Why the impasse at the Sportsground?

Thu, Sep 01, 2016

What a difference a season makes. Connacht Rugby kicks off its new Pro 12 campaign on Saturday as reigning champions for the first time. No doubt there are still some players and many more supporters who are still pinching themselves to make sure last season's heroic campaign is for real. It is the same feeling Joe Connolly must have felt when he lifted the McCarthy Cup in 1980 - some 57 years after Galway last won the All Ireland - or when Galway United won the FAI Cup in 1991.

Connacht Rugby are deserved champions, and there is nothing better than to see any stadium filled to capacity with passionate fans. Saturday's Sportsground will be brimming - the recent additions of the Clan terrace having made the ground into a fortress in which the players love to perform and the fans feel a real affinity.

New credit union loan scheme likely to be made available in Galway

Tue, Aug 30, 2016

The "most vulnerable" members of Galway society may be able to take out small affordable loans of up to €2,000 to "meet genuine needs", if credit unions in the city and county sign up to the new It Makes Sense loan scheme.

Galway photo exhibition makes its way to the US

Mon, Aug 29, 2016

An innovative photo exhibition, showcasing people with a Galway connection born in every year from 1916 to the present day is now on display in the US. The collection of portraits formed the basis for a black and white photo-book, Rising Beyond - celebrating a Century of Galway People which was released earlier this year on the 100th anniversary of the Easter Rising. The photo exhibition was previously on display at the city museum for a number of months.

Galway’s rent inflation matching Dublin

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Landlords in Galway are at the centre of a raging housing crisis, which has seen the city's housing market thrown into disarray.

In the last fortnight, a final year midwifery student in GMIT claimed she had a deposit of €2,400 accepted by a landlord, only to find the locks had been changed, and all her possessions had been locked inside the rented house. Another student said he had received an application form which requested his criminal history (if any), his PPS number, his bank and credit history, and asked for the reason why he wanted to rent the house at the given address.

Help your child succeed in primary school

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

It is the start of a new school year. Many children are getting ready to return to primary school, others are preparing for their first day there.

Cong in final for Foodie Destination of Ireland

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Cong has been named among the top 10 finalists in the national Foodie Destinations competition 2016.

Notre Dame University opens centre at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The University of Notre Dame’s new Education Centre at Kylemore Abbey in Conemara will be officially opened this week. More than 100 senior academics and management from Indiana will fly into Ireland to attend the event.

Community mourns death of former Moutbellew principal Br Michael Burke

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Mountbellew is mourning the loss of Franciscan Brother Michael Burke who made a great contribution to the parish and community through his involvement in many clubs and committees.

Unveiling of plaque in memory of Ardrahan

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A plaque will be unveiled at Keighrey's junction, Bullyboy, Ardrahan, this Friday August 26 by County Council Cathaoirleach Michael Connolly.

Full steam ahead for Mountbellew Vintage Rally steam

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The Mountbellew Vintage Rally will take place on Saturday September 4, with spectators expected to travel from all over Ireland to attend the event.

Men who give a damn support local charities

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The Galway chapter of 100 Men Who Give A Damn, the first chapter of the organisation in Europe, will hold its quarterly meeting in the Portershed this evening and is inviting new members to get involved.

Corribdale fair keeps the show going in Oughterard

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Oughterard will host the Corribdale Pony Show and Country Fair on Sunday in aid of two west of Ireland charities.

Points rise in GUI Galway as CAO first round offers released

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

NUI Galway has witnessed significant increases in the number of points required to gain a place on an undergraduate course at the university.

St Mary’s hosts annual school of hurling

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

St Mary's GAA Club is hosting the annual Sean McGovern School of Hurling on August 27, September 3, and September 10 from 10am-12pm at its club grounds in Carnaun.

Galway Hospice holds eleventh annual memorial walk

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

emorial Walk on Sunday September 11.
This year the foundation has introduced an online registration facility, available at www.galwayhospice.ie

New plans for Glenamaddy wastewater treatment plant

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Irish Water will submit a planning application to the Galway County Council next week for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and pumping station and associated pipelines at Mountkelly, Glenamaddy, as part of the upgrade to the Glenamaddy sewerage scheme.

Galway’s young coders use digital skills to protect the world’s oceans

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Thirteen young people have been honoured for their work in creating digital games and stories on the theme of the health of the oceans at the inaugural European Sea Change Coderdojo Challenge, which was held in NUI Galway.

The winners included Ciara Heanue from Ballyconneely, who won the Irish Junior Award category for designing a game entitled Wildlife Awareness. Ciara received a prize of €300 and her game will be included in an iBook about cold-water corals that will be presented as a teaching resource to secondary schools.

More Galwegians turning to homeless charity

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A Galway charity is experiencing a "shocking" increase in homeless people looking for help.

Students’ Union launches practical training for students

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A range of life skill courses for college students is once again being organised by the NUI Galway Students' Union/

Growing numbers of families struggle to pay school costs

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A local representative is calling on the Government to do more to help parents struggling with the rising cost of children going back to school. City councillor Mairead Farrell says in the last few weeks she has spoken to a number of parents who are under increasing pressure.

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