I won’t be using election posters for May poll, says Cubbard

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

A lot of debate took place recently regarding the use of election posters and the possibility of banning them ahead of the upcoming Local and European elections in May. During this debate I proposed an amendment that would see Galway City follow towns and cities in countries such as the Netherlands, Belgium and France where designated locations are more common rather than a plethora of posters taking up every lamp post and street corner in the city.

NUI Galway to stage explosive political farce dealing with police corruption

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

NUI Galway’s O’Donoghue Centre for Drama, Theatre and Performance will from tonight (Thursday) stage Nobel Prize winning Italian playwright Dario Fo’s Accidental Death of the Anarchist in a translation by Simon Nye. The show runs from 7-9 March at 8pm with a special Sunday matinee on 10 March at 2pm.

Pathways event is major opportunity for students, teachers, and parents, says mayor

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The Pathways colleges and careers event to be held in Galway on April 9 represents a major opportunity for students to arm themselves with the most information they need before deciding on their careers and choices, the Mayor of Galway said this week.

GMIT celebrates International Women’s Day with programme of open events

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is holding a programme of public events and activities this week to mark International Women’s Day 2019 tomorrow (Friday). Events are taking place in all the institute’s campuses in Galway and Mayo.

Survivors of domestic abuse hailed for their ‘incredible’ strength

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The “incredible” strength and resilience of women who survive abusive relationships was singled out for special praise this week by COPE Galway in the run up to International Women’s Day which takes place tomorrow (Friday).

Dr Carol Baumann, the manager of COPE Galway’s domestic abuse service, said these “extremely resourceful” women have “amazing” survival skills.

Find out how to transform your home in an affordable way at home renovation event

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The highlight of the event will be a talk by architect and TV broadcaster Declan O’Donnell, as well as other speakers such as interior designer Niamh O’Donovan. Admission is free but there are limited tickets available. Anyone thinking of attending can book through Eventbrite for an exciting afternoon of renovation information accompanied by cupcakes and tea.

Skills for Work West: Up-skilling Opportunities for Workers Spring 2019.

Wed, Mar 06, 2019

Skills for Work West: Up-skilling Opportunities for Workers Spring 2019 Onwards

Can you be the ‘Bainisteoir Réigiún?'

Fri, Mar 01, 2019

Údarás na Gaeltachta is looking to build on its recently-published 2018 growth figures with an innovation-based approach for 2019, after a year that saw the strongest job creation figures in 10 years, along with the creation of Ireland’s most ambitious digital hub network, gTeic, and an unprecedented community-based language planning initiative.

The approach is very much based on developing sustainable, local resources as a source of employment, and focusing specifically on improving and strengthening quality of life in the Gaeltacht by strengthening the Irish language there.

St Mary’s and Our Lady’s colleges to amalgamate by 2021

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

The amalgamation of two well known city second level schools will result in the creation of a large Catholic co-educational secondary school, according to the trustees of both facilities.

Government on brink of announcing Affordable Housing Scheme for Galway

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

The Government is set to announce an Affordable Housing Scheme for Galway city "in the near future", according to Fine Gael Galway City East councillor, John Walsh.

Naughton appeals for inner harbour re-development to get go-ahead

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

If planning approval is granted for an extension of Galway Port, it would "free up around 30 acres" of the inner harbour for development, paving the way for the city to be "reshaped and enhanced".

Galway City Business Association demands busking bye-laws be 'implemented without delay'

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

City Hall's controversial bye-laws to severely restrict and limit busking along Shop Street and Willamsgate Street must be "passed and implemented without delay" according to the Galway City Business Association.

Lord Patten to open Maurice Hayes Archive at NUIG

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Chris Patten, the final British Governor of Hong Kong, and who chaired the Independent Commission on Policing for Northern Ireland, will officially open the archive of Maurice Hayes at NUI Galway, at an official event next month.

Extinction Rebellion march will highlight climate change

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Extinction Rebellion, a mock funeral for the "death of our earth as we know it" will take place this weekend through the streets of Galway city and Salthill to highlight the issue of climate change.

Galway History Festival takes place next week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

The inaugural Galway History Festival takes place next week, with a series of talks and lectures covering such issues as the War of Independence in Galway, food, activism, local history, and labour history.

Legal history to be made as Supreme Court to sit in NUI Galway next week

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Legal history will be made in March, as the Supreme Court will sit outside a courthouse for the first time since it returned to the Four Courts in 1932. This will also be the first time it sits in Galway and only the third time the court will sit outside of Dublin.

Connolly claims City Council has failed to deliver public and affordable housing

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

The announcement by the Government to set up a taskforce is evidence the Galway City Council has failed abysmally to deliver public and affordable housing according to Cllr Colette Connolly.

Council must appoint biodiversity officer to safeguard wildlife, says Green Party candidate O’Reilly

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

As grass cutting season commences, the Green Party is asking councils to act to halt biodiversity loss. Green Party candidate for Galway City West, Pauline O’Reilly has today called on Galway City Council to set aside areas in public parks and roadside verges for pollinators, and to get active in halting the alarming decline in biodiversity by implementing actions within the All Ireland Pollinator Plan.

Galway Rose brings hope to Chernobyl children

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Since becoming the 2018 Galway Rose, it can easily be said that my life has been turned upside-down. I have been taken on the most incredible rollercoaster ride, a once in a lifetime experience. On the face of it, it can often be perceived as a year of fancy dresses and glamour. But there is so much more to it than what meets the eye.

Pearce Flannery calls on candidates to support voluntary poster ban

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Former Mayor of Galway, Cllr Pearce Flannery has issued a strong call of all local election candidates to enter into a voluntary code of conduct that ensures that all candidates desist from using election posters in the forthcoming local elections.

Cllr Flannery was successful at the City Council meeting of 12 November 2018 in getting a motion passed by the majority of councillors banning the use of election posters.

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