Down Syndrome Galway launches inspirational song in honour of World Down Syndrome Day
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Claire Lavelle, a devoted mother to 12-year-old Alex and a cherished member of Down Syndrome Galway, has embarked on a remarkable journey to spread awareness and promote inclusion. Drawing upon her extensive background in music and drama, Claire has penned the uplifting anthem “Rockin 21” with the aim of celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and raising crucial funds for Down Syndrome Galway.
World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), observed annually on March 21, holds special significance as it symbolises the triplication of chromosome 21, reflecting the unique journey of individuals with Down syndrome. As the global community approaches this meaningful day, Claire, alongside Yvonne Flynn and their dedicated team of friends and siblings of children with Down syndrome, are excited to unveil the inspiring “Rockin 21” song.
Read more ...Michael Tully - Your reliable community representative
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Michael Tully, originally from Glenamaddy, has lived in the Ballybane/Merlin Park area for the past 16 years, working locally in Mervue. Over the past 16 years, he has been an active representative in the Galway City East Community working on numerous projects. Michael prides himself on his work as a link between his local community, Galway City Council (GCC), local Gardaí and other local organisations to help solve problems and help individuals and groups to achieve their goals.
Read more ...More joined-up thinking required around pedestrian lights, says McDonagh
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
John McDonagh, a local election candidate for the Galway Central Ward says there needs to be more joined-up thinking in City Hall with regard to pedestrian lights that have recently been installed in a number of locations around the city.
Read more ...Shoppers help Coláiste Bhaile Chláir win €10,000 in the Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards Scheme
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Lidl has invested more than €700,000 in LGFA clubs and secondary schools through the Lidl Plus Rewards scheme over the past three years. The Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards scheme has now seen more than 800 LGFA teams benefit from new jerseys and up to €370,000 in funding over the last three years with more than €700,000 invested in local teams altogether.
Read more ...University unveils MBA scholarship in honour of local entrepreneur Colm Feeney
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
University of Galway has announced a new MBA Scholarship in honour of the late entrepreneur Colm Feeney. The scholarship was launched at a special event on campus attended by family, friends and the business community, which also paid tribute to Mr Feeney’s memory and legacy in the west of Ireland.
Read more ...Professor awarded international award for life-long achievements in children’s rights
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
University of Galway Professor Pat Dolan is to be awarded the Medal of the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw for life-long achievements in the field of children’s rights.
Read more ...University of Galway launches Imirce database of Irish-American emigrant letters
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
University of Galway has launched Imirce, a digital repository of thousands of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs dating from the late 1600s through to the mid-20th century.
Read more ...Work to begin on €4.8m housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Galway County Council this week signed contracts for the construction of two new housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe.
Read more ...PorterShed announces new facility for parents and guardians
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
PorterShed has announced a new addition to their events facilities, ‘Seomra Bábóg’, dedicated to serving parents and guardians who find themselves without childcare when they’re attending a PorterShed event.
Read more ...Renmore multi-use games area could be completed by early next year, says Crowe
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Cllr Michael Crowe this week confirmed the timelines for the various stages and completion of the new all-weather facility to be built at the back of the community centre on Renmore Avenue.
Read more ...Canney welcomes commencement of Portumna Courthouse renovation
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Sean Canney, Independent TD Galway East, has welcomed the commencement of the refurbishment of the courthouse building in Portumna.
The milestone in the project was marked by the signing of the contract between Galway County Council and the building contractor Michael Kelly, Moate, Co. Westmeath.
Read more ...Galway students shine bright in RDS Simmonscourt at ESB Science Blast
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country, including 10 schools from Galway, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast, the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology Programme, which took place from 4th to 7th March.
Read more ...Asraf Chowdhury - Dedicated to making a difference in his community
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Asraf Chowdhury is a Fine Gael candidate for Galway West for the upcoming Local Elections. Asraf has lived and worked in Galway for over 20 years. Over this time, Asraf has been an active representative for the Bangladeshi community, setting up and partaking in numerous projects. Proudly supported by his wife and two children, he lives in Knocknacarra with his loving family. Asraf is dedicated to making a difference in his local community.
Read more ...McDonnell concerned about lack of support services for International Protection applicants in Ballybane
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has written to Government to record his concern over the impact the housing of international protection applicants will have on the east side of the city.
Read more ...Recruitment crisis in cancer services staff resulting in lifesaving machines lying idle
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
SIPTU representatives have highlighted that a lack of recruitment by the HSE of radiation therapists has resulted in lifesaving machines for treating cancer patients being left idle in hospitals in Dublin, Cork and Galway.
Speaking at the ‘Next Steps for Cancer Services in Ireland Seminar’, SIPTU National Radiation Therapist Executive member, Olivia Brereton, said that “the staffing crisis is having a devastating impact on our services”.
Read more ...I will never forget Saoirse’s face of bravery
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
In the winter of 2020, the world was a dark place. Hope was in short supply in a country and world laid low by a common cause. Our mood not helped by the nightly roll call of the departed; everything we knew as life had come to a standstill in a world in which even the most devastating news stayed within homes, dwarfed by the enormity of the worldwide virus.
Read more ...Public has month to make submissions on new Corrib bridge
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Galway City Council is seeking immediate feedback from the public on the proposed new Clifden Railway Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge crossing the Corrib at Woodquay.
Read more ...Call for schools and educators to share their artistic creations with Galway Atlantaquaria
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill is seeking the help of local schools and educators to promote Ocean and Environmental Care through Art and Design.
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Thu, Mar 14, 2024
Assault on Dominick Street
Gardaí in Galway are investigating an assault that took place at the Róisín Dubh public house, Dominick Street, on Sunday, March 10 at 2:20am.
Gardaí in Galway are investigating an assault that took place at the Róisín Dubh public house, Dominick Street, on Sunday, March 10 at 2:20am.
Read more ...Play your part in the shaping of a new Galway
Thu, Mar 14, 2024
The present and the future have an annoying habit of conspiring to show just how silly we might have been in the past. Armed with foresight and hindsight, something that might have seemed like a good idea at some stage in the past is ridiculed by the present and put right by the future.
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