Galway libraries to close for computer upgrade

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Libraries across Galway will close this Thursday evening, in order to facilitate the installation of a new national computer system.

Local volunteer centre reports twenty-five per cent hike in people seeking volunteering work

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A local volunteer centre has reported a 25 per cent increase in the number of people contacting its service for the first time last year seeking volunteering work. More than half of these had never volunteered before.

SeaFest a resounding success as 60,000 visitors flock to harbour

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

More than 60,000 visitors came to SeaFest last weekend to enjoy an action-packed programme centred on Galway Harbour.

A River Runs Through It —

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

This morning, a Thursday morning, should have been like any other for the Gubbins family. They should be up and about their duties and doing the things that all Irish families do on a Thursday. Thoughts of the week past, the days to come, thoughts of their three children. But today will be a day most unlike any other. It is a day that they will bury their young son Brian. A likeable, popular, student whose ambition was to work in the world of media. For that he seemed to have all the attributes.

At around 2pm today, they will follow his coffin to the cemetery at Lisboney near Nenagh. Because Brian died in our city last weekend.

Sponsors step it up to extend Corribdale Park

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Oughterard's popular Corribdale Park is being extended with another kilometre of walking and cycling trails.

Claddagh Jewellers mural removed despite final stages 2020 bid

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Councillor Pearce Flannery is hoping to work out new guidelines that will forbid the removal of creative murals on the city's buildings.

'Making Waves' in Rinville

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway’s bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2020 is entitled ‘Making Waves’, and describes how a second wave of artists are strengthening the cultural fabric of Galway, and with less than 10 days until the official announcement, big waves are expected.

Trip to Dip at Salthill

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

For five consecutive days, starting this weekend, Gráinne McMacken will be travelling around the coastal counties in Ireland and 'taking a dip' in order to raise money for the Hope Foundation.

Don’t stick it, bin it

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway streets are cleaner than ever of chewing gum.

Gum litter is at its lowest level as a percentage - 11 per cent - since the Gum Litter Taskforce came into operation in 2007.

Time to check out what the city and county have to offer

Wed, Jul 06, 2016

The summer has finally arrived. Unfortunately the clear blue skies and heat waves you were expecting or more likely praying for, have not materialised as we batten down the hatches against the wind and rain. What's worse is your children are free from the shackles of school for the next few months and will be lazing around the house, bored with nothing to do, unable to go outside without being soaked to the bone. You know what they say about idle minds?

Connacht a step closer to getting new stadium in the docklands?

Mon, Jul 04, 2016

A multi-purpose municipal arena, of which a new stadium for Connacht Rugby is a key part, has become one of the main objectives of the Galway City Council's Galway City Development Plan 2017 - 2022.

Advertiser editorial on city water deaths is named winner in global editorial contest

Sun, Jul 03, 2016

An editorial from the Galway Advertiser dealing with the number of water deaths in Galway City has been named as a winner in a global contest to honour the best editorial writing in weekly newspapers. The Golden Quill and Golden Dozen award winners for 2016 were announced by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors at a conference in Melbourne today (Sunday).

Confusion reigns over the selling of bin bags

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

There is a state of confusion among Galway city’s retailers who sell refuse and recycling bags and the City Council over new waste management regulations due to commence on July 1.

Public meeting next week to finalise plans for opening of Ballinfoyle Neighbourhood Centre

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

A public meeting taking place next week will hear details of an action plan for the long-awaited new community centre for Ballinfoyle and Castlegar.

Almost one in five Galway people think it is acceptable to give fifteen-year-olds alcohol at home

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

A significant percentage of people interviewed as part of a survey on alcohol use believe it is acceptable to give teenagers alcohol at home.

Proposal to use LE Aisling as a floating museum in Galway

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Galway city councillor Pearce Flannery has opened up discussions about having the decommissioned Navy ship, LE Aisling, donated to the people of Galway in order for it to be used as a floating maritime museum moored at either Salthill or Galway Dock.

NUI Galway aims to be one of top eco-friendly campuses in world

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

NUI Galway has launched a new sustainability initiative which aims to make the university one of the most eco-friendly campuses in the world.

Funding secured for NUI Galway STI clinic

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

NUI Galway has secured funding to open a sexually transmitted infections clinic on its campus.

More than 4,000 patients awaiting bone scans at Merlin Park

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

More than 4,600 patients are on a waiting list for a DXA bone density scan at Merlin Park Hospital, it was revealed this week. Some 3,473 of these are GP patients, 1,158 are outpatients while four are inpatients.

County councillor temporarily withdraws support for Console

Thu, Jun 30, 2016

Cllr Peter Roche says he is “disgusted” and “betrayed” and will be putting his support on hold for suicide prevention charity Console after the charity’s payment scandal was revealed in a Prime Time special last Thursday.

Console, which provides counselling to those who have been bereaved by suicide or those in crisis, is currently under investigation by gardaí and the HSE for financial mismanagement.

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