Search Results for 'community'

With the crucial June Tidy Towns judging date fast approaching, volunteers from Loughrea Tidy Towns are calling on the community and local authorities to support their efforts in transforming the town.

As it celebrates International Women’s Day 2025, Galway Simon Community is drawing attention to the increasing number of women experiencing homelessness in our community.

Cathaoirleach of Gaillimh le Gaeilge, Dr. John Breslin, announced that Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025, is now officially open for nominations. He made the announcement at the annual Lón Nollag Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge which was held on Thursday, 19th December in The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen, Eyre Square, Galway.

St. Joseph’s Special School is inviting the community to come together for a festive event that includes breakfast with Santa, on Saturday, December 14, from 10am to 12 noon. The morning promises something for everyone, with pancakes, live music, a sensory-friendly atmosphere, and an opportunity to support a wonderful cause.

In only two weeks, more than 500 Galwegians have identified locations in and around the city where streets are considered dangerous for prams, walkers, cyclists, and scooters.

The Marine Institute’s evening of marine-themed music, drama, art and poetry on Friday 20th September for Culture Night 2024 attracted a full house.

Oranmore’s drama group Bualadh Bos will perform the one-act play Adrift by George Infini. This dark comedy centres on three men who must put aside their differences after being set adrift after a failed mutiny, and await rescue.

Community Activist, advocate for gender equity and diversity, and Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming Local Elections, Helen Ogbu, extends a cordial invitation to the upcoming symposium titled ‘SHEroes – Promoting Women & Diversity in Politics’. This event is being organized following a successful grant application to Galway City Council, in collaboration with the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage and will take place on April 17 at 10:30am to 2:pm, in the Menlo Park Hotel.

A special Heritage Council publication featuring stories from heritage officers in every county is being launched today to mark 25 years since the Heritage Officer Network was founded. The booklet, ‘Opening the door to Ireland’s heritage’ details one key heritage project from each local authority from the last three years which collectively, highlight the enormous contribution the Network has made to the preservation of our heritage over the last quarter of a century.

A piece of local political history was created within the surrounds of the civic centre on Monday afternoon as Louise Heavin became the first Green Party councillor to be elected Mayor of Athlone-Moate Municipal District.