Ó Clochartaigh calls on Harris to introduce new hospital waiting list system

Mon, Feb 20, 2017

Ahead of Health Minister Simon Harris's visit to University Hospital Galway today, Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh is demanding the introduction of a new system of hospital waiting lists, involving "fairness and strategic management".

City sports science firm Orreco announces up to thirty new jobs

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Orreco, the city-based sports and data science company, will up scale its operations in Galway and the United States following a two million dollar series A investment from Silicon Valley-based venture firm True Ventures.

The centre that is not holding

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Insider notes with amusement that the past three years have been catastrophic times for what, in the fantastic place that is the mind of the average Irish Times or Guardian journalist, passes for the 'the political centre'.

‘I’m a rambler, a roamer, a gypsy at heart’

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Midge Ure can look back on a 40 year musical career of no little achievement - co-creator of classic hit singles 'Vienna', 'Fade To Grey', and 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' and helping pioneer electro-pop with Ultravox and Visage - but this is only part of the Scotsman's story.

Galway human rights lawyer in US says months of uncertainty ahead

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

A Galway human rights lawyer living in the USA involved in one of the cases being taken over the travel ban imposed by President Donald Trump has said the country could be facing months of uncertainty, and that it was clear that the administration had ‘no concept’ of the difficulties it would cause.

Lyons condemns mysterious felling of trees in Lough Rusheen Park

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Almost 40 trees have been cut down across a 35 yard stretch of Lough Rusheen Park - the third such incident of the unauthorised felling of trees in public areas of Salthill/Knocknacarra over the last five months.

Housing crisis in Galway is ‘scandalous’ says Connolly

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Building 14 houses this year, and plans to construct 250 between 2017 and 2020, will not solve, or even begin to address the housing crises in Galway city, where some 15,000 people are on the housing waiting list.

Claregalway winner in GOAL’s festival pledge

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Claregalway native, Leah Kilmartin, celebrated her 20th birthday in style last week when she became the lucky recipient of two tickets to the Electric Picnic festival later this year courtesy of aid agency, GOAL.

Leah was the sole winner of a draw between festival goers who signed up to GOAL’s festival pledge to help end the plight of refugees around the world. She received her tickets from GOAL’s Maura Lennon on her birthday in Galway city last Sunday week.

Galway harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin takes home the gold

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Galway harpist Úna Ní Fhlannagáin, from Craughwell in Galway originally but now living in Bearna, took home the Seán Ó Riada Gold Medal for harp in the final broadcast live on RTÉ Raidió na Gaeltachta from Cork.

All aboard the #Mojotrain as RTÉ Mojocon heads to Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

After two successful years in Dublin, RTÉ Mojocon is heading to Galway city. From Thursday 4th – Saturday 6th May, the leading international conference on mobile journalism, mobile content creation, mobile photography and new technology will be taking up residence in the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway.

Following positive feedback from previous delegates, RTÉ Mojocon has added an extra day, to create a three-day conference packed with plenary sessions from successful professionals, workshops with industry experts, a mojo exhibition and all the popular fringe events, including photo-walks, exhibitions and pub crawls. Early bird tickets have already sold out, but a number of the 300 three-day tickets are still available at https://mojocon.rte.ie/.

All aboard the #Mojotrain as RTÉ Mojocon heads to Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Derelict sites should be upgraded for use as social housing says Senator

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Some 15 registered derelict sites in Galway should be considered for upgrade, or for alternative use in light of the city’s “unprecedented housing crisis”, according to a Galway based senator.

Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs up for national honours

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Galway’s Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs, based in Oranmore, features in the top three autobody shops nationally, following the announcement in Dublin this week, of the finalists in the (SIMI) The Society of Irish Motor Industry Awards 2017 which are sponsored by Bank of Ireland Finance. Having a great track record, the Oranmore business is a previous winner of this competition in 2012 and 2014, and features annually in the top three shortlist. Last year, Byrnes was awarded the ‘SIMI Outstanding Achievement’ for his involvement in organising ‘Climb4Cancer’ with industry colleagues and raised €63,000 for The Irish Cancer Society. Frank Byrnes Autobody Repairs was established in 2003 and provides specialist accident and crash repairs on all types of vehicles using innovative techniques including the latest technologies to get the job completed. All work comes with a lifetime guarantee.

Irish Wheelchair Association Table Quiz

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

The Irish Wheelchair Association (IWA) will be hosting a fundraising Table Quiz in Flannery’s Hotel on Wednesday February 22 at 8pm. Organisers would really appreciate your support and all are welcome. No bookings are required, the entry fee for a table of 4 will be €40 and there will be spot prizes and a raffle on the night.

Galway’s housing needs can afford ‘no more delays’ on Ardaun Local Area Plan says Walsh

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

With the housing waiting list now close to 5,000 families, Galway can no longer afford any more delays on the preparation of the Ardaun Local Area Plan, which could lead to “the development of hundreds of new homes in the east of the city”.

This is the view of Fine Gael Galway City East councillor John Walsh, who is calling for “urgent action” on the plan, which he described as “the only show in town at present” in terms of delivering any meaningful level of housing.

‘Happiness is possible’, says psychotherapist who survived decade of childhood abuse

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Kenneth Barrett first contemplated taking his life when he was eight years of age. When he was 11, he tried to hang himself from a tree near his home in Loughrea. Other suicide attempts followed, including an attempt to drown himself.

NUI Galway awarded grant for research into Huntington’s Disease

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Professor Robert Lahue of the Centre for Chromosome Biology and the Galway Neuroscience Centre at NUI Galway, has received a newly launched research grant to provide new science findings that will underpin his research on identifying potential treatments for Huntington’s disease.

Outback Jacks launch corporate wear clothing and embroidery service

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

Outback Jacks the outdoor clothing specialist known for leading outdoor brands for people who need warm, waterproof and breathable clothing, have just launched a new corporate wear supply and embroidery service.

Galway Chinese community to celebrate Year of the Rooster

Thu, Feb 16, 2017

The Irish Chinese Society Galway will celebrate the Year of the Rooster this weekend by hosting the Chinese New Year Gala 2017 in aid of Cancer Care West. This event will be held on Sunday, February 19 at 12-4 pm at The g Hotel Galway.

The local Chinese community wants to share the joy of the upcoming Spring Festival with their Irish friends and local communities, and also want to raise funds for Cancer Care West. The Spring Festival, which is commonly celebrated by all Chinese across the world, is the most important traditional festivity of the Chinese community. Over the years, the Spring Festival celebration in Galway has gradually been integrated into the local mainstream culture and becomes one of the most celebrated events in Galway.