Tai Chi and mindfulness a big hit with men in Clifden

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Nineteen men from the newly established Marconi Men’s Shed, Clifden completed a six-week ‘Tai Chi and Mindfulness’ Course recently. The course was funded by the HSE Carers Department and the Course Instructor was Natalia Krause from Chen Tai Chi Galway. Participants were presented with Certificates at a special Ceremony held in the HSE Elm Tree Centre in Clifden on Tuesday, December 10th 2024.

Galway schools invited to compete to be ‘Ireland’s Fittest’

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

A call has gone out to schools in Galway, and elsewhere across the country, from one of Ireland’s best-known Olympians, sprinter David Gillick who has joined forces with Fyffes once again in a quest to find ‘Ireland’s Fittest School 2025’.

Daly highlights need for proactive storm and power outage measures

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

In light of recent severe weather events, Roscommon Galway TD Dr Martin Daly has expressed serious concern about the increasing challenges posed by climate change and the resulting impact on infrastructure, particularly in the northwest region.

Car and cash giveaways from Claddagh Credit Union

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Claddagh Credit Union has announced the winners of their December Car Draw. On December 12, one very lucky winner drove home in a brand-new Ford Puma PHEV and nine lucky members walked away with cash prizes of €2,500 each.

Celebrate the New Year with family-friendly events in city

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Galway City Council has announced the events line-up of New Year’s Eve Family Festive Féile that features live music, street performances and the iconic countdown.

Rewarding night for businesses who braved cold for COPE Galway

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

On Friday, December 6, COPE Galway Business Leaders’ Sleep Out participants spent 12 hours on the streets of Galway City. The aim was to draw attention to the issue of homelessness in Galway, to generate an understanding of what it is to sleep out on the streets in winter and to raise essential funds to make sure the charity can continue to respond to these challenges and offer vital supports for people who find themselves affected by homelessness.

Car and cash giveaways from Claddagh Credit Union

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Claddagh Credit Union has announced the winners of their December Car Draw. On December 12, one very lucky winner drove home in a brand-new Ford Puma PHEV and nine lucky members walked away with cash prizes of €2,500 each.

Rathgar Odyssey — A unique blend of art and poetry

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Celebrated Galway artist Joe Boske and Galwegian Michael Quinn, have collaborated to create a unique blend of visual art and poetry in their publication, Rathgar Odyssey.

ATU contract for BAM controlled company shows Government just do not learn, says Farrell

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Deputy Mairéad Farrell, Chair of the Public Accounts Committee, said that the awarding of a contract to a BAM controlled company for the construction of buildings at third-level institutions such as ATU, showed the government just do not learn.

With 663 charities in Galway, locals are encouraged to check the charities’ register before donating

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The Christmas period and New Year is a really important time of the year for charities when it comes to fundraising. Research from the Charities Regulator highlights that the public expect all proceeds from events billed as charity fundraisers go to charities. The Charities Regulator is encouraging people to check the national register of charities before they donate to make sure they are giving to a registered charity. A full list of Ireland’s registered charities is available at checkacharity.ie.

Portumna hospitality lobbyist Cummins to contest Seanad elections

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, Adrian Cummins, has confirmed he will contest the upcoming Seanad elections.

Mr Cummins, who is a well-known lobbyist for the hospitality sector, has declared his candidacy for the Seanad industrial and commercial panel.

Females occupy higher-paid roles in city council

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Female staff in Galway City Council are more likely to hold high-salary positions than their male colleagues, according to a new report.

Walsh amendment on deepfakes passed by EU Gender Equality Committee

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The European’s Parliament’s Gender Equality Committee has passed an amendment proposed by MEP for the Midlands-North West constituency Maria Walsh. The amendment pushes for safeguards against deepfake images and videos.

Geantraí back with Christmas Day special and new series

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

For over 20 years the traditional music series Geantraí has been the lynchpin of music programming on TG4 and after a comeback to our screens this year it is back with a new series kicking off with Geantraí na Nollag on Christmas Day at 9.35pm.

Shock at news that lossmaking Pálás Cinema to close in Spring

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The Light House Cinema Group last night (Wednesday) announced that it has made the difficult decision to close the doors of the Pálás Cinema at the end of February due to ongoing financial losses.

Caherlistrane man's hotel is Big Apple destination of choice

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

I'm sitting having a wonderful mid-afternoon coffee and cake in a beautifully restored hotel dining room. Overhead, the loudspeaker shares news of a storm in Ireland, power outages, and musical requests for Bridie in Bohola. Then, a blast of ads for shops and businesses in the commercial heartbeat of my native county. The familiar tones of MidWest Radio whisper out to me.

Glenmar Shellfish expands its net to the west of Ireland following the acquisition of Mary's Fish

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Glenmar Shellfish, a West Cork-based Lisavaird Food Group subsidiary, is delighted to announce the acquisition of Chef’s Choice Fish Company, trading as Mary’s Fish in Ballybrit, Galway.

Galway clergywoman hangs peace dove for people devastated by war

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

A Galway clergywoman is hanging a ‘dove of peace’ on her Christmas tree this festive season to draw attention to the humanitarian crises caused by conflicts around the world and the efforts of Christian Aid to support those most in need.

Crowe’s return to Council is “kick in the teeth” says Galway Traveller Movement

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The Galway Traveller Movement has called on Fianna Fáil leader Micheal Martin to reverse his party’s decision to propose former councillor Michael Crowe to return to Galway City Council.

Minister Rabbitte turns sod at Ability West developments in Portumna

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The sod of a new residential unit and two modular units at Ability West in Portumna was turned December 17 by Minister for Disability and Senator, Anne Rabbitte.

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