Tuam rail-path another sign ‘writing’s on the wall’ for return of trains, says Cannon

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed news that a pathway is to be installed across the railway line at Vicar Street in Tuam.

An Cheathrú Rua seeks name for language planning project

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

People in An Cheathrú Rua are being asked to suggest a name for the language planning project underway in the area.

One year on — the impact of the referendum comes into focus, says Galway for Life

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

One year on from repeal of the Eighth Amendment the cultural and human impact of that decision is quickly coming into focus.

According to information that has emerged from a Freedom of Information request, an estimated 10,000 abortions are expected to take place annually under the new law.

Communities across Galway to benefit from €18.5 million organisation fund, says Kyne

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Seán Kyne, Government Chief Whip, Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin and Fine Gael TD for Galway West and Mayo South has said that communities in Galway will benefit from the €18.5 million funding that the Government has allocated to NGOs and civil society organisations.

Galway to go Atlantic blue for World Oceans Day this weekend

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

NUI Galway, Dunguaire Castle in Kinvara, Port of Galway, GMIT Letterfrack, Galway Atlantaquaria, Galway Bay Boat Tours, Murphys Ice Cream, and the Marine Institute are among the local buildings joining in the national Go Atlantic Blue initiative this weekend to mark World Oceans Day on Saturday.

Mojofest takes place in NUI Galway this weekend

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Mojofest, the annual mobile content creation festival, opens in Galway today with three days of events for marketers, journalists, communicators, and SMEs at NUI Galway.

UHG Mass of Remembrance to be held this Sunday

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

The Children’s Remembrance Day Committee at University Hospital Galway is inviting parents and their families who have experienced the death of a child before birth, shortly after birth, or at a later stage, to remember their loved ones at a special Mass of Remembrance.

It will take place on Sunday June 9 at the Holy Family Church, Mervue at 2.30pm. The theme of this year’s Mass is “Remembering” and the guest speaker will be Caroline Flaherty.

Three-year Healthy Galway City Strategy aims to improve physical and mental health and wellbeing

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

The Healthy Galway City Strategy 2019-2021, launched this week, aims to ensure Galway is a city where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health and wellbeing to their full potential, where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level of society, and where responsibility for health and wellbeing is shared and supported.

Galway company launches four day working week

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

When Forbes asked the question in March this year, is it time for a four day working week? The world took notice and one Galway company took action.

Tense council meeting expected after tables turned on FF/FG coalition plans

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Tension will be high at tomorrow’s (Friday’s) inaugural meeting of Galway City Council after a weekend of drama which saw a grouping of Independents, Greens, and Labour combine to thwart plans by Fianna Fail and Fine Gael to take control of the council.

With five Fianna Fail councillors and three Fine Gael councillors elected in last week’s City Council elections, it was expected that this grouping together with a handful of others would be sufficient to seize control of the 18-seat council for the next five years.

Gardai investigate city centre stabbing

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

Gardai have launched an investigation following an incident in the city centre in the early hours of yesterday (Wednesday).

A man in his late teens was stabbed in St Francis Street at around 3.30am on Wednesday.

THE GALMONT HOTEL & SPA ANNOUNCE ASLAN AS ITS HEADLINE ACT FOR GALWAY RACING FESTIVAL

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

The 4* Galmont Hotel & Spa, formerly the Radisson Blu, has announced legendary rock band, Aslan, as its headline act for its exciting programme of activity this Galway Racing festival. Playing live at The Galmont Hotel & Spa on Saturday 3rd August, Aslan’s exclusive set will mark the culmination of an unmissable week of entertainment and events being hosted in the hotel across Galway Race Week 2019.

Racing for Rosabel – Get your Tuesday Race Day off to a Winning Start.

Thu, Jun 06, 2019

It’s the heart of the Summer festival season and the racing event of the year each July/August is Galway Race Week. This can only mean great racing, fashionable dress, stunning headpieces, patrons punting and music throughout the week in the Summer air. Following on from last year’s success, The Skeff Late Bar, Eyre Square, Galway in conjunction with Money Maximisers Advisors Ltd are getting in on the fun with a tipster and style afternoon in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms on Tuesday 30th July from 12.30pm to 3.00pm at The Skeff. “Racing for Rosabel” is a pre-race event, full of entertainment, style and racing tips surrounded by the buzz and atmosphere in Eyre Square.

Greenway campaigners boosted by election results

Thu, May 30, 2019

The Western Rail Trail campaign — The campaign to utilise the route of the closed railway from Athenry to Sligo as a greenway until such time as a railway might be possible again has welcomed the election results in Sligo, Galway and Mayo.

2020 profile and election set to influence choice of Mayor

Thu, May 30, 2019

Negotiations to shape the balance of power in Galway City Council are set to commence tomorrow in order to form enough support to select a mayor at the first meeting next week.

With Fianna Fail holding five of the 18 seats, they seem best placed to gather enough support for a rainbow coalition to take control of the Council for the next five years.

Digital platform Her.ie to transform Galway Races Best Dressed Ladies event

Thu, May 30, 2019

Galway Races announced Last evening (Wednesday) that Ireland’s leading digital destination for women, Her.ie will be taking the reins as title sponsor of the 2019 Best Dressed Ladies Competition 2019 on Thursday, August 1. This exciting new sponsorship is part of a three-year deal and marks the 150th anniversary of the iconic summer festival.

Swedish royalty impressed by cutting edge research at Marine Institute

Thu, May 30, 2019

King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden visited the Marine Institute headquarters in Oranmore tlast weekend as part of a three-day state visit.

Galway credit unions combine to launch innovative ProEnergy Homes package

Thu, May 30, 2019

Four Galway Credit Unions have come together to bring all their members a brand new loan package, ProEnergy Homes — an end-to-end package for energy saving home improvements, up to 35 per cent SEAI grant and a low rate credit union loan.

Green tsunami is a media-led, Dublin myth, says Fitzmaurice after weekend elections

Thu, May 30, 2019

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has raised some concerns regarding the media response to the performance of the Green Party in the Local and European elections.

36 extra special needs assistants supporting pupils in Galway, says Kyne

Thu, May 30, 2019

Seán Kyne, Government Chief Whip, Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin has confirmed that 864 Special Needs Assistants will be supporting pupils in schools across Galway for the coming school year. The total reflects an increased allocation of 36 extra Special Needs Assistants for Galway.

From September, Galway will receive an extra 36 Special Needs Assistants which brings to over 864 the number of SNAs helping pupils in schools across Galway City and County.

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