Blackrock diving tower to be fully renovated by 2023

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

By 2023, and in time for the official start of the summer swimming season, the Blackrock diving tower should be completely renovated and refurbished.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to road traffic collisions

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Gardaí in Galway are investigating a three vehicle road traffic collision the occurred shortly after 11am on Friday December 10 on the Bothar na dTreabh, connecting the Tuam Road and the Headford Road.

New children's sensory space at Galway City Museum

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

A new children's sensory space has been created at the Galway City Museum. Access is free and bookings can be made online through the museum website.

Gardaí seek help after Mountbellew assault

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Gardaí in Ballinasloe are appealing for witnesses in relation to a serious assault that took place in Mountbellew in the early hours of Sunday December 12.

Gardaí probe county burglaries

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

On Thursday December 9 between 5pm and 6pm two neighbouring properties at Carraig Mór, Loughrea were broken into. In both cases damage was caused to the rear of the properties. During the course of the break-ins a number of items of jewellery were from taken from one of the properties.

McDonnell calls for plans to deal with ‘crumbling roads’ in Galway estates

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

A five-year plan is vital if “crumbling roads” in some of the oldest areas of Galway are to be brought “up to date”.

EU told over reliance of private rental market driving up homelessness in Galway

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Over-reliance on an increasingly unaffordable private rental market, and a shortage of new housing units, are key factors contributing to homelessness in Galway, an EU advisory body has been told.

€100 credit is ‘not enough’ to deal with energy price crisis, say PBP Galway

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

With households facing an increase of more than €500 in heating and electricity costs this winter, the Government has to do more than give a €100 credit to every home in the State.

Half a million people visited Galway Racecourse this year

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Galway Racecourse, traditionally home to Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, the iconic ‘Galway Races’ had a busy 2021 despite a challenging year. In accordance with Covid protocols a lot still happened throughout the year at the Ballybrit venue.

The ring road is not a problem, it is a major solution

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

An Bord Pleanala giving the ‘go-ahead for the N6 Galway City Ring Road is a positive decision and a major step forward for Galway.

2021 in review - another challenging year

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

A challenging year politically draws to a close with a sense of déjà vu as Ireland faces another Christmas coronavirus scare and renewed concerns about the efforts to extricate itself from the crisis - even if we are in a better position to do so than 12 months ago.

Renmore Pantomime disappointed as it cancels Cinderella panto

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Renmore Pantomime Society committee has said that it is with the deepest regret that they would like to inform all patrons, sponsors, partners, vendors, members of the society, and the community of its decision to cancel its upcoming production of Cinderella.

The Committee said they have made this decision based on the current challenges associated with Covid-19, and the additional measures required to ensure the safety of all concerned.

Martin Keaveney pens new novel

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Martin Keaveney has returned with a new novel just in time for Christmas. Tommy O’Toole is a talented adolescent from a village at the centre of isolated bog swamps known as the ‘Mackon Country’. He lives in a mobile home with his father Joe who dreams of completing a half-built house in the field nearby.

Minister of State Naughton announces €108m in funding for Irish Airports

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton yesterday announced the provision of almost €108 million in direct Exchequer supports to the airports of Dublin, Cork, Shannon, Ireland West (Knock), Kerry and Donegal.

Eliminating discrimination, promoting equality and protecting human rights in Galway city

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Tomorrow December 17, Galway City Community Network (GCCN) will host a seminar exploring the Implementation of the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in Galway City which will include the launch of the Equality and Rights in Action Galway video and community resources.

€340,000 Burren Discovery Trail to go live in January, says Cannon

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon TD has welcomed an announcementby Failte Ireland that the Burren Discovery Loop will go live in January.

The loop is the result of an investment of €340,000 and will be the the third such loop to attract tourists inland from the Wild Atlantic Way, with loops already in place in Donegal and Limerick.

Athenry Credit Union funding boost for Voices for Down Syndrome Galway

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

With contributions from members, staff and the board of Directors of Athenry Credit Union, a total of €1,000 was raised as part of the Athenry Credit Union Down Syndrome Awareness Month.

Amazing tale of Galway’s most historic hotel

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

This book, The Hardiman – An Amazing Story celebrates the history of one of the most iconic buildings in Galway. It opened in 1852 as the Railway Hotel and was designed in a classical style by John Skipton Mulvany.

Brave the cold for COPE Galway’s Annual Christmas Swim

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

Every year, there are men, women and children in our community for whom Christmas is the loneliest time of year. Whether due to the isolation that sometimes comes with older age; whether you have had to flee violence at home or if you are enduring the realities of homelessness, this season can compound what is already an exceptionally difficult time.

TG4 to show Christmas Day tribute to the late Joe Burke

Thu, Dec 16, 2021

TG4 will broadcast a musical celebration in memory of Joe Burke, a giant of traditional music and accordion playing, in a special programme on Christmas Day. One of the most talented musicians of his era, Joe Burke died last February and in celebration of the rich musical heritage he left after him, this programme will air on Christmas day with performances from some of the most influential Irish musical figures.

This is a special night of celebration with family and friends in memory of Joe Burke, including performances by his wife Ann Conroy, herself an extraordinary accordion player. Tg4 will celebrate the man who lifted many a heart with his wit and storytelling and influenced countless musicians all over the world. Some of them will be heard in this programme, with performances from Ann Conroy Burke, Mary Conroy, Frankie Gavin, Charlie Lennon, Eileen O’Brien, Máire Ní Chathasaigh, Liz and Yvonne Keane, Jackie Daly, Dermot Byrne, Máire Ní Chathasaigh agus Conchubhar Ó Luasa.

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