Almost all rental properties in Galway beyond reach of those relying on housing support

Thu, May 25, 2017

Galway Simon Community says the private rental sector is still in crisis, and that this is highlighted by the latest Simon Community study.

Galway City Museum wins 2017 Experts’ Choice Award

Thu, May 25, 2017

Galway City Museum is among the winners of the 2017 Experts’ Choice Award from TripExpert, which recognises the best attractions around the world based on reviews by journalists and professional travel writers.

Galway Traveller Movement walks out of accommodation committee over inaction

Thu, May 25, 2017

This week, the Galway Traveller Movement (GTM) withdrew from the Local Traveller Accommodation Consultative Committee (LTACC), which oversees the implementation of the Traveller Accommodation Plan 2014-2018 for Galway city. The committee members include Galway city council officials, local elected representatives, and Traveller representatives.

GTM presented a briefing paper with recommendations to all LTACC members in June 2016, which provided solutions to the Traveller accommodation issues in Galway city. However, to date, they feel that no substantive action has been taken to address these issues and Travellers continue to live in overcrowded, unsafe, and substandard living conditions.

Galway - welcome to Varadkar country?

Thu, May 25, 2017

Hildegarde Naughton has set her face against the prevailing blue wind by pledging support to Housing Minister Simon Coveney in the Fine Gael leadership battle, but it is an isolated stance as Galway is overwhelmingly Leo Varadkar country.

Celebrating the lives of babies lost through miscarriage

Thu, May 25, 2017

An event to honour and celebrate the lives of babies who were lost through miscarriage will take place this Sunday May 28.

Ten nurses recruited to UHG since the beginning of April, health forum told

Thu, May 25, 2017

A total of five staff nurses and five staff midwives have commenced work at University Hospital Galway (UHG) to fill existing vacancies since April 1 2017, it was revealed at Tuesday’s regional health forum at Merlin Park University Hospital.

Swimming ban at Ballyloughane branded ‘a disgrace’

Tue, May 23, 2017

Bathing water at Ballyloughane Beach remains unfit for use because long standing commitments for remedial and repair works on two storm outflow drains - which pump water into the area - have not been carried out.

No progress on Inishbofin health centre 'farcical' and 'ridiculous'

Mon, May 22, 2017

Instead of a new health centre being built on Inishbofin island, a situation "bordering on farcical" has been allowed develop where the project has been allowed to stall and islanders are expected to be satisfied with the current, "unfit for purpose", health centre.

Wilsons Auctions manages unreserved auction of Hungry Bear’s contents

Mon, May 22, 2017

Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and UK’s largest independent auction company has received instructions to sell the contents of Hungry Bear Gourmet Burger Diner, Galway by unreserved public auction on Tuesday 30th May.

Galway arts/culture groups urged to apply for new funding scheme

Mon, May 22, 2017

Arts and cultural organisations across Galway city and county are being urged to apply for funding under a new small capital grants scheme which has been launched by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Commitment on Galway airstrips needed as future uncertain for Inishbofin and Cleggan sites

Thu, May 18, 2017

Providing regular air services to Cleggan and Inisbofin from Indreabháin must be included in any arrangements regarding the future use of the Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips, a Galway West TD said this week.

Ireland West Airport to hold 2nd annual charity 5k runway this weekend

Thu, May 18, 2017

Ireland West Airport, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, are set to welcome almost 2,000 people to the airport’s runway as they once again host the annual charity 5k runway fun run this Saturday May 27th at 19:00.

Uachtarán na hÉireann praises 'crucial' arts festival as event turns 40

Thu, May 18, 2017

As the Galway International Arts Festival was launched this week with events in Galway and Dublin, the event, which also marks its 40th anniversary this year, was praised as "crucial" by Uachtarán na hÉireann michael D Higgins.

New St Pat’s principal will take holistic approach to education

Thu, May 18, 2017

The recently appointed principal of the oldest boys’ primary school in the city says her vision for the facility is to discover and nurture the talents and abilities of its young students.

Marian Barrett, who took over at the helm of St Patrick’s School in Lombard Street at the end of last month, says she is committed to continuing the sterling work and fine tradition of its former principals.

Snore no more — with tips in new book from Moycullen author McKeown

Thu, May 18, 2017

Do you snore or have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea, the disorder characterised by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep? Or maybe you suffer from insomnia or constantly wake up feeling fatigued?

Action group to be tasked with delivering infrastructure for Galway

Thu, May 18, 2017

comprised of government officials and senior council representatives is to be tasked with planning and delivering major infrastructure projects for Galway.

Learn more about clinical trials at open day at UHG this weekend

Thu, May 18, 2017

The clinical research facility at University Hospital Galway is marking International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday with an open day at its facility in the UHG campus.

The event, which is open to the public and takes place from noon to 4pm, is aimed at former and current participants in clinical trials and their families to thank them for their important contribution to research.

Fears that iconic Quiet Man train station will collapse

Thu, May 18, 2017

One of the world’s most iconic train stations is now at a real risk of collapse if urgent action is not taken, according to conservation experts. An international crowd funding campaign is being launched at the station this evening (Thursday) to raise an urgently-needed €30,000 which is required to restore the roof on the Ballyglunin train station in County Galway.

Hello China – new publication aims promote learning of Chinese in locals secondary schools

Thu, May 18, 2017

This week saw the launch of “ Ni hao, Zhongguo / Hello China!”, a new magazine to promote the spread of Chinese language teaching in Irish secondary schools.

Summer comes early to the Wild Atlantic Way with the launch of Bus Eireann’s Route 350 summer service

Thu, May 18, 2017

Bus Éireann has announced the return of its Route 350: Galway - Cliffs of Moher - Doolin – Ennis summer timetable due to popular demand.

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