New Bill can strengthen renters rights in Galway, says McNelis

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

A new Bill coming before the Dáil this week has the potential to address three major issues of concern to Galway renters - security of tenure, affordable rents, and quality of rental accommodation - but only if it achieves cross party support.

Cuddy calls for urgent action on ‘dangerous’ Cregmore Bridge

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Cregmore Bridge is a danger to pedestrians and motorists, especially as it is near a school and often used by trucks, and the Galway County Council needs to take action now.

Cheevers calls for public toilets for Merlin Woods

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Public toilets urgently need to be constructed for Merlin Woods, especially as the nearest convenience is 10 minutes away in Doughiska Park.

Council continues discussions with Galway Racecourse over Christmas park and ride facility

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The Galway City Council is continuing discussions with the Galway Racecourse about operating a park and ride facility at Christmas.

Why Irish reunification is worth it

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

"The conversation around Irish Unity is well underway, it's time for the Government to start preparing and taking an active role in this conversation. Preparation for a Unity Referendum must begin now. The discussion on unity is to the forefront of political discourse. We are living in the most exciting decade of Irish political change. This generation has the chance to build an inclusive republic on our island. A new constitutional settlement with self determination at its core is both achievable and necessary” - Sinn Féin Galway West TD Mairéad Farrell

Swim or take a cold shower in Coldtober for Helplink

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Building on last year’s successful sea-swimming fundraising challenge organised by students from NUI Galway for our services, the team at Helplink is to hold a national, month-long sea swimming fundraiser challenge called Coldtober.

Fiche bliain ag fás: Lots of space to try a Salthill Cycleway

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

On Monday, Galway City Councillors once again have the opportunity to be world leaders in Active Travel and Climate Action by supporting a much longed for temporary Salthill Cycleway, as permanent plans for an urban greenway for Galway and flood defences are progressed.

Gala Concert celebrates forty years of Music for Galway

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Music for Galway, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this autumn, begins its new season with a gala concert next Thursday September 30th, 8pm, at the Town Hall, Galway.

Training for women with an interest in politics starting next week

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Women for Election, the non-partisan, independent organisation that has trained women to stand for election since 2012, is calling on women across Galway to sign up for its next INSPIRE Campaign School, which starts on-line on Wednesday, September 29.

Currently 37 of 160 TDs are women. Across the two constituencies in Galway there were nine Dáil seats available and four women were elected, one in Galway East and three in Galway West.

Ireland needs social housing, student housing, and fair rents

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The housing crisis in Galway continues to intensify. In late July, there were 234 adults accessing emergency accommodation in Galway, with 66 families, including 165 child dependents, counted in the West region, compared to 225 adults and 154 dependents (including adult dependents) a month earlier.

World Heart Day ‘Heart to Heart’ with the Croí Health Team

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

In recognition of World Heart Day, the expert health team at Croí, the heart and stroke charity, will host a special free webinar on Thursday, September 30 from 7-8pm using Zoom. The webinar will focus on how you can reduce your risk factors for heart disease and stroke, including cholesterol, blood pressure, weight, stress and more.

Register now at www.croi.ie/webinar, or call Croí on 091-544310. Expert speakers include Dr Lisa Hynes, Health Psychologist and Head of Health Programmes at Croí; Aisling Harris, Cardiac and Weight Management Dietitian; and Zoe McCrudden, Cardiovascular Nurse Specialist.

Galway Simon Community Detox Project — finding the window of opportunity

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Minister Frank Feighan met with staff of Galway Simon Community recently to learn about the impact of a project working with people who have addictions to “Benzos”. The Community Detox Project established in 2019 has worked with 40 people to help them to reduce their drug use safely. He also met with GPs, and HSE staff who explained the difference this project had made to people seeking help.

The future is small, the future is Brite

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

In 1973, economist E.F. Schumacher’s essay collection ‘Small Is Beautiful’ disputed economic beliefs, arguing “today, we suffer from an almost universal idolatry of gigantism. It is therefore necessary to insist on the virtues of smallness—where this applies.”

SALT Float and Recovery Suites - Galway’s experts in corporate wellness

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Corporate wellness programmes are a hot topic in the workplace. With increased levels of job stress and burnout reported, companies are prioritising wellness to safeguard employees and ensure employee retention.

New opportunities at Boston Scientific Galway

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Boston Scientific is an innovative medical device company that is dedicated to transforming patients’ lives. The company is investing in its state-of-the-art 52-acre campus in Ballybrit, Galway, with a wide range of roles available across manufacturing engineering, quality, r&d, new product development, quality design assurance, software engineering, production and many other areas.

Galway Oyster Festival launches seafood trail

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

The Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival has launched a seafood trail, taking in 17 of the city’s leading seafood establishments, as part of this year’s festival, which takes place over the weekend.

Conradh na Gaeilge condemns ‘State attack on language rights’

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Conradh na Gaeilge is calling on the Taoiseach and the Minister for Housing to withdraw an appeal made by the Department of Housing to a High Court ruling which said earlier this year that citizens seeking certain planning documents in Irish should be able to do so.

Welcome back students — let Galway shape you and you shape it

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Just as if to show that nothing much changes, there was heavy traffic too on the first morning I came to college in Galway 36 years ago this week. The September sun was shining, and a band of us packed into the back of a mate’s car were winging our way to a new city and new life. As we swung around by the Galway Shopping Centre, the local radio station WLS was blaring out We Built This City (on rock and roll) and life seemed good.

NUIG to host pop-up vaccination centre from next week

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

NUI Galway will be one of nine third level locations across the State which will host pop up vaccination centres, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, announced this morning.

NUI Galway to welcome record number of first year students with orientation programme

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

NUI Galway is preparing to welcome a record intake of 3,500 first year students from Monday, with a special orientation programme running at the university this weekend to help the students adjust to college life.

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