UHG under pressure from rising Covid-19 cases

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Pressure continues to mount on local public hospital services due to the rising Covid-19 case numbers and outbreaks of the infection in a number of wards.

More pedestrian crossings needed says Hoare

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Fine Gael councillor Eddie Hoare is calling on the Galway City Council to roll out more pedestrian crossings in Galway City

Galway Film centre rebranded as Ardán, with a vision for growth

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Galway Film Centre takes to the Ardán (gaeilge for stage) with a new vision to grow the film, TV, games and animation industry in the west of Ireland.

Pakistani Culture Night makes its return to NUI, Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Pakistani Culture Night recently made its long-awaited return to NUI Galway. After nearly three years, the Bailey Allen Hall was once again adorned with green and white flags, setting the scene for a bustling night full of music, laughter, and Pakistani culture.

Traditionally, Culture Night is a highly anticipated event for Galway’s Pakistani community. It has always been an opportunity for Pakistanis, not just from Galway, but from all over Ireland to come together and celebrate their heritage. The event is not just limited to Pakistanis; anybody who wishes to experience and appreciate the culture is welcome to join the festivities.

Volunteers sought for Big Brother, Big Sister programme

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Adult volunteers are needed for a mentoring initiative for young people aged 10 to 18 years who are living in direct provision in Salthill.

GMIT mentoring programme helps students adapt to college life

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Foróige, the youth development organisation, has joined forces with GMIT to run a mentoring programme at the local third level college.

Atlantic University tide will rise all our western boats

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Not far shy of 40 years ago, I entered college in Galway at what was then Galway RTC. College is an exciting time, as you throw off the shackles of your life up to that point and set about reinventing yourself. You walk onto a new stage, with a different supporting cast. Whether you were a star actor in the drama of your life up until that point, or whether you were a backstage hand, all bets are off when you go to college. All roles are up for grabs.

Atlantic Technological University will create thousands of jobs, says Minister on eve of launch

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

The new Atlantic Technological University comprising GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo, which will come into operation from this weekend, will contribute to the creation of thousands of jobs in the region, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said this morning.

National Park City designation is the future for greener smarter Galway city

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

In its short existence the Galway National Park City (GNPC) initiative, based on connecting people and nature in an urban environment and with an sustainability ethos, has had a positive impact on the local landscape providing opportunities and collaborations for citizens and organisations from different sectors to creatively work together on successfully developing new pioneering environmental and sustainability programmes.

Crucial vote on ownership of Galway United

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A critical decision for the long term future of Galway United will be made next Wednesday when the co-op votes on an offer from The Comer Group to take an 85 per cent controlling stake.

Challenge to 121 Barna houses is rejected by High Court

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A challenge to an approved plan for 121 homes in Barna, has been rejected by the High Court.

Clifden RNLI tasked to assist three teenage kayakers in difficulty near Letterfrack

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI launched the Shannon class, all-weather lifeboat to assist three teenage kayakers who drifted from the shore in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Saturday.

Councillors wonders why more cyclists are not prosecuted for breaking red lights

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A city councillor has asked local gardai why more cyclists are not prosecuted for breaking traffic lights.

SU President appeals for support for Ask For Angela programme

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Galway City’s Joint Policing Committee was this week asked to get behind a programme that will enable people to feel safer on a night out by using a standard code phrase to alert bar staff to the fact that they are uncomfortable and need some support.

Garda presence 24/7 in Eyre Square, JPC meeting told

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Galway gardai have an officer on duty at all times in the Eyre Square area, following recent calls for greater policing in the light of many serious incidents of criminality.

Connolly calls for pedestrian crossing at Millars Lane

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Cllr John Connolly is hopeful a feasibility study will show that a pedestrian crossing is needed at the Rahoon end of Millars Lane.

High speed traffic on Merlin Lane will lead to ‘a fatality’, warns Cheevers

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

“Immediate action” must be taken to stop “high speed traffic” on Merlin Lane, “before we have a fatality”, a city councillor has warned.

McNelis calls for full ban on gambling ads

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

The “huge and incessant bombardment” of gambling advertisements during the recent Cheltenham races has “reiterated the need” for a full ban on such ads.

Public meeting on naming Salmon Weir footbridge after 1916 veteran

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A public meeting to press the case to name the new Salmon Weir footbridge after Julia Morrissey, one of the leading figures of the 1916 Rising in Galway, takes place next week.

Remote and flexible working is ‘key to revitalisation of west of Ireland’, says McNelis

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Employees in Galway want the right to flexible work and a right to flexible work is “key to the revitalisation” of the city, the county, and the west of Ireland as a whole.

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