Inland Fisheries Ireland launches seasonal fisheries officers recruitment campaign

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Inland Fisheries Ireland is seeking to recruit seasonal Fisheries Officers for the Western River Basin District which includes Galway City, Lough Corrib, County Galway; Erriff Fishery, County Galway; Moy Fishery, County Mayo; Bangor, County Mayo; and Ballina, County Mayo.

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Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Gardai probe spate of county burglaries
On Friday March 5 between 7.30am and 5.30pm a house at Cloonasee, Kinvara, Co Galway was broken into. During the course of the burglary a number of items were taken from the property. Anyone who saw anything unusual in the Cloonasee area on Friday or anyone with any information in relation to this burglary is asked to contact Gort Garda Station on 091 636400.

Rape Crisis Centre looks for funding aid as expectations rise of post-lockdown reports of lockdown assaults

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) and the staff in Aviva Ireland’s Galway office continue to explore innovative fundraising opportunities to raise much needed funds in the absence of the charity’s normal calendar of activities. Local restaurant owners Alice Jary and Richard Kennan from Rúibín Bar & Restaurant in Galway’s historic docklands, recently came to the rescue and generously offered an inventive solution with a virtual cooking and cocktail demonstration, at which the Aviva staff participated. The participants donated directly to GRCC to get access to the session and all funds raised was matched by Aviva.

Commenting Alice Jary, Rúibín Bar & Restaurant said: “Unfortunately, we all know of people in our lives who are or have been victims of violence and abuse of power, an indication of the scale of the issue. The GRCC is doing amazing work providing much needed support to survivors and we are just delighted to be able to do something to support them”.

Headford community project draws inspiration from town’s lace-making heritage

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

An innovative project in county Galway has been awarded funding to create a beautiful new bench that draws on a local town’s rich lace-making heritage. The Headford Lace Project is one of nine community and craft ventures across the county that have being chosen as part a Sláintecare-funded collaboration between the Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) and Healthy Ireland.

The tragic story of Lindon Bates Jr and Island Eddy

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

On Friday morning, 30th July, 1915 the body of a ‘well-dressed man’ washed ashore at Island Eddy. The island, which sits at the inner eastern end of Galway Bay had a population of 38 and a total of seven families recorded in the 1911 Census.

The remains were discovered by a resident on the Island, John Conlon. The Connacht Tribune reported that ‘the Kilcolgan police were notified...and Sergt. Costello proceeded by boat to the Island, (where) it was discovered that the body was that of Mr. Lindon Bates Junior, a wealthy American citizen’.

Local medtech company develops mask spray which blocks 99 per cent of pathogens

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Aquila Bioscience, a medical technology company based at NUI Galway, has developed a groundbreaking new barrier spray making reusable masks up to 99 per cent effective at blocking airborne pathogens and particles.

Return to school is the first step on the road to recovery

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

Last December, I found myself through work, in the fortunate position of being in Croke Park on a succession of weekends before Christmas for the conclusion of the hurling, camogie, and football championships, one of which resulted in a welcome and impressive U-20 win for Donall O Fatharta’s Galway team. They were journeys that were different to the norm.

But the strangest aspect for me was the emptiness of spaces that I’d normally seen packed, thronged, overflowing with colour and sound. Jones’ Road, normally a kaleidoscope in summer sunshine. Now a grey backdrop of our national stadium.

St Patrick's Day memories - Galwegians share their memories of St Patrick's from years gone by

Thu, Mar 11, 2021

ST PATRICK'S Day will be an online celebration this year. So as we have to do without the parade, the pageantry, and the festivities, we have asked a number of Galwegians to share their memories of St Patrick's Day parades from years gone by.

Discover three inspirational women for International Women's Day

Mon, Mar 08, 2021

To celebrate International Women's Day today, Monday 8th of March 2021, we have asked two of The Galway Advertiser's international female staff to nominate inspirational women from their home country. Discover why Galway Advertiser Sports Editor Linley MacKenzie and Galway Advertiser Digital Marketing Executive Charlotte Haffner chose Neroli Fairhall, Kiri Te Kanawa and Simone Veil.

20 new jobs as e-scooter manufacturer Bolt comes to Galway

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Bolt, the leading European mobility platform focused on making urban travel more affordable, convenient and sustainable, has announced its intention to bring its e-scooters to Galway as part of an integrated transport system.

Cannon welcomes plans for major investment in Coole Park Visitor Centre

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Fine Gael Deputy Ciaran Cannon has welcomed a commitment by Failte Ireland and the National Parks and Wildlife Service to make a major investment in upgrading the Coole Park Visitor Centre.

Dr Máire Geoghegan-Quinn appointed chairperson of NUI Galway’s Governing Authority

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Dr Máire Geoghegan-Quinn has been appointed chairperson of Údarás na hOllscoile, the University’s Governing Authority. Dr Geoghegan-Quinn, a former government minister and European Commissioner for Research, Innovation and Science, was unanimously selected at the first formal meeting of the new Údarás.

Professor Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh, President of NUI Galway, said iIt is a privilege for NUI Galway to have someone of Dr Máire Geoghegan-Quinn’s calibre as chairperson of Údarás na hOllscoile. She has all the attributes for excellence as chairperson of Údarás and I am delighted that she has agreed to accept this role for our university, our students and our staff.“

Growing numbers back call to rebuild tidal pools at Ladies Beach

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

A petition calling for the reconstruction and reopening of the tidal swimming pools at Ladies Beach in Salthill has reached more than 4,500 signatures.

Galway councils receive more than €4 million for Housing Adaptation Grants

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

More than €4 million has been allocated to the Galway’s local authorities for housing adaptation grants to enable older people and those with disabilities or mobility issues to continue living independently in their own homes.

Baily Point needs ‘a face-lift’ says Higgins

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

The Baily Point complex in Salthill is risking becoming “an eyesore” with plaster falling off its exterior and its external façade “in a very poor state”.

New affordable housing scheme will make houses anything but affordable, warns Farrell

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

A new affordable housing scheme from the Government will not result in more people owning their own homes, but instead will push up prices and see “a return to failed housing policies of the Celtic Tiger era”.

Irish UN Soldiers to be vaccinated prior to peacekeeping missions

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

All UN Peacekeeping soldiers, including members of the Irish Defence Forces, will now be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to their departure for duties.

Ultrasound services to be available in Tuam from next week

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

An interim ultrasound service will begin in the Tuam Primary Care Centre from Monday March 8, the HSE has confirmed.

Government plan needed to tackle driving test backlog, says Crowe

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Thousands of Galwegians are still waiting for a driving test, but with the average waiting time now at six months, the Government must step in to stop that timescale growing longer.

'The best day in my working career I can remember'

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

“It was the best day in my working career that I can remember,” Dr Paddy Meagher says about last Saturday when Covid vaccinations were administered at Merlin Park.

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