Join the giro for mental health

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Jigsaw is looking for cyclists to become a giro hero by siging up for its epic three-day, 470km charity cycle tour of Ireland.

Galway students say no to income-contingent loan scheme

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Galway's students have spoken out unanimously against any potential plans to introduce an income-contingent loan scheme for higher education funding.

Both GMIT Students' Union and NUI Galway Students' Union called on the support of senators for a Labour private members motion, which rejects any moves to implement the loan scheme and calls for a publicly funded third level education system in Ireland.

Gort show gets bigger and better

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Gort is gearing up for its 36th annual agricultural show which will take place on Sunday August 12.

NUI Galway to showcase Galway artisan food producers

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Galway county food producers and NUI Galway have joined forces to promote the local artisan food sector for Galway’s European Region of Gastronomy 2018 designation.

Ó Cuív wants national plan for 'worsening' mobile and broadband services

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Broadband services and mobile phone connection in rural Ireland are not improving, but are getting worse, and it is time the Government intervened directly on this, rather than "leaving it totally at the whim of the private sector".

This is the view of Fianna Fáil Galway West TD and spokesperson on Rural Affairs Éamon Ó Cuív. He was speaking following complaints from constituents in Galway West that the service, particularly on certain networks, has "deteriorated in recent months", despite the establishment of a Government taskforce to deal with the issue.

€4.27 million for new social homes in the city

Mon, Jul 24, 2017

Funding totalling €4.27 million is being provided to the Galway City Council for the construction for a total of 23 social houses - a mix of two bedroom and one bedroom homes - at four locations in the city.

Family Hubs will not solve the housing crisis says Galway politicians

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Family Hubs will not solve the housing crisis, but instead deepen and 'normalise' homelessness. Instead, the Government must abandon its reliance on the 'the market' and intervene directly in order to solve this crisis.

Concerned Connemara residents call for return of second ambulance

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

The return of a second ambulance to Clifden and the deployment of an ambulance from Leenane Garda Barracks, which is not in use, are two solutions being put forward to rectify the "terribly inadequate" ambulance service in North West Connemara.

It's on - Galway International Arts Festival 2017

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

The largest and most ambitious Galway International Arts Festival to date opened this week, with more than 200 events running across this week and next, in what is one of Ireland's flagship cultural events.

Former barrister to make history as first priest to be ordained in Oranmore

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

A former barrister will be ordained to the priesthood in the Church of the Immaculate Conception, Oranmore on Sunday at 3pm.

Deliver Aran water storage upgrade 'without delay' says Ó Clochartaigh

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

The proposed upgrade for the Aran Islands water storage facilities "need to be fast tracked" and "delivered without further delay", a Connemara politician has told Irish Water.

Grealish calls for public sector workers to be allowed to work after 65

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Ireland should "stop treating its older workers in the public service as second-class citizens" and allow them to work on after they reach the age of 65, a Galway TD is demanding.

'Art has no borders but it does have edges' — GIAF launch

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

The 40th Galway International Arts Festival got off to a flying start on Monday at the Black Box Theatre with the world premiere of Woyzeck In Winter, Conall Morrison’s daring fusion of Büchner and Schubert.

Galway groups urged to apply for funding under arts and youth scheme

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

Youth and arts groups across County Galway are being urged to apply for up to €5,000 in funding through a new residency scheme, which will see groups working with professional artists.

New preschool and afterschool to open in St Patrick's NS

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

A new preschool and afterschool will open at St Patrick's Primary School this September. The new service will cater for preschool children aged three to five years and offers the free ECCE childcare scheme. The service will also provide afterschool care to children of St Pat's and surrounding schools. A breakfast club will be available for boys attending St Pat's.

Mass of Thanksgiving for Abbey restoration works

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

A Mass of Thanksgiving will be celebrated at the Abbey Church in St Francis Street on Sunday at 11am following the completion of the re-wiring, re-painting and restoration works carried out at the church during the past 18 months.

"These works were the result of a very successful fundraising drive and the very generous response by both the public and parishioners to our appeal. All are invited to join our community in the celebration of thanksgiving," says a spokesperson for the Church.

Traditional scythe mowing in Terryland Forest Park this Saturday

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

This Saturday at 10.30am, July 22, as part of the Galway Fringe Festival, members of Cumann na bhFear (Men's Shed Galway city) and Conservation Volunteers will use traditional hand-held instruments to mow the grasslands at Terryland.

The mowing will be the second year that volunteers have been called upon to help mow the wildflower meadow.

Team USA Swimming CEO to cross Galway Bay

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West happening this Saturday is this year attracting some international attention.

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union launches student giveaway

Thu, Jul 20, 2017

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union has announced a fantastic giveaway for students who have just completed their Leaving Certificate.

The credit union is giving away a grand total of €13,500 — that is €1,500 each — for nine lucky students towards their diploma/degree in a third level institution or full time PLC. This exciting giveaway is open to students who have just completed their Leaving Certificate and who have attended a secondary school in the St Anthony's & Claddagh community: Salerno, St Mary’s College, St Enda’s College, Dominican College, Coláiste Iognáid, St Paul’s, St Joseph’s Patrician College (The Bish), Our Lady’s College, and Coláiste Na Coiribe. One winner will be picked from each school.