New SEAI scheme to help SMEs take control of their energy use

Thu, Jul 22, 2021

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging Irish SMEs to take control of their energy use with the launch of a new support scheme. The scheme will provide SMEs with a €2,000 voucher to cover the cost of an energy audit.

Health service warning that Covid is circulating at pace in west

Tue, Jul 20, 2021

Health Services in County Galway have emphasised the importance of practising public health behaviours in light of the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in the west.

Online learning hub on sexual consent launched in Galway

Mon, Jul 19, 2021

“There can be no place for any forms of sexual violence and harassment in our society, and there can be no room for doubt or ambiguity on the meaning and importance of consent.”

‘Depressing’, ‘unacceptable’ - anger grows as further delays plague new emergency department at UHG

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

“Depressing”, “shocking”, and “unacceptable” are how Galway politicians have described the revelation that no date has been set for the lodging of a planning application for the new emergency department at UHG.

Ballybrit vaccination centre will operate reduced service during racing festival

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Galway Racecourse will continue to operate during the Galway Races but will offer a reduced service for the duration of the annual summer festival which begins on July 26.

Fourth wave will put great pressure on hospitals, says Saolta chief, as numbers presenting are changing

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The chief executive of the Saolta University Health Care group, which runs the local public hospitals, warned this week that the country is heading towards a fourth wave of Covid-19 with case numbers rising and expected to increase further in the coming weeks.

Lights, camera, action — film studios set to be developed at Galway Airport site

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

New film studios are expected to be constructed at the Galway Airport site, after the Galway City Council backed a plan to lease a portion of the land to Danú Media - a move that would represent a major boost to the creative arts industry in the west.

History made as daring Galway swimmers make it to Slyne Head and back

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

On Sunday morning last, ten Galway-based open water swimmers departed Bunowen Pier in four local ribs. Destination, Slyne Head, an iconic Lighthouse located 10km offshore.

Only 1,000 a day allowed to attend Galway Races

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Only 1,000 spectators will be permitted to attend each day of the Galway Races summer festival.

Beware of letting your dogs around dangerous jellyfish, says marine conservationist

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Dog owners have been warned about the dangers of encountering jellyfish on the beaches around Galway after reports of dogs feeling unwell after sniffing or licking the dangerous Lion's Mane jellyfish.

More than €195,000 allocated to Galway community and voluntary groups

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

More than €195,000 has been allocated to 12 Galway community and voluntary groups, including Croí and Our Lady’s Boys Club - to help them “overcome challenges” presented by Covid-19.

Sleep Out for Simon aims to prevent homelessness across the West

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Homelessness and Housing charity Galway Simon Community is calling on people across Galway, Mayo, Roscommon and beyond to take on their Virtual Sleep Out for Simon challenge to raise awareness and vital funds to help prevent homelessness in the West.

Ring road will increase traffic, not reduce it, says PBP Galway

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Galway’s traffic congestion will not be eased, or reduced, by the Galway City Outer Ring Road, it will only be exacerbated by it, leading to an increase in pollution and environmental damage.

Indoor dining will put the unvaccinated at risk, warn PBP Galway

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Reopening indoor dining to vaccinated people, while many pub and restaurant workers remain unvaccinated, is “unacceptable”, and could result in “catastrophic” risks to health.

Athenry Credit Union announces photography competition winners

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Athenry Credit Union received a phenomenal response for their amateur Photography Competition. Entrants were encouraged to explore the beauty of Ireland and take the time to review their cameras and devices to find previously taken photos to enter the competition.

Tuam man’s murder led to eight further deaths and miscarriage of justice, new TG4 drama-doc reveals

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

A plan to kill a Tuam man in 1883 led directly to a total of nine deaths including six hangings, one of which is now believed to have been a miscarriage of justice, according to The Queen v Patrick O’Donnell, a new book by Connemara-based author, Seán Ó Cuirreáin, which is to be the basis of a forthcoming TG4 drama-documentary.

Thomas Burke, a member of the landed gentry from Knocknagur, near Tuam, was the most senior civil servant in Ireland when he was chosen for assassination by the Invincibles, a violent nationalist Fenian group. Burke was targeted because of his central role in enforcing British rule in Ireland.

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Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Lack of action on Emergency Department upgrade ‘shocking and unacceptable’

Cllr James Charity has described this week’s revelation in the Seanad that there has yet been no date set to lodge a planning application to upgrade the Emergency Department in GUH on a permanent basis as shocking and unacceptable.

27th Annual Croí Corrib Cycle gets cyclists back in the saddle

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

The Annual Croi ‘Tour De Lough Corrib’ Charity Cycle was cancelled last year due to Covid-19, but a small number of cyclists kept the history of the event alive by completing ‘virtual’ cycles across Ireland and further afield.

Help fly home Galway woman diagnosed with cancer in Mexico

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

An Irish mother who went to Mexico to spend Christmas with family became too weak to return home after being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer shortly after arriving.

When Julia McAndrew from Oranmore, Co Galway landed in Mexico she quickly fell ill and over the past six months her condition declined to where she is now too ill to travel back to Ireland.

Explore Galway on foot on the Galway Walking Festival

Thu, Jul 15, 2021

Galway Tour Guides Association in partnership with Galway City Council will see 16 tour guides telling stories on 25 walks, from Coole Park in Gort through the streets of Galway City and onto the Western Lakes Geo Park.

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