See SeaFest 2017 as a volunteer

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

Volunteers are wanted for SeaFest 2017 to help make this year’s national maritime festival one to remember.

SeaFest 2017 to showcase marine-inspired businesses

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

A larger and more spectacular SeaFest will take place in 2017, as the festival expands to include three days of activities and attractions to celebrate the sea in Galway from 30 June to 2 July 2017.

Ocean Wealth Summit to explore innovation in Ireland’s marine economy

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

The annual Our Ocean Wealth Summit will feature a host of national and international thought leaders, policy makers and business experts debating the future of Ireland’s marine economy on Friday 30 June at NUI Galway.

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Thu, Jun 01, 2017

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Gardai in Tuam are investigating a break-in at an unoccupied house in which a washing machine and dryer were stolen.

Gardai in Tuam are investigating a break-in at an unoccupied house in which a washing machine and dryer were stolen.

Housing applicant left on waiting list since 2002 ‘reflective of a dysfunctional system’

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

The fact that a housing applicant on the waiting list since 2002, has never been offered either a council house or a house from a voluntary body, is “incredible” and “reflective of a dysfunctional system” both at a local and State level.

Major grants available for home improvements

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

More than €1 million will be available to Galway city householders to allow extensions to be built in private homes for people with a disability as well as housing adaptations to improve mobility aid for the elderly.

‘Frustration rising’ as LEADER still not rolled out

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

LEADER companies in Galway are becoming “increasingly frustrated” with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs for its “failure to allocate funding to LEADER projects in the county”.

Large turnout at workshop to plan future of Galway waterways

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

A larger crowd than expected turned out last Friday evening in the Galway Rowing Club, Woodquay, to plan the future of Galway’s Waterways.

Conviction for fish kill in Glenamaddy highlights consequences of pollution

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

A landowner has been convicted of a breach to the Water Pollution Act in Glenamaddy, Co Galway which resulted in a fish kill. At a sitting of Tuam District Court, Michael Conneally of Boyounagh, Glenamaddy pleaded guilty to permitting silage effluent to enter the Yellow River, a tributary of the Clare River, on June 15 2016.

Anam Cara hosting evening in Ballybane Enterprise Centre

Thu, Jun 01, 2017

Anam Cara is hosting its monthly meeting for bereaved parents on Wednesday June 7 from 7.30pm to 9.00pm in the Ballybane Enterprise Centre, Galway (main reception/café area).

Fracking ban Bill passes all stages in the Dáil

Wed, May 31, 2017

A Bill banning fracking in Ireland passed all stages of the Dáil today, and is expected to ensure that the highly controversial oil and gas extraction process will be prohibited from happening "anywhere inshore" in the State.

Housing applicant left on waiting list since 2002 'reflective of a dysfunctional system'

Tue, May 30, 2017

That a housing applicant, on the waiting list since 2002, who has never been offered either a council house or a house from a voluntary body, is "incredible" and "reflective of a dysfunctional system" both at a local and State level.

Buskers draft code of conduct to allay concerns over amplification

Tue, May 30, 2017

Galway city buskers have drafted a code of conduct to "encourage open dialogue" with local businesses, and to deal with concerns over noise levels, length and time of busking in specific spots, and obstruction by crowds.

Al Porter to Host ‘Blind Date’

Tue, May 30, 2017

The world's greatest dating show is coming to TV3 this autumn, with Al Porter stepping into the role of mischievous matchmaker. TV3 are looking for contestants and are calling on all the single men and women in Ireland looking for love to apply. If you think you can tell a charmer from a chancer, take a shot at romance and apply on tv3.ie/blinddate now.

Major funds allocated to Galway voluntary emergency response organisations

Mon, May 29, 2017

Galway Mountain Rescue and the Galway section of the Irish Community Rapid Response are set to benefit from funding of more than €90,000, allocated under a new measure of the CLAR Programme to support voluntary organisations which respond to emergencies.

Insensitive treatment of psychiatric patients is appalling, health forum is told

Thu, May 25, 2017

The insensitive treatment of mental health patients at hospitals in the city was slammed by former mayor Padraig Conneely at the regional health forum on Tuesday.

Countdown to SeaFest as Minister launches maritime festival

Thu, May 25, 2017

There is just over a month left until 100,000 people flock to Galway to enjoy this year’s SeaFest, Ireland’s national maritime festival — and this week, Marine minister Minister Creed was in town to launch the event.

Fives for lives in Salthill next weekend

Thu, May 25, 2017

Fives for Lives was born in 2015 when a group of friends from Galway who had relocated to Sydney came together and decided to host a five-a-side football tournament in aid of suicide prevention.

Minister launches public consultation process on future greenways

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Athenry-Tuam-Milltown (ATM) greenway committee is due to submit a strong proposal in response to the invitation for submissions as part of the public consultation.

On Monday May 22, Transport Minister Shane Ross published a public consultation paper on a “Strategy for the Future Development of Greenways”, and is inviting submissions from interested parties on the issues raised in the paper by July 14.

Volunteers needed for Galway Hospice Sunflower Days

Thu, May 25, 2017

Did you know that Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10 are National Sunflower Days, during which much needed funds are raised for local hospice services?

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