Contribution recognised at Cathaoirleach’s Awards

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

After an absence of a few years, community and voluntary activity was back to being celebrated ‘in person’ at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards which were held in conjunction with the Cathaoirleach’s Ball on Saturday 11th June. The Awards were organised by Galway County Council in partnership with Galway County Public Participation Network and were hosted by the Cathaoirleach Cllr Peter Keaveney, and MC for the evening broadcaster John Mulligan who warmly welcomed everyone to the Ard Rí Hotel in Tuam.

Changes in carers’ entitlements

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

During Carers Week we celebrate the valuable contribution made by carers in our local communities, in particular the ways in which carers support older and dependent people to continue to live in the familiar surroundings of their own homes. It is an opportune time to remind carers of some of the changes recently made to Carers Allowance, paid by the Department of Social Protection (DSP).

From June 1 2022, the capital disregard for Carers Allowance has increased from €20,000 to €50,000. The income disregards have also increased: a carer can now work for up to 18.5 hours per week and have income /earnings of €350 per week in the case of a single carer or €750 in the case of a couple and get the full Carers Allowance payment. This means carers can combine their caring duties with part-time work and still qualify for Carers Allowance.

Good start to summer for Poor Clares as thousands watch sister professed in live-streamed ceremony

Thu, Jun 16, 2022

An estimated 8,500 people viewed the final profession of the newest member of the Poor Clares, Sr Clare Marie, whose ceremony was live streamed last weekend.

New Outpatient and Cystic Fibrosis unit at Merlin Park will be ready next year

Wed, Jun 15, 2022

The construction of a new out-patient facility at Merlin Park Hospital could be completed next year after the Health Service Executive (HSE) advertised a tender for the project, which is expected to cost €10.5 million.

Galway University Hospitals to hold free stoma care event tonight

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Galway University Hospitals Stoma Care Unit is holding a free public information meeting for anyone who has had or is due to undergo stoma surgery. The event will take place tonight June 9 in the Clayton Hotel, Galway from 5pm to 9pm with talks starting at 6pm to 7pm. Family members, friends and carers are also welcome to attend.

Celebrate Bloomsday next week with Skehana & District Heritage Group

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

James Joyces’ Ulysses is widely considered to be both a literary masterpiece and one of the hardest works of literature to read.

Broadband improvements are crucial, says Hoare

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cllr Eddie Hoare has welcomed the rollout of fibre powered broadband in Galway.

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Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Appeal for witnesses to Moycullen incident
On Saturday May 14 at approximately 8.50am a male was cycling from Moycullen village in the direction of Galway when it is alleged he was struck by a car at Ballyquirke, Moycullen close to the entrance to the Wildlands Adventure Centre.

Take a Dip at Dawn this summer solstice to help tackle homelessness

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Do you rise with the lark? Galway Simon Community’s will be up at sunrise this summer solstice for their Dip at Dawn on Tuesday June 21, 4.20am at Salthill Beach. You are invited to join them in a sun salutation, followed by a dip in the sea to raise both awareness of and funds for those facing homelessness in Galway.

First call out for Clifden RNLI’s new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI joined Aran Islands RNLI and Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter to carry out a search of the waters around Bunowen Bay last weekend.

Claddagh Credit Union supporting Galway youth

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

After the last few covid and lockdown-filled years, it has become apparent that more and more young people are requiring medium to longer term counselling due to the complexity of the issues or challenges they are facing in their lives.

Olivia Colman world premiere for Galway Film Fleadh next month

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed two World Premieres for its 34th edition, taking place this July 5–10. The festival returns for a live, in-person, and in-cinema edition, in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás cinema after online and outdoor events during the past two years.

The Frames for Big Top gig but Kaiser Chiefs off for a year

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Galway International Arts Festival has announced a change to its concert schedule.

Move on HAP scheme welcome but no substitute for building homes

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has welcomed the announcement of changes to the HAP scheme but says it is no substitute for building homes.

Following months of campaigning for the revision of the HAP scheme, Cllr Mc Nelis said: “People in Galway are really struggling and renters in particular are experiencing the hard end of the increased cost of living. Rents have soared in Galway city and county over the last five years so the announcement of a change to the HAP scheme is hugely welcome.

Nearly €370,000 for connected hubs in Galway

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the announcement that €368.329.92 funding has been secured for connected hubs in Galway.

Tesco buyout of Joyces Supermarkets approved subject to sale of Oranmore outlet

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Tesco’s proposed acquisition of Galway-based Joyce’s Supermarkets group has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), subject to the provision of a number of legally binding commitments.

Flights give certainty and confidence to our islands once again

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Every community and society has gems that it has to protect. Whether they be social, cultural or geographic, there are aspects of life for which future generations will chastise us if we let them falter or disintegrate in any way.

Funding boost for remote working hubs in city and county

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Remote working in the community got a boost yesterday when the Government announced a series of new initiatives to support remote working, including a voucher scheme that will give workers free access to local digital hubs.

To facilitate this, almost €370,000 was granted to remote working hubs in Galway city and county to enable them to become part of the National Hub Network. Works in the Galway hubs will include the expansion of existing hubs, installation of privacy booths, access control and security systems, the conversion of existing open plan space to modular offices, and provision of podcast studios, enhanced audio visual, networking and conferencing facilities.

Artist honours pioneering swimmer Mercedes Gleitze in Galway this weekend

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

There is a fascination about achievement unearthed — when the extraordinary meets the ordinary; about the juxtaposition of celebrity and the commonplace.

End of an era for Galway Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

An era comes to an end next week when the Galway Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust will cease its activities because of the rising age profile of its members.

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