Group calls on voters to ‘think pro-life’ before they vote

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Pro Life Campaign is calling on voters to ‘think pro-life’ before they vote in the upcoming local and European elections. The PLC is publishing a ‘Voter Guide’ on its website, outlining the stances of candidates and parties on the right-to-life issue.

Commenting on the ‘Voter Guide’ that the PLC releases before each election, Eilís Mulroy of the Pro Life Campaign said voters are entitled to know where candidates stand on this really important issue.

Galway City to unite in faith for the Feast of Corpus Christi

Thu, May 30, 2024

This Sunday June 2, Galway city will celebrate the Feast of Corpus Christi with a Eucharistic Procession, inviting all residents and visitors to participate in this sacred tradition.

Mayor welcomes progress on key infrastructure

Thu, May 30, 2024

Mayor of Galway Cllr. Eddie Hoare (FG) has welcomed progress on a number of key roads and infrastructure projects across the City.

Funding for Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe under Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme

Thu, May 30, 2024

Ten town centres in the Northern and Western Region including Galway City, Tuam and Ballinasloe are set to benefit from funding under THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under the ERDF Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021-2027. It aims to allow Local Authorities and citizens to reimagine and revitalise town centres though the renovation and reuse of publicly owned vacant or derelict heritage buildings.

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Thu, May 30, 2024

Corpus Christi Procession in Galway
A procession for the feast of Corpus Christi will take place after the 3pm traditional Latin Mass at St Mary’s College Chapel, Galway.

A procession for the feast of Corpus Christi will take place after the 3pm traditional Latin Mass at St Mary’s College Chapel, Galway.

Bressie — ‘The system was fundamentally failing young people in Ireland’

Thu, May 30, 2024

While spending a day in Galway speaking to young people about mental health, Niall Breslin (Bressie) spoke to the Galway Advertiser’s Jamie Conlon about his charity ‘A Lust For Life’, his long term ambition to have mental health programmes in every school in Ireland, and why “hope” is the most important thing any young person can have.

City begins to lose 3G signal after 20 years

Thu, May 30, 2024

Vodafone will start turning off its 3G network across Galway city from next week, with a warning that older mobile devices may no longer be able to access the internet or send data.

The diamond of the season to come to Galway for exclusive Bridgerton screening

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Galway Film Fleadh is proud to host an exclusive screening event of Netflix and Shondaland’s acclaimed series ‘Bridgerton’.

I know how to get things done, says MEP Walsh

Thu, May 30, 2024

Having served five years as an MEP, Maria Walsh has said that she is standing for reelection to the European Parliament as the candidate with the experience needed to get things done in Brussels.

Anti-litter Ambassadors support the campaign for cleaner communities at Oranmore launch

Thu, May 30, 2024

Galway County Council has announced details of a new environmental initiative aimed at fostering public involvement in the fight against litter. Launched in Oranmore, the Galway County Council Anti-Litter Ambassador Programme presents a pro-active and non-confrontational way for individuals, groups, communities and businesses to declare their support for a litter-free county.

Unreliability of bus services frustrates McDonnell and commuters

Thu, May 30, 2024

Independent City Councillor Declan McDonnell has highlighted the frustration of bus users on some of the busiest routes in the city over no-shows or delayed arrivals.

Galway sports clubs get funding boost

Thu, May 30, 2024

Local TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the announcement that there will be a significant increase in the amount of funding available under the Sports Capital Programme this year.

Headford to the fore as Galway projects are recognised at .ie Digital Town Awards

Thu, May 30, 2024

Three Galway based projects have been recognised for their efforts in digital innovation at the .ie Digital Town Awards 2024.

FG candidate Aisling Keogh’s eyes truly opened on canvassing doorsteps

Thu, May 30, 2024

Over a number of months, Aisling Keogh has walked the streets of Galway City East in a bid to ensure that she personally meets as many people as possible at the doors.

Green light for affordable homes in Claregalway

Thu, May 30, 2024

BY Declan Varley
Galway County Council has received planning approval from An Bord Pleanála for a significant new housing development at Baile Chláir (Claregalway) including the first affordable homes to be delivered in County Galway under the Government’s Housing For All programme.

Galway business scoops regional title at National Enterprise Awards

Thu, May 30, 2024

Grá Chocolates, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway, were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards, taking home the Best in the West Region Award.

Madden calls for €2 90-minute fare for Galway including Oranmore

Thu, May 30, 2024

Commuters in county Galway are missing out on a great saving that is currently only available in Cork and Dublin which is that you can combine train and bus journeys into one fare using a Leap Card, provided your final journey started within 90 minutes of your first, you only pay €2.

Green Party Candidate for Athenry Oranmore, Eoin Madden said that as regular train and bus user himself, he has raised with TFI and BusConnect that commuters in Oranmore and Athenry ought to be able to benefit from this fare.

Election hopefuls suffer verbal and online racism ahead of next week’s poll

Thu, May 30, 2024

Four first-time candidates in the Galway city council elections have experienced various forms of racist abuse while campaigning ahead of the June 7 poll.

Thousands more register for June elections

Thu, May 30, 2024

An astonishing 5,435 extra voters have been included on the 2024 electoral register, with the current headcount standing at over 54,000 electors to choose 18 city councillors next Friday, June 7. This is an 11 per cent increase on the almost 49,000 people registered to vote five years ago.

Tribute to Ronnie

Thu, May 30, 2024

Last Thursday, our founder and chairman Ronnie O'Gorman passed away after an illness bravely borne.

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