Major opportunity to develop shuttle bus services from Wild Atlantic Way into South Galway venues, says Cannon

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

An East Galway TD has said that the launch later in 2019 of the Burren Discovery Trail will lead to the development of key services for visitors to South Galway.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has said that one major opportunity would be the development of shuttle bus services that can take visitors to sites like Coole Park or Thoor Ballylee and into towns like Gort.

Galwegian heroes celebrate after conquering English Channel

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

There were great scenes at Blackrock on Sunday as locals turned out to celebrate the homecoming of two Galwegians who had completed the English channel swim.

Thumbs up for funding to fastrack treatment of arthritis

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Loci Orthopaedics, based in the Innovation Centre at NUI Galway, is lead partner in a consortium awarded in excess of €2.5 million to advance one of the company’s products to market, the “InDx Implant” under the European Commission’s ‘Fast Track to Innovation’ fund.

Galway bags medal haul at regional lifesaving championships

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

An East Galway TD has said that the launch later in 2019 of the Burren Discovery Trail will lead to the development of key services for visitors to South Galway.

Are you interested in listening for Childline?

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Have you ever considered offering a listening ear to a child or young person who seeks support?

Run or walk 10k in Claregalway and help Galway Hospice

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Runners and walkers who wish to help the Galway Hospice while engaging in exercise can do both when they take part in the 32nd Claregalway 10K Road Race which will be held in the village at the end of next week.

Calls for overgrown trees to be cut back around road signs

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

A Galway city councillor has called on Galway City Council to take action on overgrown trees blocking road signs.

Soul Space boutique health and wellness experience at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

A fantastic one-day health and wellness event will be held next month at the stunning Claregalway Castle in Galway.

In today’s world of stress and distraction, our health is being challenged like never before. Founded by performance and health couple Gerry Hussey and Miriam Kerins Hussey, Soul Space on September 15, aims to bring to life their vibrant, passionate and innovative approach to physical, mental, psychological and emotional wellbeing.

Number of children in Direct Provision dangerously high, says Rabbitte

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte, has warned of the dangers of the increasing number of children in Direct Provision.

Crippling back to school costs need to be stopped — Farrell

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Sinn Féin Galway West spokesperson Mairéad Farrell has said that there is an urgent need to tackle back to school costs, adding that Sinn Féin has recently proposed a €140 back to school bonus to be paid to all families in the summer months to help tackle the cost of sending children back to school.

The proposal was contained in a new policy document Lets End Back to School Stress, published by Sinn Féin. The document also proposes measures to make schools uniforms more affordable; deliver a scheme that makes school books free for all children over a number of budgets; end school reliance on so-called voluntary contributions, and reform and increase funding for the school transport scheme so that it is more flexible and affordable for parents.

Galway students warned to beware accommodation scammers

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

College students, set to begin the annual hunt for accommodation in Galway, are being warned of scammers when renting property in the city.

Cad é an scéal? at The Skeff

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

On Friday September 20 at 7pm, The Skeff is inviting everyone in an exploration of common words and phrases and from where their boozy origins come.

DID awarded Guaranteed Irish symbol

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

DID Electrical have announced that they have been awarded the Guaranteed Irish symbol. The retailer opened the doors of its first store on Mountjoy Square, Dublin, in 1968. Today the Irish family business has 23 stores nationwide, including Galway, and over 300 employees delivering superior products and services to their customers every day.

Athenry link road to open this week

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney and Cllr Gabe Cronnelly have received confirmation that Galway County Council will open the new link road off the Athenry by-pass connecting Athenry Presentation College this week.

Galway Hospice will hold its 14th annual Galway Memorial Walk on Sunday 8th September 2019.

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

The Memorial Walk will begin at 12noon from Claddagh Hall and take its traditional route to Blackrock and back, a distance of 6.5km. The Memorial Walk is Galway Hospice’s biggest annual fundraising event. Since it began in 2006, it has raised over €2million to help maintain essential Hospice services. Those who take part in the Memorial Walk do so in memory of a family member, friend or work colleague who has passed away, with many wearing the name of their loved one on special personalised t-shirts provided by the Hospice.

Galway businesses bear brunt of heavy rain

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Businesses in Eyre Square were mopping up this week as severe rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend led to unprecedented flooding in the area.

Bank of Ireland in Eyre Square and Eyre Square Dental Clinic were just two of the businesses forced to close as the overnight rainfall flooded their premises with the Galway Advertiser also experiencing water damage.

Return of the Mc

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The recent judgement handed down by the the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in favour of Supermac's against McDonald's over the use of the prefix 'Mc' has been hailed as "a vindication of small businesses everywhere that stand up to powerful global entities" by managing director of Supermac's, Pat McDonagh.

Funding for new affordable homes

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Galway city and county is set to get 125 new affordable homes, following Government funding of €5.8 million. The funding will see 95 of the houses built at Merlin Park, and the remaining 30 at Raheen, Athenry.

Councillors opposed to Quiet Man Greenway should visit Waterford says Cannon

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Galway county councillors who oppose the Quiet Man Greenway should take up the advice to visit the Waterford Greenway and see its benefits to local communities, according to Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon.

Council orders swimming ban at Grattan Road

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Overflows at the Mutton Island Waste Water Treatment Plant on Monday evening and Tuesday morning, following the exceptional heavy rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend has led to a ban on swimming at Grattan Road beach.

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