Galway schools maintain green focus despite Covid challenges

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Thirty-six schools from the city and county have been awarded the Green Flag for their dedication to sustainability and protecting their environment.

Make 'Freedom Day' a prize-winning day

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Athenry Camogie Club is launching a special 'Freedom Day Cash Bonus Draw' to celebrate the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on October 22. And up for grabs is a cash prize of €2,000.

Christmas treat comes early for rest home residents

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Christmas came early for some residents of Blake Manor Nursing Home in Ballinderreen as they embarked on their first adventure since Covid-19 struck over a year and a half ago.

Help at hand for Galway communities taking action against climate change

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Communities across Galway can apply for a grant of up to €5,000 through an initiative supported by the non-profit, social innovation platform ChangeX.

Support for sport initiative opens

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited – the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand – has announced that its Texaco Support for Sport initiative will be held again this year.

Long serving staff rewarded at Maldron Hotel

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

The Maldron Hotel Sandy Road recently acknowledged its longest serving staff for their work and dedication to the hotel over the years.

Galwegian goodwill hailed by Liam Neeson

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Galwegians have donated more than 80,000 Covid-19 vaccines to some of the world’s least developed countries, and their efforts are being praised by UNICEF ambassador Liam Neeson.

NUI Galway kayakers make history in Paris

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Student David McClure and NUIG alumni Aoife Hanrahan made history in Paris on Saturday when they won gold and bronze at the European freestyle kayak championships. In doing so they helped the Irish team to its best performance at an international competition.

Truckers driving charity event in Connemara

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A charity event has been launched in Peacock's Connemara "Festive truckers" in aid of Parkinson's Association West of Ireland and My Canine Companion Charity.

Race in Pink for Breast Cancer returns to Ballybrit

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Race in Pink, one of the highlights of the Galway Races October Festival, is returning this year to Ballybrit.

Cautious optimism as our lives return to new normal

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Slowly, if tentatively, we are returning to a life more reminiscent of pre-Covid times, but with necessary adaptions.

Our children have returned to school, still with masks and socially distanced; some workers are back in their offices, although zoom calls will continue for some. On-line shopping can expect to take a hit as shoppers can now fuel all their senses on the shopping streets, telemedicine may diminish but is here to stay, similarly outdoor dining - particularly as winter approaches.

Zapatistas arrive in Galway to mark 500 years since colonialism

Wed, Oct 13, 2021

The Zapatistas - a leading Left voice of Mexico's indigenous peoples - will be in Galway this evening for the first leg of their Irish tour.

Could National Development Plan mean the end of the Galway City Ring Road?

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

The future likelihood, and viability, of the controversial N6 Galway City Ring Road may be in serious doubt following publication of the revised National Development Plan and its new environmental targets and climate orientated analysis for future infrastructure.

Return of the Streets — iconic Galway race to be held at end of month

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

The Streets of Galway 8km race will take place on Sunday October 24 at 10.30am.

NUI Galway appoints first Irish language officer

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of the University’s first ever Irish Language Officer. Caroline Ní Fhlatharta, a native speaker from Connemara, takes up the role at the end of the month. She joined NUI Galway more than 16 years ago and has worked in various roles, including in Acadamh na hOllscolaíochta Gaeilge.

Appeal for witnesses to Eyre Square assault

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

On Monday September 25 at approximately 12.15am a young man was walking through Eyre Square close to the Tourist Information Kiosk when it is alleged he was assaulted by another male described as being in his 20’s and wearing all dark clothing.

Reopening of society cannot mean a return to the ‘old normal’, says McNelis

Thu, Oct 07, 2021

“As we emerge from the pandemic, it is important to recognise those whose jobs are not returning, and provide support to enable them to engage in training and education.”