Galway launch for postcard campaign in support of US peace activists

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A postcard campaign, to highlight how two former US soldiers, now peace activists, have been forced to remain in Ireland for more than seven months because of strict bail conditions and the confiscation of their passports, is to be launched in Galway.

The Lost Buoys

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

An average of three life buoys go missing every week along the River Corrib in acts of "wanton vandalism".

A spokesperson for the Galway City Council says the life buoys which are being stolen or thrown into the city's waterways is a "big issue of concern".

Galway’s Great Read 2019: Pumps, Piers and Potholes…120 years of Local Government

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Bringing together a varied and interesting range of events this month to commemorate 120 years of Irish local government, Galway's Great Read will see a month-long series of free talks, seminars and exhibitions take place in various venues around the county.

Galwegians voted most craic

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

It is official - the people of Galway are the happiest and most craic in Ireland.

The research commissioned by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels saw 18 per cent of a sample of 1,000 people from across Ireland select Galwegians as the most craic and happiest in the country.

Rugby stars help launch Galway Hospice Christmas campaign

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

It may just be the beginning of November, but Galway Hospice has launched its annual Christmas campaign with the help of Connacht Rugby players.

Christmas Concert in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

The annual Knights Before Christmas Concert returns again this year to the Galway Cathedral on Saturday December 14.

Naughton recuses herself from voting irregularity investigation

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Following advice from the Dáil's parliamentary legal advisor, Fine Gael Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton has recused herself from the investigation of complaints against four named deputies arising out of recent voting irregularity controversy.

Kick-start Science Week with a splash

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Galway Atlantaquaria is gearing up for Science Week celebrations with a planned Sunday Funday.

Doors will be open for the November 11 family day from 11am with plenty of activities to help visitors understand climate change, how science and technology can help create a positive climate future, and the impact individuals can have on climate change.

Park and ride service needed from Galway Airport, says city councillor

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A park and ride service needs to be implemented at Galway Airport, according to Galway city councillor Alan Cheevers.

Envisage to launch in Ballybane Library

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

This Saturday will see the opening of Woodquay artist, Anne Costello's Envisage exhibition at Ballybane Library.

Croí family room opens at UHG

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A new family room, which has been described as a calming, supportive, space, has opened at University Hospital Galway's coronary care unit. Croí, the heart and stroke charity, recently funded the furnishing and redesign of the facility.

The King's Head celebrates thirty years in business

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

The Grealish family, owners of landmark 800-year-old pub The King's Head in Galway's Latin Quarter, are celebrating 30 years in business this year. To mark the occasion, and to say a big ‘thank you’ to the local community that have supported them over the past three decades, Paul and Mary Grealish are hosting a coffee and cake morning from 10am tomorrow (Friday), with all proceeds going to the Galway Rape Crisis Centre.

South Galway success story APOS expands suite of services

Wed, Oct 30, 2019

You probably know the big, blue building outside Kilcolgan. But, did you know that it hosts a Galway success story? APOS Ltd, a wholly Irish owned company, specialises in the manufacture and fitting of prosthetic and orthotic devices to clients with a wide range of pathologies.

Minister urged to investigate case of 74-year-old 'screaming in pain' in UHG corridor

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

A call has been made for the Minister for Health to address the Dáil regarding a 74-year-old patient who was alleged to have "suffered terribly" while in the care of the west's flagship hospital.

‘Brilliantly bohemian’ — Lonely Planet declares Galway the fourth best city in the world to visit

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

Galway’s novel street entertainment has helped the city be named the fourth best city in the world to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet – coming in ahead of cities like Vancouver and Denver. The accolade comes just two months before controversial busking bye-laws are introduced in the city. The leading travel media company unveiled the accolade on Monday night in the prestigious Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2020 – its collection of the world’s hottest trends, destinations and experiences for the coming year.

McNelis calls for support for rough sleepers 'vulnerable to attack'

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

FOLLOWING THE recent killing of Timothy Hourihane, a homeless man in Cork, Labour City Councillor Niall McNelis has called for supports for rough sleepers who are "vulnerable to attack".

Connolly demands 'immediate clean-up' of Slaughterhouse River

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

An "immediate clean-up" must be carried out at Slaughterhouse River, with one city councillor saying it was "difficult to conceive how such an amount of rubbish has been allowed to build up at this point".

Naughton welcomes additional accommodation units for victims of domestic violence

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

Three additional emergency accommodation units for victims of domestic violence will be provided in Galway by the end of this year, as part of a €1.5 million investment by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs.

Galway Indian Community to celebrate Diwali

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

Diwali, the Indian Festival of Lights, will be marked in Galway with an event at the Salthill Hotel, on Saturday November 9 from 5pm, featuring Indian food, dancing, film, and interculturalism, and spirituality.

New Spidéal gteic will 'bring jobs and opportunities' to Connemara says Kyne

Thu, Oct 24, 2019

The new gteic in An Spidéal, one of more than 30 innovation and digital hubs being developed by Údarás na Gaeltachta, will provide "new jobs, opportunities and prosperity to south Connemara".

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