Council budget moves on the environment are welcome, but problems remain says Hanley

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Funding for organisations like AMACH LGBT+, a mass tree planting scheme, measure to tackle illegal dumping, and a significant increase for housing and homelessness services, have characterised the Galway City Council's budget for 2020.

‘Learning differences haven’t held me back as a scientist,’ says Galwaywoman

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

We tend to take it for granted that Irish Water staff and local authority water services staff, contractors and members of the public who drive or walk past Irish Water facilities or our construction and repair works will make it home safely without incident or injury. Just think about that for a moment. Given the size and scale of Irish Water’s infrastructure, that is a big undertaking.

Galway film wins best documentary at Irish Film Festival London

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A locally made film, Cumar – A Galway Rhapsody, by Aodh Ó Coileáin of An Taibhdhearc and NUI Galway, has won the Best Documentary Award at the 2019 Irish Film Festival London.

Options appraisal backs 200-bed Merlin Park hospital plan

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

An independent options appraisal has recommended the development of a new 200-bed elective hospital at Merlin Park, clearing the way for preparatory works to commence on the project next year.

Fine Gael TD for Galway West Hildegarde Naughton, who has led the campaign for a new hospital in Galway, said that the facility would be the largest investment in the region’s healthcare infrastructure since UHG opened in 1956.

City council budget ‘fails’ Salthill, says Higgins

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Vacant commercial units and derelict sites in Salthill need to be “reimagined and reinvented” as residential spaces, galleries, educational, and office units in order to boost business and visitor numbers in the area.

Trolley figures reveal true crisis in health services, says Crowe

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

More than 6,800 people have been without beds in Galway University Hospital this year, according to the latest figures from the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation.

Eight thousand exhibition tickets to be released on Saturday

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The 22nd Galway Science and Technology Festival, Ireland’s premier event for the promotion of STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) begins today. The central theme for 2019 is Climate Action and this year’s Festival promises to instill a love of science and a curiosity about the world around us.

ESB needs to assess Derrybrien flooding impact says Cannon

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

An East Galway TD has called on the ESB to “carefully assess” the impact of the Derrybrien Windfarm on flooding in South Galway as part of a new environmental assessment the Government is required to carry out.

The obligation to carry out a retrospective environmental impact assessment on the South Galway windfarm arises from a judgement this week from the EU Court of Justice.

Relics of Blessed Karl in Galway next week

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The relics of Blessed Karl, the Last Emperor of Austria, will come to Galway Cathedral on Thursday November 21. Holy Mass in honour of Blessed Karl of Austria will be celebrated in Galway Cathedral at 7:30pm. Blessed Karl is one of the very few official saints of the Church who was also a husband and father.

City pop-up shop to showcase the best of Galway’s premium craft makers and designers

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A special pop-up shop will be launched in the city next month to showcase a range of premium artisan products from some of Galway’s most accomplished craft makers.

The annual event is organised by Creative Makers Galway – a unique collaboration between a wide range of high quality craft makers and designers across the city and county.

Kyne approves funding for Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge curriculum

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Funding of €532,500 for the Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge curriculum, has been approved by the Minister for the Irish Language, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Sean Kyne.

The allocation will support the TEG curriculum and exams over the next three academic years, and includes €405,000 to support arts events across Gaeltacht schools in County Galway.

New general manager announced for historic Renvyle House Hotel

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Anne Marie Kelly is to become the new general manager of Renvyle House Hotel following the decision by current CEO Ronnie Counihan to retire next year after 20 years at the helm of the historic property, and after a stellar 45 years in hospitality.

Excitement as Special Olympics Young Athletes club launches in Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A new club for budding young athletes has launched in Galway — the Galway Special Olympics Young Athletes Club welcomes children and their families into the world of Special Olympics by showing how all children can be valued for their talents and abilities.

Inaugural John Cunningham lecture to honour late newspaper editor

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

The Discipline of Journalism and Communication at NUI Galway will host the inaugural ‘John Cunningham Journalism Lecture’ on Monday,November 18 at 5pm in the Aula Maxima. The event honours the late Connacht Tribune Editor and long-time journalism lecturer John Cunningham.

N84 collision data highlights need for road upgrade, says Charity

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

County councillor James Charity has obtained data from An Garda Sìochana confirming that 29 separate collisions have taken place on the N84 Headford Road in the period from January 2016 to date alone.

He said that this data highlights just how dangerous this section of road has become, with the vast majority of accidents taking place on the section between Corrandulla and Galway City.

XRef Ireland to launch with networking event

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Global HR software company Xref Ireland, which was headquartered in Australia, will launch in Ireland next week with a networking event on recruitment, to be held in the Portershed.

Eleven Galway teenagers to represent county at Youth Assembly on Climate

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Eleven young Galway people will represent the county tomorrow Friday 15 November, when the RTÉ Youth Assembly on Climate, in association with the Houses of the Oireachtas, will host the Youth Assembly which will be convened in Dáil Éireann.

NUI Galway study finds pornography use is associated with sexual aggression

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

A research study conducted by NUI Galway and Zagreb University in Croatia on 600 Croatian male high school students aged 15-17 over a 20-month period, has found that pornography use is associated with sexual aggression over time but only when people report a pre-disposition to aggression. In isolation, pornography use does not predict sexual aggression.

Sort city traffic now — it’s beyond a joke

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Dear Editor,
I would like to register my disgust with the current traffic situation in Galway City, and I would like to know what Galway City Council is doing about it ? I am aware of the existence of a “Galway Transport Strategy”, however, that is going to take years to implement, potentially at considerable cost, and I am firmly of the opinion that the people of Galway want answers to the issue now, not 10 or 15 years down the line.

Every primary school in Galway East set to receive €5,500 grant

Thu, Nov 14, 2019

Every primary school in Galway East is set to receive a minimum grant of €5,500 under the Department of Education’s Minor Works programme. The schools will receive the grants in early December.

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