Lancer model boat story draws children to the sea

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

This week, Foras na Mara (The Marine Institute) Galway, invited a large group of Sea Scouts from Gasoga Mara na Gaeltachta, Lettermore to Grattan Beach. The ‘Explore the shore’ event was designed as part of a series of celebrations around the discovery of the Lancer model boat by local schoolgirl, eight-year-old Méabh Ní Ghionnáin.

Next year’s Galway St Patrick’s Day Festival gets funding

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Galway looks set to benefit from a multimillion-euro boost to the local economy next year following a move to make tourism funding available for the city’s St Patrick’s Day festival for the first time.

Eir confirms fibre roll out for Annaghdown/Corrandulla to be completed by summer 2018

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

Cllr James Charity has received confirmation that 1,654 houses in Annaghdown/Corrandulla which are serviced on the Corrandulla exchange will benefit from the fibre optic deployment programme underway and all are included in the first 100,000 premises to be completed by Eir in provision of its Fibre to the Home technology (300,000 are earmarked nationally).

All work locally is due to be completed by the end of summer 2018 at the latest and the network will deliver speeds up to 1GBs.

What are the guards doing to the guards?

Thu, Mar 30, 2017

I grew up around guards. I was born just two doors down from the barracks so my childhood friends were invariably the kids of guards. Peeler’s brats as they were colloquially known back in the day. They were my mates with whom I navigated childhood.

Ireland stars Houghton, Whelan and McGrath to star in game to benefit local football

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The clocks might very well be going forward, but at Eamonn Deacy Park in the coming days, soccer fans will have cause to go back in time as Galway United’s home turf is set to host some of the biggest stars that have ever graced Irish soccer history. when a star-studded Republic of Ireland Masters squad will take on a select Galway Legends outfit on the afternoon of April 8 in an effort to raise funds for grassroots football across the county.

Galway women launching new idea to promote independent designers

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Two Galway based mothers and designers, Gayle Poppers of Kizmet Clothing and Ann Petrov of Cozy Handmade Designs, have created an initiative in Galway to promote independent designers.

Sad that Bishop Casey had to die before Church honoured him publicly

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Dear Editor,
It was heartening to attend the funeral mass of former Bishop of Galway Eamonn Casey among 1,600 other mourners. I never met Bishop Casey myself. My memories in real life are of him walking up and down the main aisle of Galway Cathedral during the Solemn Novenas which still attract large numbers of worshippers every February. The large crowd at his funeral mass is testament to the affection that ordinary Galwegians had for this man despite the fact that he had resigned from his position as Bishop nearly 25 years ago, in circumstances which are well documented, and hadn’t been in active ministry in this country since that time.

It was heartening to attend the funeral mass of former Bishop of Galway Eamonn Casey among 1,600 other mourners. I never met Bishop Casey myself. My memories in real life are of him walking up and down the main aisle of Galway Cathedral during the Solemn Novenas which still attract large numbers of worshippers every February. The large crowd at his funeral mass is testament to the affection that ordinary Galwegians had for this man despite the fact that he had resigned from his position as Bishop nearly 25 years ago, in circumstances which are well documented, and hadn’t been in active ministry in this country since that time.

Galway Cathedral crypt is very opulent

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Dear Editor,
With reference to your front page photograph of the crypt at Galway Cathedral last week, can I say that I was very surprised at the opulence of the facility.

World-class healthcare – the children of Ireland deserve no less

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

As clinicians responsible for delivering secondary and tertiary paediatric and neonatal healthcare, our number one priority is providing the best possible care to our patients.

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Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Ballybane break-in investigated
Gardai are investigating a break in to a house in Ballybane last weekend.

St Columba’s Credit Union launches ‘Home Renovation’ loan campaign

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

St Columba’s Credit Union is launching a new Home Renovation loan campaign for 2017 to cater for the increasing popularity in home upgrades and renovations. As property prices continue to rise, many households are opting to revamp their existing homes to avail of tax breaks under the Home Renovation Incentive Scheme (HRI). Since the introduction of the scheme in 2013, almost 77,000 renovations worth €1.2 million have been carried out. 52,000 homes are signed up to the scheme and have claimed some €46.2 million in tax credits.

St Columba’s Credit Union has recognised the growing trend towards home improvements and is launching a new loan campaign with a very competitive 6.7% APR rate** to help people get started on their dream renovations and benefit from the HRI scheme.

‘Some people think ultra marathons are for extreme athletes but they are for everybody’

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Galway man Richard Donovan is something of a superstar in the gruelling sport of ultra running. He has made truly epic runs across many of the world’s most extreme climates including the Sahara Desert, Mount Everest, the Inca Trail, and the Amazon jungle. In 2002 he became the first runner in the world to run a marathon at both the North and South poles and in 2009 he was the first athlete to run seven consecutive marathons on seven continents in less than seven days.

New Bill to protect cyclists from ‘irresponsible driving behaviour’

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

A worrying number of drivers are guilty of irresponsible behaviour when it comes to cyclists, according to an East Galway TD.

They seem to have a “no contact, no harm” attitude which is uncceptable, said Deputy Ciaran Cannon.

Galway’s influence on China and Hong Kong marked by delegation tour

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The Hong Kong St Patrick’s parade had a distinctive Galway element to it in the form of members from the Irish Chinese Society Galway along with business and political representatives from Galway. This marked the first stop of a historic delegation tour organised by the chairman of the Irish Chinese society Galway; Mr. Kam Chin to Huzhou in China and led by Deputy Noel Grealish T.D, Minister of State Sean Canney T.D and Cllr Declan McDonnell.

European Court judge to speak in city next week

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

NUI Galway’s School of Law Annual Distinguished Lecture 2017 will be delivered by Judge Síofra O’Leary of the European Court of Human Rights. The lecture, ‘A Tale of Two Cities: the Protection of Fundamental Rights in Strasbourg and Luxembourg’, will be chaired by Ms Justice Iseult O’Malley of the Irish Supreme Court and take place on Friday, 31 March at 8pm in the Aula Maxima, NUI Galway.

It’s Spring Garden and Food Fair time at Claregalway Castle next week

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Claregalway Castle will host Ireland’s Specialist Nurseries (ISNA) and rare plant specialists at the Spring Garden and Food Fair on Sunday week April 2 from 11am – 6pm.

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Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Gardai prove city aggravated burglary and attack on elderly man

Host families wanted for Cycle Against Suicide cyclists

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The fifth annual Cycle Against Suicide is on its way to Galway at the end of next month and the organisers are seeking volunteer host families in the city.

Galway needs a light-rail transport system says TD

Thu, Mar 23, 2017

The level of traffic congestion on Galway’s roads is simply not sustainable on any level according to Deputy Catherine Connolly.

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Thu, Mar 23, 2017

Volunteer Galway training in April
Volunteer Galway is encouraging community and non-profit organisations which involve volunteers, to sign up for its Volunteer Leadership Training which is taking place on April 5 and 12 in Croí House, Moyola Lane, Newcastle.

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