Farrell pressures minister for new island school

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell TD has demanded education minister Norma Foley provides a secondary school for Inishbofin to allow island students to stay on the island during their teenage years.

Local Heroes Exhibition launches in Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Positive Ageing Week Local Heroes Exhibition launched in Galway City Museum on October 1.

Hoare welcomes floodlight hook-up

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The lights will be operated via sensors and will be available for use until 10pm every night without charge for runners and walkers.

HSE West, Winter Vaccination Programme starts this week

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The HSE Winter vaccination programme is underway in the West and North West this week with the roll out of the free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to recommended groups.

Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people aged 60 and over, healthcare workers, anyone who is pregnant or has a long term health condition.

6,000 deer culled in Galway last year

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Data released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to the Irish Deer Commission shows 78,175 wild deer were culled nationally in the 12-month period up to February last year, compared to 55,008 in 2022.

County Galway’s first affordable homes since 2013 nearing completion

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The first affordable homes to be developed in County Galway since 2013 are nearing completion in Baile Chláir (Claregalway) and are being made available for sale by Galway County Council.

Food on The Edge 2024 line up released

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Returning for its ninth year, the award-winning Food On The Edge will take place on October 21 and 22, in ATU, Galway. Food On The Edge is a coming together of international and national chefs, food activists, authors and others to listen, talk and debate about the future of food in our industry and on our planet.

John Faulkner’s memoir launching in Kennys’ Bookshop next week

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The launch of musician and singer/songwriter John Faulkner’s new book about his career in music, Storm in my Heart, will take place on Friday, October 11 at Kennys Bookshop, Liosbán. The book will be launched by James Harrold and all are welcome - this is a free ticket event but booking is required.

John Faulkner is a folk artist who lives in Kinvara, Co. Galway. He has toured the world as a musician and shared the stage with some of the greats in Irish music, and has been working in music for over six decades. He is a multi-instrumentalist, film composer, producer, singer and songwriter.

Ireland West Airport announces new charter service from Groningen

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Ireland West Airport has announced that a new weekly charter service will operate from Groningen in The Netherlands to the West of Ireland in summer 2025, in aoordination with leading Dutch tour operator BBI Travel.

Taxing times for city council

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway County Councillors voted by 32 to 6 to increase Local Property Tax by 15 per cent in late September, a hike calculated to net an extra €2.4 million income per year for the local authority from 2025.

New Community Arts Festival launches in East Galway City

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway City Council is delighted to support Eastside Arts Festival - an exciting new, community-led festival for Galway City East, funded through the Council’s Creative Ireland Programme - which aims to celebrate the rich diversity of Eastside communities through arts and culture.

Free HRT a long battle, but worth it, says O’Reilly

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Speaking at the announcement of free HRT this week, Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly said it has been an uphill battle getting free HRT over the line, but it has absolutely been worth it.

The benefit of the kind word

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

I don’t envy teenagers in the world we live in. Granted, outwardly they may seem to have many of the things that other generations could only dream of, but the possession of those riches brings with it added pressure to conform in levels unprecedented.

Yet, I was saddened and surprised by a survey which came out this week from the mental health charity Jigsaw which revealed that the vast majority of teenagers had not received a compliment in months. That a kind comment their way was not forthcoming says a lot about the restrained nature of modern interaction and the laissez-faire that many of us have about passing on a little bit of ‘sound’-ness to those we come in contact with.

Green light for Bus Connects plan

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Documents seen by the Advertiser indicate ABP has applied lenient conditions on the multi-million euro plan to upgrade Galway city’s streets for a modern bus service, but has avoided addressing the topic of Compulsory Purchase Orders for small parcels of land necessary to upgrade mainline bus routes.

Galway Conference on Youth Homelessness

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

As part of Simon Week 2024, Galway Simon Community is to host a conference on Youth Homelessness in the ILAS Centre in the University of Galway this Friday, September 27 from 10am to 1pm.

Titled “Addressing Youth Homelessness - What Works,” the conference will focus on effective responses to youth homelessness, bringing together local, international and client perspectives to share insights and explore practical solutions.

Charity group asks Galway people ‘what will your legacy be?’

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Charity group My Legacy is calling on people in Galway to include a gift to a good cause in their Will after a new survey found over a third of Irish people would leave a little something extra to charity if tax breaks were available to beneficiaries.

Jobs Expo at the Galmont this weekend

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Are you eager to advance in your career? Are you seeking CV evaluation and professional advice from career counsellors? Jobs Expo is returning to Galway! Jobs Expo Galway, sponsored by Recruit.ie, will be held at the Galmont Hotel & Spa this Saturday, 28th September (10am-4pm).

A remarkable line-up of potential employers, career advisors, and speakers have confirmed their participation, and we are expecting even more to join. Chat with recruiters from Medical, Chanelle Pharma, Pacific Formwork, Viatris, Comfort Keepers, Medforce, AirNav Ireland, SmartBear, Freudenberg Medical, Complete Laboratory Solutions, Financial Services & Pensions Ombudsman, Covalen Solutions, Brampton Care Home, Orchard Care Group, Irish Defence Forces, Atlantic Technological University, UCD and Nightcourses.com.

Could 60 be the new 40? The changing face of ageing in Ireland

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

As we approach Positive Ageing Week, JACQUIE LYNSKEY reflects on how challenging outdated stereotypes around ageing means that, rather than slowing down, growing older is a time to thrive.