Educate Together to hold public meeting on Galway's new secondary school

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

A public meeting to encourage parents to support Educate Together being the patron of the new second level school for the city, will take place in Ballybane Community Resource Centre next week.

NUI Galway students develop website to tackle child obesity

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

A group of NUI Galway students has developed a website to tackle child obesity among primary school children.

Arts festival promises plenty of family fun this weekend

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Half-way through the first week of the 41st Galway International Arts Festival and the organisers are predicting that attendances are expected to break the 200,000 mark, with events running to July 29.

Ó Cuív demands date for signing of National Broadband Plan

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

A date must be announced for the signing of the National Broadband Plan contract so the scheme can be rolled out to “the areas which need it most”, especially as the delays are “having a serious impact” on homes and businesses still awaiting network connection.

Upsurge in able bodied motorists parking in city disabled parking spots

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

There has been an upsurge in the number of able bodied motorists parking in disabled parking bays in the city.

Cannon backs Bruton in religious opt-out directive

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Minister Ciaran Cannon has voiced his support for Minister Richard Bruton`s directive for students who opt out of religious instruction in State-run secondary schools to be timetabled for other subjects.

New hub for sustainable energy and fuel efficiency

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

The Research Centre for Marine and Renewable Energy Ireland (MaREI) has secured an additional €4.4 million in funding from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) and industry partners under the Sustainable Energy and Fuel Efficiency (SEFE) SFI Spokes Programme, to be based at NUI Galway.

Choirs wanted for Tommy Fleming Voice of Hope II concert

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

Local choirs interested in performing at the Voice of Hope II concert with Tommy Fleming to be recorded in Galway Cathedral this autumn are invited to auditions in the city this weekend.

All Galway citizens deserve respect and equal treatment in housing

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

As of our most recent City Council Housing Report there are 210 persons in emergency accommodation in the city. This number includes 41 families and 152 children. This number increases from year to year and the City Housing Department, in reply to my question about the projected cost of next years homeless budget, have confirmed they are seeking more funding due to increasing numbers presenting as homeless. The crisis in Housing is getting worse not better and it is a failure of government to put the resources in place and a failure of our local authority to fully implement plans.

Galway Racecourse gallops ahead with redevelopment

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

The famous Galway Races are just around the corner, and already another ambitious plan is in place to extend facilities for punters at Ballybrit.

Upgraded Rinville walkway could become official part of Wild Atlantic Way

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

An application is to be lodged by Galway County Council to the Department of Rural and Community Development for funding which would allow the substantial upgrading of the Rinville Walkway in Oranmore, preparing the way for it to become part of the Wild Atlantic Way experience.

Carraroe residents revive their campaign against proposed sewage treatment plant

Thu, Jul 19, 2018

The local community living near Sruthán Pier in An Cheathrú Rua have revived their campaign to stop a sewage and wastewater treatment plant being located beside the scenic pier.

Uachtarán Michael D Higgins - 'The right man for the job'

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, has "represented Ireland brilliantly abroad", and in his values, ideals, and vision, is what is needed now at home and abroad, during this era of political turmoil and the rise of far-right populism on the continent.

Save Rusheen Bay water sports school from developers, local group urges

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Rusheen Bay, one of Galway city's main water sports amenities, is being auctioned on Friday July 20 and risks being “lost forever unless people act fast”, according to a group of water sports enthusiasts, now seeking to buy the school.

Public meeting on racism, borders, and refugees

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

The distressing scenes recently of children separated from their parents at the US-Mexico border, the European response to the migrant crisis, and questions about Ireland's Direct Provision system, have raised serious questions around racism, borders, and political responses.

'The right man for the job'

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

The Mayor of Galway, Labour city councillor Niall McNelis, has welcomed Uachtarán Higgins' statement, issued on Tuesday, confirming he will "be offering himself as an Independent candidate, under Article 12.4.4 of Bunreacht Na hÉireann", when the Ministerial Order for a Presidential Election is made later in the year.

After seven years of presidency, he’s still our Michael D

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

It comes as little surprise that Michael D Higgins has declared his intention to contest the presidency of Ireland for a second term - some 52 years since the incumbent Eamon de Valera won a second term before leaving leaving office at 90 years of age.

Councillors slam student housing development report for Westwood Hotel

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway city councillors have slammed the application for the proposed student housing development at the Westwood Hotel site in Dangan.

Discover the magic of Coole Park with a Sunday walk

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Discover the magic that drew WB Yeats to Coole Park for 20 summers, and join a free nature walk on Sunday (July 15).

The walk in the former estate of Lady Gregory, is suitable for all ages, and will start from the visitor centre and will last approximately an hour and a half. Dogs are not permitted on guided walks, except guide dogs.