Special and unique Mercedes G-Class to celebrate anniversary

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

To mark the 55th anniversary of AMG, Mercedes-Benz has launched a new G-Class Edition 55 model which is now available to order on international markets and through its Irish dealer network until October.

Through the glass darkly

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

When I was quite young, before I had started school, I had a brief conversation with an older woman, the memory of which has remained with me ever since. She was a teacher of some sort, and the incident took place in what must have been a playschool, though as this was perhaps 60 years ago, when such things were hardly known, I cannot be sure.

What I do remember is that my mother had left me in this place while she had gone somewhere and I knew she would be back shortly Anyway, my memory has this woman seated across from me at a low table. And what she was doing, or trying to do, was to get me to address her by her first name. And I wouldn’t – I couldn’t – do it.

Athenry Credit Union launches Think Sustainability Awards For Primary Schools

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Athenry Credit Union has just launched the Think Sustainability Awards for Primary Schools. The awards are designed to promote green learning, increase visibility for schools that strive in this area and support schools on their green journey.

New improved water supply for Casla

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Working in partnership with Galway County Council, Irish Water is progressing with the delivery of a significant upgrade to the water supply in Doire Né, Casla. The delivery of this project will help to provide a safer and more secure water supply for local customers while also supporting future growth.

Works will involve the replacement of over 200m of old damaged water mains along the R343 between Casla and the Leitir Móir junction to provide a secure, safe and robust water supply. The project, which is being carried out by Farrans Construction under Irish Water’s national Leakage Reduction Programme, is scheduled to begin this week and is expected to be completed by June.

Meeting in city tonight to discuss a vision for Galway

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Cllr Owen Hanley is hosting a meeting tonight (Thursday) on the draft City Development Plan 2023-2029 which is currently on public consultation.

Challenging stereotypes: Human Library soon to arrive in Galway

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

The Human Library is a worldwide movement for social change; it is a unique and innovative project that ‘publishes’ people as open books. Volunteer Galway aims to develop a group of volunteers for the Human Library Project to act as ‘books’ that others can ‘borrow’ to ‘read’. While this may seem a little odd, the aim of this endeavour is to create safe dialogue in the community to challenge stereotypes and discrimination through personal conversation.

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Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Burglaries at Doughiska industrial units

New defibrillator installed for Merlin estates

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Donal Lynch, community activist and chair of the Merlin Residents Association has announced the installation of a defibrillator for the Merlin Estates, Ballybane on the outer wall of 23 Sruthan Mhuirlinne, Ballybane.

Galway International Arts Festival announces Friends Campaign 2022

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Galway International Arts Festival is calling on businesses and individuals to support its 2022 festival, which returns to its summer time slot this year from July 11-24.

Announcing details of its 2022 Friends Campaign, ahead of the 45th annual Festival, GIAF said Friends will play an important role in helping deliver a programme of world-class events over two incredible weeks in Galway this July.

Galway cheerleading club flying high for Ireland

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Irish Cheerleaders Stuntworx Elite Alliance, made up of athletes from Ireland and Northern Ireland train in Galway twice weekly, and will finally get to travel to Orlando, Florida, to take part in the Cheerleading Worlds at ESPN in Disney World at the end of the month.

Mc Nelis calls for housing strategy to be updated in light of Ukrainian refugee needs

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has called on the Government to update its Housing for All strategy to take into account the needs of Ukrainian refugees arriving in Ireland.

Government need zero-tolerance approach to overcrowding, says Farrell

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell has called on the Government to adopt a zero-tolerance approach to hospital overcrowding following the publication of the INMO’s trolley watch analysis for March.

Public lecture — ‘The Civil War: A Centenary Perspective’

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

The Galway Archaeological and Historical Society holds a timely lecture on the Irish civil war of 1922-23 in the Inis Mor ballroom of the Galmont Hotel, on Monday April 11 at 8 pm.

Galway native and face of the battle against the pandemic leaves role in HSE

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

One of the best known personalities of the public health battle against the pandemic is to leave her role in the HSE and join VHI Health and Wellbeing as managing director.

Galway city native Anne O’Connor, who hails from Upper Newcastle was at the forefront of the battle against Covid 19 and was regularly seen giving updates on the situation on TV

Galway artists and creatives urged to apply for Basic Income Arts scheme

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Artists and creatives in Galway are being urged to apply to take part in a pilot scheme that will see 2,000 people in the sector receive a basic income payment for the next three years.

Meeting to hear vision for much-needed Oranhill Park

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Residents of Oranhill in Oranmore have set out a vision and plan for a new public park showcased on a new website www.oranhillpark.ie.

Meeting to hear vision for much-needed Oranhill Park Residents of Oranhill in Oranmore have set out a vision and plan for a new public park showcased on a new website www.oranhillpark.ie. The communit

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Residents of Oranhill in Oranmore have set out a vision and plan for a new public park showcased on a new website www.oranhillpark.ie.

The community is working hard to tackle the shortage of recreational facilities in both their own estate and the village of Oranmore and to this end, will hold an online public meeting on Tuesday April 12 to spotlight the vision and plan for Oranhill Park.

Advertiser founder conferred with Doctor of Arts by NUI Galway

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

The founder of the Galway Advertiser, Ronnie O’Gorman was conferred with an honorary Doctor of Arts by NUI Galway at a ceremony held in the university on Tuesday.

No dedicated eating disorder beds at Galway CAMHS

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

There are no dedicated eating disorder inpatient beds at the 20-bed Child and Adult Mental Health Service facility (CAMHS) in Galway despite a sharp increase having been recorded in hospital admissions for eating disorders in Ireland during the pandemic. There was a 66 per cent increase reported in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the Irish Medical Journal.

Music for Good Friday at St Nicholas’

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

Music for Galway teams up with Mark Duley once again to present Membra Jesu Nostri a concert to mark Good Friday, which this year falls on April 15. It features the vocal ensemble RESURGAM and takes place at 5.00pm in St. Nicholas’ Church, Galway.

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