Moycullen Heritage in the spotlight at awards ceremony in Glasgow

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

A voluntary, community group from Co Galway has won a top heritage award at a ceremony in the Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow.

Numbers set to increase at Thoor Ballylee

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed the awarding of a 2019 tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence to Thoor Ballylee.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has expressed confidence that the site, which had almost 4,500 visitors last year, will see that number increase “significantly” with knock-on benefits for the local heritage and tourism sector.

Hairy seamen to go smooth for charity

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

A group of local business people are getting their beards shaved in aid of Cancer Care West and Aids partnership with Africa.

Progress made on Galway Clifden road, confirms Ó Cuív

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway West, Éamon Ó Cuív, has confirmed that progress has been made on the upgrading of the N59 Galway to Clifden road.

Working in conjunction with his party colleague, Cllr. Gerry King, both representatives have been engaging with authorities to progress major upgrades on this vital national road in Connemara.

Connacht Rugby gets behind greenway plan – inspiring the community to get active

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

In support of an active lifestyle in the community through cycling and walking Connacht Rugby recently teamed up with local med-tech Company Aerogen and the Connemara Greenway Alliance project.

‘We come down harder on dirty kitchens than we do on créches,’ says Rabbitte

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Following the RTE Investigates programme which showed dangerous practices in a Dublin Créche chain Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Children & Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte TD, says that greater enforcement powers should be given to Tusla.

She cshe said like so many parents around the country, she was horrified by what she saw on last week’s Primetime programme.

Council must refuse applications for Airbnbs in city centre, say Soc Dems

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

The Galway City Council “must say ‘No’” to property owners seeking planning permission to change the use of their properties to Airbnb style lettings in the city centre.

This is the view of the Social Democrats Oranmore Local Area Representative, Susan McGrady, who said any “further loss” of long term residential rental properties in the city was “unacceptable”.

Renmore woman wins best dressed at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 01, 2019

Fashion enthusiast Pamela Uba, from Renmore, Galway was today announced as the winner of the coveted Best Dressed competition at the Galway Races.

150,000 to flock to city for 150th racing festival

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Some 150,000 punters are set to flock into the city over the next week as Galway Races celebrates its 150th birthday with a bumper meeting full of special events.

Demand for hospice services to double in the next decade

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Demand for the services provided by the Galway Hospice are expected to double in the next 10 years, which highlights the urgent need to find a new site for this much needed facility, according to its chief executive Mary Nash.

Hanley calls for a 'night life' mayor for the city

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

A second mayoralty should be created for Galway city - a Night Mayor - whose role would be to "promote the exciting life after dark that already exists in Galway", as well as "develop new cultural additions".

Donal Lyons re-appointed as chair of Leisureland board

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Donal Lyons, the long serving Independent city councillor, has been re-appointed as chair of the board of Leisureland. Newly elected councillors, Pauline O'Reilly and Owen Hanley, have also been appointed to the board.

Are you running the Streets?

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

To be honest, when are you going to get a chance again to run through the heart of the city, to see it from the middle of the road, to not have to be worrying about traffic, for just one evening? To run free, as a adult through the heart of the city.

Aran Islands RNLI comes to aid of stricken yacht off Straw Island last weekend

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Aran Islands RNLI volunteers were requested to launch their all-weather lifeboat at 5.20pm on Saturday by the Irish Coast Guard as a yacht with one onboard was experiencing engine difficulty north east of Straw Island.

Closing date tomorrow for payment for School Transport Scheme

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Parents and guardians of primary/post-primary school students are being reminded that the closing date for payment for the School Transport Scheme is tomorrow Friday, July 26.

Hanley calls for a ‘night life’ mayor for the city

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

A second mayoralty should be created for Galway city - a Night Mayor - whose role would be to “promote the exciting life after dark that already exists in Galway”, as well as “develop new cultural additions”.

Cannon condemns lack of consultation with councillors over rail submission

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

A call to re-open the Western Rail Corridor, in a submission from the Galway County Council executive to Iarnród Éireann, has been described as a “slap in the face” to elected members.

Hanley calls for a ‘night life’ mayor for the city

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

A second mayoralty should be created for Galway city - a Night Mayor - whose role would be to “promote the exciting life after dark that already exists in Galway”, as well as “develop new cultural additions”.

This is the view of Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley, who said Galway should follow Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, and Zurich in appointing a Night Mayor. The role involves the mayor liaising between venue owners and the authorities. In Amsterdam, the night mayor is an intermediary between the mayor, the local authority, business, and residents.

Michael J Fox Foundation Funds NUI Galway research into brain repair for Parkinson’s

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

A team at NUI Galway has been awarded funding of US$300,000 from The Michael J Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s research to develop a novel approach to brain repair for Parkinson’s disease.

Cheevers calls for footpaths between Doughiska/Roscam and Galway Clinic

Thu, Jul 25, 2019

Footpaths must be constructed from both the Doughiska and Roscam junctions out towards the Galway Clinic as part of the new junction at the clinic which will replace the Martin Roundabout.

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