Residents urge councillors to support dezoned site for Oranhill Park

Thu, Apr 21, 2022

Residents of Oranhill in Oranmore have set out a vision and plan for a new public park showcased at an online public meeting held last week. 13 public representatives including TDs, Senators and Councillors also attended along with more than 50 residents of Oranhill and Oranmore.

The community is working hard to tackle the desperate shortage of recreational facilities in both their own estate and the village of Oranmore. Before Christmas, residents spotted an opportunity to put a disused NAMA-managed site that has remained unsold for a number of years to good use. Dezoning of the site was undertaken at a council meeting vote in December 2021 and the Material Alteration went into the Galway County Development Plan. There will be a further vote this week on whether or not to keep the site dezoned.

Creggs €50,000 draw this weekend - Do you have your ticket?

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The clock is ticking for the Monster €50,000 Creggs Rugby Development Draw this Easter Bank Holiday Monday Night. Have you got your ticket?

Outback Jacks supports world record attempt

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Outback Jacks are proud supporters and sponsors of a World Record attempt which will see two Galway natives will row unsupported between New York and Galway next month.

With a Spring in our step, let us bound to normality

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

It's Easter week and the flowers are blooming all around us. The last two year offered considerable challenges in terms of how we tackled the spread of coronavirus, and now with infection figures going in the right direction, society is looking forward to a normal spring and summer when we can meet friends, support our local businesses, get back to work, resume a semblance of responsible normality — and there is no better place to sample all of this than here in Galway.

Getting Galway going — the Walking Festival

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Galway City has lately been a European Capital of Culture. But, Galway City has always been a County seat, the Capital of Connacht, and the gateway to the Connemara Gaeltacht. In fact, once you cross the River Corrib, you’re officially in Connemara.

New planning application required for Ballinasloe project – Naughten

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

A completely new planning application is now required for the school building project at Scoil an Chroi Naofa in Ballinasloe, Denis Naughten TD has been informed.

Deputy Naughten had again raised the issue with the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, and was told that because a change for the project, which has now increased to 16 classrooms, has been submitted by the school, it is currently being reviewed by the Department of Education Building Unit.

Bathshack tap into Galway Racecourse success with sponsorship deal

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The planning is well underway for the welcomed return of Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, the Galway Races that takes place from Monday July 25 to Sunday 31st July for one action packed week and this week Galway Racecourse announced a new sponsor to their race week programme, ‘ Bathshack’ the UK’s and Irelands top bathroom retailer.

Ros na Rún to hold auditions for new talent

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The long established Ros na Rún, broadcast on TG4, is looking for new talent for season 27 which commences filming in An Spidéal in August.

Among the current cast of Ros na Rún are Hot House Flowers, Fiachna O Braoináin and Kilnascully’s Jacksie, played by Pádraig Breathnach. Ros na Rún is renowned for fostering organic acting talent at all ages and the TG4 drama series creates a family of Irish language actors who take pride in their roles as Irish language actors on the popular TG4 drama series.

Galway City Community Network believes community voices must be heard in Development Plan discussion

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The City Development Plan will have a significant impact on the diverse communities of Galway City in the coming years.Last year, Galway City Community Network and local partners held thematic workshops and local area-based meetings in communities across the city. Over 400 residents attended workshops to talk about their hopes and vision for Galway City and what they would like to see in the new Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.

Local artist’s work unveiled at Portershed’s Bowling Green base

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Galway artist Finbar McHugh’s latest artwork was officially unveiled at the PorterShed’s Bowling Green location during the new building’s community launch yesterday (Wednesday)

Mr McHugh is an established artist whose work has been seen nationally and internationally. Some of his most well-known work includes the black-and-white paintings that explored themes of time and mindfulness created for the Galway University Hospital’s main foyer, his ‘Floating’ work done for the Baboró Festival, and pieces commissioned by the Iconic Offices for their workspace, The Lennox, in 2021.

Reduction in transport fares does not extend to all Galway buses, laments Farrell

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The 20% reduction in public transport fares that came into effect Monday only applies to subsidised public transport, which means that City Direct buses which service the west side of the city to Knocknacarra, Salthill, and Bearna.

Galway West deputy Mairead Farrell said that not everyone will get the benefit of the reduction.

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Thu, Apr 14, 2022

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Senator Seán Kyne has urged people to check their passports and apply on time for renewals and particularly for first time applications.

Galway-based global software and payments giant ‘Planet’ announces 100 new jobs

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Global software and Payments leader, Planet, announces it will create 500 new jobs globally, over the coming months of which 100 will be based in Ireland. The new jobs in Ireland will be a blend of hybrid and remote working roles across a variety of sectors including Product Development, Technology and Finance and will be located in Galway, Kilkenny and Dublin.

Galway City Council unveils its Decade of Centenaries 2022 Programme

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The Decade of Centenaries Programme was initiated in 2012 and complements the on-going programme of annual State commemorations. For 2022, Galway City Council has secured funding of €50,000 for an exciting programme of Decade of Centenaries events. Following an open call in January the City Council has approved a range OF project proposals from community led groups, the Local Heritage Office, the City Museum and local Libraries.

Choose Galway social enterprises when you can

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Did you know that in Galway you can get your bike fixed AND help your community? You can also dump your mattress, learn to walk a tightrope, rent a community space, even listen to the radio while at the same time help your community, the environment and disadvantaged groups in Galway.

New Castlegar GAA building officially opened

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

On Saturday Castlegar GAA Club officially opened its new state-of-the-art indoor building with GAA President Larry McCarthy in attendance. The facility includes a large astro playing pitch, dressing rooms, reception area, and viewing gallery.

Mad for road — the tenors are back

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

During the chaos of the past two years when all things changed, when the way we lived our lives was slowed down to standstill, everyone questioned if this era represented the end of things, rather than a temporary suspension of normality. Nowhere was this felt more starkly than in the entertainment industry when the concept of performance seemed destined to fall foul to the restrictions.

People in city centre are effectively being poisoned by toxic air, says PBP’s Curran

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

People Before Profit’s Adrian Curran says Galway’s newly-installed air quality sensor shows the huge level of work needed to be done in the west of Ireland to promote the use of public transport.

Since the installation of the sensor in January, more than 80 per cent of days have exceeded the World Health Organisation limit for daily NO2 emissions.

HSE West issues warning about recalled Kinder products

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The Department of Public Health West is urging people not to eat or gift recalled Kinder products in the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend.

What Ramadan is like for Muslims living in Ireland

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

For the next few weeks, your Muslim friends, colleagues, and neighbours will be waking up bleary-eyed at sunrise to eat their last meal before observing a fast until dusk.

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