Welcome back students — let Galway shape you and you shape it

Thu, Sep 23, 2021

Just as if to show that nothing much changes, there was heavy traffic too on the first morning I came to college in Galway 36 years ago this week. The September sun was shining, and a band of us packed into the back of a mate’s car were winging our way to a new city and new life. As we swung around by the Galway Shopping Centre, the local radio station WLS was blaring out We Built This City (on rock and roll) and life seemed good.

While in reality the city was built on more than rock and roll, the foundation of the city as we now know it is linked in no small way to the presence of the third level colleges which bookend the city. Every year, this trek brings fresh faces, injecting new energy into the place, bringing in thinkers and do-ers and people who want to learn and who also want to have fun.

NUIG to host pop-up vaccination centre from next week

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

NUI Galway will be one of nine third level locations across the State which will host pop up vaccination centres, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Simon Harris, announced this morning.

NUI Galway to welcome record number of first year students with orientation programme

Wed, Sep 22, 2021

NUI Galway is preparing to welcome a record intake of 3,500 first year students from Monday, with a special orientation programme running at the university this weekend to help the students adjust to college life.

Flirt FM returns to campus

Mon, Sep 20, 2021

AFTER A tumultuous and challenging 18 months working remotely, Flirt FM, Galway’s alternative, community, radio station, based at NUI Galway, is finally getting to re-open its doors to volunteers.

Sensors, ramps and flashing lights to deter wrong-way drivers on motorways

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Sensors and flashing warning lights are to be considered as possible deterrents to wrong-way driving on the motorways, with the growing phenomenon raised by concerned gardai and councillors in the county this week.

One punch-culture can cost lives, careers and options, says councillor

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

The phenomenon of ‘one punch’ incidents that has become increasingly common in public order offences can cost not only lives, but the possibility of a conviction that will end careers and travel hopes, a local Joint Policing Committee meeting was told this week.

O’Hara calls for ‘action’ to tackle waiting lists and overcrowding at UCHG

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Following recent reports of overcrowding at UCHG, Sinn Féin is demanding that action be taken to address “waiting lists and capacity deficiencies” in the hospital.

Labour leader backs Galway Local Employment Services workers fight against privatisation

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Attempts to privatise Galway Local Employment Services need “to be fought in every town and county”, otherwise they will “lose their true value” in supporting “vulnerable people back into the workplace”.

Unvaccinated at ‘extremely high risk’ of contracting Covid this winter, says Saolta clinical director

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

People who are not vaccinated against Covid-19 are at “extremely high risk” of contracting the disease in the next few months due to the highly transmissible Delta variant of the virus being prevalent in the community.

Council drives towards zero emissions with 8 new electric vans

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

As part of a drive towards zero emission vehicles, the Galway City Council has this week deployed eight fully-electric vans.

Appeal for witnesses after fatal road collision

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Gardaí in Galway are investigating a fatal road traffic collision involving a car and a motor cyclist that occurred at approximately 10.10am on Sunday September 12 at the junction of the Old Dublin Road and Renmore Park.

Gardaí are appealing to any witnesses to the collision to come forward. Gardaí are further appealing to any road users who were travelling along the Old Dublin Road shortly after 10am on Sunday morning and may have camera and/or dash-cam footage to make this footage available to investigating gardaí.

Investigation after burglary at city hostel

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Gardai are investigating a burglary at a city centre hostel. On Friday September 9 between 7.30pm and 9pm a room at a hostel on Eglinton Street was broken into.

Appeal for witnesses to Maunsells Road cycling incident

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

On Tuesday September 7, at around 8.30am a young male was cycling to school on his bike along Maunsells Road when it is alleged a car driving dangerously caused the cyclist to be knocked from his bike resulting in injuries.

Gardaí in Galway are anxious to speak with the driver of this vehicle and are asking anyone who may have been in the Maunsells Road area around that time and may have seen this vehicle driving dangerously to come forward.

RnaG broadcaster Seán Ó hÉanaigh retires from his boyhood dream job

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Radio and its crackling valves and sounds coming over the hills and into our homes wowed many of us — it brought strange worlds into focus and painted the best pictures of all. One of those who was seduced by the wavelengths as a youngster has hung up his microphone this week. RTÉ RnaG broadcaster, musician and songwriter Seán Ó hÉanaigh retired from his work with the station yesterday (Wednesday) after 28 years. Seán was appointed Managing Editor of Programmes in 2000, and is particularly associated with music and music programming at the national Gaeltacht station.

New TG4 series introduces those who came to the west of Ireland for better work-life balance

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

A new six-part series showcasing life in the west of Ireland will be aired on TG4 starting on September 23.

Move sustainably, stay healthy – Galway City Council celebrates European Mobility Week

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

As part of European Mobility Week (September 16-22 2021), Galway City Council is rolling out a range of initiatives to support the people of Galway to ‘Move Sustainably, Stay Healthy’.

Crowe calls for regulations to restrict capacity on short-term rentals

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Senator Ollie Crowe has this week called for regulations to restrict the capacity of short-term rentals.

Canney welcomes Athenry Fire Station progress

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Sean Canney Independent TD for Galway East has welcomed the fact that the Part 8 Planning process is now complete, and planning is in place for the new fire station for Athenry.

‘We want to tell the Irish people, France is your closest neighbour’

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Ireland may geographically be closer to Britain, but politically, with Brexit, and the UK becoming a ‘third country outside the EU, France is now the Republic’s closest neighbour - a relationship the French are keen to develop and deepen.

Golden oldies, middle aged and youngsters continue to join forces for special hockey competition

Thu, Sep 16, 2021

Always a special occasion on the Galway Hockey Club calendar, this year’s Swan Cup tournament marked its 30th anniversary.

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