Galway poet falls foul of Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Galway poet Kevin Higgins is no stranger to satirising Blairites, and others on the right wing of the British Labour Party, but he recently found himself in the unusual position of upsetting members of Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet.

Higgins demands action over illegal parking in Salthill

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Lenaboy Gardens, Emerson Avenue, Oaklands, and Beach Avenue are "blackspots for illegal parking" in Salthill, and the Galway City Council must take action to deal with this problem.

O'Reilly demands council take action on dog fouling

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

"Every pavement, every park, is covered with dog excrement in various states of decomposition. It’s not acceptable and the council needs to act.” This is the view of the Green Party's Pauline O'Reilly.

Ó Cuív demands approval for affordable housing funding

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy must immediately approve funding requests from the Galway City Council to develop affordable housing on local authority lands at Bóthar an Chóiste, Castlegar.

Galway hotels feel Brexit effect, says local IHF chairman

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Business sentiment amongst hotels and guesthouses in Galway and across the country has deteriorated sharply year on year, representing a start change in outlook compared with 2018, according to the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). An industry survey undertaken by the IHF reveals that only 40 per cent of hoteliers nationally now have a positive outlook for their business over the next 12 months. This compares with 79 per cent who reported a positive outlook at the start of 2018.

Pálás Cinema wins two Civic Trust Awards

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The Pálás Cinema was celebrating last weekend following winning two Civic Trust Awards at the 60th annual ceremony in Manchester - including a special award for community impact and engagement.

Tiny Traders village to relaunch in Nun’s Island Theatre

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The much-enjoyed market Tiny Traders Village will be relaunching in their new location at the Nuns Island Theatre on Saturdays, commencing on March 16.

Claregalway to host fifth annual St Patrick’s Day Festival at Hughes’ courtyard

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Claregalway will be hosting its fifth annual St Patrick’s Day festival this year.

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.

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