Volunteers wanted for traditional meadow mowing in Terryland this weekend

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A wildflower meadow sown in Terryland Forest Park last year will be mown in the traditional manner on Saturday, using scythes and other hand-held implements, and volunteers are invited to go to the meadow and help with the hay-cutting and replanting.

Starting at 10.30am on Saturday, members of Cumann na bhFear, also known as Men’s Shed Ballinfoile, will use scythes to cut the long grass in the meadow, located near the Quincentenary Bridge.

Galway well representated at the Rose of Tralee

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Galway connections abound at this year's Rose of Tralee Festival, which is currently underway and culminates in the live final next week.

Pop-up fundraiser in the Corrib House Tea Rooms

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A fundraising night will take place at a special pop-up restaurant in the city tomorrow (Friday). Cuisine By The Corrib will take place at The Corrib House Tearooms and all proceeds are in aid of Chernobyl Children International.

Calling all Clan Mannion

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The third annual gathering of the Mannion Clan takes place in the village of Abbeyknockmoy, Co Galway, this weekend.

Saw Docs gigs CoDoctors to play three times in Galway in 2016

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The Saw Doctors will be playing three times in Galway by the end of 2016 after huge demand saw their Christmas concert at Seapoint Ballroom on December 29 sell out in under 10 minutes last Friday.

New Oranmore petrol station 'a total waste of public money'

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

A county councillor has called the proposal for a new service station, less than 5km from Oranmore, "a total waste of public money".

New event to celebrate Clarinbridge Oyster Festival

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

The inaugural Clarinbridge Oyster Marathon will take place on September 10 this year.

Carnival at Maldron Hotel Oranmore for children’s hospital

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Maldron Hotel Oranmore is hosting a ‘Crumlin carnival’ family funday in aid of its chosen charity for the year, Crumlin Children’s Hospital.

Has the Olympics lost its lustre?

Thu, Aug 18, 2016

Sporting events produce more than their fair share of elation and disappointment - and few could not be moved by the tears of defeat shed by Katie Taylor this week and empathise with the anger of Michael Conlon when decisions went against them in the boxing ring in Rio. It has prompted widespread accusations of corruption at an Olympic Games that has been marred with issues since winning the bid in 2009.

With allegations of drug taking, a first-ever national doping ban in Olympic history for the Russians, poor ticket sales, green diving pools, fixed results, and now the arrest of Pat Hickey, president of both the European Olympic Committees and the Olympic Council of Ireland (OCI), the allure and integrity of the event unquestionably has been undermined.

Galway well representated at the Rose of Tralee

Wed, Aug 17, 2016

There are lots of Galway connections at this year's Rose of Tralee Festival, which is currently underway and culminates in the live final next week. The county is proudly represented by 23-year-old veterinary graduate Rosie Burke who has been enjoying a whirlwind few months since she was announced the winner of the local final in May.

IFA demands action on grain income crisis

Mon, Aug 15, 2016

Speaking following an IFA grain growers protest in Foynes port in Limerick last week, IFA National Grain Chairman Liam Dunne said grain farmers are extremely angry that some traders and brokers have sourced imported barley when plentiful supplies of quality native grain are available.

Minister Creed must ensure speedy payment of TAMS grants

Sat, Aug 13, 2016

IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has insisted that Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed must ensure that farmers who are now making their claims for TAMS payment are paid speedily.

Joe Brady said delays in payments and approvals have left a very sour taste in farmers’ mouths and the Minister must now clearly demonstrate his commitment to this vitally important farm investment scheme.

Co-ops must plan realistic price increase as market improves

Fri, Aug 12, 2016

IFA National Dairy Chairman Sean O’Leary has called on all co-ops, whose boards will meet in the next two weeks to decide on the milk price, to take stock of improving market returns and acknowledge the worsening severity of the cash flow situation for a fast rising number of their dairy farmer members.

He said this should lead co-op boards who held the June milk price to build on positive market developments and plan for realistic milk price increases to return market improvements in coming months.

Patient spent more than three days waiting for a bed at UHG

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

A person spent more than three days waiting on a trolley at University Hospital Galway's emergency department this week.

Unmanned high-tech traffic unit adding to city’s major congestion woes

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The unmanned high-tech traffic unit in Galway city is compounding the major traffic problems which have been experienced over the last 18 months, according to Cllr Mike Crowe.

Cannabis found in Revenue and Garda search

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Investigations by both the Revenue and the Garda were under way in the city this week following the discovery of cannabis worth an estimated €5,000.

Galway homeowners urged to extend the céad míle fáilte to visitors for 2020

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Organisers of Galway's 2020 Capital of Culture celebrations are appealing to homeowners across the city and county to open their houses to visitors when the time comes. The housing scheme which is being labelled Tar Isteach - the Irish for come in - is aimed at promoting a cultural exchange between Galwegians and visitors from across the world.

Local representatives add their voice to concerns at the sale of Clarinbridge woodlands

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Sinn Féin Senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh has called for the proposed sale of 26 acres of Coillte owned woodland in Clarinbridge to be halted immediately to allow for further local consultation and a full assessment of the potential of the State owned asset.

UHG in private payments shock

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

University Hospital Galway (UHG) has paid almost €2.75 million to a private contractor to store patient charts away from its city campus during the past four and a half years.

County councillor calls for review of GAA television deal

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The GAA needs to commission an independent review of its pay per view TV policy of broadcasting GAA matches, according to county councillor Shaun Cunniffe.

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