Rural Social Scheme changes welcomed by Galway Rural Development
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Newly announced changes to the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development. Last week, Minister Joe O’Brien confirmed that rule changes were imminent following the publication of a review of the farmers’ scheme. Those changes have been welcomed by Galway Rural Development, one of the largest scheme operators in Ireland.
Read more ...Galway University Hospitals and the Irish Hospice Foundation launch new Bereavement Support Initiative
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Galway University Hospitals Bereavement Support Services and the Irish Hospice Foundation (IHF) recently launched the ‘Galway Grief Sherpa Network’ (GGSN); a new bereavement support initiative, established to promote those organisations who provide bereavement support in Galway City and County.
Read more ...Event in Galway honours native Irish speakers of unique Gaeltacht areas
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
A very special gathering took place at the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City last Friday night when people from two adjoining Gaeltacht areas to the north and east of the city gathered to honour their native Irish speakers.
Read more ...PAC should set accountability standard
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
There has certainly been a lot of talk over the last number of weeks when it comes to how public money is spent.
Read more ...University of Galway awards students scholarships for their sports talent
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
University of Galway has recognised 29 students for their sports talent and has awarded them all with sports scholarships. A further 57 athletes from previous years were also recognised at the ceremony.
Read more ...Local authorities and developers meet to discuss affordable housing opportunities for Galway
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Senior officials from Galway City Council and Galway County Council have met with property developers, planners and key stakeholders to explore opportunities for delivering new affordable housing projects across Galway.
Read more ...Galway City Council wins two awards for Active Travel Department
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
Galway City Council's Active Travel Department has won two awards at both the Engineering Excellence Awards 2024 and the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Ireland (CILT) Mobility & Supply Chain Awards 2024.
Read more ...Forde notes bus stop revamps
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
First elected in June, the Fine Gael man said these two areas were highlighted by constituents during his local election campaign.
Read more ...Seating at the dock of the Bay
Thu, Oct 31, 2024
McDonagh said he is delighted that this upgrade project is completed, and that it will benefit both locals and tourists alike. He thanked staff in Galway City Council's Parks and Recreation Department for their quick response to his request.
Read more ...West Galway city to get Park & Ride twenty years late
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
After 19 years of complaints that Galway’s annual wintertime Park and Ride service only serves the eastern city, plans are finally being drawn up for the west side – but after this Christmas.
Read more ...GHR Consulting celebrates its fifth birthday in style
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
GHR Consulting, the west of Ireland’s leading human resources consultancy, was excited to celebrate its fifth birthday celebration last Friday, October 11, in Mary Mullen’s bar with clients, families and friends.
Read more ...Get festive with the Christmas-themed Craft Your Own Paper Star workshop at The Connacht Hotel
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The Connacht Hotel has announced its Christmas-themed craft events, starting with a Craft Your Own Paper Star Workshop, taking place on Wednesday, November 20. This will be followed by Make Your Own Brass Christmas on Wednesday, December 18. Both classes take place in the cozy and stylish setting of The Aviary.
Read more ...They RAN 4 GAP
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
A group of Galway men, friends since their college years, completed the well known Amsterdam Marathon on Sunday to raise funds for Galway Autism Partnership.
Read more ...Innovative sculpture exhibition to open in Galway next week
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
That’s Life, an exhibition of sculptures by clients of Brothers of Charity Services Galway, will open at Nuns Island Theatre next week.
Read more ...Farrell gets short notice to be first female PAC chair
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Although Sinn Féin president Mary Lou McDonald gave her only two hours to prepare to take the chair of the most powerful committee in the country last week, Galway West TD Mairead Farrell says she is ready.
Read more ...Spaces for Biodiversity Competition 2024 results announced
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
The annual Galway City Spaces for Biodiversity Competition (formerly Tidy Towns Garden Competition) results have been announced. The competition is organised by Galway City Council to recognise and celebrate the efforts of residents, businesses, and public buildings putting biodiversity first in their gardens, estates, and public areas.
Read more ...PorterShed listed among top three initiatives in Europe
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
PorterShed is proud to announce that, following its recent recognition as the winner of the National Award for Improving the Business Environment and Supporting the Internationalisation of Business, it has now been shortlisted as one of the top three initiatives in Europe.
Read more ...Grealish calls for a cap on the number of TDs elected to the Dáil
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish has called for a cap on the number of TDs elected to Dáil Éireann.
Read more ...MyMind officially launches its new service in Galway
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
Community-based mental health service, MyMind, launched its new Galway city centre service at Urban Wellbeing, Tuam Rd, in style in the Hyde Hotel on Thursday, October 17.
Read more ...Hospital’s critical carers reunite
Thu, Oct 24, 2024
For more than half a century, a highly skilled cadre of specialised hospital staff have cared for the most complex and critically ill patients in Galway.
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