Budget 2020 is a 'slap in the face for the most vulnerable in society'

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Galway families on low or fixed incomes have been failed by the Government and Fianna Fáil in Budget 2020 with no increases to either the weekly social welfare rates or the minimum wage.

Galway Pride elects new committee

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Galway Community Pride has elected its new committee this week, and has pledged that next year's Pride celebrations will be "the biggest yet" with events happening "throughout the year and beyond" the traditional Pride week in August.

Naughton calls for greater funding to combat illegal dumping

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Illegal dumping in Galway city and county will only be effectively combatted if the Government increases funding under its own Enforcement Measures Grant, a local TD has said.

Kyne approves funding for two Irish language schemes

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Funding of more than €683,000 has been allocated to the Irish language organisation, Glór na nGael for 2019 to 2022 in order to develop the Joe McDonagh Foundation and support the Teanga Tí/Family Language Scheme.

Kyne welcomes increase in Budget funding for the Gaeltacht

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Funding for the Irish language, the Gaeltacht, and the Islands saw an increase of €2.5 million in Budget 2020, and will help fund "numerous organisations and programmes in Galway and beyond".

Greens call for cycling lanes and infrastructure outside of schools

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Councillors have supported a call by the Green Party for City Hall officials to "investigate prioritising cycling lanes and infrastructure outside of schools".

Crowe demands Government to declare housing emergency

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Budget 2020 has "failed to seriously address" the State's housing and accommodation crisis, and it is now time that An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar declare a National Housing Crisis Emergency.

Galway must 'move ahead urgently' to secure greenway funding says O'Reilly

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The €9 million announced for Greenways and cycling infrastructure in Budget 2020 is "shockingly low", but Galway must still press ahead to secure funding for greenways in the city and county.

'Underinvestment in childcare continues under Budget 2020, says O'Reilly

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The €54 million announced for childcare in Budget 2020 is a "severe underinvestment" that will keep childcare services "grossly unaffordable".

Art in Mind – Creating collaborative art for mental wellbeing

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Have you ever lost track of time while you were doing an activity? You may have been troubled that day with any one of the trials life can throw at you, but all this faded into the background while you were engrossed in some activity or project. It may seem counterintuitive to solve an issue by not thinking incessantly about it, but sometimes you just need to let go and the answers will flow to you. In fact, this process is often called ‘flow state’, or can be referred to simply as being ‘in the zone’.

Kiltiernan flood relief scheme nearing end

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

After two years, the Kiltiernan to Ballinderreen Flood Relief Scheme is almost complete, leading to what one TD called “a sense of relief in the community”.

Cannon welcomes movement on Presentation College Headford extension

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

East Galway Fine Gael Minister Ciaran Cannon has welcomed confirmation from Education Minister Joe McHugh that his officials will now make renewed contact with the Board of Management of Presentation College Headford with a view to developing a major new extension to the school.

Writing Bootcamp at Baboró Festival

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

This year’s Baboró festival will feature a one day, intensive and interactive workshop for aspiring writers on Saturday 19 October. Properbook Bootcamp is intended for those who have an idea, an outline or even a manuscript and are wondering how to take the first big steps on the road to publication.

It will be led by successful children’s authors Patricia Forde and Dave Rudden who will use their experience, candour and humour to guide and challenge budding or early career authors of children’s books.

Greens call for cycling lanes and infrastructure outside schools

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Councillors have supported a call by the Green Party for City Hall officials to “investigate prioritising cycling lanes and infrastructure outside of schools”.

Iconic Coulter remembers the Galwayman who gave him a chance

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Phil Coulter is currently in the studio mixing the strings on his latest album, Return To Tranquillity, and putting the final touches on his new tour of 40 gigs that stars in the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa next Saturday evening. Starring his tour in Galway is a poignant reminder for the musical legend of how he stared in business.

Dam Easy flood barrier — to put your mind at ease during winter storms

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The benefits of the DamEasy flood barrier for houses and businesses in Galway’s flood zones, have been highlighted following last week’s flirtation with Storm Lorenzo.

Take your party to the next level with Mega Games

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

If you are planning a birthday party, wedding, or any event and want to give your guests a new and different experience, Mega Games might be just the thing. This Galway company will provide a gaming van where your guests can enjoy the most popular and latest games on the most powerful consoles.

Free embroidery at Outback Jacks

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Outback Jacks are offering free embroidery to corporate customers, sole traders and SMEs on all Helly Hansen corporate wear this October.

Budget 2020 — All you need to know

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe presented his fourth Budget on Tuesday. As was well signalled, this Budget was framed against the backdrop of a potential no deal Brexit. Given the current reality of climate change, unsurprisingly climate related initiatives have featured prominently within the measures announced. The details announced also include certain tax increases, limited changes to personal tax, together with targeted measures for SMEs.

BABORÓ AMBASSADOR – PAULINE MAHER

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The 23rd Baboró International Arts Festival for Children starts this Monday and offers a feast of events for children and families.

Each year we feature individuals who are passionate about the festival. This week’s Baboró Ambassador is Pauline Maher, a mum of two children, a homemaker, and a nurse currently on a break. Pauline and her family have attended Baboró every year since arriving in Galway in 2013.

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