Canney calls on Government to fast track negotiations for retained firefighters

Thu, May 18, 2023

Independent TD, Sean Canney, has called on the Government to fast track the negotiations on pay and conditions for retained firefighters following the confirmation that firefighters are going ahead with a nationwide strike later this month.

Galway’s African Community embrace all cultures to celebrate Africa Day 2023

Thu, May 18, 2023

by Róisín Kilroy
The two day event taking place on May 25 and 27, plans to celebrate the world’s ‘mother continent’ through educational talks, vibrant festivities and family friendly activities.

Kinvara screenwriter launches debut novel The Chancer

Thu, May 18, 2023

Fiona Graham, screenwriter and author from Kinvara, Co Galway, launched her debut novel, The Chancer. This feel-good humorous book is set in the west of Ireland and Los Angeles in 1989 and follows the story of a small town nobody with unrealistic dreams.

City’s new bridge to be officially opened to public next Friday

Thu, May 18, 2023

Galway’s newest civil structure, the Salmon Weir Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge will be officially opened next week, creating the first significant non-car crossing structure of the River Corrib.

Councillors and dignitaries will attend at the opening at lunchtime on Friday next, May 26 with the new crossing expected to be swarmed with curious onlookers anxious to use the first new crossing of the river in almost four decades.

Make new bridge a symbol of hope and remembrance

Thu, May 18, 2023

I have always had an obsession with bridges. More from an architectural point of view than from the metaphorical images they represent, although as you get on in life, you tend to juxtapose the two wherever you can. The world over, I have stood on and beneath bridges, staring at their girth and wondering how the hell they stay up and what a leap of faith is was for the engineers to venture forth on their construction.

From Golden Gate to the Brooklyn Bridge to Tower Bridge to the Peace Bridge in Derry to the Clifton Bridge in Bristol, I have marvelled at their ability to dominate a place and to bear the weight of all who use them to cross those places.

Blas na Bealtaine celebrating Galway’s food heritage

Thu, May 18, 2023

Blas na Bealtaine, a new food festival for Galway taking place throughout the month of May, will feature a variety of events across the city and county in the coming weeks.

Remembering a man of principle, bravery and culture

Thu, May 18, 2023

Jarir Al-Majar, formerly Gerry Mulholland, was a singer, musician, songwriter, poet, artist, peace activist, a man of principle and bravery and one of Galway’s most remarkable and beloved citizens. Majar was from a noted musical and sporting family. His father, Ned Mulholland had a fine tenor voice and won an All-Ireland football medal with Galway in 1938.

From Druids to dragons and artists to acrobats

Thu, May 18, 2023

The Pulse from Gravity & Other Myths featuring a company of over 60 performers with a choir of 30 female voices; a newly commissioned installation from David Mach; the return of Colm Meaney to the Irish stage after 40 years performing alongside his daughter Brenda Meaney in Bedbound from Landmark Productions and GIAF; an enormous Dragon wandering the streets of Galway City; epic theatre with DruidO’Casey directed by Garry Hynes; Baxter Theatre and Handspring Puppets Life & Times of Michael K from South Africa directed by Lara Foot; a stellar line up at the Heineken® Big Top; artists Diana Copperwhite and Lorraine Tuck; Grafton Architects; musicians Martha Wainwright, KT Tunstall, Susan O’Neill, Robert Forster, James Yorkston and Nena Peerson; and First Thought Talks featuring Lindsey Hilsum, Fintan O’Toole, Gaisu Yari and a host of speakers are amongst just some of the highlights of the dazzling array of this year’s programme.

Time is running out to enter an exciting raffle in support of our local Enable Ireland children's centre in Galway.

Tue, May 16, 2023

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Time is running out to enter an exciting raffle in support of our local Enable Ireland children's centre in Galway.

Ardán and CÚRAM’s Science on Screen Programme Releases Latest Animations

Tue, May 16, 2023

Four original short animations created by Irish animators to explore and explain science research have recently been completed. The short films were created through a strand of the highly successful Science on Screen programme, a partnership between CÚRAM Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Medical Devices and Ardán.

University of Galway to host summits on AI, Cloud Native and Leadership in Tech as part of the 2023 AtlanTec Festival

Sun, May 14, 2023

Photo:- Mike Shaughnessy
The AtlanTec Festival, Ireland’s annual tech community festival, which opened this week, is supported by University of Galway and organised by the non-profit association itag (Innovation Technology AtlanTec Gateway).

New driving simulator massive benefit to Galway REHABCARE service users

Thu, May 11, 2023

The RISE service at RehabCare Galway has recently received a new driving simulator, already proving to be of huge benefit to members of the service, equipping them with new skills and fostering confidence in their driving abilities.

RISE at RehabCare Galway is a service which provides support for a person to be more connected, active, and included in their community. Support is provided by the Community Support Workers, in both English and Irish Sign Language (ISL).

Thousands of young footballers turn out for St Columba’s Credit Union Invitational Tournament

Thu, May 11, 2023

Maree/Oranmore fc hosted its St Columba’s Credit Union Invitational Tournament last Sunday when thousands of young footballers from around the county turned out to show their silken skills.

‘Significant step’ as TII confirm funding for assessment of case for Claregalway bypass

Thu, May 11, 2023

Funding for an examination of the case for the building of a long-awaited bypass of traffic-choked Claregalway village has been granted by Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII).

Awards for Galway students at national enterprise finals

Thu, May 11, 2023

Following on from their successes last year, students from Galway have taken multiple prizes at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals. The Finals of the Local Enterprise Office initiative took place on Friday in Croke Park.

Decade of excellence from Right At Home

Thu, May 11, 2023

Right at Home has provided home care across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon for a decade and they had a Family Fun Day to mark the occasion.

Galway finalists honoured at prestigious MyEU50 Third Level Exhibition

Thu, May 11, 2023

Two Galway students were honoured by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin TD at an exhibition day for the MyEU50 Third Level competition finalists which took place recently in University College Cork.

End of an era for Headford as iconic fashion store closes its doors

Thu, May 11, 2023

It is the end of an era in Galway retail this week with the announcement that one of the best known fashion stores in the county is to shut its doors.

County Council played key role in Athenry investment

Thu, May 11, 2023

Galway County Council in conjunction with the IDA, played a central role in attracting the investment by providing Dexcom with a community and enterprise hub space in Athenry town centre that will serve as an initial base for the company ahead of the development of a permanent headquarter facility on IDA lands in the town.

Detached house for sale in Barna with DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard

Thu, May 11, 2023

DNG Maxwell Heaslip & Leonard is offering for sale this fantastic four/five bed detached property in the ever-popular development of Gleann na Coille, Barna.

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