City emergency accommodation bursting at seams says Farrell

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has criticised the Government’s ongoing failure to address the housing crisis which has resulted in an unprecedented number of people experiencing homelessness in the state. In Galway, this has resulted in a lack of emergency accommodation for people who have become homeless.

Economic impact of long Covid could be similar to 2008 global financial crisis, says Naughten

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

New research into long Covid reveals that the economic losses are on par with the 2008 global financial crisis, according to Roscommon/Galway TD Denis Naughten.

Indreabhán marks Heritage Week with seashore event at An Trá Mhór

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt, and Litter Beach Clean-Up will take place at An Trá Mhór in Indreabhán on Monday next, August 19, as part of Heritage Week.

Students’ Union invite applications to annual charity fund

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union has opened the application process for charities wishing to be considered as beneficiaries for its annual fundraising campaign for 2024/25.

Thanks for letting us serve you, say Colm and Caryl

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

After nine hugely successful years owning and running Esquires Coffee 11 Eyre Sq where they brought a new name in coffee, quality,service and hospitality from its infancy to a now thriving, profitable business, Caryl and Colm McDonagh have decided that the time is right to hand over the reins.

Join a walk to remember

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Register today for the Galway Memorial Walk. The walk along Salthill Prom on Sunday September 8 will see hundreds gather together to walk in memory of their loved ones, and to support Galway Hospice.

Foreign investors are slow to look West, survey shows

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Only six per cent of multinational companies planning to invest in Ireland are looking at the West, according to a new survey, despite strong economic growth and overall improving sentiment amongst foreign investors into Ireland.

Campaign launched to help little Zoe Mills access innovative cancer treatment

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The family of a little girl with strong Galway connections have launched a fundraising campaign to bring her to the US for potentially life-changing treatment for an aggressive form of cancer. Little Zoe Mills, who will soon turn two, has been battling neuroblastoma for the past year.

Zoe was diagnosed in August 2023, when she became unwell and underwent tests which revealed that not only had she a tumour attached to her kidney which took up 50 per cent of the space in her abdomen, but the cancer had also spread throughout her tiny body. She has been undergoing treatment ever since.

Two historic Galway venues secure funding to attract international business events

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Two venues in Galway are among five nationally which will share in a total of €1 million in funding aimed at developing gala dinner venues as part of an effort to grow the country’s main business events hubs.

Kenny’s Bindery celebrates 50 years of craftsmanship and tradition

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Kenny’s Bindery, a renowned name in the art of bookbinding, will celebrate its 50th anniversary next month. Established in 1974, Kenny’s has upheld the tradition of fine craftsmanship, serving bibliophiles, institutions, and collectors with unparalleled dedication for half a century.

Local business seeks community support to turn shortfall into opportunity for all

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Facing an ‘unexpected production issue’ which has resulted in a shortfall of 2,000 crochet sheep, Salthill based business, Wonky Woolins has announced it will be collaborating with ‘local refugees, migrants and other community members’ to help meet its production needs.

Lettermullen man charged with Taoiseach threats promises to stay off social media

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

A 48-year-old Lettermullen man has promised to stay off social media after being charged with threatening to kill or cause serious harm to the Taoiseach and his family.

Kylemore Abbey to celebrate Heritage Week with unveiling of new historical display

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Kylemore Abbey has an exciting line-up for Heritage Week next week, including the unveiling of a new display of the ceremonial parliamentary robes and coronet of the Duke of Manchester, a former owner of the abbey.

Galway Civic Trust to celebrate 30 years with special event during Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Galway Civic Trust will celebrate 30 years next week with a day of talks and events taking place as part of Heritage Week.

The organisation will mark this signficant milestone during Heritage Week on Friday, August 23 with a day of events in the Mick Lally Theatre, just across the lane from the Galway Civic Trust offices.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Gems taken in Athenry
At approx. 02:20 on Wednesday morning August 7, a jewellers shop in Athenry Shopping centre was broken into, entry was gained by culprits breaking through the front door of the premises.

At approx. 02:20 on Wednesday morning August 7, a jewellers shop in Athenry Shopping centre was broken into, entry was gained by culprits breaking through the front door of the premises.

Two new bus stops for the Coast Road in Oranmore — Naughton

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Minister Hildegarde Naughton has confirmed that two new bus stops will be provided on the Coast Road, Oranmore, to facilitate access to the train station. The local TD and Government Chief Whip, has been liaising with the National Transport Authority in recent months in relation to the need to provide greater public transport options in the locality.

Lose up to two stone in 10 weeks

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The keys to a genuine weight loss (real fat loss) plan are diet, exercise and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other.

Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off. Metabolism problems like slow thyroid, type 2 Diabetes, sluggish liver, hormone imbalances, PCOS, Endometriosis, infertility and digestive problems like constipation, IBS and Diverticulitis will limit or stop your weight loss, no matter how much dieting or exercise you do.

Farewell to Phyllis — after 109 years of a life less ordinary

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

The Galway resident who was believed to be the oldest person in Ireland has died this week just 81 days after celebrating her 109th birthday.

Million litre Merlin waste tank raises questions

Thu, Aug 15, 2024

Uisce Éireann has resubmitted a planning application to Galway City Council for a 950 cubic metre concrete storage tank at the Merlin Pumping Station capable of storing almost one million litres of liquid, equivalent to more than three Leisureland-sized swimming pools. It previously withdrew an almost identical application in 2023.

A window on a world that has changed utterly

Wed, Aug 14, 2024

Take your average nine-year-old now. Born in 2015. Five years before Covid...years before Ukraine, before Gaza and Israel, they have exprienced a change in the way the world has been.

So much has happened to form the foundations of their memories. Events that have shaken us and will continue to have implications for decades. But that nine-year-old has been born into a world of uniformity and division; of education and ignorance.

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