Galway's iconic Eyre Square fountain becomes a protected structure

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have this week voted to include the Galway hooker fountain in Eyre Square in the city's Record of Protected Structures, amid calls to erect a plaque explaining the significance of the structure.

Charity appeals to landlords to rent affordable property to people affected by housing crisis

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A local charity is appealing to landlords to make their properties available to rent to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Jacquie Horan, the CEO of COPE Galway, which is committed to eliminating the problem, says supply and access to housing is the single biggest issue experienced by its clients.

Leisureland selects consultants to look to its future

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Galway City Council and the board of Leisureland have engaged a firm of consultants to carry out a feasibility study on the site adjacent to Leisureland which has traditionally been used as a funfair and for other activities such as ice rink, etc, over the years.

Councillors reject move to protect Galwegians RFC clubhouse

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

City councillors this week unanimously voted against a proposal to add the Galwegians RFC clubhouse at the club's old Dublin Road premises to the city's Record of Protected Structures.

Art deco facades in William Street West added to city's protected structures

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have voted to preserve the facades of a number of early 20th century art deco facades on William Street West. The facades, located beside the junction with Munster Avenue, were added to the city's Record of Protected Structures this week, despite several councillors expressing their dislike of the architectural style of the buildings.

The RPS lists buildings which are considered to be of architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical merit, and those structures included on the list are afforded protection under planning legislation.

City council to honour Connacht Rugby heroes

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Galway city council has voted in favour of holding a civic reception for the Connacht Rugby team.

Transformations and early starts for 2016 arts festival

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Despite an official start date of Monday July 11, the Galway International Arts Festival is actually getting under way this weekend, with preview shows for three of its highest profile plays, while street spectacle, Insects, takes place on Sunday.

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

Thu, Jul 07, 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 on Sunday.

One of those chosen as a winner was an editorial written by group editor Declan Varley published in the Galway Advertiser last year. The editorial (reprinted below) entitled A River Runs Through It, dealt with the disappearance and death of young visiting student Brian Gubbins, who had fallen into the water after a night out in the city.

National Day of Commemoration to be marked at NUI Galway

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Irishmen and Irishwomen who have died in past wars and on service with the United Nations on peacekeeping missions will be honoured at a ceremony at NUI Galway at 11am on Sunday July 10.

The ceremony taking place in the quadrangle of the university is marking the National Day of Commemoration and is organised by Galway City council in association with the Irish Defence Forces.

#WearitShareit for Galway 2020

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

With less than a week left in Galway’s final bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2020, Galway’s business community has rallied to launch a new #WearitShareit campaign.

Councillors raise concerns over the state of roundabouts

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have lamented the state of roundabouts throughout the city at the council meeting on Monday.

Walk a Western Way marathon

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Don your walking boots and take part in a walking marathon or half marathon in scenic Connemara next month.

The Galway Walking Club is hosting the event on August 6 taking place in some of the most scenic places in Connemara. The route is from Killary to Ma'am Valley, mostly along the Western Way. It is mainly a flat walk, the highest point being Maumean at 259 metres. About one third of the walk is on the road, but the route is chiefly on green road or forest track.

Etape Connemara challenges cyclists for Croi

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Heart and stroke charity Croi expects this year's cycling fundraiser, the Etape Connemara, to be bigger than ever with some 500 riders predicted to take part.

The Etape Connemara, now in its fourth year, has become a popular event on the cycling calendar with both national and international riders attracted to the race through the rugged landscape of Connemara.

Galway flyers seek World Cup glory

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Two Galway girls are 'flying high' having been chosen to represent Ireland at a competitive international tournament later this summer.

Coole to host free performance of George Bernard Shaw play

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A free public performance of George Bernard Shaw's anti-war play O'Flaherty VC is among the highlights on the calendar of events this month at Coole.

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.

According to the Volunteer Galway's annual report for 2015, which is just published, it estimates that since it was set up 10 years ago, the equivalent of €7 million worth of volunteer hours have been generated by people using its service in the city and county.

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.

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.

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