Let us not force our politicians to avoid public engagement

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

I don’t think that our politicians should have to alter their footwear in the morning to ensure they are wearing something comfortable to enable them to make a quick getaway.

Mountbellew and Oranmore bank branches to be upgraded

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Two Co Galway banks are to be upgraded as part of a €11.5 million nationwide branch network investment by Bank of Ireland.

Branches in Mountbellew and Oranmore are both to be given facelifts as part of the upgrade plans.

University of Galway launches European project to enhance women’s role in rural life

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

University of Galway is to lead a new research project running across 10 European countries focusing on enhancing the role of women in agriculture and rural life.

Advocates welcome promise of 30 km speed limits outside schools

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Community advocates for safer streets are pleased that a majority of Galway city councillors voted to include 30 km per hour speed limits outside city schools as part of the city’s speed limit review at Monday’s council meeting, and that the Executive promised a full review of speed limits of all city and suburban roads by 2024.

Claddagh Choral head to Japan

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

A team made up of both Claddagh Choral and MÓC 2 are embarking on a ten-day research trip this month to Japan, to explore opportunities for a tour for Galway City Chamber Choir later this year.

The exploration group, consisting of producer Kate McBrearty, Stephen Carroll, Micheál Ó Ciaraidh and Ellie Diamond, will Tokyo, Yokohama, Nagano, Nagoya, Hiroshima and Matsue and will meet with high profile Japanese choirs, directors and composers as well as Comhaltas Ceoltoiri Éireann Japan (CCÉ Japan). During the visit, the group will also meet with the Irish ambassador to Japan, Ireland Japan Chamber of Commerce and more.

Galway has one in three chance of Eurosong success

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Galway has a one in three chance of having a singer represent Ireland in this summer’s Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool in May.

President pays tribute to man who brought appreciation of poetry to many

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

President Michael D Higgins paid tribute last night to poet Kevin Higgins who passed away on Tuesday after a short illness.

Five-star hotel contents go under the hammer in treasure trove auction

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Former contents of Ireland’s most iconic five-star hotels, including Galway’s Glenlo Abbey Hotel will take centre stage in what is billed as the most diverse auction of the year – fuelled by the pandemic.

Subsidised local hackney service to be provided in Carna

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Carna is one of twenty-one rural locations included in the pilot scheme announced this week by Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, alongside the National Transport Authority (NTA) who launched a one year pilot programme for a localised, specially licenced hackney service to help improve transport choices for people living in rural locations across the country.

Lyons calls on City Council to recruit school wardens

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The lack of a School Warden around two National Schools in Knocknacarra has created ongoing safety concerns for local councillor Donal Lyons.

Bercause of that he has this week agai raised the issue of the lack of a School Warden on the Clybaun Road with officials at the Transport Directorate at Galway City Council and he has now have written to the Director of Services, Transport Directorate requesting the need to immediately recruit a School Warden for the Clybaun Road.

Kevin Higgins — a poet of integrity, honesty and bravery

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

In 2016 The Stinging Fly magazine described Kevin Higgins as ‘likely Ireland’s most read Irish poet’. Kevin who passed away this week was a passionate and popular poet, a satirist, a fine wordsmith, a romantic with real powers of evocation and a gentle presence too.

Changing people’s lives

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Tusla - Child and Family Agency is currently running a Fostering Recruitment Campaign to recruit new foster carers to meet the growing demand for placements, as a result of the ongoing humanitarian crisis, and the impact of Covid-19 in communities across Ireland.

Inner Relief Road must be prioritised to allow Tuam develop

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Galway County Council need to prioritise the development of the Inner Relief Road for Tuam town, according to Sean Canney Independent TD.

Keep visitor numbers to a minimum, says hospital manager

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The manager of a Co Galway hospital has asked families and loved ones of inpatients at the facility to ensure that visitor numbers are kept to a minimum to protect vulnerable patients from being exposed to viruses.

Connolly Motor Group appointed Volvo Cars dealer in Galway

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Connolly Motor Group have been appointed the new Volvo Cars sales and aftersales partner for Galway. A family business since 1939, Connolly Motor Group have 13 outlets employing over 300 staff representing eight different brands in Ballina, Sligo, Letterkenny, and Galway. This is the first Volvo Cars dealership to join the Connolly Motor group family.

Start saving money and helping the environment with Western Renewables

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

If, like many around you are seeing the potential benefits of using renewable energy to power your lifestyle, then the team at Western Renewables can guide you through all the options to help you make the transformation.

Former University of Galway president named as new Galway Hospice chairman

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

The Board of Galway Hospice Foundation has announced the appointment of a new Chairman, Dr Jim Browne. Dr Browne is Chairman of the Board of Children’s Health Ireland and brings with him a wide variety of experience from the health, engineering, education, and voluntary sectors in Ireland and abroad.

Mum Talks — inspiring and empowering mothers

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Mum Talks is an event company and community that supports, inspires and empowers women throughout their journey of motherhood with online and in-person meet-ups, events, talks and workshops.

The 4th Mum Talks Galway Meet Up will take place on Friday, January 27 in the beautiful surroundings of The G Hotel.

Galway craft and design businesses get a shot at international success

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

Some of Galway’s best up and coming craft and design businesses will be part of over 100 companies from across Ireland who will get a chance to meet with buyers from all over the world as part of the Local Enterprise Showcase at the 2023 Showcase event in the RDS, running from the 22-24th January.

‘Now I know why I am the way I am’

Thu, Jan 12, 2023

In March 2021 I was at one of my lowest ebbs. I really didn’t feel like I had anything to look forward to. I wasn’t in crisis or anything but I was utterly disinterested in the future. It might alarm people to hear that and some might ask “Why didn’t you say something?”

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