It's time we talked about a post-capitalist society

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

When Donald Trump was elected on a platform of far-right populism, many thought that, once in office he would soften his cough a good bit, or at least the “checks and balances” of the American political system would go some way to restrict his more madcap proposals.

'It would be nice to see more poems about carpenters or blocklayers'

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

He is originally from Youghal, and now resides in France, but it was while living in Galway that Adam White first discovered his poetic voice at The Crane Bar, and he discovered true romance on Inishbofin.

‘GAA has a very special place in Irish society’ says presidential candidate

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

With the announcement of the new GAA president just over a fortnight away, Galway’s Frank Burke sat down with Matt Cassidy to talk about his campaign to be elected to one of the biggest jobs in Irish sport and only the third Galway man to hold the position.

Galway Pride Festival returns for the twenty eighth year

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Building on the success of last year’s Galway Pride Festival, local businessman Bruce Henry is returning to lead the event again in 2017.

Announcing the dates of the festival, which will run from August 11 to 20, Henry described the changes that are planned for this year’s festivities and its organising committee as necessary but exciting.

Think Left - a socialist conference in Galway

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

In 1930, Italian socialist Antonio Gramsci wrote, “The old world is dying, and the new world struggles to be born. Now is the time of monsters.” In this era of Trump, Brexit, ISIS, and the alt-right, many will feel 2017 is very similar to the time Gramsci wrote about.

Join fundraiser Ronan Scully on 100k trek to raise funds for Gorta Self Help Africa

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Ronan Scully, winner of Operation Transformation in 2011 and well known for his fundraising work with Gorta Self Help Africa, is undertaking a Camino de Santiago walk this summer to raise much needed funds to address hunger in communities across Africa supported by the charity. Mr Scully is looking for volunteers to join him on the walk.

From the travelling shop — Joe O’Toole SuperValu celebrates 50 years in business

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

It’s a long way from the Travelling Shop — but in some sense, the values that drove that are what drive on Joe O’Toole as he approaches his 85th birthday and the fiftieth anniversary of his Tuam store.

Galwayman seeks memories of his father for memorial documentary

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

A Galwayman who is making a documentary about his late father - Mussarrat Ali Ansari, one of the first Pakistani Muslims to live in the city - is asking for Galwegians who knew him to help out by sharing their memories of the man.

Rare Slipper lobster ‘Tréan’ found off Aran Islands

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Galway Atlantaquaria is currently caring for an extremely rare Slipper Lobster found off Aran recently. This is the first recorded landing of this species this far into the Atlantic north — The last time this species was discovered so far from its original habitat was in 2011 by a Cornish fisherman, east of Falmouth England and Cork, 2007.

Running of city playgrounds ‘farcical’ says Crowe

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Playgrounds in Bohermore and Salthill which have been closed for more than months, is “an incredible waste of a community resource”, according to a city councillor who said the running of city playgrounds is “farcical”.

Knowing your Eircode could save your life, says former city Mayor

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

A Galway city councillor has urged people to get to know their Eircode address stressing that it could some day save their lives or the life of a loved one.

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty said that in a situation where time could mean the difference between life and death, the faster that emergency services establish an exact address the better.

Let’s make that journey with Gerry who suffered serious accident while working voluntarily for community

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Communities happen because of the things people do to make them happen. Communities exist because people go out of their way, to offer their skills, to pass on their expertise. It is this coming together that makes living in a small town or village worthwhile.

Orlaith Carmody to address BPW Annual Candle Lighting Ceremony

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

On Friday February 17, the Galway and District Business and Professional Women’s (BPW) Club will be addressed by guest speaker Orlaith Carmody when it hosts its annual candle lighting supper in a special tribute to one of the world’s most influential organizations, The International Federation of Business and Professional Women, uniting women around the world.

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Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Gardaí seek witnesses to December assault
Gardaí are appealing for witnesses to an assault that occurred in the city centre last December to come forward.

Hats off to award-winning Corofin

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Caithriona King spent ages perfecting her drawing of the Liam McCarthy Cup. She included all the details, such as the Celtic design, on the coveted trophy for the All Ireland Hurling Championship winners.

An icon who didn’t need a second chance to make a first impression

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

When you look back at the recent history of Galway, and when I say recent, I mean the last forty or fifty years, you see that the progression of the city is built around a group of individuals in all spheres, political, cultural, musical and otherwise, who somehow contributed to this conviction of Galway as being a place apart.

They were people who made a difference because they were different, who brought a certain divilment or joie de vivre to the whole idea of Galway. They had a bit of a neck about them to make themselves stand out and be heard, and in some way contribute to the air of confidence that this city needed to make the transformation from fishing town to cosmopolitan city. And they were all flamboyant, and they probably needed to be. They had a self assurance that carried them where they went.

Learn how to cope better by understanding the rhythm of the seasons

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

A circle of life workshop will take place at the Diocesan Pastoral Centre in Newtownsmith on Saturday February 18 from 10am to 4pm. Admission is €10.

Man in court following discovery of grow house in Corr na Mona

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

A man in his forties has been charged with a number of offences under the Misuse of Drugs Act following the discovery of a cannabis grow house operation in Corr na Mona.

Galway documentary on a controversial life gets cinema release

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Tommy Tiernan and Mary Coughlan both feature in a new, Galway produced, documentary, Meetings With Ivor, about the life and work of leading Irish psychiatrist Ivor Browne, which will be screened at The Eye Cinema.

The film opens at The Eye in Wellpark on Friday February 10, while Alan Gilsenan will attend a special screening on Monday 13, followed by a Q&A, conducted by NUI Galway film lecturer and author, Tony Treacy.

FF warns Brexit ‘threatens Galway’s status as major tourist hub’

Thu, Feb 09, 2017

Galway’s status as a major tourist hub could be threatened by Brexit, with a warning sign being sterling’s plummet in the aftermath of last year’s referendum, a situation, which, if it is repeated after the UK formally leaves the EU, will make it more expensive for British people to holiday here.

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