Celebrate Diwali with Galway’s Indian community

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Diwali: Festival of Lights, one of the main festivals of Hinduism which celebrates the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, hope over despair, will be celebrated in Galway at the Connacht Hotel on Monday October 30 at 5pm.

Silverware and surprises promised at Clayton Hotel Galway Masquerade Ball

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital Crumlin, will take centre stage at Clayton Hotel Galway when the second fundraising Masquerade Ball for the cause takes place. This sparkling gala event which is being jointly organised by Maldron Hotel Oranmore, Maldron Hotel Sandy Road and Clayton Hotel Galway will take place on Saturday, November 4.

International war crimes lawyer Peter McCluskey to give talk in city tonight

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway will host a free public lecture on the prosecution of the Bosnian genocide tonight Thursday, 19 October at 7:30pm.

Budget another slap in face for diaspora, says senator

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The Government has once more shown its lack of priority for Irish citizens abroad with cuts to the diaspora budget for 2018, says Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh

Senator Ó Clochartaigh is calling on Minister of State Ciarán Cannon to explain why almost €4m has been cut from the budgets available which is “to serve our people at home and abroad and to promote reconciliation and co-operation”.

Referendum will be about human rights

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Dear Editor,
Next May or June the people of Ireland will be asked to vote on the contentious topic of abortion in the first of seven different referenda proposed over the next two years. This without a doubt will be the most important one and its result will have far reaching repercussions for Ireland into the future. Essentially its result will say a lot about this country and what we value. It is basically a referendum on human rights.

Shocked by reckless behaviour during Ophelia warnings

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Dear Editor,
I note that the Taoiseach has stated that he will consider making it a criminal offence to ignore severe weather warnings, as some people did during hurricane Ophelia.

Calls for a warning system to alert tourists to impending storms

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

City CEO Brendan McGrath has called for a weather warning system to be put in place to alert tourists to impending storms.

GMIT welcomes €200m announcement of investment in Institutes of Technology

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

The President of GMIT, Dr Fergal Barry, and the Chief Executive of the Technological Higher Education Association (THEA), Dr Joseph Ryan, have welcome the announcement of a major capital investment in higher education.

Flights, camera, action — council invites tenders to make Galway Airport a movie hub

Thu, Oct 19, 2017

Turning the former Galway Airport into a film and TV production site will be “hugely positive for” and “help create a cluster” the creative sector in the West of Ireland.

Fallen tree and roads update from Galway County Council

Mon, Oct 16, 2017

Galway County Council advises that people should avoid any unnecessary travel, due to the high winds, stormy conditions and flying debris.

Gusts of 130kmh expected throughout tomorrow and GMIT to close four campuses

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

A Met Eireann Status Red Wind Warning which includes Galway is in place from 9.00am Monday morning. Gusts in excess of 130km/h are expected throughout Monday and into Monday night. There is a high risk of flying debris and householders and businesses are advised to secure material in gardens and other sites.

Statement from the National Emergency Coordination Group on Severe Weather

Sun, Oct 15, 2017

· All unnecessary travel should be avoided on Monday, while the storm is passing..

Celebrity Chef Malcolm Harradine at Anthony Ryans Homestore this Friday.

Fri, Oct 13, 2017

Celebrity Kitchenware Expert and former QVC Chef Malcolm Harradine will be cooking up some mouth watering winter warmer recipes in front of a live audience at Anthony Ryans Homestore this Friday October 13th from 10am -4pm

Ninety jobs to be created in creative industry by €2m fund

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The creative industry in the West is to get a massive boost today when a new €2million fund, to be announced in the city by Minister Sean Kyne, will outline details of how up to 90 new jobs are to be created.

Naughton demands 'more action' over Parkmore traffic

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Despite a major road-widening project, junction improvements, and bus priority measures being introduced to ease the chronic traffic problems in Parkmore, a Galway TD is demanding "much more efficient action" to be taken.

O’Flaherty seeks support for ‘ambitious’ city waterway restoration plan

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

The Galway Waterways Association has submitted what one local councillor has called “an ambitious plan”, to restore and enhance the city’s network of rivers and canals, to the Galway 2020 team, as part of the preparations for its 2020 Capital of Culture designation.

Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty has called on the Galway City Council to support the plan, and for it to carry out a feasibility study on the proposal. She said the proposed plan was “ambitious, but achievable” and if carried out, would see “the waterways transformed into something that can be enjoyed by all the people living in the city and would greatly increase its attraction to visitors”.

The Salthill Village zombies are back

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

On Saturday October 28, a crowd of terrifying zombies will once again be released onto the Salthill Prom.

Galway Chamber meets with Irish Water

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Galway Chamber recently met with Irish Water on a number of issues including water infrastructure development.

Galway 2020 appoints former COPE director to head up communications role

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Galway 2020 has announced the appointment of Galway man Fintan Maher to the position of Communications Director of the company tasked with delivering Galway’s European Capital of Culture in 2020.

Budget 2018 – a summary

Thu, Oct 12, 2017

Minister for Finance and Public Expenditure and Reform Paschal Donohoe presented the second Budget of the Minority Government Fine Gael-Independent Coalition. Minister Donohoe announced that the total Budget package of €1.2bn favours expenditure increases over revenue reductions reflecting the Government’s commitment to invest in key areas such as education, health, childcare and housing. The Minister also announced additional capital expenditure of €4.3bn over the next 4 years.

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