Insulin delivery opens way for drone corridors to islands

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The possibility of a planned drone corridor linking Galway’s islands and the mainland to be used for the delivery of critical medicines moved a step closer this week with the success of the inaugural mission.

World’s Men’s Sheds groups to gather in Galway next year

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The Irish Men’s Sheds Association will host the world’s largest-ever Men’s Sheds Gathering at the National University of Ireland, Galway in August 2020.

The marquee event is to be formally titled the Men’s Sheds Global Gathering 2020 and will be the largest gathering of men’s sheds members in the history of the global movement.

‘Electric Picnic for docs’ brings 500 to city this week

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

More than 500 doctors and health care professionals will attend this week’s sold-out dotMD Festival of Medical Curiosity at NUI Galway. Dubbed an “Electric Picnic for docs,” the conference will run tomorrow and Saturday (September 13/14) in the Bailey Allen Hall.

Islanders must have say in any new Government policy on the islands, says Connolly

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Unless those living on Ireland’s offshore islands are consulted and involved in any Government policy on the islands, any such policy will be “doomed to repeat the mistakes of the past”.

Ballinderreen Cancer Care West charity concert

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

BALLINDEREEN COMMUNITY Centre will host a concert of Irish trad, featuring Sligo band Gatehouse, this Saturday at 8pm, with proceeds going to Cancer Care West.

Clean-up on Rinville Beach

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Oranmore Arts Festival is inviting the local community to take part in the ‘Big Beach Clean’ on Sunday September 22 from 2pm at Rinville Beach, as part of the Clean Coasts initiative.

Opening of BIA Innovator Campus prompts call for return of Ploughing Championships to Athenry

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

An East Galway TD has this week called for a concerted effort to ensure the National Ploughing Championships are held in Athenry in the near future.

Oughterard — "first village in Ireland that did not wake up to a Direct Provision centre"

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Oughterard is perhaps the first village in Ireland that did not wake up to discover that a Direct Provision centre had been opened in their locality, one local resident said last night, after a week of protests in the area.

Meitheal spirit will see Galway 2020 deliver legacy, says President

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Galway city centre was a sea of colour and sound last evening (Wednesday) when thousands flocked into Eyre Square to see the spectacular launch of the official programme of Galway 2020.

JOBS EXPO, IRELAND’S LARGEST JOBS & CAREERS EVENT, RETURNS TO GALWAY ON 21st SEPTEMBER.

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Jobs Expo Galway returns to the Galway Racecourse on September 21st, showcasing a diverse range of industry-leading employers, with hundreds of highly-skilled jobs for the region. Recruitment teams with job opportunities will be looking to talk to skilled professionals in the West of Ireland and further afield. This FREE event will kick off 10am inside the Wilson Lynch Building at the Galway Racecourse

Galway 2020 announces partnership with French Embassy in Ireland

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The French Embassy in Ireland and Galway 2020 announced "a significant partnership" this week, in which support from the embassy will enable Galway 2020 to feature several key French artists as part of its year-long programme.

'Students will be encouraged to reach their potential in a happy, safe, and inclusive environment'

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway's new second level school, and the first Educate Together secondary school in the county, was last Friday officially opened in its temporary accommodation at Grianach House beside Galway Crystal, Merlin Park.

Busking bye-laws will 'damage' city's reputation warns Mayor

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Heavy restrictions on, and in some cases outright banning of, busking in Galway city centre, sends a message that is "damaging to our city, damaging to our reputation, and damaging to Brand Galway".

Hanley defends councillors' decision not to lower LPT

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The decision by councillors not to lower the Local Property Tax rate in the city has come in for sharp criticism, but Monday's vote was defended by the Social Democrats' Owen Hanley, who said there were "reasons to increase LPT" in order to ensure the "State provides good services".

Green light for voluntary DNA scheme for Tuam relatives

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Cabinet was told last evening that it should be possible to develop a voluntary scheme to allow for the collection of biological samples from survivors and others connected to Tuam’s mother-and-baby home, in advance of a law being enacted to underpin the process.

COPE Galway distribute seven hundred Back to School Kits

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

COPE Galway’s Community Catering Service has distributed over 700 school kits to families in Galway city and county who are at risk of poverty and social exclusion.

Greenway project office gives an opportunity to involve landowners in design process, says Cannon

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed confirmation that the Athlone to Galway greenway office is to be based in Ballinasloe.

New music bursary award established in memory of inspirational Eimear Noonan

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Eimear Noonan Music Bursary Award has been established by the Noonan family of Caher, Co. Clare in memory of their daughter and sister Eimear, who died in a tragic accident in France in November 2017.

American ambassador to mark Clifden wartime generosity to stricken airmen

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

On September 14, 1944 a United States Navy PB4Y-1 Liberator Bomber crashed into the Atlantic Ocean close to Ballyconneely in Connemara.

Way is clear for oral hearing on city bypass, says Kyne

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Additional information on the proposed Galway City Ring Road, provided to An Bord Pleanála by the Galway County Council, should “clear the way” for an oral hearing on this project.

This is the view of Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne, who said the extra information “should enable further public consultation” through an oral hearing on the ring road.

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