Galway - welcome to Varadkar country?

Thu, May 25, 2017

Hildegarde Naughton has set her face against the prevailing blue wind by pledging support to Housing Minister Simon Coveney in the Fine Gael leadership battle, but it is an isolated stance as Galway is overwhelmingly Leo Varadkar country.

Celebrating the lives of babies lost through miscarriage

Thu, May 25, 2017

An event to honour and celebrate the lives of babies who were lost through miscarriage will take place this Sunday May 28.

The remembrance walk/run, which is being organised by the Miscarriage Association of Ireland, will take place at 12pm from the Claddagh Hall.

Ten nurses recruited to UHG since the beginning of April, health forum told

Thu, May 25, 2017

A total of five staff nurses and five staff midwives have commenced work at University Hospital Galway (UHG) to fill existing vacancies since April 1 2017, it was revealed at Tuesday’s regional health forum at Merlin Park University Hospital.

A further seven have confirmed start dates during the year, with 25 candidates currently in the process of being recruited.

Pushing back the boundaries of fear

Thu, May 25, 2017

It’s the empty beds that hurt the most.
You pass by them and you hope that one night again they will be filled, that there will be a shape under the duvet, a shock of darkness on the pillow.

Swimming ban at Ballyloughane branded ‘a disgrace’

Tue, May 23, 2017

Bathing water at Ballyloughane Beach remains unfit for use because long standing commitments for remedial and repair works on two storm outflow drains - which pump water into the area - have not been carried out.

No progress on Inishbofin health centre 'farcical' and 'ridiculous'

Mon, May 22, 2017

Instead of a new health centre being built on Inishbofin island, a situation "bordering on farcical" has been allowed develop where the project has been allowed to stall and islanders are expected to be satisfied with the current, "unfit for purpose", health centre.

Why not get out of Galway for the races?

Mon, May 22, 2017

If you are thinking of your well-deserved family break then look no further. The Athlone Springs Hotel has it all.

Wilsons Auctions manages unreserved auction of Hungry Bear’s contents

Mon, May 22, 2017

Wilsons Auctions, Ireland and UK’s largest independent auction company has received instructions to sell the contents of Hungry Bear Gourmet Burger Diner, Galway by unreserved public auction on Tuesday 30th May.

A look at some of 2017's must have gadgets.

Mon, May 22, 2017

2017 has seen yet more innovation in phones, laptops, TVs, games consoles, 3D printers and a whole host of other gadgets. Most of them do not come cheap, so obtaining your dream gadget can often be problematic. However, there are some affordable and very practical gadgets out there that can be just as enjoyable to use. Starting off with the cheapest and working up to the most expensive gadgets, classifieds.advertiser.ie is on hand to help you decide which one is for you.

Galway arts/culture groups urged to apply for new funding scheme

Mon, May 22, 2017

Arts and cultural organisations across Galway city and county are being urged to apply for funding under a new small capital grants scheme which has been launched by the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs.

Commitment on Galway airstrips needed as future uncertain for Inishbofin and Cleggan sites

Thu, May 18, 2017

Providing regular air services to Cleggan and Inisbofin from Indreabháin must be included in any arrangements regarding the future use of the Inishbofin and Cleggan airstrips, a Galway West TD said this week.

Through four decades, the Arts Festival has shaped Galway

Thu, May 18, 2017

I love the smell of the Galway International Arts Festival programme.

Ireland West Airport to hold 2nd annual charity 5k runway this weekend

Thu, May 18, 2017

Ireland West Airport, in partnership with Bank of Ireland, are set to welcome almost 2,000 people to the airport’s runway as they once again host the annual charity 5k runway fun run this Saturday May 27th at 19:00.

Uachtarán na hÉireann praises 'crucial' arts festival as event turns 40

Thu, May 18, 2017

As the Galway International Arts Festival was launched this week with events in Galway and Dublin, the event, which also marks its 40th anniversary this year, was praised as "crucial" by Uachtarán na hÉireann michael D Higgins.

'I don’t care about medals, I want to try different ideas'

Thu, May 18, 2017

Celebrity garden designer Diarmuid Gavin will be bringing his green-fingered wit and wisdom to Galway next month for a one-man show at the Town Hall Theatre where he will explore the world of gardening, with stories of the Chelsea Flower Show, where he has exhibited nine times, winning the Gold Medal in 2011 for his Irish Sky Garden.

New St Pat’s principal will take holistic approach to education

Thu, May 18, 2017

The recently appointed principal of the oldest boys’ primary school in the city says her vision for the facility is to discover and nurture the talents and abilities of its young students.

Marian Barrett, who took over at the helm of St Patrick’s School in Lombard Street at the end of last month, says she is committed to continuing the sterling work and fine tradition of its former principals.

Snore no more — with tips in new book from Moycullen author McKeown

Thu, May 18, 2017

Do you snore or have you been diagnosed with sleep apnea, the disorder characterised by pauses in breathing or periods of shallow breathing during sleep? Or maybe you suffer from insomnia or constantly wake up feeling fatigued?

Action group to be tasked with delivering infrastructure for Galway

Thu, May 18, 2017

comprised of government officials and senior council representatives is to be tasked with planning and delivering major infrastructure projects for Galway.

Learn more about clinical trials at open day at UHG this weekend

Thu, May 18, 2017

The clinical research facility at University Hospital Galway is marking International Clinical Trials Day on Saturday with an open day at its facility in the UHG campus.

The event, which is open to the public and takes place from noon to 4pm, is aimed at former and current participants in clinical trials and their families to thank them for their important contribution to research.

Fears that iconic Quiet Man train station will collapse

Thu, May 18, 2017

One of the world’s most iconic train stations is now at a real risk of collapse if urgent action is not taken, according to conservation experts. An international crowd funding campaign is being launched at the station this evening (Thursday) to raise an urgently-needed €30,000 which is required to restore the roof on the Ballyglunin train station in County Galway.

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