Autumn Gathering is back with stellar line-up to mark 90th anniversary of Lady Gregory’s death

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

To mark the 90th anniversary of Lady Gregory’s death, the organisers of the Autumn Gathering are back - in person - for the 28th Autumn Gathering in Coole Park and Thoor Ballylee.

Oughterard Courthouse now back in business as a home to community events

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Oughterard Courthouse Emerging from the recent Covid pandemic, and the resulting lockdowns , Oughterard Courthouse is ready to bounce back into action and is hoping to fill its calendar and open its doors to a variety of groups, artists events and activities.

Revolutionary dementia empowerment initiative launched at Portiuncula

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

A new initiative aimed at dementia patients, which is designed to empower both them and their families to make effective decisions and choices regarding their future care, has been launched at Portiuncula University Hospital.

Interest in volunteering as strong as ever in Galway

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

The 2021 Galway Volunteer Centre Annual Report, which was launched this week by Joe O’Brien T.D. Minister of State for Community Development and Charities at the Department of Rural and Community Development, shows that volunteering is as strong as ever in Galway City and County, with almost 1,000 new members of the public using the service to find volunteer work.

Galway Simon supports more people than ever before

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Galway Simon Community has launched their 2021 Annual Impact Report, highlighting an increase of 26% in the number of households supported compared to 2020. With the easing of Covid-19 restrictions, including the lifting of the moratorium on evictions and a deepening housing crisis, Galway Simon Community has supported more people than ever at risk of and experiencing homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Open evening at Galway Hospice

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

An open evening will take place at Galway Hospice on Wednesday next September 14. The hospice team are inviting people from across Galway to pop in for a cup of tea and a chat about the work that the hospice does in our local community. The evening will give people an opportunity to meet the team at the hospice and to ask questions about hospice and palliative care.

‘There were some people who didn’t realise the language existed’

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Writers and Directors of new Irish-language film, Róise & Frank, discuss themes, loss and the professionalism of the English canine actor.

Christy — ‘The doctor says after one fast one, I have to play two slow ones’

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Christy Moore returned to Leisureland Galway for an evening of songs and bonus anecdotes in a sell out show Friday, September 2.

Children should not suffer because of inaction by social media companies, says Walsh

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Report from CyberSafeKids, shows social media companies have been shockingly unresponsive as parents fight to protect their children.

Midlands-North-West MEP Maria Walsh has slammed the inaction by social media companies over the removal of harmful content, particularly in the context of content relating to children. Walsh was responding to a report published yesterday morning by Irish charity CyberSafeKids, which details appalling examples of social media companies being unresponsive when parents have tried to get harmful content removed from sites.

Baboró’s back with exciting programme

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Ireland’s flagship festival will welcome thousands of children from 0 to 13 years, their families and teachers from October 14 - 23.

The need for art to hold up a mirror

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Societies are imperfect entities. Composed of unequal parts, of unfair power struggles. They are misshapen, with nooks and crannies into which the most horrific of injustices can be visited on those who are afraid to come into the light.

Over the past century, Ireland has had many of those nooks and crannies, of hidey-holes where the unspoken was unseen. Where the unreported was unleashed on the unsuspecting.

It’s a Party!!!

Thu, Sep 08, 2022

Claddagh Credit Union are excited to announce their upcoming Community party!

Mother left stranded following 'school bus fiasco'

Tue, Sep 06, 2022

Joanne is a full time carer for her young son Cadan, who suffers from Jacobsens Syndrome and requires round the clock care from his family and nursing staff. For Joanne, the bus system which took her eldest son Cian to and from school, was a life saver.

Distraught dental patients seek Minister’s help

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Distraught parents this week told a public meeting of having to cut wires from their children’s mouths with pliers to ease their dental discomfort.

Mother left stranded following ‘school bus fiasco’

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Local mother Joanne Geraghty who is a full time carer for her son Cadan, has been left ‘stranded and trapped’ following the ongoing issue with the school buses.

Distraught Hahessy patients call for guidance from Minister for Health

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Parents recall having to cut wires from their children’s mouths with pliers following the cessation of treatment by Oranmore-based Specialist Orthodontist, Dr Anne Hahessy.

Pub Post idea gets stamp of approval at city launch

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Mike Fitzpatrick of Bullet Design is a constant innovator who has come up with a whole plethora of ideas, applications and designs over the decades. So in a sense, it was entirely appropriate that his latest one came up while he was enjoying a few leisurely pints in one of the city’s fine hostelries.

Galwegians torn over university name change

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

As the National University of Ireland, Galway (NUIG) prepares to change its name to "Ollscoil na Gaillmhe - University of Galway", the Galway Advertiser was on the streets of the city asking residents their thoughts on the transition.

Streetscapes and shopfronts in Tuam to receive €100,000 funding boost

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

New funding has been announced for County Galway businesses to upgrade their building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies, a Fine Gael Councillor has said.

Cllr Andrew Reddington was speaking after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, announced funding of €2.6 million for 26 towns selected for funding with each local authority to receive €100,000 as part of the initiative.

Autumn Garden Fair this Sunday at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

This Sunday, September 4, the annual Autumn Garden Fair takes place again in Claregalway Castle, where some of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare plant specialists will display a great selection of shrubs, trees and more.

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