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Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Tenth anniversary Mass for Manuela Riedo in Renmore Church

Rabbitte demands restoration of funding for family resource centres

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Government must restore Tusla funding for family resource centres to pre-2011 levels as such centres “offering some of the most powerful tools we have in overcoming childhood poverty and deprivation”.

Ballindooley Crossroads set for major redesign

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

The Ballindooley Crossroads is to be redesigned in the coming months following Transport Infrastructure Ireland confirming it will commit €400,000 towards the project.

Galway to host Romanian Orthodox youth congress

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

More than 100 delegates from across Ireland and Britain will gather in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church this weekend, for the Romanian Orthodox church’s annual Youth Congress of Nepsis, which this year takes place in Galway.

Charity which supports children and families affected by child sexual abuse seek volunteers

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

A charity which provides a support service for children and families affected by child sexual abuse is seeking volunteers.

Witness appeal for Clooniffe traffic collision

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

On Sunday night October 1, at approximately 8pm a road traffic collision occurred at Clooniffe, Moycullen, between a car and a pedestrian.

House burglaries in county

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

On Wednesday morning, September 27, a house in Derrylissane in Menlough was broken into.

Suicide prevention initiative to be launched in Kinvara

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

A Kinvara based organisation which promotes positive mental health and suicide prevention will be launched on Sunday in the village. Everyone over the age of 14 is welcome to attend.

Heartless thieves break into school and steal pupil’s go-kart

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

On Tuesday September 26 at 12.15pm, two youths entered the grounds of Rosedale School, Renmore, and proceeded to take a pedal go-kart which was for use by a pupil in the school.

These youths left with the go-kart in the direction of Lakeshore Drive, Renmore.

It is not possible to reclaim a lost childhood, says rapporteur at launch of COPE Galway report

Thu, Oct 05, 2017

Childhood is for a limited period of time and cannot be reclaimed if a child has a sub-optimal experience due to inadequate housing, claimed Dr Geoffrey Shannon, Special Rapporteur on Child Protection, when he delivered the keynote speech at the launch of COPE Galway’s 2016 Annual Report.

Grealish demands 'new initiatives' for city shops following M18 opening

Tue, Oct 03, 2017

Shops and businesses in Galway city risk a major loss in trade, following the opening of the M18 Tuam to Gort motorway, which could see "thousands of shoppers going to Ennis and Limerick instead".

Galway now 'most expensive city' outside Dublin in which to buy a house

Tue, Oct 03, 2017

The average house price in Galway now stands at €245,000 - the highest of any city in the State outside Dublin - and a 8.9 per cent increase in house prices compared with the same time last year.

Health Minister to meet Merlin Park consultants after roof leaks close operating theatres

Mon, Oct 02, 2017

Health Minister Simon Harris has agreed to meet with consultants from Merlin Park Hospital regarding the need for investment after roof leaks closed two operating theatres last week.

Mad for road — €550m motorway will boost tourism and jobs says Ross

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

The 53km M18 Tuam to Gort motorway, which was first used by vehicles last evening will boost tourism and employment opportunities in a whole new region, Transport Minister Shane Ross said at the opening yesterday morning.

Opening of Gort-Tuam motorway unlocks opportunity for effective regional economic growth

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Shannon Group and Shannon Airport have today stated that the opening of the M18 Gort to Tuam motorway is an unprecedented opportunity to advance the case of a western economic corridor.

Teatime and treatments at Radisson Blu Hotel

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Galway is home to the multi award-winning spirit one spa and recently introduced a stylish new afternoon tea, served in the chic and glamorous surroundings of the newly renovated Coopers Bar & Lounge, overlooking Lough Atalia.

Now have your cake and eat it too this autumn with Teatime and Treatments at Radisson Blu Galway, your choice of 70-minute spa treatment followed by a lavish, post-pampering afternoon tea.

Be inspired to take action like 56 Central’s Gill Caroll

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

In 2016 after raising funds to build a new kitchen for a women’s residential service of the Galway Simon Community, 56 Central owner Gill Carroll saw first hand the impact this had on the women living in the house.

This weekend, discover the magic of a Mount Falcon wedding

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Prepare to be enchanted by the wonderful surrounds of the Mount Falcon Resort for your wedding.

Major book published by NUI Galway historian on Vincent de Paul

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Who was St. Vincent de Paul? The charitable organisation founded in his name ensures that he remains familiar, but what was the background and history of this French Catholic priest, canonized in the eighteenth century? This year is the 400th anniversary of organisations taking him as patron and source of inspiration.

Hearing is precious - protect it

Thu, Sep 28, 2017

Michael O’Neill Hearing Aid Audiologist of O’Neill Hearing Care Clinic is an agent for all Oticon Ltd. Hearing Aid Technologies. Oticon OPN1 was voted the best European premium hearing technology at “The 10th Golden Lobe Awards” at AIHHP 2016 Hearing Expo.

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