Vote for those who propose to shape the society you want

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

It is Friday, June 8, 2029. Five years hence. On that day too, the electorate will be going to the polls in their droves to pass judgement on those of you who were elected in the elections of the summer of 2024.

I hope that whoever is writing this editorial on that week or passing judgment on the term in whatever form public comment takes at that time, does not have to use the line of “Galway has tremendous unrealised potential.” That they do not have to write on the possibilities that existed but has now passed. That we do not have to talk about missed opportunity. Or that the society you have created is one that is lacking in cohesion and equality of opportunity.

The face of Galway still needs corrective surgery

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

A leading urban planner who gained notoriety last year when he described Galway city as looking “like mouth full of broken teeth” has returned, and his dental diagnosis is not good.

TG4/Whakaata Maori partnership to uphold cultural values and exchange resources

Thu, Jun 06, 2024

TG4 and Whakaata M?ori are delighted to announce the signing of a Relationship Agreement aimed at fostering a strategic partnership to uphold common values and achieve shared outcomes through the exchange of resources, knowledge, and services. This landmark agreement, signed at the 45th Celtic Media Festival in Cardiff, represents a major milestone in enhancing the connection between the M?ori and Irish-speaking communities.

Alan Esslemont, TG4’s Director General, said; “TG4 was recently honoured to have the Aotearoa/ New Zealand Ambassador to Ireland, Trevor Mallard, as a guest at Gradam Ceoil TG4 in Limerick and we are now delighted to strengthen our ties with Whakaata M?ori, the M?ori television service. Within the history of global colonisation, the Irish people have been both the ‘dispossessed’ and the ‘dispossessors’ and I believe that we have much to discover from the experiences and world-view of the M?ori people. The parallels are evident to me between te reo M?ori and an Ghaeilge, their communities of speakers and their revitalisation efforts. In addition, TG4 and Irish media strategy can learn much from media policies concerning M?ori broadcasting and other Aotearoa/New Zealand media.”

Applicants required for cross cultural study of children's sleeping patterns

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

Researchers at University of Galway are currently undertaking research to learn more about sleep habits and parental expectations about sleep in Ireland. The study is being undertaken alongside Reykjavík University in Iceland to make a cross cultural comparison of child and adult sleeping patterns.

Galway ‘man over the moon’ to be first Irish winner of the Space Pioneer Award

Wed, Jun 05, 2024

Galway native, Brian McManus, has become the first Irish person to receive a Space Pioneer Award from the US National Space Society (NSS), at the organisation’s International Space Development conference which took place in Los Angeles, California last week.

Named as the recipient of the 2024 Space Pioneer Award in the category of ‘Electronic Mass Media’, for his ‘hugely popular and accurate YouTube shows; Real Engineering and Real Science’, McManus joins a high profile list of former winners. Now in its 42nd year, the list of former Space Pioneer Award recipients include, business owner and space enthusiast, Elon Musk, founder of Bigelow Aerospace, Robert Bigelow, and even the Mars Exploration Rover.

Galway author wins at KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Award

Thu, May 30, 2024

Galway author Serena Molloy is one of the six winners at this year’s KPMG Children’s Books Ireland Awards which were announced at a ceremony in Dublin this week in partnership with International Literature Festival Dublin.

Rent the Runway marks five years in Galway

Thu, May 30, 2024

Rent the Runway, the world’s first and largest shared designer closet that enables women to rent a la carte, subscribe, or shop resale from hundreds of designer brands, has celebrated the fifth anniversary of its European Software and Technology Hub in Galway.

Anonymous artists project Palestine message onto Inis Oirr lighthouse

Thu, May 30, 2024

A group of artists living on Inis Oirr projected the words ‘Free Palestine’ onto the Inis Oirr lighthouse last week to show their solidarity with the people of Palestine.

Another blow to Galway tourism and rural economies

Thu, May 30, 2024

The Irish Self Catering Federation (ISCF) has said that the tourism industry in Galway and nationally is facing “considerable threat” due to the Irish government’s poorly thought-out implementation of European Union legislation on short -term rental data collection and sharing which became law on May 19.

Cheevers welcomes DRA community development plans

Thu, May 30, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers has welcomed news that DRA Community Development Company will shortly submit plans for a new development on lands they purchased fronting on to Doughiska Park.

The plan will consist of a new Pre School a full size multi sport all weather facility and community rooms.

Forde calls for investigation into purchase of new City Council offices

Thu, May 30, 2024

Galway City East local election candidate, Shane Forde, has said that if elected on June 7, one of first priorities as a new Councillor will be to have an investigation carried out into the acquisition by Galway City Council of its new Civic Offices at Crown Square.

Succession star Brian Cox to be honoured at 36th Galway Film Fleadh

Thu, May 30, 2024

Succession star and renowned actor Brian Cox will be a key guest of the Galway Film Fleadh this year for a highly anticipated public interview as part of the 36th edition of the festival, offering a rare chance to hear from the veteran.

Chance for Galwegians to pressure Irish Water

Thu, May 30, 2024

Essential housing and industrial development across County Galway is being delayed by a severe lack of waste water treatment facilities, according to a local TD.

New tribe in town— Lally Tours named overall winner of Gradam 2024

Thu, May 30, 2024

Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, Thomas Byrne TD, announced Lally Tours as the overall winner of the 22nd Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh gala awards at a ceremony in The Hardiman, Eyre Square on Monday night.

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.

Advertiser in brief...

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.

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