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.

Garda Youth awards handed out to deserving winners

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Galway Divisional Gardai held its inaugural Garda Youth awards ceremony on Thursday at Galway Racecourse.

SF calls on Irish Water to respect council decision on treatment plants

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

Concerns are being expressed that Irish Water will refuse to review its plans for wastewater treatment plants in Connemara, and instead challenge a decision by the Galway County Council on where such plants should be located.

Irish Water is to build plants in An Spidéal and An Cheathrú Rua. However, at Monday’s county council meeting, councillors voted that wastewater treatment plants throughout the county must be at a distance of at least 100 metres from other buildings.

Calasanctius College fashion show to raise funds for sports hall facilities

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

On Friday March 8, the parents’ association of Calasanctius College Oranmore will host an exciting Fashion Show at the Clayton Hotel Galway to raise funds for the upgrade of the school’s sports hall facilities.

Kicking off at 8pm, the show MCd by Ollie Turner, will showcase the most stunning spring/summer collections of some of the county’s finest boutiques, modelled by Catwalk Modelling Agency along with special guest modelling from staff and pupils of Calasanctius.

Headford takes steps to CREATE a lasting cultural legacy

Thu, Feb 28, 2019

There are many cities, towns and villages in Ireland that are synonymous with certain industrial activities or are best known for unique local characteristics associated with its people, its landscape, its sporting and cultural traditions — Headford is no different.

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