Bike shortage to last until 2022, says bike shop owner

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The shortage of bikes for sale is set to continue until next year, one of Galway’s top bicycle retailers has said this week.

John Kennedy, owner of West Ireland Bike Shop in Galway’s West End, explains why there is such a shortage of bikes right now.

Council to meet stakeholders to discuss Corrib lives risk

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway City Council will discuss with relevant stakeholders the possibility of organising meetings to combat the loss of life on the River Corrib.

Long Walk works will reduce presence of wet wipes, says Irish Water

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Irish Water working in partnership with the Galway City Council has commenced remedial works at the Long Walk which will improve water quality in the area, provide environmental benefits, and reduce the presence of wet wipes along the River Corrib.

Turlough’ to host fantasy Leinster Final to launch fundraising drive for new facilities

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The ambitious plans of Turloughmore Hurling and Camogie clubs to construct new playing pitches, walkways, car parks and stands at their complex at Lackagh will be kickstarted with a novel Fantsay Leinster Hurling Final in July, to which punters will be entered in a fantastic draw for prizes including a car.

Cannon welcomes shortlisting of contractors for new Bullaun NS

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Fine Gael Deputy Ciaran Cannon has welcomed an announcement from the Department of Education that it has authorised the design team charged with developing a new eight classroom school at Bullaun to select a shortlist of contractors for the project.

Davy Carton and Ultan Conlon perform live from Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre tonight

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Music fans are in for a treat this evening when Davy Carton of the Saw Doctors and Ultan Conlon come together for an intimate, live-streamed, concert from Seomra Eile at Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre, Galway.

Singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist, and Tuam man Carton is best known as a core member of the iconic Saw Doctors, the band he co-founded with Leo Moran in 1987.

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Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Park and playground wardens motion carried
The Galway City Council has agreed on the need for full time wardens in the main parks and playgrounds to ensure that they are safe for the benefit of the public and biodiversity.

Football powergrab shows the importance of identity for us all

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

This is not an editorial about football, but it is brought on by the biggest story in football this week, a story that knocked Covid to one side in the minds of many. The issues raised by the attempt by 12 European football clubs to breakaway and form a competition with rules set by themselves, have shown us that they are not just pertinent on the streets of Turin, Manchester, London, Barcelona or Munich, but in all our communities, wherever we live.

Whereas the Superleague motivation may have been solely monetary, it is also about identity, a concept that is central to us all. In the end, the opportunistic avarice visited upon us by the billionaire football club owners taught them, and indeed all of us, a valuable lesson about who we are and about all of the things that are dear to us in the shaping of our own identity.

Galway’s Market Life Captured in New Documentary Film

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

A new documentary which captures the unique heart of the historic Galway Market has been released. Galway Market traders in association with film maker Dawid Piotr Szlaga of Wild Islands Pictures, have produced a short film on the iconic market which has been in operation for centuries in the shadow of St. Nicholas Church in the heart of Galway city. This project was supported by Galway 2020 European City of Culture and features original music by Gabriel Gonzalez.

Young people in Galway set to ‘raise their voice’ at EYE on the Edge

Wed, Apr 21, 2021

Politics, arts, culture, climate change, and the future of the EU will fuse in a major online festival - EYE on the Edge - based in Galway, and taking place this weekend, which has been created by and for young people.

Kyne sparks FG spat by casting doubt on Naughton's Merlin Park plans

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Proposals from the Dept of Health, seen by Senator Seán Kyne cast serious doubts on commitments regarding 200 in-patient beds and a new elective hospital in Merlin Park.

Brown Thomas merchandiser creates care packages for homeless

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Brown Thomas visual merchandiser and window dresser Jacqueline Roche has created care packages for homeless people living on the streets of the city.

MÓR Action proposes Rinville Park expansion to councillors

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Members of MÓR Action met with the councillors of the Loughrea Municipal District (including Rinville, Maree, Clarinbridge, Kinvara and Gort) this week to make a presentation on a proposed extension of Rinville Park. The opportunity was provided by Cllr Martina Kinane who has been active in working for and supporting the upgrade of amenities for residents of Oranmore-Athenry and Gort-Kinvara both at the park and in the surrounding areas.

Senator calls on city council to host summer outdoor events

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

With NPHET declaring that 2021 will be an “outdoor summer” and many restrictions likely to remain in place, a senator is calling on the City Council to arrange a schedule of outdoor events for June, July, and August.

Investing in outdoor dining can ‘save our summer’, says Hoare

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

With funding of €17 million from the Government to support outdoor dining this summer, the Galway City Council must create a plan to support outdoor dining and activities in the city.

Byrne calls for full time wardens needed for city's main parks

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The need for full time, on-the-ground, wardens, for seven days a week in the main city parks, will be discussed again by councillors next Monday.

Spiddal medical device company to create 150 new jobs

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

Leading biomaterials manufacturer Aran Biomedical has this week announced plans to create 150 highly skilled new jobs in the Galway Gaeltacht over the next three years.

Craughwell National School extension moves closer to construction

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

The “much needed” extension to Craughwell national school can take place once the Department of Education approves the tender report and the Office of Public Works appoints a contractor.

Calls for hospital parking charges ban after figures reveal €630,000 collected by UHG in 2020

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

A total of €630,000 was collected in parking charges by University Hospital Galway last year, according to figures released by the HSE.

‘Radical approach’ needed to deal with scrambler bikes, says Cheevers

Thu, Apr 15, 2021

A “radical approach” is needed to deal with scrambler bikes going onto Galway City Council owned pitches and amenities, especially when children and families are present.

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