Growing numbers of families struggle to pay school costs

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A local representative is calling on the Government to do more to help parents struggling with the rising cost of children going back to school. City councillor Mairead Farrell says in the last few weeks she has spoken to a number of parents who are under increasing pressure.

Paediatric emergency department opens at UHG

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A paediatric emergency department, which opened recently at University Hospital Galway, will result in the speedier assessment of young patients.

Dire state of roads high on the agenda

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

councillor is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to discuss the dire state of the county's road network.

Fianna Fail representative Martina Kinane says it is paramount the county council requests a meeting with Minister Ross on the urgent need for substantial funding for local roads.

Galway unlikely to develop sister city agreement with Santa Monica

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A city council spokesperson says Galway will unfortunately not be in a position to develop any sister city agreements in the forseeable future, despite the wishes of a Santa Monica public representative.

Crowe slams Government for 'inaction' on housing crisis

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Cllr Ollie Crowe has this week slammed the Government for their "inaction and seeming ignorance of the housing crisis".

Spiddal test site a ‘Trojan horse’ claims anti-fish farm group

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages (GBASC) has announced it will be opposing the 35-year foreshore lease application made by the Marine Institute.

Shortages puts Garda district at breaking point

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Loughrea Garda District is at breaking point because of severe staff shortages, according to Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte.

The deputy says senior management claim they urgently need more officers on the ground to ensure a fully operational and safe service.

Design Disruptors at the PorterShed

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Last Thursday the Galway Advertiser and the PorterShed teamed up to host a screening of the new documentary Design Disruptors, which examines the role of design in disrupting some of the world’s biggest industries.

Connacht Rugby stars to launch Galway’s new superstore

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Two companies with shops in Galway are joining forces with the idea of creating a "super store".

Expo for the over fifties

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A lifestyle event for the west's senior population will be held in Galway next month.

Sky high in the Quays

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Quay’s Bar of Quay Street Galway received the Sky bar award for Best City bar in Ireland. The award was accepted by Eddie Fitzgerald of the Fitzgerald Group and Seamus McGettigan, manager of Quay’s Bar - one of Galway’s historical pubs that has won various awards over the years.

The Quays was bought by Louis Fitzgerald in 1991, who renovated the premises, retaining the old bar and opening a new music hall upstairs which has been running ever since. It is the stage for Glor Tire which is filmed by Irish station TG4.

Queen of the Redheads is now a Galway woman

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A Galway woman was crowned queen-bee at the annual Irish Redhead Convention last weekend.

Reaching a rare milestone

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A milestone wedding anniversary: Mrs Mary Lohan, a resident at Áras Mhuire Community Nursing Unit in Tuam, recently celebrated her 70th wedding anniversary with her husband Patrick, who already celebrated being 100 years young earlier this year.

Heritage events continue

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Heritage week continues in Galway with a programme of events organised by the Galway Civic Trust.

Today (Thursday) sees a walking tour of Galway’s medieval treasures and a guided tour of the National Computing and Communications Museum in Dangan. Other events include a tour of the Renmore Military Barracks, as well as a talk and demonstration on medieval material culture at the old city walls in the Eyre Square Shopping Centre on Friday at 1pm.

Free patient event for adults living with an ICD

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

A special information meeting for people living with an implantable cardiovertor defibrillator will take place in Galway on Saturday September 3.

Don't throw away your old footballs

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Hundreds of old, punctured, deflated, and unusable GAA footballs will form the centrepiece of a new art project aimed at raising awareness about the pollution currently affecting aqua and marine culture worldwide.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre looking for volunteers

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is recruiting female support workers to help survivors of sexual abuse and rape.

Get fit for anything with Croi

Wed, Aug 24, 2016

The local heart and stroke charity Croi has launched a series of programmes aimed at providing fitness solutions for people who are keen to adopt a healthy lifestyle but may be limited in their choices due to medical conditions.

Leading experts will address concerns over the cancer-preventing HPV vaccine in Galway

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

The talk, entitled The HPV Vaccine: Warts and All will take place in the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, on tomorrow August 23 from 6.30pm to 7.30pm.

Harlowe Pops Up at 56 Central

Mon, Aug 22, 2016

Harlowe Food Truck are finally doing a pop up after being only available at festivals and on Deliveroo. The best burgers,wings and fries in town are available for one night only in 56 Central on Shop Street from 7pm to 10pm. Their full menu will be available with delicious shakes, chicken wings, their chili fries and of course their mouth-watering burgers.

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