the upcoming Coupe de la Jeunesse, which will be hosted by Ireland this year.

Caoileann Nic Dhonncha and Elise Carney of Colaiste Iognaid, and Michael Daly and Matthew Gallagher of St Joseph’s RC, join 28 rowers from Dublin, Wicklow, Limerick, Cork, Kerry, Wexford, Fermanagh and Derry at the annual international rowing regatta for rowers 18 years or under.

Five days and counting to Galway's biggest arts festival yet

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Over 14 days, the city can look forward to more than 200 events, across 32 venues, and involving more than 600 artists and performers, in what is to date, the largest Galway International Arts Festival ever staged.

Upsurge of lion's man jellyfish in Galway

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Swimmers and coastal visitors are being urged to photograph and report any sightings of lion's mane jellyfish in Galway.

Run the Streets for Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is looking for community support for some of its fundraising activities over the summer.

Council allocates funds for housing loans to first time buyers

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

The Galway City Council has approved the raising of a loan of €1.5 million for the purpose of granting house purchase and improvement loans in Galway city.

Kinvara supports Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

More than 230 people in the Kinvara area signed a petition of support for Senator Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill, which seeks to end Irish trade in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

Senator Frances Black, along with Palestinian Ambassador, Ahmad Abdelrazek, was in Kinvara recently to discuss how citizens and communities can contribute to securing justice and peace for Palestine. While there, Sen Black was presented with the petition of support.

Kinvara supports Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

More than 230 people in the Kinvara area signed a petition of support for Senator Frances Black’s Occupied Territories Bill, which seeks to end Irish trade in goods produced in illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestinian territories.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

As part of the insurer’s corporate social responsibility efforts, Aviva is supporting local as well as national charities in the communities in which it operates, and Hand in Hand is the first Galway charity selected through its staff nominations.

What is your missed moment?

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

TV presenter Síle Seoige was joined by a group of 'dainty doctors and mini-medics' in the heart of Galway city to help launch Sightsavers' new Missed Moment campaign.

Irish Water to hit Galway with hosepipe ban

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway is expected to be hit with a hosepipe ban as drought takes hold over parts of the city and county. News of the proposed ban comes after night time restrictions were enforced on many parts of the city and county during the week because of the hot weather and lack of rainfall in recent weeks.

Festival season set to generate more than €90 million for local economy

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway's three major festivals - the Galway Film Fleadh, the Galway International Arts Festival, and the Galway Races - are set to attract a combined total of 375,000 people to the city, and collectively generate more than €90 million for the local economy.

City council to spend €53,000 on illegal dumping crackdown

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Galway City Council will spend more than €53,000 this year cleaning up illegal dumping.

What do you think of the Dubs? Now's your chance to air you views

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

What do you think of the Dubs?
It is a serious question, and an important one too because the Dublin Chamber is coming to Galway next Thursday to find out what Galwegians want to happen to Dublin in the future.

Keep dogs and horses off Ballyloughane Beach

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A city councillor is appealing to the public to keep dogs and horses away from Ballyloughnane Beach in a bid to protect the water from contamination.

Trauma patients to bypass Portiuncula as part of new protocol

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A decision that ambulances should bypass Portiuncula Hospital's emergency department under new protocols for trauma patients has been described as a move to downgrade services at the Ballinasloe hospital.

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Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Burglary in Ballybane
Last Tuesday a house was broken into in Glasan Village in Ballybane and a quantity of cash was taken.

Homeless shelters at breaking point as crisis worsens

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Homelessness in Galway is at crisis stage with the emergency shelters run by Galway Simon and COPE at breaking point, the head of Galway Simon said this week.

Urging the Government to "wake up" to the reality of the situation, Karen Golden, its CEO, said there were 9,846 people nationally and 514 in the west living in emergency accommodation. She described this as a "tragedy".

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