Arts festival breaks a quarter of a million attendance for first time

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Galway International Arts Festival broke the quarter of a million attendance figure for the first time in its 41-year history, with 252,748 attendances at more than 200 events across the festival's 14 days.

Survey launched to document the experiences of LGBT+ migrants in Ireland

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

A new survey has been launched and is seeking to examine the experiences of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) migrants in Ireland. Led by Dr Chris Noone from NUI Galway, this is the first national consultation of LGBT+ migrants in Ireland and aims to better understand and support this community.

For one hour every year, the Streets are yours — Get running

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The Streets of Galway 8K, sponsored by the Galway Clinic is almost upon us and is now one of the biggest events in the city.

3,200 runners are expected to turn up on Saturday week August 11 and the amount of spaces left is disappearing each day. Registration cut off is midday on Wednesday next August 8, unless capacity is reached earlier which is expected, so be warned.

Galway Airport - Why are we wasting this great facility, asks former archdeacon

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

We have a facility of huge potential for Galway City and County which is now lying idle. After many years of hard work it cost ca €3.3m to build and was ultimately completed in 1987. It was recently bought by the City/County Councils for €1.1m and is now termed by them as a site. We could never afford to put such a facility in place again and it would be an act of gross blindness and irresponsibility to let it disappear.

Councillor welcomes works on N84

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Cllr James Charity has warned motorists to exercise caution along areas of the N84 where the road has been raised, leaving a substantial slope which is particularly pronounced between Corrandulla Barracks and Clonboo.

Canney welcomes higher education funding initiatives

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Dep Seán Canney has welcomed the launch of the Higher Education Innovation and Transformation Fund of €5 million, which will be available this year.

Take trip down memory lane with Salthill exhibition at Leisureland

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Leisureland is delighted to present Old Salthill, a photographic exhibition by guest curator Tom Kenny of Kenny’s Bookshop and Gallery, who is well-known for his long-running and popular local-history column, Old Galway, in the Galway Advertiser.

Saint’s great-grandson to bring relic to World Meeting of Families ceremony in Galway Cathedral

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

The World Meeting of Families 2018 will be officially opened with a ceremony in Galway Cathedral on Tuesday August 21 at 7:30pm.

New data snapshot of Galway reveals population, health, education and more

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

Despite significant growth in recent years, Galway’s population is still just 59 per cent of what it was in 1841, according to a new infographic published by the Western Development Commission.

NUI Galway childhood obesity study finds low awareness among mothers

Thu, Aug 02, 2018

A significant number of mothers are unable to accurately identify the overweight/obesity status of their children, according to a recent study by an NUI Galway researcher.

Travel to Ballybrit with Bus Eireann

Mon, Jul 30, 2018

The 2018 Galway Racing Festival will kicks off today Monday, July 30 until Sunday August 5 at Ballybrit Racecourse. Bus Éireann will be providing direct Special Shuttle Services for race-goers for the seven days of this hugely popular event.

150,000 punters flock to Ballybrit as city gets €60m boost

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

150,000 punters are expected to flock to Ballybrit from Monday when the country’s most popular racing festival gets underway. With more than €2 million in prize money, the meeting will attract the cream of Irish horses and trainers, and will generate in excess of €60m for the local economy over the seven day period.

Grealish claims 'discrimination against Galway' explains lack of minor injuries unit

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

"Effective discrimination against the people of Galway" is the explanation being put forward by TD Noel Grealish for Galway being the only city in the State without a dedicated minor injuries unit.

Mayor calls for speedy rollout of HPV vaccine to teenage boys

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Extending the HPV vaccine, to protect against cervical cancer, to teenage boys, is a "common-sense, evidence based measure", and must be "rolled out" as soon as possible.

Greens urge parents to vote for new secondary school to be run by Educate Together

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

This week marks the "last chance" to bring "diversity to education for teenagers" in the city and Oranmore area, with the deadline looming for the Department of Education's online survey regarding Galway's new secondary school.

NUI Galway students' energy efficient car wins major award at Shell Eco-marathon Europe

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Engineering students from NUI Galway have won first place for technical innovation at Shell Eco-marathon Europe, the continent’s premier competition for ultra-efficient vehicles.

Galway Labour accuses FG of 'buying off sections of the electorate' over housing

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

There is "no good public policy rationale" for promising Government spending on homes for teachers and nurses, to the exclusion of other low and moderate-income groups who would otherwise qualify for homes.

Lydon House Catering introduces sustainable materials for the Galway Races

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Galway based company Lydon House Catering is set to introduce several initiatives during the Galway Races to divert single-use items such as coffee cups, straws, plastic cups, and plastic cutlery from landfill.

Greens call for cost rental scheme to tackle Galway housing crisis

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

Introducing a cost rental scheme for Galway would "protect renters and deliver a below market rate housing in the city", especially as the private market is "not fulfilling the needs of renters".

‘Reimagining St. Brigid’s’ report shows consensus on site’s future, says Naughten

Thu, Jul 26, 2018

The report on potential uses for the future of the St. Brigid’s campus in Ballinasloe highlights “a very clear consensus around the vision for St Brigid’s and the next step”, Minister Denis Naughten has confirmed.

The report follows Minister Naughten’s discussion based workshop as part of his project ‘Reimagining St Brigid’s’ and highlights that those who attended – State agencies as well as businesses and community representatives from throughout the area – all shared a common vision for the site and how this should be progressed.

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