Can Niall Ó Tuathail challenge for a seat in Galway West?

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Niall Ó Tuathail's official announcement as the Social Democrats' Galway West candidate at the next General Election is simply confirmation of what many political watchers had long expected.

Fine art print of Clondaw Warrior for grabs at JT McNamara event

Tue, Aug 01, 2017

The Equine Photographer (https://www.facebook.com/theequinephotographer/) Martina Regan, known for her capturing the character of champion thoroughbreds, has produced a stunning photo of Clondaw Warrior, trained by Willie Mullins, which will auctioned to raise funds for the Irish Injured Jockeys at the g Hotel on Wednesday 2nd August.

UnBAYlievable- 125 swimmers cross the bay for Cancer Care West

Fri, Jul 28, 2017

The 12th annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim in aid of Cancer Care West which took place on Saturday last 22nd July saw a total of 125 swimmers safely cross Galway Bay.

Officially one of Ireland's biggest and longest one-day swims, this year over 100 swimmers will swim 13km across the bay to raise funds for Cancer Care West. Starting from Aughinish in Co. Clare and finishing at Blackrock Diving Tower in Salthill.

More people than ever before are sleeping rough in Galway city

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The number of people sleeping rough in the city is at its highest ever with up to 50 men and women lying in doorways at night. The "extraordinary" deterioration in the homelessness crisis has led to this "unprecedented" situation, according to Martin O'Connor, the assistant CEO of COPE Galway which provides emergency accommodation and day services for the homeless.

Increase in vandalism in Knocknacarra estate causing major concern

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

People are living in fear in a Knocknacarra housing estate following a marked escalation in vandalism and antisocial behaviour in the area, a local residents' association claimed this week.

New Traveller accommodation goals set by county council

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council has set a target of providing accommodation for more than 130 Traveller families and individuals by the end of 2018. Discussed at County Hall on Monday, the amended Traveller Accommodation Programme reveals that original targets set back in 2014 to provide Traveller families and individuals have been increased in order to cope with demand.

Senator accuses HSE of inaction after Connemara loses GP

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Hundreds of people in Connemara may be left without GP cover from August 4 due to what one Galway politician called, “inaction from the HSE to put interim measures in place” when an An Cheathrú Rua based GP retires.

GAA championship matches should be freely available, demands Crowe

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

A city councillor is demanding the Galway City Council call on the GAA to "immediately take steps" to ensure championship matches are available to view widely and not solely on subscription channels.

Councillors fear Galway’s national roads may fall into disrepair if downgraded

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

County councillors are concerned that a number of National Secondary Roads will be downgraded to regional road status once the Gort to Tuam motorway is officially opened.

Still plenty to see and do over last four days of GIAF17

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Only four days remain of the 40th Galway International Arts Festival, but the highlights for this closing lap include the world premiere of a major opera, the first in the event's history.

A million Swedes to see Galway on the small screen

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

An estimated one million Swedes are to see Galway, the Aran Islands, and Connemara on their TV screens when popular Swedish TV show Go'kvall broadcasts three episodes shot along the 'Wild Atlantic Way'.

A party town for some, but not the homeless

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

In a month in which we in Galway thrive on festivals, tourists, and summer sunshine, we realise just how blessed we are to live in one of Europe's most engaging cities. As the most influential arts festival winds down this weekend, and the iconic Galway Races begin, we can feel a little smug that we live in a such a special place. Every day, every month, every year it seems Galway just marches forward - more visitors, more recognition, and more festivals.

This year's Galway Races boasts £1.8 million in prize money, and the visitors it attracts, the high fashion, the tourist euros is staggering. It is party town through the wee hours, a time of economic vibrancy, of fun and frivrolity.

Zero tolerance towards disorderly behaviour during Race Week

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

There will be a no nonsense approach from the gardai towards drunk and disorderly behaviour during the Galway Races.

A 'broad range of strong images' on show at Press Photographer of the Year exhibition

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Press Photographer of the Year 2017 is now on display at AIB in Lynch's Castle on Shop St. A grand total of 124 images is available to be viewed by the public, featuring winning photographs from the Press Photographer of the Year awards.

County council defers vote on roads funding

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council has decided to defer voting on the allocation of roads funding from Central Government.

Concert to commemorate hunger strikes

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

Pat Sheehan, who went 55 days without food during the 1981 hunger strikes, and who is now Sinn Féin MLA for Belfast West, will speak in Galway this weekend, at an event commemorating the use of hunger strikes by Republicans throughout the 20th century.

County council to review safety measure at Inis Oírr pier

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council says it will review and address a number of issues around safety on Inis Oírr pier.

County council to review safety measure at Inis Oírr pier

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council says it will review and address a number of issues around safety on Inis Oírr pier.

New local area plan for Loughrea deferred

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

The Galway County Council has agreed to defer work on a new local plan for Loughrea for up to five years.

COPE Galway launches new restaurant campaign to help deliver Meals on Wheels

Thu, Jul 27, 2017

From July 28 to August 7, customers in a number of participating restaurants in Galway can take the opportunity to give one euro extra when having a meal that will raise money for COPE Galway's Meals on Wheels service for elderly people.

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