Connolly sets out policy stall

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Fianna Fáil city councillor John Connolly launched his campaign for national election at an event in Galway’s Harbour Hotel on Monday.

Emigrants Commemorative Centre launches ambitious new phase of development

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne, was in Carna this week to launch the next phase of development for the Emigrants Commemorative Centre.

Five University of Galway projects receive funding under Frontiers for the Future Programme

Thu, Oct 24, 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan T.D, has announced five University of Galway research projects. The projects will be funded under the Taighde Éireann - Research Ireland Frontiers for the Future Programme and are part of a €26 million investment for 40 research projects nationwide.

The matchmaker of books

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

To understand the love between the seller of a book and the person who covets it, we have to look to the fictional characters of the famous JR Hartley (from the 1980s Golden Pages ad) or Helen Hanff from the classic 84 Charing Cross Road.

Rachel Gorry to hold birthday bash at HYDE in aid of Galway Simon

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

HYDE Bar in Galway has announced it is holding a charity night with Rachel Gorry, one of Ireland's most popular content creators. This is the second annual event following last year’s incredibly successful event. The night of fun and style which is taking place on November 8 from 6.30pm. It also just so happens to be Rachel’s birthday, so you can’t be sure that it's going to be a night not to miss.

Delay in reforming 'ridiculous' Garda vetting system needs to be addressed immediately, says Grealish

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has hit out at the ”unacceptable” delay in reforming the process of Garda vetting.

Road resurfacing for McDonagh and Pearse Avenues in Mervue

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has reported that Galway City Council has agreed to resurface the roads in both McDonagh and Pearse Avenues in Mervue.

Connolly ‘aghast’ at Irish Water

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

An Taisce is the organisation which first brought pipe survey reports into the public domain last month, and Catherine Connolly TD (Ind) also railed against amendments to the Planning Act tabled this week to remove the heritage body as a ‘prescribed body’ under the current planning rules.

Claddagh Credit Union donates €12,000 to six Galway-based community groups

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Claddagh Credit Union is proud to announce its donation of €12,000 to six prominent community charities/organisations in Galway, continuing its commitment to supporting local causes that make a difference in the lives of people across the county. Each of the six groups will receive €2,000 to support their ongoing work in the community.

Department of Health must make funding available for adult ADHD teams in Galway — Connolly

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Adults with ADHD are a forgotten and neglected community, especially in Galway, Mayo, and Roscommon, with no Department of Health funded services for those aged over 18 with ADHD.

Welcome developments for social housing in Clifden

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

There has been welcome developments for social housing in Clifden with a sod turning for 30 new homes on the Westport Road and the official opening of 26 homes at Hospital Road in the town.

Galway people to rethink e-waste as 14 million tonnes discarded in bins

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Household electronic and electrical waste amounted to 62 billion tonnes globally or 29kg per home, new data shows today. However, only close to 9kg of e-waste was recycled per person in Galway last year.

Claddagh Credit Union donates €12,000 to six Galway-based community groups

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Claddagh Credit Union is proud to announce its donation of €12,000 to six prominent community charities/organisations in Galway, continuing its commitment to supporting local causes that make a difference in the lives of people across the county. Each of the six groups will receive €2,000 to support their ongoing work in the community.

Sarah is Pride of Galway at LGBTQ+ awards night

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

One of Galway Pride’s leading lights shared a stage with veteran campaigner David Norris as they scooped a top honour at Ireland’s only LGBTQ+ awards.

Farrell demands Galway TDs support Sinn Féin's plan for the disabled

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell has said it's time for TDs in Galway West to support Sinn Féin's plans to deliver supports for disabled people and their families.

Fossil Walk Salthill - an adventure by the shore

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Galway Atlantaquaria invites the public to join an upcoming Fossil Walk in Salthill, Galway.

New Ballinasloe Community Sports Hub launched

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

A new community-based initiative to promote health, wellbeing and physical activity in the east Galway area has been officially launched in Ballinasloe.

Sean-nós singing workshops at University of Galway

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Mairéad Ní Fhlatharta, the 2024 Sean-Nós Singer-in-Residence at University of Galway, will deliver the second series of sean-nós singing workshops, beginning Tuesday October 29 at 6pm.

Loughrea Garda Station to hold open day this weekend

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

BY DANIEL O'NEILL
Gardaí will hold an open day at Loughrea Garda Station on October 20 from midday until 3pm. There will be a sensory hour from 12 noon until 1pm.

More than €38 million in over 10,000 payments to farmers in Galway

Thu, Oct 17, 2024

Minister of State and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East Anne Rabbitte has welcomed confirmation from the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue, that advance payments under the 2024 Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Complementary Redistributive Income Support for Sustainability (CRISS) have commenced to farmers in Galway.

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