Free public lectures as part of Archway sessions
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
University of Galway has launched the Archway Sessions, a series of free public lectures for 2024/25.
Read more ...Galway Simon concerned about increasing homelessness
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway Simon Community has launched its 2023 Annual Impact Report, highlighting the continuing demand for the charity’s Homeless Services during another very challenging year. In 2023 the organisation supported 1,490 individuals across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. With Galway City having the highest ongoing need for social housing in the country, according to the latest report by the Parliamentary Budget Office, Galway Simon Community is deeply concerned about the deepening homelessness crisis.
Read more ...Maxi Zoo expands into Galway
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest specialty pet retailer, has added Galway to its locations countrywide, having opened a new store at the Plaza on the Headford Road.
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Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Criminal damage in Newcastle
Between 1am and 8am on Wednesday, September 11 a window was broken in the front of a house in Inishannagh Park in Newcastle. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Galway Garda Station 091-538000.
Between 1am and 8am on Wednesday, September 11 a window was broken in the front of a house in Inishannagh Park in Newcastle. Gardaí are appealing for anyone with any information to contact Galway Garda Station 091-538000.
Read more ...‘Pedal For A Purpose’ Castlegar GAA launch big fundraiser
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Castlegar GAA Club has just launched a hugely exciting fundraiser which will see them pedal for a purpose this October.
Read more ...Sinn Féin’s childcare plan at €10 a day would benefit 40,000 children in Galway, says Farrell
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
38,414 children in Galway would benefit from Sinn Féin’s plan to deliver childcare at a cost of €10 a day, Mairéad Farrell TD for Galway West has said.
Read more ...Public invited to nominate volunteers for national award
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Volunteer Ireland Awards. The public is being invited to nominate volunteers in their community across 11 categories, with one volunteer being named Christine Buckley Volunteer of the Year at the ceremony in December. The Volunteer Ireland Awards take place annually and celebrate the immense contribution volunteers make to communities across Ireland. Nominations can be made at www.volunteer.ie/nominate.
Galway Volunteer Centre Manager, Donncha Foley said volunteers make an enormous contribution to our communities and in many cases, deliver critical services that may not otherwise be delivered.
Read more ...Nominations open for ATU Alumni Awards
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Nominations are now open for the 2025 ATU Alumni Awards which aim to recognise the exceptional accomplishments of graduates in the fields of Business, Science and Health, Engineering and Computing, and Education, Design and Humanities.
Read more ...O’Reilly wants to make bus travel cheaper for families
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
The Green Party are proposing free bus travel for under-9s. Speaking from the Green Party think-in this week, Senator Pauline O’Reilly said “It is all about tilting the balance of costs in favour of public transport.
Read more ...SamePage Theatre move into realm of musical theatre
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Local group, SamePage Theatre, is shaking things up with their next production by stepping into the realm of musical theatre for the first time.
Read more ...Clare Quinn recital at National Concert Hall
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway born and raised soprano Clare Quinn will be performing in recital at the National Concert Hall on Thursday October 10. The programme including the works of Mahler, Mozart, and Strauss marks Clare’s solo recital debut at the National Concert Hall, a wonderful milestone in her burgeoning career.
Read more ...Josie Forde welcomes progress on Southpark Masterplan
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway City Councillor Josie Forde has welcomed progress on the Southpark Masterplan, with Galway City Council confirming that consultants have been appointed to assess the feasibility of plans previously adopted by the Council.
Read more ...Ros Ard estate to be taken-in-charge, says Lyons
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
West Electoral Area and Knocknacarra based Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed this week’s decision by the members of Galway City Council to take the Ros Ard estate in charge.
Read more ...Digital Reunion barbecue next week
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Digital former employees will reunite on Friday week (September 27) at the Ardilaun Hotel for a relaxed evening of BBQ, music, and conversation, starting at 6:30 PM. Limited tickets are still available for €35 and can only be purchased online through DigitalBBQ.eventbrite.ie
Read more ...Tea at the g for breast cancer research
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
To help celebrate October, breast cancer awareness month, the g Hotel will host ‘Afternoon Tea a the g’ in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute on Sunday, October 6.
Read more ...Higgins welcome decision to deliver veterinary course to Mountbellew
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Galway East general election candidate Cllr Clodagh Higgins last night expressed her delight following the Government’s decision to deliver a veterinary medicine course at Mountbellew Agricultural College.
Read more ...City faces ‘perfect storm’ in accommodation crunch
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Three Labour Party members of Galway City Council have issued a broadside against the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ strategy, with accusations that an unknown number of children are in emergency accommodation in the city.
Read more ...Wardens bust city puppy farm
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Dog wardens seized 15 juvenile dogs after raiding a suspected illegal puppy farm in Galway city last month.
Read more ...Free one-day conference on medieval church heritage to take place in Loughrea tomorrow
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Archaeology experts from across Ireland will gather in Loughrea tomorrow for a free one-day conference exploring the fascinating history of the county’s medieval churches and their connections to the local community.
Read more ...Bins cannot be emptied for fear of attacks by late night revellers
Thu, Sep 19, 2024
Public bins cannot be emptied overnight in Galway city centre because local authority staff are fearful of physical and verbal assault by late night revellers.
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