Nominate Galway’s volunteers for Volunteer Ireland Awards

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Nominations are open for the Volunteer Ireland Awards and a call has gone out for Galway people’s contributions in the area to be recognised.

Croí’s Night Run returns virtually for October

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The seventh annual Croí Virtual Night Run takes place on Friday October 8, and the locally based heart and stroke charity is encouraging the public to get involved.

Westside Modular Family Hub nominated for community housing award

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The Westside Modular Family Hub - the first of its kind in Ireland - has been shortlisted for the Irish Council of Social Housing Allianz Community Housing Awards 2021.

Any ‘return to normal’ is a return to major challenges for Ireland

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

As summer comes to an end, attention is turning to the new political season as the various party think-ins get underway with the return of the Dáil just around the corner.

E-scooter safety concerns on public roads

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

A west of Ireland road safety officer has issued a reminder that it is currently illegal to use a privately owned e-scooter on public roads, pavements or cycle paths.

‘Housing for All’ strategy step in the right direction, says Galway Simon Community

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has welcomed the Government’s new Housing for All Strategy but stressed that it is crucial for the government to achieve the objectives contained within the plan to ensure the aim of eradicating homelessness can be realised.

East of the Corrib Cycle-Bus community cycle this Sunday

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

The East of the Corrib Cycle-Bus is delighted to announce a community cycle this Sunday, 12th September, as part of Bike Week 2021.

Three angling initiatives in Galway awarded sponsorship funding

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Inland Fisheries Ireland, the State agency with responsibility for the protection and conservation of freshwater fish and habitats and promotion of angling, has announced funding for projects under its annual sponsorship programme. The programme supports novice or ‘beginner’ anglers and the development of sustainable angling tourism in Ireland, which could grow in popularity, particularly in rural and peripheral areas.

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Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Dolan welcomes funding for social enterprises
Senator Aisling Dolan has welcomed the announcement of €50,000 of funding for Social Enterprises across Galway for the cost of capital projects, refurbishments, repairs, or the purchase of new equipment.

Schoolchildren can ask Micheal Martin questions

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Study & Careers director, Dr. Fidelma Healy Eames, is to interview Taoiseach Micheal Martin in her next live interview in the #InspiringIreland #InspiringStudents series.

Inaugural Colm Horkan Memorial Virtual Golf Classic

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

In memory of their late friend and clubmate, Colm Horkan, Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club have launched the inaugural Colm Horkan Memorial Virtual Golf Classic in association with B-pod.

The importance of ‘can see, can be’

Thu, Sep 09, 2021

Someone once said that everybody in life should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect but for the respect from others. On one hand, I am loath to burden people in public life with the pressure of being a role model. I recall the American basketball player, Charles Barkley saying he wasn’t a role model. “Just because, I can dunk a basketball, doesn’t mean I should raise your kids,” he said.

Water service disruption as main bursts in city

Tue, Sep 07, 2021

Irish Water is working with Galway City Council to carry out urgent repairs to maintain water supply following a burst watermain on Siobhan McKenna Road. Crews are working to repair the burst watermain supplying the Clifton Hill and Tonabrucky reservoirs as quickly and as safely as possible.

NUIG Students’ Union distribute reusable masks to students

Mon, Sep 06, 2021

As students return to Galway for the start of the academic year, the NUI Galway Students’ Union are distributing free masks to students on behalf of the university.

Galway's Pamela Uba is crowned Miss Ireland 2021

Mon, Sep 06, 2021

Pamela Uba (25) from Galway City was crowned Miss Ireland 2021 on Sunday September night at a spectacular outdoor show and sparkling ceremony at Lakeside Manor, Co Cavan.

Eased restrictions sees arts festival announce extra capacities for indoor shows

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

The Government announcement on the re-opening of indoor venues allowing increased capacities has resulted in more tickets being available for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival.

‘Voluntary’ contributions to schools are ‘crippling’ family finances, says Farrell

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Families across Galway are being “crippled by requests” from the school their children attend, for ‘voluntary’ contributions which can run to €100 or €200 per child, and even as much as €300-400 in some cases.

Improvement works on Clarke Avenue completed

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Repair works to the road surface at the bus stop on Clarke Avenue in Mervue have been completed, following a long campaign to have the work carried out.

Measures needed to prevent future illegal dumping in Ballybane

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

Works are being carried out by the Galway City Council at the field adjoining the Fana Glas and Leas na Coille estates in Ballybane.

Extend outdoor dining and pedestrian measures to Christmas, says Hanley

Thu, Sep 02, 2021

The outdoor dining and pedestrianisation measures in Galway city should not come to an end on September 30, but instead should be extended to Christmas.

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