City’s sea defences require massive re-engineering

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Many neighbourhoods of Galway City may be changed beyond recognition due to unavoidable and vital flood defence engineering, Galway Advertiser has learned.

Salthill, Ballyloughane, Wellpark and other areas around Lough Atalia have been highlighted by OPW officials and Galway City Council staff as new districts of serious concern for future coastal flooding events after a thorough, three-year investigation.

While the world's eyes are on Gaza, Palestinians in the West Bank are under attack, says Galway human rights monitor

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

The West Bank does not feature much on our daily news feeds. The focus of the world media is understandably currently focused on Hamas’ killing of over 1,400 Israelis, and Israel’s killing of over 8,000 Palestinians in its ongoing siege and bombing of Gaza. However, the human rights situation for Palestinians across the region is a crucial part of the context needed to understand this cycle of violence.

Light rail infrastructure in Galway could be the cure to city's traffic woes

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

The introduction of a Gluas Very Light Rail (VLR) infrastructure for Galway would make public transport as 'attractive and reliable as possible' while reducing the number of cars on the city's congested roads, says campaign chairman, Brendan Holland.

The introduction of a Gluas Very Light Rail (VLR) infrastructure for Galway would make public transport as 'attractive and reliable as possible' while reducing the number of cars on the city's congested roads, says campaign chairman, Brendan Holland.

Improved parade traffic plans needed for parades — Curran

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Cllr Alan Curran has called for clarification on the traffic management system that was in place for last Sunday’s Macnas Parade. Thousands of people lined the streets of the city to witness the event but, with no official road closures, the streets remained open to motorised traffic as the parade passed.

Galway's best gardens acknowledged at annual awards

Thu, Nov 02, 2023

Circular Road, Renmore, and Salthill are among the areas represented at this year's Galway City Gardens of the Year Awards, which were announced this week.

Galway’s Christmas Market to open in just two week’s time

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

In just 15 days time, the festive spirit will hit Galway when the Christmas Market Galway opens in Eyre Square, kicking off eight weeks of fun and frolics in the city centre.

The event, now n its 13th year, will open on on Friday November 10 bringing Christmas cheer to Eyre Square right up until Friday December 22. The vintage amusements and The View Wheel will continue to operate until Christmas Eve and then on December 26, a scaled-back version of the Christmas Market will re-open on both Eyre Sq North and on the Plaza in Kennedy Park.

Galway Hospice Impact Statement shows demand for services continues to grow

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway Hospice has launched its Impact Statement for 2022 which shows that demand for hospice services continues to grow.

Galway Simon concerned about what lies ahead this winter

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway Simon Community has launched its 2022 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand on its services during another very challenging year, but remaining very concerned about the state of the housing crisis as we enter another winter.

Athenry octogenarian to continue record of every Dublin Marathon since 1980

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

A unique club of eleven will line up at the start of this weekend’s Dublin Marathon with each member having competed in every edition of the race since 1980.

Canney calls for greater urgency with South Galway flood Relief Scheme

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Sean Canney Independent TD has called on Galway County Council and the Office of Public Works to expedite the project and give it the urgent attention that is needed to bring the project to fruition.

The flooding events of the last week in Cork are a grim reminder of the devastation that flooding has caused on so many occasions in South Galway.

Claregalway has waited long enough for flood relief, says frustrated Cathaoireach Carroll

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Cathaoirleach of County Galway Liam Carroll has called for work to commence immediately to prevent ongoing and future flooding on thr N83 roadway in the centre of Claregalway village.

Fine Gael selects Local Election candidates for 2024 in Galway City

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Fine Gael held the selection conventions for the local elections for all three of the Galway City Wards last weekend in the Menlo Park Hotel Galway.

Lyons wants speeding issue addressed

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has been receiving on-going representations from residents and resident associations in relation to ongoing speeding of motor vehicles in the greater Galway City West Electoral area.

Over the last year, he has received numerous representations from residents living on the Ballymoneen Road Upper and Lower, Clybaun Road Lower, Cappagh Road, Kingston Road, Rahoon Road, Taylor’s Hill and Western Distributor Road complaining of excessive speeds on those particular roads.

Civic leaders come together to sign Greater Galway Charter

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

University of Galway and Atlantic Technological University (Galway) have come together with the Mayor of the City of Galway and the Galway Chamber to announce and sign the Greater Galway Charter – a manifesto for long-term strategic thinking and planning for the region.

Mouthwatering Win A Home in Oranmore drive to be launched tomorrow

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

The Win A Home In Oranmore Team is inviting people from Oranmore, Maree and beyond to the launch event of its mouthwatering draw at an event in the village tomorrow Friday afternoon, October 27, at Carraig Lair Shopping Centre, Oranmore, from 3pm – 6pm.

The event will be broadcast by the iRadio team who will also be on-site in the afternoon to meet, greet and entertain all attendees of the event.

HYDE sweeps the boards at the Irish Hotel Awards

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

HYDE Hotel were triumphant at the Irish Hotel Awards 2023 last week. In all, the Galway city-centre hotel took home an incredible seven awards across a number of categories to complete an immensely successful evening.

Fahy Travel in line for more awards

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Fahy Travel Ltd are delighted to be nominated once again in several categories of the ITTN awards due to be held in The Clayton Hotel Burlington at the end of November.

Food Rescue — A recipe for fighting food waste and transforming lives

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

As manager for Community Catering at COPE Galway, Geraldine Ryan oversees their partnership with Tesco and Food Cloud.

Ireland’s Hidden Heroes revealed

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

Celebrities from the world of TV and entertainment turned out last week to congratulate the winners of the 2023 Hidden Hearing’ Heroes Awards in Dublin.

Together as One, launch of Migrant Collective Galway annual Christmas appeal

Thu, Oct 26, 2023

An uplifting and empowering evening, celebrating our diverse city and the power of coming together through music, is promised at An Taibhdhearc on Friday next November 3. The Migrant Collective Galway support the underserved in our community and are launching their annual Christmas Fundraising appeal with a show of diverse voices and a curated set list to reflect, celebrate and empower the audience.

The Migrant Collective Galway project serves up to 500 people per month, living in Direct Provision and emergency accommodation in Galway. The approach is simple; the collective asks families what they need, put these requests online for a network of 250 volunteers to access and donations are made monthly in person directly to these families across Galway. The asks are simple such as toiletries, clothing, household goods. This project seeks to be the conduit to serve the needs of migrants through community engagement and education. The Migrant Collective is a partner group within the AMDALAH AFRICA FOUNDATION (AMDAF).

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