Eight Galway schools named in abuse report

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Five primary schools and three secondary schools in Galway are included in a list of 308 institutions across the country where allegations of serious abuse have been recorded.

Cracked pipes and tanker trucks haul city’s sewage

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

This alarming analysis is set out in briefing documents circulated amongst Galway West’s five TDs by environmental and heritage body an Taisce this week. A spokesman said the motivation for the communiqué is to explain to local politicians why an Taisce is objecting to Uisce Éireann’s planning application for a proposed one million litre wastewater storage tank near Merlin Park.

Ballybane community hub to open next week

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The new Ballybane community hub will officially be opening next Tuesday, September 10 at 1pm. All are welcome to join in the celebration.

Athenry man organises Dart tournament to support Autism Charity

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

An Athenry father of a child with autism is drawing on his love of darts to run a tournament for Ireland’s autism charity, AsIAm, in Cawley’s Bar, Craughwell, on Sunday, September 29.

New Galway Climate Festival has fun for all of the family!

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Climate Inspirations-Communities in Action is coming to Galway 12-15 September. It is innovative, creative and collaborative festival which aims to change the narrative around climate action to one of positivity.

The theft of innocence

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

If you carry your childhood with you, they say that you never become older. It is that time of life is when the world looks beautiful, when matters should revolve around the simplistic; where wants and needs are then just divided into a few basics. Childhood is measured out by sights and sounds and smells before the dark hour of reason appears.

Or so it should.

Croí to launch Ireland’s largest mobile Stroke Prevention and Heart Health Hub in Tuam

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The heart and stroke charity Croí are launching the Croí Mobile Health Club at O'Tooles Supervalu in Tuam on Thursday, September 12 from 10am to 4pm.

Commuters in Loughrea 'completely failed by Government and NTA' says O'Hara

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Sinn Féin Councillor and Galway East General Election candidate, Louis O'Hara, has said that commuters in Loughrea have been completely failed by the Government and NTA (National Transport Authority).

Galway City Museum awarded Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme Grant

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Galway City Museum was recently awarded €15,000 in the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media’s Regional Museum Exhibitions Scheme 2024. This funding will be used to further enhance exhibition engagement at the Museum.

Students can live rent-free with help from Home4Home

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Home4home is excited to introduce a game-changing opportunity for families with students: the ability to exchange student rooms, allowing your child to live rent-free while attending college or university.

Aras Badminton Club resumes

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Aras Badminton Club resumes on Tuesday, September 10 at Aras Bothar na Tra, Dr Mannix Road and continues weekly every Tuesday night from 8pm to 10pm.

The club is open to all levels, and beginners welcome. Aras Badminton Club is a fun social club that operates on a pay as you go basis. For further details contact 087 6152668.

Litter is bane of Ballybane

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Sinn Féin is expecting illegal dumping and litter to be a major concern in Ballybane after initiating a survey amongst its residents, and is calling for Galway City Council to take back control of refuse collection from private companies.

Discontinued day bus service is 'huge loss' to Athenry's community

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Service provider Farrell's of Athenry's decision to cease its daytime bus services from Athenry to Galway city from September 13 has been described by Councillor Louis O'Hara as a 'huge loss to the local community'.

Council launches public survey to 'interest and preferred locations' for housing

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Launched yesterday (Wednesday), Galway County Council's housing survey aims to gauge the 'interest and preferred locations in County Galway for affordable homes'.

Wedfest - Galway Bay Hotel’s popular Wedding Festival returns

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Located at the heart of the famous Salthill Promenade, Galway Bay Hotel is the perfect venue for your dream wedding reception. With breath-taking views overlooking Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, a reputation for excellence and a commitment to exceeding expectations; Galway Bay Hotel has got your picture-perfect wedding all taken care of.

Drink driving convictions down across Galway

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The number of people convicted of drink and drug driving offences has decreased for the first time in four years across County Galway.

Slieve Aughty Centre hosts Weekend in The Hills

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Weekend in The Hills to be held by the Slieve Aughty Centre in collaboration with CELT (Centre for Environment Living and Training) on Saturday 28 to Sunday 29 of September.

I can never regret being older and wiser, says departing University of Galway president

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

It's midday Monday. Outside, the sun kisses the green grass of the Quad at the University of Galway. There is a sense of calm before the storm here. A whiff of change in the air.

University of Galway launches archive celebrating Irish Traveller history

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

On September 2 2024, University of Galway launched an archive recognising the different experiences of the Irish Traveller Community. It includes challenges the community has faced since the 1960's and the importance of the Traveller voice in the community.

John Connolly and Gráinne Seoige selected as Fianna Fáil Galway West election candidates  

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Fianna Fáil has confirmed Cllr John Connolly and Gráinne Seoige have been selected to contest the next General Election in the Galway West constituency.

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