World darts champ Michael Bully Boy Smith in Oranmore fundraiser tomorrow

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Buy a ticket for Michael Bully Boy Smith and Galway’s top players on tomorrow December 8 at Keanes, Oranmore.

Free events and exhibitions at Galway City Museum

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway City Museum are rolling out the last of this year’s free programme of events and exhibitions and are inviting the public to visit the museum and join in upcoming activities.

DROP-IN WORKSHOP: Clothes-Peg Dolls In times past, before toys were made in factories, Irish children often made their own toys to pass the time and amuse themselves.

Quakers to host an interfaith Christmas Service for Peace

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

The Religious Society of Friends, Quakers will host an interfaith Christmas Service for Peace on Thursday December 14.

As Galway prepares for the birth of the Prince of Peace, one cannot ignore the fact that millions of people across Gaza and the West Bank of Palestine, Israel, Ukraine and Russia, as well as parts of Africa are currently suffering and dying as a result of armed conflicts.

Falling numbers of gardaí in Galway is shocking, says McNelis

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

City councillor Niall Mc Nelis said it is deeply concerning to see the level of neglect exhibited by Government in tackling the alarming recruitment and retention crisis plaguing the ranks of An Garda Síochána.

Embrace the Spirit of Christmas at Galway Cathedral’s live Crib event from next week

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway Cathedral is delighted to announce the return of its much anticipated Live Crib on Thursday next December 14, inviting visitors from 11:30am to 4:00 pm to immerse themselves in the true spirit of the Christmas season.

Bauer Media Audio completes acquisition of iRadio

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Bauer Media Audio, Europe’s leading digital commercial radio and audio operator announced this week that it has completed its acquisition of iRadio - the leading youth music station serving listeners in the West, North West, North East and Midlands region of Ireland

Blue Christmas - a reflective service of hope at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Christmas is often said to be “the most wonderful time of the year”, but for many it is a time of sadness and a reminder of loss and absence.

In solidarity with those whose circumstances, for whatever reason, mean Christmas and the seasonal celebrations are a difficult time, Blue Christmas, a special service at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, takes place on Thursday December 14 at 8pm.

Welcome plan for segregated cycle lanes on Western Distributor Road

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Cllr Alan Curran has enthusiastically welcomed the provision in the 2024 budget to include the construction of raised, and segregated cycle lanes on the Western Distributor Road from the Cappagh Road to the Deane Roundabout. The proposed cycle lanes would have a positive impact on traffic, are cost-effective, easily funded, and present a straightforward, uncontroversial solution.

Connolly urges better management and maintenance of Miller’s Lane greenway

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway city’s Active Travel project at Miller’s Lane has essentially been abandoned by the Council since the opening of the facility last June, according to Fianna Fail councillor Cllr John Connolly.

Take a Winter Solstice Dip at Dawn to help tackle homelessness

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Did you know that the Winter Solstice is on December 22 this year? Don’t be caught out and miss the shortest day of the year. Galway Simon Community invites you to join them that day to celebrate the Winter Solstice with a Dip at Dawn and support those facing the trauma of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Ailish O’Reilly and Louis O’Hara selected to run for Sinn Féin in local elections

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Following a recent selection convention held in the Temperance Hall, Loughrea, attended by Chris MacManus MEP and Mairéad Farrell TD, Sinn Féin have confirmed two more candidates to contest next June’s Local Elections. Ailish O’Reilly from Woodford will stand in the Loughrea LEA while Louis O’Hara from Athenry will run in the Athenry-Oranmore LEA.

Galwaywoman gives artists with autism a voice

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

A heartwarming initiative by a Galway woman is giving artists with autism a voice at Ireland’s biggest craft and design fair this week.

Well designed online presence can make council more efficient, says Murphy

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

The Galway City Budget for 2024 was approved last Monday and includes funding for an online reporting system. Until now many routine requests could be submitted by phone or email, but a dedicated online system will make it easier to log a request, and easier to track it later on.

Community Climate Action public information meeting in Renmore

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

People living on the east side of the city have been urged by Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty to attend a Community Climate Action public information meeting in Renmore Community Centre next Tuesday, December 12.

This, the third in a series of such meetings organised by Galway City Council for different areas of the city, it will run from 6.30pm until 8.30pm.

Maree Oranmore FC teams up with A Lust For Life for fundraiser

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Maree Oranmore Football Club is proud to announce its partnership with A Lust for Life as the official charity partner for their upcoming Win A Home in Oranmore fundraiser. The partnership was officially launched last month at Iconic Offices - The Masonry, Dublin.

Balanced city budget but council chamber upset

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Galway City councillors unanimously passed a record €121.3m budget this week, but tempers frayed during the annual money meeting on Monday.

Cancer Care West sees surge in number of service users

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

Cancer Care West’s 2022 annual report the charity has once again drawn attention to the huge demand for their services. The charity provides practical and emotional support services to anyone whose life has been affected by a cancer diagnosis.

Saga of Renmore parks revamp continues

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

It has been almost nine years since new playgrounds were first mooted for Renmore.

Emily on Everest — Craughwell’s Ashley podcasts from new heights

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

In an extraordinary feat of determination and physical endurance, Ireland’s very own “Emily in Paris” Craughwell-native Ashley McDonnell successfully scaled to base camp of Mount Everest recently for a podcast that will drop this weekend.

Our train station is getting a facelift — now the trains must follow suit

Thu, Dec 07, 2023

They say you never get a second chance to make a first impression. For the vast majority of visitors to Galway those who come to shop to visit, to study, or to stay, the first impression for many years has been the dour greasy uninviting Ceannt Station. Ostensibly an impressive building in its day, for decades now, it has been outdated and unable to cater for the tens of thousands of people who use it weekly.

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