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The volunteer riders, drivers and dispatchers of Blood Bike West are expanding their hours to a run 24-hour service this Christmas.

Independent Galway West councillor Noel Thomas has today called on the Government to launch a full national review into adopting legislation similar to Australia’s newly announced ban on social media access for children under 16.

“It was like something out of a movie, a car tears up and the occupants pile out,” was how a defence solicitor described viewing CCTV footage of a street affray which took place on Main Street, Loughrea in the middle of the day.

At the time of going to press last evening (Wednesday), traffic across Galway City had slowed to a crawl. The cause was not an accident nor a surge of seasonal congestion, but a coordinated protest by taxi drivers who say they are fighting for nothing less than their livelihoods. Their demonstration, while inconvenient for many, was a stark reminder of the fragile balance that keeps Galway moving—especially after dark.

There’s a video doing the rounds on social media of someone driving through Galway in 1965. The car drives along Bridge Street and Mainguard Street, before turning onto Shop street.

Two creative Christmas workshops are set to take place in The Aviary at The Connacht Hotel this December, offering guests a warm seasonal escape filled with crafting, creativity, and festive treats. Led by talented local artist Crafty Clarence, both events promise hands on fun and the chance to bring home your own handcrafted decorations in time for the holidays.

Creative businesses across the region have been urged by The Western Development Commission (WDC) to apply for an exciting new initiative aimed at supporting startups in that sector.

Galway City Mayor Councillor Mike Cubbard, Bishop of Galway, Michael Duignan and President of Galway Lions Club Dan McMullin last week helped the Galway Lions Club launch its Christmas Appeal and annual Radio Auction with presenter John Morley.

Galway Simon Community has launched its annual Christmas Appeal, calling on the public to help provide hope and dignity to people experiencing homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. At the end of September this year there were 644 people in Emergency Accommodation in the West of Ireland including 214 children. It does not have to be this way. Last year Galway Simon Community supported 1,869 people, including 277 families with 579 children, to prevent them from becoming homeless. The charity reports that the number of people seeking help is continuing to increase.

Mama’s Boobie Box, the west of Ireland -based breastfeeding gifts and essentials brand, has launched a 30-Day Breastfeeding Tips campaign — a new series of daily short videos designed to give mothers fast, practical, and reassuring guidance throughout their breastfeeding journey.