Humanity Dick’s biographer says new pedestrian bridge should honour him
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Holidaying in Connemara just after the Millennium, I read one of those small grey boxes in the Rough Guide they use to give additional information about a specific location; in my case Ballynahinch Castle where I was having lunch. The description of a previous owner – Richard ‘Humanity Dick’ Martin - was intriguing.
Read more ...Report those with illegal fireworks to Gardai says Senator Ollie Crowe
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Senator Ollie Crowe has this week urged people to contact the gardai if they are aware of people selling or in possession of illegal fireworks as Halloween approaches. Senator Crowe said the dangers posed by illegal fireworks were significant and serious.
Read more ...Agriculture is stepping up to the mark on climate change, says Fitzmaurice
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
The Irish Government should recognize that agriculture is stepping up to the mark on climate change and respond itself, according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.
Read more ...Canney welcomes Athenry national school plans
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Galway East deputy Sean Canney has welcomed the confirmation from the Minister for Education that the proposal to amalgamate the Boys and Girls National Schools in Athenry is part of the Department’s Capital plans.
Read more ...Ronan’s Irish camino to raise funds and remember beloved niece
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Ronan Scully will put his best foot forward with some of his lifelong friends again this year, as he embarks on his 4th Bay to Bay charity walk commencing on Saturday, November 6 next.
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Thu, Oct 28, 2021
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Read more ...Gaeltacht jobs boost as Connemara company secures major aerostructures contract
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
ÉireComposites, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client company located in the Conamara Gaeltacht, has secured a €8.1 million contract with Spirit AeroSystems, the world’s largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer, to provide structural components for business jets and commercial airliners.
Read more ...SmartFit Hearing brings something new to Galway hearing aid wearers
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Smartfit Hearing has opened a six day a week Audiology Centre in Galway to provide people with an alternative to overly priced hearing solutions.
Read more ...Lucia Evan to headline event for Rosabel’s Rooms tomorrow night
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Carried Away PR & Events is to host a beautiful evening tomorrow at Caprice Galway in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.
Read more ...Community calls for support of the social enterprise sector in Galway
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
Tomorrow Friday October 29 Galway City Community Network (GCCN) will host an event focusing on the potential of the social enterprise sector in Galway entitled ‘ Social Future: Supporting a Thriving Social Enterprise Sector for Galway.’
The event will be held in St. Josephs Community Centre in Shantalla. For those who cannot attend in person, people will also be able to participate online.
Read more ...Closing Eyre Square is not the solution, says FF councillor
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
“The knowledge of the facility being within the control of the Gardaí and providing the Gardaí with support for patrols, surveillance and operations could play some part in deterring or limiting the opportunity for anti-social behaviour in Eyre Square.
Read more ...Time to protect the heart of the city
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
In an ideal world, Eyre Square should be the beating heartbeat of our city. It should be a place that reverberates with the soundtrack of the city; it should be a showpiece for the delights that await everyone who happens upon it.
Read more ...Historic day as Minister approves Technological University for west and northwest
Thu, Oct 28, 2021
The Presidents of the three institutes of technology in the Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) today warmly welcome the announcement by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, that GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo have together been approved for designation as a Technological University (TU).
Read more ...Closing Eyre Square is not the solution, says FF councillor
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
A suggestion at last week’s meeting of Galway Joint Policing Committee that Eyre Square may be closed off during certain hours should not even be considered, a city councillor has claimed.
The suggestion was made three days before last week’s incident in which a student waiting for a bus was struck by a firework which was fired across the Square and which has prompted an intensive Garda investigation.
Read more ...Gaeltacht jobs boost as Connemara company secures major aerostructures contract
Wed, Oct 27, 2021
ÉireComposites, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client company located in the Conamara Gaeltacht, has secured a multi-million contract with Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer, to provide structural components for business jets and commercial airliners.
The new contract will bolster 60 existing positions in Éire Composites and the company will look to create 40 new jobs over the next three years at their facility in Indreabhán in Co. Galway.
Read more ...Galway FA chairman fears impact of sideline behaviour and racism
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
The chairman of the Galway FA has said he fears that increasing tensions on football sidelines and a rise in the number of racist incidents is going to lead to a serious pitchside assault in the city or county.
Read more ...Covid outbreak and increased numbers sees delays at UHG
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
An ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, combined with a major increase in patients seeking treatment, is resulting in long waiting times for patients at University Hospital Galway.
Read more ...Outpatient waiting lists at Galway University hospital out of control, says Canney
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Seán Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that almost 55,000 adults are currently on the waiting list on the Outpatients Galway University Hospital.
There are in excess of 19,000 of these people on these waiting list longer than 18 months
Read more ...Galway University Hospitals seek volunteers for Patient Council
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is seeking volunteers for its patient council. The vacancies have arisen because some members on the current council are nearing the end of their term.
The aim of the organisation is to work with GUH (University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital) to identify current and future opportunities to improve the care experience for patients, families, and caregivers when using both hospitals’ services.
Read more ...Galway Simon Community supported some 1,200 individuals in 2020, as homelessness crisis and Covid collide
Thu, Oct 21, 2021
Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community launched its 2020 Annual Report revealing that the organisation supported 646 local households last year, a total of 1,216 individuals, through their Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services.
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