Galway honours its People of the Year

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

The Galway People of the Year Awards 2020 presentation night which was postponed on a number of occasions due to Covid was finally held last weekend alongside a Gala Banquet and awards presentation in the Galway Bay Hotel.

Canney slams delays in providing services in Tuam Primary Care Centre 

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Sean Canney Independent TD has criticised the Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement which was put in place to deliver the Primary Care Centres.

The contract was initiated by the Department of Health to deliver the National Primary Care PPP bundle.

Easter break can bring sadness for bereaved parents but support is available

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Spring has sprung and with it brings longer evenings and brighter days. Anam Cara, a national organisation supporting bereaved parents, want to reach out to parents who find this time of year difficult in their grieving process.

Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinic in Galway opens new Diagnostic Imaging Suite

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Laya healthcare has announced the opening of a brand-new, fully functioning Diagnostic Imaging Suite, which will provide MRI, X-ray and Dexa scanning services at its Health and Wellbeing Clinic in Galway.

A taste of spring at Claregalway Castle this weekend

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Treat yourself to a taste of Spring this Sunday when Claregalway Castle will hold its annual Spring Garden Fair.

A perfect afternoon….. come to Claregalway Castle, have a coffee and light refreshment, hear some live music and buy a plant to start the spring.

FORUM Connemara welcomes MEP Chris McManus to Letterfrack

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Farming issues in Connemara was the focus of a visit from Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands and Northwest, Chris MacManus, to FORUM Connemara this week.

Launch of Nora Barnacle and James Joyce: The Galway Story

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Galway Public Libraries has announced the launch of ‘1922: Nora Barnacle & James Joyce: The Galway Story’, in conjunction with Dublin City Libraries and its One Dublin One Book Initiative.

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Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Gardaí probe county burglaries
Between Monday March 21 and Tuesday March 22 a garage at the rear of a house at Loughbown, Ballinasloe was broken into.

UHG under pressure from rising Covid-19 cases

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Pressure continues to mount on local public hospital services due to the rising Covid-19 case numbers and outbreaks of the infection in a number of wards.

More pedestrian crossings needed says Hoare

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Fine Gael councillor Eddie Hoare is calling on the Galway City Council to roll out more pedestrian crossings in Galway City

Galway Film centre rebranded as Ardán, with a vision for growth

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Galway Film Centre takes to the Ardán (gaeilge for stage) with a new vision to grow the film, TV, games and animation industry in the west of Ireland.

Pakistani Culture Night makes its return to NUI, Galway

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Pakistani Culture Night recently made its long-awaited return to NUI Galway. After nearly three years, the Bailey Allen Hall was once again adorned with green and white flags, setting the scene for a bustling night full of music, laughter, and Pakistani culture.

Traditionally, Culture Night is a highly anticipated event for Galway’s Pakistani community. It has always been an opportunity for Pakistanis, not just from Galway, but from all over Ireland to come together and celebrate their heritage. The event is not just limited to Pakistanis; anybody who wishes to experience and appreciate the culture is welcome to join the festivities.

Volunteers sought for Big Brother, Big Sister programme

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Adult volunteers are needed for a mentoring initiative for young people aged 10 to 18 years who are living in direct provision in Salthill.

GMIT mentoring programme helps students adapt to college life

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Foróige, the youth development organisation, has joined forces with GMIT to run a mentoring programme at the local third level college.

Atlantic University tide will rise all our western boats

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

Not far shy of 40 years ago, I entered college in Galway at what was then Galway RTC. College is an exciting time, as you throw off the shackles of your life up to that point and set about reinventing yourself. You walk onto a new stage, with a different supporting cast. Whether you were a star actor in the drama of your life up until that point, or whether you were a backstage hand, all bets are off when you go to college. All roles are up for grabs.

Atlantic Technological University will create thousands of jobs, says Minister on eve of launch

Thu, Mar 31, 2022

The new Atlantic Technological University comprising GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo, which will come into operation from this weekend, will contribute to the creation of thousands of jobs in the region, Higher Education Minister Simon Harris said this morning.

National Park City designation is the future for greener smarter Galway city

Mon, Mar 28, 2022

In its short existence the Galway National Park City (GNPC) initiative, based on connecting people and nature in an urban environment and with an sustainability ethos, has had a positive impact on the local landscape providing opportunities and collaborations for citizens and organisations from different sectors to creatively work together on successfully developing new pioneering environmental and sustainability programmes.

Crucial vote on ownership of Galway United

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A critical decision for the long term future of Galway United will be made next Wednesday when the co-op votes on an offer from The Comer Group to take an 85 per cent controlling stake.

Challenge to 121 Barna houses is rejected by High Court

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

A challenge to an approved plan for 121 homes in Barna, has been rejected by the High Court.

Clifden RNLI tasked to assist three teenage kayakers in difficulty near Letterfrack

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI launched the Shannon class, all-weather lifeboat to assist three teenage kayakers who drifted from the shore in Ballinakill Bay, near Letterfrack on Saturday.

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