Time for Government to make a real commitment to Rural Ireland

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Rural Ireland has changed dramatically over the past 100 years. The composition and population patterns continue to change and there is a need to reconsider how we devise and implement policies to safeguard the future of rural Ireland as a valuable national resource.

COPE carries a beacon for hope for those in need

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Times are tough for many living in our community. But the community really does care, and that care often turns to support for the work of COPE Galway, which is a local organisation working with a range of people such as those affected by homelessness, women and children experiencing domestic violence, and older people living independently in their own homes.

Ireland West Airport gets on board as once again the Galway Advertiser celebrates the Best of Galway

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Do you feel your company or charity is the best in your business in Galway? Sure you do, but do you feel that there is never an opportunity for your customers to show just how much they appreciate your fare? Maybe you did, but not any more because the Best Of Galway awards are the answer to your prayers.

John Butler Sports Injury Clinic celebrates fifteen years in business

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

The name John Butler is synonymous with the treatment of both sports and general injuries in Galway city and county. Fifteen years after opening the door of his first clinic in Bohermore, John and his team provide a wide range of services at their Liosbaun clinic on the Tuam Road, Galway.

Lots to learn about content marketing, social video, and analytics at the OMiG Digital Summit

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Know your audience, understand your data, and take advantage of the immediacy and engagement of video as a marketing tool were among the main messages at the second annual OMiG Digital Summit, which took place in the city last week.

Some 500 people packed into the Radisson Blu Hotel on Thursday evening to hear insights from experts in content marketing, analytics, and social media from a variety of national and international companies including Google, Twitter, Aer Lingus, and eir.

Celebrating Des Kelly - the quiet legend of Irish music

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

He founded The Capitol Showband that scored a number of firsts for Irish bands at home and abroad. He discovered songwriting legend Phil Coulter, he set visionary trad band Planxty on the road to success, he is Des Kelly.

Taoiseach’s refusal to tackle rent allowance further evidence of FG arrogance – says city-based John Connolly

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for city-based candidate Galway West John Connolly has hit out at the Taoiseach’s refusal to consider increasing rent allowance for families at risk at homelessness.

One of Galway’s oldest traditional butcher shops closes its doors

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

Feericks Victuallers, a traditional butcher shop on 40 Lower Newcastle Road, is getting ready to close its doors for the final time after more than 40 years in business.

Rising Beyond encapsulates Galway life over the past hundred years

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

An innovative project comprising an exhibition and book, which is forming part of the local Easter Rising centenary celebrations in 2016, has been launched.

Reprieve for Aran Island residents as ferry services to continue - for now

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

The Island Ferries company, which had been threatening to cease carrying passengers between Rossaveal and Kilronan in the Aran Islands, has agreed to extend its services until spring. The company had claimed it would stop its operation due to a protracted dispute over a levy of .80 cent which it is forced to collect from passengers on behalf of Galway County Council.

Snail’s pace progress’ on new ED, says Grealish

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

A local TD has hit out at what he called the slow progress on planning for a new emergency department at University Hospital Galway.

Deputy Noel Grealish was told by Health Minister Leo Varadkar, in response to a Dáil question last week, that it would be another two months before the development cleared its first hurdle.

Advertiser.ie Galway GAA Podcast

Thu, Jan 28, 2016

The Advertiser.ie GAA podcasts are out now. Advertiser.ie has a new Galway football podcast available for you to listen to right now. 

Public being warned about the latest phone scam

Wed, Jan 27, 2016

The public have been warned to be on the alert for a major phone scam that has been ongoing over the past while. The crooks involved are ringing people, who will hear distressed screaming or shouting in the background. The line then goes dead. If the number is called back, it can drain the victim's phone of top-up credit, or add a large fee to the phone bill.

Funding of €11.65 million for social housing for the city

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

Fifty-five new social housing units will be built in the west of Galway city, following the granting of €11.65 million in Government funding, but a local TD says far more of this kind of accommodation is needed.

Call for workers experiencing domestic violence to be given paid leave

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

With more than 100 instances of reported domestic abuse in Galway last year, Ireland must follow the lead of Australia and the United States by introducing paid leave to workers experiencing domestic violence.

A tale of two cities

Mon, Jan 25, 2016

Galway is recognised across the world for the welcome it extends to visitors. Indeed, as far away as New Zealand it was named among 'one of the five great cities to visit' back in 2014. This is some accolade when you consider our small city, which many regard as a big town, is competing with the major European hotspots such as London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona.

More than two million in funds for Galway sustainable transport projects

Mon, Jan 25, 2016

Sustainable transport projects in Galway are to benefit from funding of more than €2.14 million, including €500,000 for bus lanes and cycle infrastructure along the N17, between Parkmore and the junction with the N6.

UHG ED nurses angry at management for failing to pass on external review report

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Galway’s emergency department have hit out at management for what they say is their failure to pass on an important report about the unit to them. The members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say they are appalled that the report on the external review of the department has remained firmly in management’s possession.

NUI Galway researchers find need for more antibiotic dialogue

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Researchers from NUI Galway’s School of Medicine have carried out a study to explore the culture of antibiotic prescribing and consumption in the community for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), from the perspective of the General Practitioners (GPs) and community members. Their results were published in the medical journal BMJ Open.

Principal announced for Our Lady’s College

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

CEIST (Catholic Education and Irish Schools Trust) has announced the appointment of Clíona Ní Néill as the first principal of Our Lady’s College, Galway. Ms Ní Néill is a native of Galway City and current principal of Presentation Secondary School, a position she has held since 2006.

Our Lady’s College is Galway’s newest secondary school, and will open on September 1. It is the uniting of two great Galway institutions, the Presentation and the Mercy Newtownsmith, and will be located on the site of the Presentation. Catering for more than 500 girls, the new school’s motto is ‘Excellence Together’.

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