Former Mayor’s call on An Bord Pleanála to expedite decision on Galway’s Ring Road

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

At a recent Transport Strategic Policy Committee, former Mayors of the city, Cllr Clodagh Higgins and Cllr Noel Larkin expressed their frustration with Galway City being essentially ignored by the powers that be on the issue of the Ring Road.

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Thu, Nov 16, 2023

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Six decades on, Salthill-based team who won minor title get together

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

A unique event was held recently in Arus Bothar na Trá, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of a Salthill- based team winning the Galway County minor football championship. Never before had the group got together in the last 60 years.

Misinformation at Merlin Park hospital exit demands immediate action says Ogbu

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Labour Local Area Rep Helen Ogbu has raised urgent safety concern and misinformation at Merlin Park hospital exit demanding immediate action by the Council.

Ocean caring project wins national honour for Scoil Chaitríona

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway, has been crowned the national winner of the Explorers Ocean Champion School Awards 2023 for their Healthy Ocean project, ‘Caring for our Ocean’.

Ocean caring project wins national honour for Scoil Chaitríona

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Scoil Chaitríona Junior, Renmore, Galway, has been crowned the national winner of the Explorers Ocean Champion School Awards 2023 for their Healthy Ocean project, ‘Caring for our Ocean’.

Thousands attend Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition Day

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

The annual Galway Science and Technology Festival Exhibition Day is a calendar highlight for Galway students and families. Last Sundays event drew thousands of people of all ages as they marvelled at a range of activities including the Medtronic Junior Hospital, the ever-popular Teddy Bear Hospital, exotic animals with The Bug Doctor plus primary and secondary school exhibition stands.

Sweeney Oil introduces HVO to Galway

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Following the successful launch of a Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil (HVO) pump in their Headford Road Service station last August, Sweeney Oil are extending the availability of HVO to homes across County Galway, providing their customers with a greener alternative to conventional home heating oil.

HVO, a renewable and eco-friendly fuel derived from vegetable oils, waste oils, and fats, marks a significant stride in the pursuit of cleaner energy solutions. HVO boasts a high-quality, low-emission composition, promising a cleaner burn and reduced impact on the environment.

Poor Clares launch new edition of best-selling book

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

The Poor Clares in Galway have just published an updated 10th anniversary edition of their number 1 best-selling book Calm the Soul.

Communities rally following Storm Debi destruction

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

As communities in the coastal towns of Kinvara and Clarinbridge rally to support one another following the devastating blow to buildings and infrastructure, the question facing affected residents and business owners is ‘how will we rebuild’?

Galway People of the Year honoured at glittering event in the city

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

The Galway People of the Year Award winners were honoured at a Gala Banquet and Awards Presentation in the Galway Bay Hotel at the weekend with over 400 guests in attendance, including Councillor Donal Lyons Deputy Mayor of Galway and Cathoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Liam Carroll.

Workshop on coping with loss

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

by Mary O’Connor
Mention the word “loss” and what immediately springs to mind? Usually death, and the impact of losing a partner, child, family member, or close friend on your life.

Mention the word “loss” and what immediately springs to mind? Usually death, and the impact of losing a partner, child, family member, or close friend on your life.

Rough sleepers braved Storm Debi

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

Homeless people could not be offered temporary shelter as Storm Debi approached Galway due to local authority staffing shortages, the Galway Advertiser has learned.

Galway Volunteer Centre to celebrate local volunteer managers

Thu, Nov 16, 2023

People who manage volunteers in charities, community groups or clubs are being invited to a Helping Others Help celebration evening in the PorterShed on the evening of November 29. The event is being organised by Galway Volunteer Centre to recognise the critical effort that often happens in the background of community initiatives in Galway city and county.

“Galway city would be a very different place without all the volunteers who help out in our communities every day,” said Helen Ogbu, organisation support worker with Galway Volunteer Centre. “But this volunteering would not happen without the people who recruit and look after volunteers - the volunteer managers. The volunteer manager is the person who makes sure the organisation has the right volunteers, and that they show up and are supported.”

ATU president on National Men's Health Month, the newly appointed Class Reps, and the 'Pobal Bia' initiative

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

November is National Men’s Health Month, and we are excited to celebrate and bring awareness to students within the college. We started off this past week with a simple coffee morning to get the conversation flowing. We will follow on with an awareness campaign, giving students a chance to speak with a diverse range of charities and companies. We will finish off the month with our societies raising money for a charity of their choice. There will be many different fundraisers, with one student even promising to shave his head when €1,000 is raised.

Gael Seachtain and Coldvember are hot on the agenda in University of Galway this week

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

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Teenagers with lifelong physical health conditions to spotlight issues with accessing cultural and public spaces in Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

An art exhibition by the national arts and health charity Helium Arts is opening on November 13 that will spotlight issues with accessing cultural and public spaces in Galway for young people with lifelong health conditions.

Simon Community to benefit from Supermac’s charity fundraiser next week

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Supermac’s is hosting its annual charity fundraiser on November 17 at the LoughRea Hotel & Spa and this year, proceeds will be in aid of the Simon Community.

255 eviction notices issued in Galway means homelessness will continue to rise, says SF’s O’Hara

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Galway East Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara has said an emergency response is needed to address rising levels of homelessness.

O’Hara was speaking after the Residential Tenancies Board reported that 4518 eviction notices were issued to households in Q3 of this year, including 255 in County Galway.

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