Rabbitte urges ‘greater supports’ for orphans and guardians

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Orphans and their guardians must be adequately supported by the State, “be it financially, emotionally or otherwise”, according to Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte.

Dep Rabbitte, who is Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East is calling on the Fine Gael led administration to “step up and do more and develop a whole of Government approach to supporting orphans and their guardians”.

ACT for Meningitis accredited with All-Star charity status

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Galway-based charity ACT for Meningitis were accredited with All-Star charity status at a leading business summit in Croke Park last week.

McNelis calls for digital age of consent to be raised to sixteen

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The commercialisation of personal data by social media companies, and the harvesting of such data by companies like Cambridge Analytica, show the need for stronger online protections for children and young people.

Councillor calls for action to tackle horses roaming in Ballybane

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The lives of people living in a Galway City Council estate on the east side of the city are being turned to misery as a result of problems caused by horses freely roaming the area, posing a danger to children who cannot be let out to play according to a Galway city councillor.

€10 million investment to repair and replace Galway’s ‘crumbling’ water mains

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Nineteen kilometres of damaged water mains across Galway city are to undergo repairs and replacement following the announcement of a €10 million investment by Irish Water and the Galway City Council.

28 Galway roads to be improved with €942,000 Local Improvement Scheme funding

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Minister Seán Kyne confirmed this week that 28 roads across Galway will be improved through the 2018 Local Improvement Scheme.

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Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Galway Muslim Community open day
Galway’s Muslim community will host its annual GICC Neighbourhood Week 2018 in the Westside Library, Seamus Quirke Road, with this year’s theme being ‘To know each other’.

Gearrliosta Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2018 announced

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The 2018 finalists of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh were officially announced this week by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Pearce Flannery at a press event in Téatar Uí Chearbhalláin, Áras na Gaeilge, NUI Galway. Fifteen Galway-based businesses and organisations from a variety of sectors were named on this year’s Gearrliosta, all who have made the Irish language an integral part of their story.

Good Food Ireland honours international guests at Galway event

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Ballymaloe’s Myrtle Allen, CNN’s Culinary Journeys, Peruvian chef Gastón Acurio, AFAR Media USA, and Tourism Australia and partner Restaurant Australia have been announced as distinguished touRRoir 2018 Hall of Fame inductees at an event in Galway.

Pint of Science Galway brings scientists out of the lab and into your local pub

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Tickets have gone on sale for the world’s largest festival of public science talks which will see seven scientists take to the stage in pubs across Galway on May 14 to 16.

As part of the three-day Pint of Science festival, thousands of scientists around the world will speak about their research.

Make sure you are registered to vote

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

The referendum on the Eighth Amendment is a “once in a lifetime opportunity to vote for a more compassionate and caring society”, according to Galway Together For Yes, which has launched a major ‘Register To Vote’ drive.

GMIT welcomes planning approval for extension to Galway campus iHUB

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

GMIT president Dr Fergal Barry has welcomed the decision by the Galway City Council to grant planning permission for a substantial extension to the institute’s Innovation Hub building at its Galway (Dublin Road) campus. Construction on the new c1,400sq m three-storey building is expected to commence in the autumn.

Get a kick out of supporting two great causes

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Will you get a kick out of supporting local charities Rosabel’s Rooms & ACT for Meningitis?

Carnmore NS open evening tonight

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Carnmore National School Oranmore is hosting an open evening for parents and children this evening Thursday April 26.

The progressive school plays a key role in the heart of the community, and pupils at the school have excelled in the fields of science, sport and culture.

Gardai appeal for help after spate of burglaries

Thu, Apr 26, 2018

Gardai are appealing for information following a number of burglaries in the Ballinasloe area last week.

A shed in the grounds of a house in Cappatagle, Ballinasloe, was burgled last week, and a red Jonserd tractor lawnmower and charger were stolen.

€10 million investment to repair and replace Galway's 'crumbling' water mains

Tue, Apr 24, 2018

Nineteen kilometres of damaged water mains across Galway city are to undergo repairs and replacement following the announcement of a €10 million investment by Irish Water and the Galway City Council.

Twelve years on and Ros a’ Mhíl road is still 'in limbo'

Mon, Apr 23, 2018

Twelve years after upgrade works on the R336 Galway to Ros a’ Mhíl road were announced, and more than eight years since six indicative corridors were selected, a leading Galway TD is asking why "we are still waiting for a preferred route to be chosen".

Galway to commemorate ANZAC Day

Mon, Apr 23, 2018

ANZAC WAS the name given to a combined force of First Australian Imperial Force and New Zealand Army troops who landed on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula at around dawn on Sunday April 25 1915, barely nine months after the outbreak of World War I.

Delays to city ring road are ‘completely unacceptable’ — Ó Cuív

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

Delays, which will result in the planning application for the €100 million N6 Galway city ring road project not being submitted until May at the earliest - months later than had been indicated - have been branded as “completely unacceptable”.

How the Eighth Amendment affects maternity services

Thu, Apr 19, 2018

The Eighth Amendment, inserted into the Constitution in 1983, equates the life of the mother with the life of the unborn child. Abortion is not available in Ireland even in cases of fatal foetal anomaly or when a woman becomes pregnant as a result of rape.

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