Faith Christian Fellowship Ministry to hold Single and Married Conference

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The Faith Christian Fellowship Ministry has issued an invite to this year’s Single and Married Conference taking place this weekend, June 4, 5 and 6.

Customers suffering from private coach row, says Farrell

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The ongoing dispute between Galway Coach Station management and bus operators, which has led to coaches using the road outside the coach station to pick up and drop off passengers has been criticised by Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell.

Irish Water opens state-of-the-art new wastewater treatment plant in Glenamaddy

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It was a historic occasion for Glenamaddy as Irish Water and Galway County Council officially opened a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant following a €5 million euro investment. The new infrastructure ensures that treated wastewater is now fully compliant with EU Urban Wastewater Directives before being safely discharged back into the natural environment.

It’s Headfest time again

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It’s been three years since the last Headfest, and the festival organisers are delighted to be back again, doing what they love—bringing music and fun to Headford’s June bank holiday weekend.

Our festival line up this year includes, Mike Denver with locals Break Free on Friday June 3, All Folk’d Up with another local act, The Shift, on Saturday June 4, and Johnny Brady with Ciaran Rosney on Sunday June 5. In addition to this, they have a family friendly music event under the Ceol an tSamhraidh banner, on Monday June 6, featuring Little John Nee, with Tara Stacey as support. This event is supported by Galway County Council Arts Office and funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Local Live Performance Scheme. *

Gaeltacht Diaspora podcast series launched by Ionad Diaspóra na Gaeltachta

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Just who are the ‘Gaeltacht Diaspora? This is the question being discussed in a new series of podcasts created by Ionad Diaspora na Gaeltachta in conjunction with MeasMedia and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The podcasts will be broadcast on Spotify, Google Play and Youtube channels in the coming months.

Worrying increase in homelessness among young adults

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has raised concerns as the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government reveal that the number of young adults (18 – 24) living in Emergency Accommodation is growing faster than any other category, against a backdrop of rising rents and a deepening housing crisis. There were 481 people living in Emergency Accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in April, an increase of 19% on the previous year. The increase in the number of young adults living in Emergency Accommodation in the same period was 44%.

Galway Simon established a dedicated Youth Service in 2016, in collaboration with Galway City Council and Tusla, to support young adults at risk of and experiencing homelessness. The Service currently provides a home for 12 young people at any one time, many of whom are care leavers, whilst also supporting others in the wider community.

A century of service from Hughes in Claregalway

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Through all of the major world events of the last century, world war, the foundation of the State and the evolution of a new Ireland, one constant in Claregalway has been the practise of locals getting their groceries and essential from the local Hughes family.

Now, Hughes SuperValu is a fourth generation business, started by the great grandmother of the current managing durector Eva Hughes. With the supermarket having recently undergone a major renovation with massive enhancements in terms of shopping experience and carbon footprint, it is worth looking at the role the family has played in the history of retail in the village.

Galway teen crowned Miss Earth Ireland

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Leaving Cert student Alannah Larkin from Eyrecourt, was crowned Miss Earth Ireland 2022 on Saturday night at a Grand Finale Gala event at the Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Miss Earth Ireland, sponsored by FlameFit Gym, is the national selection for Miss Earth, one of the biggest beauty pageants in the world.

Grealish disappointed that bus fare cuts not extended to City Direct

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has expressed disappointment at the recent decision by the Government to not extend the reduction in bus fares to a company which offers public transport to thousands of Knocknacarra residents.

The Independent TD had highlighted the fact that there was now a 63 per cent difference in some fares between the privately-owned City Direct company and Bus Éireann services, when he tabled a Parliamentary Question calling for the Government-subsidised 20 per cent average reduction in Bus Éireann fares to be extended to cover all passengers.

Fresh healthy meals delivered to your home

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Would you or someone you know benefit from having freshly prepared healthy meals delivered straight to your door ?

Many will change jobs if remote working preferences are not facilitated

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission have revealed that almost one third of workers are willing to move to a new job to secure their remote working preferences.

Post Office network needs Government support says Canney

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Independent TD Seán Canney is calling on the Government to intervene and support the post office network before it collapses.

Regional Group Members are awaiting confirmation from Minister Eamon Ryan in relation to the proposed State subvention of between €10,000 and €12,000 for more than 900 post offices across the country.

Lyons welcomes improvement works on Knocknacarra footpaths

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Improvement works to footpaths in Knocknacarra Park and The Rise have commenced.

The Galway City Council is lowering footpaths at junctions in both estates.

Jobs boost for Galway as Biometrics announces centre of excellence

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Biomerics, the leading vertically integrated medical device contract manufacturer serving the interventional device market, announced on Monday the opening of a 2,000 sq. ft. Balloons & Balloon Catheters Centre of Excellence in Galway and the creation of approximately 40 jobs over the next five years.

Active Travel Plans for the Ballyloughane Road should be either scaled back or scrapped, say councillors

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Three city councillors have warned that “excessive measures” being proposed to stop ‘rat-run’ shortcuts being taken by traffic through Renmore will only create more problems than they will solve.

Speaking after a meeting with Galway City Council Executive Engineer Michael Lally, they also expressed disappointment that nothing was being done to stop cars using Murrough Avenue as a ‘rat-run’.

Galway clergywoman stands in ‘solidari-tea’ with Zimbabwean communities overcoming drought and hunger

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

A Galway clergywoman is celebrating the success of communities in Zimbabwe overcoming drought, hunger and extreme poverty, through projects that help them earn a living, such as the growing and harvesting of hibiscus - a plant that can be used to make herbal tea.

Supporting Hospice Sunflower Days

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Sofia Cahill (7) and Shauna Cahill (5) pictured here in their favourite yellow outfits in support of Galway Hospice Sunflower Days, which will be taking place on Friday June 10 and Saturday June 11 across Galway City and County.

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The need for someone to be proud of

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

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Ability West marks sixty years with summer of events

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Ability West has launched its 60th anniversary celebrations with a series of events across the communities it serves in Galway city and county, with more events planned over the summer.

Ability West has been providing dedicated services to children and adults with intellectual disability and comorbidities across Galway city and county since 1962. The charity is founded on the core ethos of empowering people with disabilities to live self-directed lives in an equal and inclusive society. People are supported and valued within an environment which promotes theirautonomy, health, and wellbeing, and enables them to reach their full potential.

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