Students get up close with sharks

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Students from Rang 2, Scoil Shéamais Naofa, Bearna, got up close and personal with sharks on the RV Celtic Explorer as part of the Marine Institute’s outreach and engagement programme.

Crowley calls for dedicated west to east express bus route

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

A direct express bus service from the city’s western suburbs to the eastern industrial estates would offer commuters both a proper public transport option and a solution to reduce traffic efficiently.

This is the view of Social Democrats Galway City West candidate John Crowley, who pointed out that traffic congestion has reached its highest levels to date in Galway city, pointing to the 2016 census which shows that 18,308 Galwegians commute to work by car, as opposed to 2,577 by bus and 1,898 by bike.

So you fancy being a Ros na Rún star?

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Due to high interest in auditions for the new cast of Ros na Rún, TG4’s Irish language drama, more auditions will be held at the end of April

Loughnane calls for new approach to littering

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

With only 45 per cent of litter fines being paid last year, the Galway City Council needs to move away from a punative approach towards one which addresses the causes of littering.

Green candidate demands more bus shelters

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

People waiting for buses at stops with no shelter are undergoing a “cruel punishment”, with the lack of bus shelters in the city “discouraging” use of public transport.

Raise the Roof Housing Campaign to stage major rally in Galway

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Trade unions, political parties, women’s groups, student unions, housing agencies and community groups have joined forces in Galway to stage a major rally on the housing emergency, this Monday April 8.

Cuddy welcomes repairs of water pipes along Tuam Road

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Recurring problems with burst pipes that have caused several water outages for homes and businesses on the outskirts of the city and along the Tuam Road area, are finally set to be tackled and solved.

Countdown to Croke Park begins for Galway’s enterprising students

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Teenage entrepreneurs from Dunmore, Inverin and Kinvara will represent Galway at the Student Enterprise Programme national final.

Fear of another South Galway flood is like holding a ticking time bomb

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

It has now been over three years since South Galway got ravaged by severe flooding events and there is a growing concern amongst residents in the area that the delays in flood relief solutions will increase risk of them suffering a major flood event again.

Popular councillor opts out of county councillor election to focus on medical recovery

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Fine Gael councillor Frank Kearney has announced that he is withdrawing from next month’s council elections to focus on his medical recovery.

Last year, the popular Lackagh-based councillor was diagnosed with serious illness and underwent a series of chemotherapy sessions.

Woman who ‘unlocks’ people’s educational potential to run for Fianna Fail in local elections

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

The deputy leader of the Fianna Fail party has urged people to vote in the local elections for a woman who has spent her lifetime unlocking the educational potential of hundreds of people.

Seán Bán Breathnach — a pioneer of the culture of cráic

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

When historians try to source the creators of the culture of craic that is associated with Galway, they will surely hover for a considerable while over the name of Seán Bán Breathnach.

Waiting list for autism services continues to grow

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

A local TD has highlighted the urgent need to implement the recommendations of a recent report on services for children and adults with autism spectrum disorder.

Public lecture next week on Irish army’s Battle of Jadotville

Thu, Apr 04, 2019

Commandant Leo Quinlan will deliver a public lecture in the Moore Institute at NUI Galway on the experience of his father, Commandant Pat Quinlan, in the historic Battle of Jadotville, 1961. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, 9 April, at 5pm.

Supermac’s to launch new dating app!!

Mon, Apr 01, 2019

The number of romances that began in Supermac’s is the inspiration behind the newest venture by Ireland’s largest chain of family restaurants.

City bypass planning reaches €15 million with 'no guarantee' road will be built

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

Almost €30 million has been spent planning a bypass for Galway city since it was first proposed in 1999, with planning and design of its current incarnation - the N6 Galway City Ring Road - having reached €15 million, it was confirmed this week.

Traffic congestion will only get worse without light rail system for city, says report

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

If Galway is to solve the scourge of traffic congestion “official thinking" in City Hall must change, and that change has to include a proper "examination and evaluation of a light rail system for the city".

'Winning at home would be great'

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

On Sunday April 14 some of Ireland's most powerful athletes will descend on the city of Galway. Competing in famed strength events such as the max deadlift and Atlas Stones, competitors will push themselves to their physical limits to earn the right to call themselves Ireland's Strongest Woman for 2019. One such competitor is Michelle Guthrie.

Delay in provision of Merlin Park theatres ‘a disaster’, insists councillor

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

A delay in the construction of modular theatres at Merlin Park Hospital has been described as a serious “cock-up” and “a disaster”.

New emergency department at UHG may not open until 2024

Thu, Mar 28, 2019

A former county mayor and sitting councillor has voiced concern that it could be 2024 before patients can avail of a new emergency department at the west’s biggest hospital.

Cllr Mary Hoade highlighted the delay in providing the new ED at University Hospital Galway at a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum on Tuesday at Merlin Park Hospital.

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