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The need for strong local media

This day, 55 years ago, the city of Galway awoke to something new—something vibrant, something that would become an indelible part of its identity. For the first time, the Galway Advertiser, the brainchild of the visionary Ronnie O’Gorman, landed on doormats across the city. Its pages carried not just ink and words, but a spirit of community, connection, and curiosity.
FORUM Connemara CLG to launch Workability project and toolkit
FORUM Connemara CLG is tomorrow officially launching the WorkAbility: Inclusive Pathways to Employment Project – ‘Working Together / Ag Obair Le Chéile’ and is also launching a Toolkit for Employers.
Classic Fest 24 raises over €15,000

The organisers of the Classic Fest Vintage and Classic Show that took place in Galway Racecourse in June have recently made their presentations to their chosen charities, with a total of €15,195 being handed over to these worthy causes.
HSE experiencing disruptions to some services as a result of Storm Éowyn

Health Services in the West and North West are advising the public that the delivery of some community services today (Monday 27 January) have been impacted by the recent storm.
The wonder of a jobs announcement

In the fevered world of local media, few things used to be more encouraging than a jobs announcement. Such events were the bread and butter of regional coverage, sparking optimism and bringing together journalists, politicians, and business leaders in shared celebration.
Crowe’s return to Council is “kick in the teeth” says Galway Traveller Movement

The Galway Traveller Movement has called on Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin to reverse his party’s decision to propose former councillor Michael Crowe to return to Galway City Council.
City Council’s ruling pact frays over tax

Brewing discontent and disagreement within the ruling pact which dominates Galway City Council spilled into the public domain this week, with the mayor forced to use his casting vote to pass an increase in Local Property Tax.
A pioneer and a legend

It was John Tusla, former director of the Barbican in London, who once said the arts matter because they embrace, express, and define the soul of a civilisation - but it could just as easily have been Ronnie O’Gorman.
Westmeath County Council confirms fraud incident of more than €500,000
Westmeath County Council issued a statement to local media this week confirming that the local authority had been defrauded of more than half a million euro.