Local community 'band' together to set up a dancing fundraising event in aid of local girl, Ella Farrell

Tue, Mar 19, 2024

A social dancing fundraiser event in aid of the Ella Farrell Cancer Treatment & Recovery Fund will take place this Sunday, March 24 March in Keanes Bar and Restaurant, Oranmore.

UK Film Festival Nomination for Galway's Blue Teapot

Fri, Mar 15, 2024

Galway’s Blue Teapot Theatre Company will represent Ireland at the BAFTA qualifying Oska Bright Film Festival (UK), screening three self-produced films on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17, as part of Reel Ireland documentary strand.

Grá Chocolates to represent Galway at National Enterprise Awards

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Kilchreest-based chocolatier Gráinne Mullins is the winner of the Best Enterprise Award in the Galway Local Enterprise Awards for 2024.

Down Syndrome Galway launches inspirational song in honour of World Down Syndrome Day

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Claire Lavelle, a devoted mother to 12-year-old Alex and a cherished member of Down Syndrome Galway, has embarked on a remarkable journey to spread awareness and promote inclusion. Drawing upon her extensive background in music and drama, Claire has penned the uplifting anthem “Rockin 21” with the aim of celebrating individuals with Down syndrome and raising crucial funds for Down Syndrome Galway.

World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD), observed annually on March 21, holds special significance as it symbolises the triplication of chromosome 21, reflecting the unique journey of individuals with Down syndrome. As the global community approaches this meaningful day, Claire, alongside Yvonne Flynn and their dedicated team of friends and siblings of children with Down syndrome, are excited to unveil the inspiring “Rockin 21” song.

Michael Tully - Your reliable community representative

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Michael Tully, originally from Glenamaddy, has lived in the Ballybane/Merlin Park area for the past 16 years, working locally in Mervue. Over the past 16 years, he has been an active representative in the Galway City East Community working on numerous projects. Michael prides himself on his work as a link between his local community, Galway City Council (GCC), local Gardaí and other local organisations to help solve problems and help individuals and groups to achieve their goals.

More joined-up thinking required around pedestrian lights, says McDonagh

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

John McDonagh, a local election candidate for the Galway Central Ward says there needs to be more joined-up thinking in City Hall with regard to pedestrian lights that have recently been installed in a number of locations around the city.

Shoppers help Coláiste Bhaile Chláir win €10,000 in the Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards Scheme

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Lidl has invested more than €700,000 in LGFA clubs and secondary schools through the Lidl Plus Rewards scheme over the past three years. The Lidl Plus LGFA Rewards scheme has now seen more than 800 LGFA teams benefit from new jerseys and up to €370,000 in funding over the last three years with more than €700,000 invested in local teams altogether.

University unveils MBA scholarship in honour of local entrepreneur Colm Feeney

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

University of Galway has announced a new MBA Scholarship in honour of the late entrepreneur Colm Feeney. The scholarship was launched at a special event on campus attended by family, friends and the business community, which also paid tribute to Mr Feeney’s memory and legacy in the west of Ireland.

Professor awarded international award for life-long achievements in children’s rights

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

University of Galway Professor Pat Dolan is to be awarded the Medal of the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw for life-long achievements in the field of children’s rights.

University of Galway launches Imirce database of Irish-American emigrant letters

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

University of Galway has launched Imirce, a digital repository of thousands of Irish emigrant letters and memoirs dating from the late 1600s through to the mid-20th century.

Work to begin on €4.8m housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway County Council this week signed contracts for the construction of two new housing developments in Ardrahan and Ballinasloe.

PorterShed announces new facility for parents and guardians

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

PorterShed has announced a new addition to their events facilities, ‘Seomra Bábóg’, dedicated to serving parents and guardians who find themselves without childcare when they’re attending a PorterShed event.

Renmore multi-use games area could be completed by early next year, says Crowe

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Cllr Michael Crowe this week confirmed the timelines for the various stages and completion of the new all-weather facility to be built at the back of the community centre on Renmore Avenue.

Canney welcomes commencement of Portumna Courthouse renovation

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Sean Canney, Independent TD Galway East, has welcomed the commencement of the refurbishment of the courthouse building in Portumna.

The milestone in the project was marked by the signing of the contract between Galway County Council and the building contractor Michael Kelly, Moate, Co. Westmeath.

Galway students shine bright in RDS Simmonscourt at ESB Science Blast

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Over 500 projects from primary schools around the country, including 10 schools from Galway, were showcased at this year’s sixth annual ESB Science Blast, the RDS Foundation’s flagship Science and Technology Programme, which took place from 4th to 7th March.

Asraf Chowdhury - Dedicated to making a difference in his community

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Asraf Chowdhury is a Fine Gael candidate for Galway West for the upcoming Local Elections. Asraf has lived and worked in Galway for over 20 years. Over this time, Asraf has been an active representative for the Bangladeshi community, setting up and partaking in numerous projects. Proudly supported by his wife and two children, he lives in Knocknacarra with his loving family. Asraf is dedicated to making a difference in his local community.

McDonnell concerned about lack of support services for International Protection applicants in Ballybane

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Independent councillor Declan McDonnell has written to Government to record his concern over the impact the housing of international protection applicants will have on the east side of the city.

Recruitment crisis in cancer services staff resulting in lifesaving machines lying idle

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

SIPTU representatives have highlighted that a lack of recruitment by the HSE of radiation therapists has resulted in lifesaving machines for treating cancer patients being left idle in hospitals in Dublin, Cork and Galway.

Speaking at the ‘Next Steps for Cancer Services in Ireland Seminar’, SIPTU National Radiation Therapist Executive member, Olivia Brereton, said that “the staffing crisis is having a devastating impact on our services”.

I will never forget Saoirse’s face of bravery

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

In the winter of 2020, the world was a dark place. Hope was in short supply in a country and world laid low by a common cause. Our mood not helped by the nightly roll call of the departed; everything we knew as life had come to a standstill in a world in which even the most devastating news stayed within homes, dwarfed by the enormity of the worldwide virus.

Public has month to make submissions on new Corrib bridge

Thu, Mar 14, 2024

Galway City Council is seeking immediate feedback from the public on the proposed new Clifden Railway Pedestrian and Cycle Bridge crossing the Corrib at Woodquay.

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