Galway projects win at all-Ireland community awards

Thu, May 19, 2022

Galway community projects were honoured at the the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Monday evening (May 16) in Killarney.

Welcome for Rahoon cemetery enhancement works

Thu, May 19, 2022

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the enhancement works that are ongoing at the old cemetery in Rahoon.

“Over the past year, some works have taken place in cutting back excessive vegetation and remediating paths that had hindered access to the cemetery. This work has allowed people to enjoy the area again and it is now far more welcoming to walkers. The cemetery and old headstones within are now clearly accessible and visible.”

Sports nutrition event for all with Olympic Boxing Club and Claddagh Credit Union

Thu, May 19, 2022

Claddagh Credit Union are proud to announce Olympic Boxing Club as their new project partner for the coming three years. In this time, they will work together to support the club and its members.

Leader Ryan opens local Green Party office

Thu, May 19, 2022

Eamon Ryan, leader of the Green Party officially opened the Galway Green Party office on Thursday. The new office is located in Woodquay just opposite McSwiggans pub and is shared by Senator Pauline O’Reilly with the Green’s two city councillors, Martina O’Connor and Niall Murphy, along with the Green Party county councillor Alastair McKinstry.

Galway people urged to find out how long they will live

Thu, May 19, 2022

Do you want to live a longer and healthier life but do not know where to start? If so, help is at hand in the form of a new television show.

ATU to host free public seminar on skills needs of traditional building sector in Ireland

Thu, May 19, 2022

Atlantic Technological University will host a free public seminar on the skills needs of the traditional building sector in Ireland at its Galway city campus next month. The seminar, on Friday, June 3, will be followed on June 4 with a demonstration of traditional skills at the Irish Workhouse Centre in Portumna.

Olympic Boxing Club continues to thrive

Thu, May 19, 2022

When the question is asked, John Mongan’s vision about what can be achieved is clear. The Olympic Boxing Club is thriving, but what can be accomplished in the coming few years?

Eight years of parkrun

Thu, May 19, 2022

Knocknacarra parkrun will celebrate its eighth birthday this Saturday in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra. In the last eight years despite not taking place during Covid, the parkrunners have walked, jogged or ran 153,850,000 metres — the equivalent of four times around the circumference of the earth.

Over 327 Saturday mornings at 9.30am 5,021 people of all ages and abilities have completed 30,770 5Km parkruns.

Calls made for speed reduction in Knocknacarra

Thu, May 19, 2022

Calls have been made for urgent traffic calming measures to be introduced to reduce speeding in Knocknacarra.

Residents in the area have highlighted concerns to Cllr Mc Niall Nelis who said he has been inundated with calls about the matter.

City Council praised for LED upgrade programme

Thu, May 19, 2022

The efficient manner in which the Galway City Council’s Public Lighting LED upgrade programme has been rolled out was praised by a number of councillors on Monday.

Barn owls bouncing back in east Galway

Thu, May 19, 2022

BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with the Heritage Office of Galway County Council undertook a survey of barn owls in the county, the results of which show that the fortunes of this iconic farmland bird may be changing, as barn owls were recorded returning to parts of the county where they have been absent for decades.

Innovative day case procedure to address uncontrolled blood pressure introduced at Galway University Hospitals

Thu, May 19, 2022

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is the first hospital in the country to introduce a new minimally invasive day case procedure to reduce blood pressure in patients. This means that patients arrive in the hospital in the morning, have the procedure and are able to return home the same day.

Noble gesture to accompany the heroes out at sea

Thu, May 19, 2022

It goes without aying that we are all filled with admiration for those heroes who risk their lives so we may live ours. Our minds do not have to go far back to remember those who have died in the service of rescue on this side of the country.

Every night as we settle down, an army of people are on watch, at the readiness to be called into action. In this category, I include all members of the rescue and emergency services whose job it is to save lives, but whose bravery goes beyond this, as they risk life and limb in the fulfilment of their goals.

Step into the local wild for Biodiversity Week

Fri, May 13, 2022

Step into the wild with Friends of Merlin Woods for Biodiversity week May 14-22Friends of Merlin Woods with a whole host of individuals and organisations, will create an immersive and nature awareness experience in the wild urban oasis.

Our last good night in Eurovision

Thu, May 12, 2022

Every May brings all of Europe together to share the experience of watching the small screen, just like we all used to do back in the day. Streaming TV services and watch on demand, mean that outside of sport, there are now just a few international events where half the globe shares the immediate experience.

Irish Citylink first to recognise Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Thu, May 12, 2022

Irish Citylink has today become the first Irish Coach Service to recognise the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower officially! Not all disabilities are visible – some are not immediately obvious. The Sunflower acts as an awareness tool – someone can choose to wear it to discreetly indicate that they have a non-visible disability and may need support, help, or simply a little more time while traveling.

Galway cheerleaders compete in Orlando

Thu, May 12, 2022

Most people are surprised to hear that there is cheerleading in Ireland, even more surprised when they find out cheerleading was given Olympic recognition last year. But it’s no surprise that cheerleading has become such a popular sport among children, teenagers and young adults. Boys and girls flipping, throwing each other in the air and building pyramids sounds like a lot of fun!

Improve care for a family member who has Alzheimer’s

Thu, May 12, 2022

Do you have a family member who has Alzheimer’s or another type of dementia? Would you like to increase your knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other dementias, and to improve your care giving skills? If so, you might be interested in our education and training courses specially designed to support family carers.

Clifden RNLI brings its ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat home this weekend

Thu, May 12, 2022

A new all-weather RNLI Shannon class lifeboat is on its way home to its permanent base at Clifden where it will save lives off the choppy west coast of Connemara. The lifeboat is a special one in the Irish fleet as it carries the names of over 10,000 people onboard, put there by members of the public through a special fundraising initiative which was run by the search and rescue charity back in 2020.

THOUGHT THE GLASS DARKLY

Thu, May 12, 2022

In late November 1623, John Donne, Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral, fell ill, probably of typhus, or ‘spotted fever’, as it was called in his day. He was in his early 50s, a widower since the death of his beloved wife Anne in 1617, and the father of four daughters and a son, who carried his father’s name.

Donne had taken Holy Orders in the Church of England in 1615. He had done so reluctantly, and only after exhausting every other career path. As a young man, he had gained a reputation among a small circle of university graduates, fellow-poets, and would-be courtiers for his witty and erotic love poetry. Like dozens of other young men, he hung around the Royal Court in the hopes of coming to the attention of some ‘great man’ and so gaining a position that would lead to social and financial advancement.

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