Passing of a mayor with a glint in his eye

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Cities and places are the products of those who live there, who shape the communities, who by their deeds and actions influence the way things get done. Galway, having had its own makeover from a provincial trading town to a city of affluence and attitude, is a patchwork quilt formed from the colourful threads of all those who have come here and made an impact.

Owning the Space — Blue Teapot sets out five-year plan

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Blue Teapot Theatre Company this week launched its strategic arts plan 2023–2027, entitled Owning The Space, which sets out the company’s vision for the next five years. The plan was launched at a party in the company’s theatre premises on Tuesday.

Sadness at passing of former mayor John Mulholland

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Tributes were being paid across the country last night to former Galway Mayor and city businessman John Mulholland who passed away on Wednesday, aged 76.

Cllr Mulholland was a member of Galway City Council from 1985 until 2009, serving as Mayor on two occasions, in 1986-87 and again a decade later from 1996 to 1997.

Overcome those barriers to contentment through life coaching

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

If you want good cake, it is probably advisable to seek out someone who has baked a lot of cakes.

Carnmore Lipsync event to create more facilities to keep community healthy

Wed, Oct 12, 2022

In a time when communities are doing all they can to encourage greater health for all their members, one Galway sports club is doing its best to encourage people to get off the couch this winter and stay fit.

Aran Islands RNLI officially opens new Visitor Experience and lifeboat shop on Inis Mór

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Aran Islands RNLI officially opened their new shop and Visitor Experience on Inis Mór last weekend, raising vital funds for the charity that saves lives at sea and awareness of the work of the lifeboat crew serving the islands.

Hundreds of swimmers to take to the sea in Galway for charity this weekend

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Sea swimmers are being invited to join women from across Ireland in Galway this Saturday, October 8 to raise funds for two charities. Network Ireland is hosting a charity swim at Blackrock in Salthill from 11.00am in aid of ACT for Meningitis and Rosabel’s Rooms.

Gaillimh le Gaeilge wins National Lottery Good Causes Award

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Gaillimh le Gaeilge was the winner of the Irish Language Category at the National Lottery Good Causes Awards n Killashee Hotel in Co. Kildare last week. The award recognises the efforts of the organisation to promote an Ghaeilge in Galway city and, as a result they will receive a €10,000 prize as category winners.

Quarter century of the Galway Science & Technology Festival

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway Science & Technology Festival will run from November 13-25 celebrating 25 years of inspiring young people and the public about the world around us. The Festival commenced in 1998 and over the years has grown to become the largest event in Ireland for the promotion of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM).

The Festival will feature over 200 free events for 35,000 primary and secondary school students. There are a variety of shows and workshops for schools and the Festival has partnered with Galway City Museum, Galway Atlantaquaria and Brigit’s Garden to provide STEM related workshops and tours.

Galwaywoman wows at Pregnancy and Baby Fair with breastfeeding gifts business

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

An Athenry native has wowed the baby goods business with a unique business idea based around the practiciality of breastfeeding.

Councillors cannot be allowed thwart the Council’s obligation to house Travellers

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Dear Editor,
Galway City Community Network (GCCN) stands in solidarity with the Traveller Community and all marginalised communities calling for the elimination of racism and discrimination. GCCN also calls for accountability from people who hold public office.

Galway City Community Network (GCCN) stands in solidarity with the Traveller Community and all marginalised communities calling for the elimination of racism and discrimination. GCCN also calls for accountability from people who hold public office.

Galway’s record of bigotry must be relegated to the past, says Labour chair after Crowe radio comments

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Public representatives must be advocates for inclusion and not support bigotry and social exclusion, the head of the Labour Party in Galway has said after controversial comments were made by a city councillor last week about the alleged incompatability of Traveller and settled cultures.

Respond has 184 new social and cost rental homes under construction in Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Respond, one of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies and service providers, have 184 new social and cost rental homes in construction in Galway. The organisation delivered 77 new social and affordable homes across the county last year.

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Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Mental Health talk for Travellers
The Mincéirs Whiden Society is organising a Mental Health Talk for National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day taking placing on Saturday October 8 at 4:30pm.

More action and less talk — Access for All want city to be more accessible

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

An insight into how accessible Galway city is, through the eyes of the disabled people who navigate through it.

The members of Galway’s branch of Access for All are exhausted. The members, Vyonne Fahy, Eamon MacGiobúan and Gina McNamara have been advocating for disabled residents of Galway city for long enough that it can feel like they’re burning the candle at both ends.

Galway-based gaming legends to get Lifetime Achievement award at Gamerfest

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway-based gaming legends Brenda and John Romero have been announced as the recipients of the inaugural GamerFest Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding contribution to the gaming industry both in Ireland and internationally.

Sixteen University of Galway students to avail of on-campus accommodation under Irish Language Residential Scheme

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Sixteen Irish speaking students at University of Galway have been awarded special scholarships and dedicated on-campus accommodation under the Irish Language Residential Scheme.

AATE Festival drawing workshops this weekend

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

AATE Festival continues this weekend with a series of workshops focusing on the realities of architecture in Galway City in use and the far-reaching consequences that the built environment has on our lives.

This Saturday (October 8), Streetscape Studies, led by plattenbaustudio, invites the public to actively join in a large-scale group drawing exercise in which we take on the centre of Galway city as our subject matter.

Learn from one another as Lean Educators descend on Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The University of Galway is hosting the 8th European Lean Educators Conference (ELEC) on November 22-24. ELEC2022 provides a platform for professors, teachers and trainers from academia, industry and public sector organizations to share their knowledge and experiences and learn from one another. The conference theme is “Lean Green and Sustainability”.Conference Chair Dr. Olivia McDermott, Assistant Professor in the College of Science & Engineering in the University of Galway stated that hosting the conference is a testament to the reputation that Ireland has as a centre for Operational Excellence with Lean educational programmes being driven by Enterprise Ireland, third level organisations and multinationals in recent years.

Connolly encourages people to have their say in swimming consultation

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Cllr John Connolly is encouraging people to have their say on the National Swimming Strategy before the public consultation period for the proposed strategy ends tomorrow (Friday). The Galway City West councillor has highlighted the lack of water quality monitoring at Galway’s public beaches outside of the traditional bathing season as being of particular concern.

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