Time to nominate for Galway People of the Year Awards

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The Galway People of the Year Awards were inaugurated way back in 1995 to give public recognition to individuals and groups who through their personal leadership, participation, courage, or achievements have made an outstanding contribution in their local communities at home or abroad.

The awards are now recognised as the highest accolade a person can receive in this county, as every recipient will be chosen by the people of Galway through a public nomination process and finalised by an independent adjudication panel

O’Mahony’s passing casts a long shadow in Galway, Mayo and Leitrim

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

When someone who has played a significant role in your life dies, it naturally heralds a time for some reflection and their death also holds a mirror up to our own mortality.

Grainne seeks golden ticket as chocolate journey takes sweet turn with Kickstarter success

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Gráinne Mullins has been a wonderful ambassador for innovation in the west ever since she burst onto the scene a few years ago. Her stunning story of setting up in her parents’ shed during lockdown caught the imagination — and her drive and determination saw her bespoke chocolates stocked in some of the most iconic stores in the country.

A magician who brought wonder to the West

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

I have always looked back on the 1970s with a sense of wonder. The summers seemed to be longer, and sunnier. It was a time when we felt less connected to the outside world, although the passing of Elvis impacted us all.

Concern grows at €75m Crown site fit-out costs

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The figure emerged at a meeting of Galway city councillors this week after the city chief executive appeared to pour cold water on expectations that part of the existing City Hall site on College Road will be redeveloped for social and affordable housing after the move.

42 women evicted in Galway and transported across Ireland

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Around 65 women were “left distraught at the side of the road” yesterday after letters from the International Protection Accommodation Service gave them a 48-hour eviction notice on Monday.

One-in-ten mental health beds ‘un-operational’ across West

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Hospitals in Galway city are “particularly tricky” places to treat acutely mentally unwell patients because of a lack of appropriate beds, according to a leading psychiatrist.

Signum Surgical granted FDA De Novo clearance for innovative technology

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Galway-based Signum Surgical — a medical technology company developing innovative solutions to treat colorectal diseases, has confirmed that its BioHealxTM technology has been granted marketing clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a first-of-its-kind medical device for the treatment of anal fistula.

Shefflin steps down as Galway manager

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Henry Shefflin last evening (Wednesday) informed players that he will not continue as Galway hurling manager.

Henry Shefflin last evening (Wednesday) informed players that he will not continue as Galway hurling manager.

All the wonder of Galway Garden festival at Claregalway Castle this weekend

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Claregalway Castle welcomes all to the wonderful annual Galway Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday July 6-7 from 11 to 6pm.

The undeniable lightness of contentment

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

The moments of happiness we enjoy take us by surprise. It is not that we seize them, but that they seize us. And so, has been the case this week as we bask in the glory of a victory that was as thrilling as it was unexpected.

Shefflin steps down as Galway manager

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

BY Declan Varley
Henry Shefflin last evening (Wednesday) informed players that he will not continue as Galway hurling manager.

Henry Shefflin last evening (Wednesday) informed players that he will not continue as Galway hurling manager.

Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and traveller activist among the stellar line up for Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
The Clifden Arts Festival returns this September with an impressive lineup and the theme “Anchor,” celebrating the arts as a stabilizing force that fosters inclusion and amplifies diverse voices. Running from September 18-29, Ireland’s longest-running community arts festival will offer a rich array of visual art exhibitions, live performances, workshops, and discussions.

Traders welcome plans but are worried about consultation

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Traders at the 400 year-old St Nicholas’s market in Galway are cautiously optimistic that the City Council is looking at long-overdue investment, but are worried that they will be not be consulted about the plans.

Galway-based Signum Surgical gets FDA approval for innovative device

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Galway-based Signum Surgical — a medical technology company developing innovative solutions to treat colorectal diseases, has confirmed that its BioHealxTM technology has been granted marketing clearance by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as a first-of-its-kind medical device for the treatment of anal fistula.

Grealish welcomes An Post confirmation that Oughterard will not lose its post office

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has confirmed that Oughterard is to retain its post office. The village’s current postmistress is retiring from the business in September and there has been some concern locally about the future of post office services in Oughterard.

Deputy Grealish said he was delighted to have received confirmation this week from An Post that that the village would definitely retain a post office — a service it has enjoyed for more than 210 years.

Educate more young female athletes on periods, says Galway’s Olympic rower Aifric Keogh

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

We are just weeks away from the Olympics, an event that will once again etch its name in the history books by delivering perfect gender parity between female and male athletes at Paris 2024, a first for the Games.

Homelessness rising faster in the West, says Galway Simon

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Galway Simon Community has raised concerns as the number of people living in Emergency Accommodation in the West is rising almost 50% faster than the national rate, according to the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government.

The continuing increase in the total number of people living in Emergency Accommodation in the West, is reflective of what they are seeing in their own services, which are “stretched to keep up with demand” from those who need their help.

Land Development Agency and Galway City Council publish draft Site Development Framework for Dyke Road

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

The Land Development Agency (LDA) and Galway City Council (GCC) have published a new draft Site Development Framework for a mixed-use development, which includes affordable and social housing, commercial, civic and cultural amenities at Dyke Road, at the edge of Galway’s city centre. The residential development is the first phase of the overall Development Framework, and a planning application will be submitted later this year.

‘Traffic is stealing days of our lives each year,’ declares People Before Profit Galway

Thu, Jul 04, 2024

Traffic is stealing days of our lives each year in Galway, local representatives of People Before Profit have declared.

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