O’Reilly wants to make bus travel cheaper for families

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

The Green Party are proposing free bus travel for under-9s. Speaking from the Green Party think-in this week, Senator Pauline O’Reilly said “It is all about tilting the balance of costs in favour of public transport.

SamePage Theatre move into realm of musical theatre

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Local group, SamePage Theatre, is shaking things up with their next production by stepping into the realm of musical theatre for the first time.

Clare Quinn recital at National Concert Hall

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Galway born and raised soprano Clare Quinn will be performing in recital at the National Concert Hall on Thursday October 10. The programme including the works of Mahler, Mozart, and Strauss marks Clare’s solo recital debut at the National Concert Hall, a wonderful milestone in her burgeoning career.

Josie Forde welcomes progress on Southpark Masterplan

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Galway City Councillor Josie Forde has welcomed progress on the Southpark Masterplan, with Galway City Council confirming that consultants have been appointed to assess the feasibility of plans previously adopted by the Council.

Ros Ard estate to be taken-in-charge, says Lyons

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

West Electoral Area and Knocknacarra based Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed this week’s decision by the members of Galway City Council to take the Ros Ard estate in charge.

Digital Reunion barbecue next week

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Digital former employees will reunite on Friday week (September 27) at the Ardilaun Hotel for a relaxed evening of BBQ, music, and conversation, starting at 6:30 PM. Limited tickets are still available for €35 and can only be purchased online through DigitalBBQ.eventbrite.ie

Tea at the g for breast cancer research

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

To help celebrate October, breast cancer awareness month, the g Hotel will host ‘Afternoon Tea a the g’ in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute on Sunday, October 6.

Higgins welcome decision to deliver veterinary course to Mountbellew

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Galway East general election candidate Cllr Clodagh Higgins last night expressed her delight following the Government’s decision to deliver a veterinary medicine course at Mountbellew Agricultural College.

City faces ‘perfect storm’ in accommodation crunch

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Three Labour Party members of Galway City Council have issued a broadside against the Government’s ‘Housing for All’ strategy, with accusations that an unknown number of children are in emergency accommodation in the city.

Wardens bust city puppy farm

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Dog wardens seized 15 juvenile dogs after raiding a suspected illegal puppy farm in Galway city last month.

Free one-day conference on medieval church heritage to take place in Loughrea tomorrow

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Archaeology experts from across Ireland will gather in Loughrea tomorrow for a free one-day conference exploring the fascinating history of the county’s medieval churches and their connections to the local community.

Bins cannot be emptied for fear of attacks by late night revellers

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Public bins cannot be emptied overnight in Galway city centre because local authority staff are fearful of physical and verbal assault by late night revellers.

Almost 8,000 patients on trolleys in UHG this year

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

With flu season fast approaching, new figures show a hefty 20 per cent increase in patients on trolleys in University Hospital Galway.

Galway’s 70th celebration of oysters

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

For 70 years, since 1954, the Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival has celebrated a timeless, unchanging Irish tradition and treasure, and the ongoing pleasure given by our native oysters.

September seawater quality unknown in city

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Officials have declined to test bathing water quality this month out of fears that results may lead to Galway city’s beaches losing their coveted Blue Flag status.

The benefit of resourcing small towns

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

I love towns, small towns. Those that get insulted if they’re ever called a village. Those that are laughed at it if they’re ever referred to as a city. Towns that have a bit of attitude about them, an identity, a ballsiness. Towns that have notions.

Council to recruit architect to ensure ‘city character’

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

The Galway City Council has advertised for a new role of Senior Architect amid concerns that the development of the city lacks character.

A sort of homecoming

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

There was always an element of rock-stardom about the Galway West constituency. Home to some of the biggest hitters in Irish politics over many decades, the election count always attracted a certain amount of national interest. Something for the national hacks to get their teeth into.

Galway should get a bite of the €13bn Apple

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has demanded that a portion of the €13 billion Apple ‘windfall’ be ring-fenced for major infrastructural projects in Galway and the wider west of Ireland.

Council talking rubbish

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Public bins cannot be emptied overnight in Galway city centre because local authority staff are fearful of physical and verbal assault by late night revellers.

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