By-election loss a jolt for Fianna Fáil as fully vaccinated prepare to avail of indoor dining

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Hello to all the Advertiser readers.
I know there are so many issues down for discussion between us this week, not least of which is the European soccer final between Italy and England (more about that later), but for me, the big issue in the last seven days has been the by-election in Dublin Bay South. Readers will know that I have retained a huge interest in the politics of this country, and the result last Friday of Thursday’s vote in Dublin Bay South was, for many, a real disaster.

Centenary occasion of War of Independence truce honoured at solemn ceremony

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

A solemn and dignified ceremony was hosted in the surrounds of the 1916 Centenary Garden in Burgess Park, Athlone, to commemorate the 100 year anniversary of the War of Independence truce.

The height of summer, but not as we know it

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Around this week every year for the past three decades or more, the soul of Galway would be alive by now; the streets would have been festooned with colourful streamers; the street characters who normally provided the entertainment would have sidled off to let others take their place, and the arrival of summer would be marked with a joie de vivre that marked Galway out as a place that was different.

It was a time of the year in the news cycle when things quietened down; the politicians would be slowing down for the summer, the new mayor would have been elected in time to open the Arts Festival, and Galway would relax itself into a cycle of cultural appreciation continued by a completely new cast who would take the stage for the week-long racing festival.

More than 9,000 Galwegians on waiting list for theory and driving tests

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

More than 9,000 people across Galway city and county are still waiting for their theory and driving tests, according to new figures from the Road Safety Authority.

Connacht Hotel proudly continue their sponsorship of the Galway Races

Tue, Jul 13, 2021

The Connacht Hotel and the wider Connacht Hospitality Group are so proud to continue their association with the Galway Races, the pinnacle of Galway Hospitality calendar.

Covid has had devastating and disproportionate effect on Traveller community, new report finds

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Covid-19 has had a disproportionate and potentially devastating long-term impact on the health and wellbeing of the Traveller Community in Galway city and county, according to assessments and reports compiled by the Galway Traveller Movement.

War on drugs is not working, it is time to talk about regulation, says Hanley

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The “ever increasing prevalence of drugs” in our society and the existence of drug gangs cannot be stopped or defeated by the current methods of criminalisation and enforcement.

Drop in personal injury awards must see insurance premiums slashed, says McNelis

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Insurance premiums for personal and business customers must be “slashed” and the Government “finally get a grip” on an industry which has “had its own way for far too long”.

Close to €200,000 allocated for Leenane coastal protection works

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Close to €200,000 in funding have been allocated for coastal protection works to take place in Leenane, Connemara.

Canney welcomes progress on Tuam social welfare offices

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Social welfare services are close to finally being “under one roof” for north Galway, due to the progress being made on refurbishing the old library on Shop Street in Tuam.

Galway’s leading graffiti and street art available online

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The vivid colours of Galway’s graffiti and street art are from today available to be bought online and displayed in the privacy of your own home.

Dr Conor McNamara appointed Galway County Council Historian-in-Residence

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Dr Conor McNamara, the Athenry native who is today one of the foremost historians of modern Ireland, has been appointed Galway County Council Historian-in-Residence for 2021.

Cheevers calls on City Hall to buy beach wheelchairs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

A city councillor is calling on the local authority to purchase beach wheelchairs to improve accessibility for people with disabilities.

Joyce’s Supermarkets partners with minimal waste store reuzi to bring Galway the best of sustainable living

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

Independent family-run supermarket chain Joyce’s Supermarkets has welcomed reuzi (Ireland’s one-stop shop for sustainable lifestyle) to their Knocknacarra location.

Pearse Doherty to address online Galway meeting on rising Insurance costs

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

“Insurance costs have become extortionate, ripping off consumers and closing down businesses. The whole industry is in need of a radical overhaul.”

Council’s ‘Love Your Beach Week’ begins on Saturday

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

‘Love Your Beach Week’, a new initiative from the Galway City Council and Clean Coasts Ireland, launches this Saturday, and runs until Friday July 16.

Canney demands Government increase grants for retrofitting houses

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The grant assistance scheme for retrofitting houses must be increased given how the cost of materials have “skyrocketed in price” over the last year.

Kilrickle Group Water Scheme goes on public display

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

The pipe network plan for the Kilrickle/Kilcooley Group Water Scheme is now on public display at O’Brien’s shop Kilrickle and in Mullagh.

Madigan speech should kickstart debate on behaviour and treatment

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

One of the victims of the pandemic over the past while has been the absence of strong discourse on anything other than the virus itself. Like a tsunami, it has come in and engulfed everything, has suppressed debate on matters of great import and placed shadows into corners where light should be shone. And to be fair, that was to be expected.

There was a welcome respite from this lack of debate this week when we heard a quite remarkable speech to the Dail from Minister of State Josepha Madigan. Not just remarkable because of the Minister’s revelation that she had been sexually assaulted, but more because of what she described as the ‘unfinished democracy that has hampered progress and fairness for women in this country.

Supporting locals to support local

Thu, Jul 08, 2021

St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union & St Jarlath’s Credit Union have teamed up again along with Galway Bay FM to roll out a €3,000 giveaway to benefit locals and local businesses as they celebrate some of the recent lockdown restrictions easing. The trio are launching the giveaway live on Galway Bay FM for three weeks.

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