Standards of political commentary in freefall

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Insider has been a keen observer and participant in political affairs for close on 40 years, and one of the biggest changes he has seen in that time is the decline in the standard of political reporting and analysis, seemingly deteriorating at a quickening pace with the passing years.

The many faces of bravery

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

We applaud bravery in all its forms. Physical bravery because it is an animal instinct, a desire to confront a challenge that is placed in front of us. We saw this in Edinburgh when faced with a daunting challenge, our team showed bravery to seize the opportunity, to show the world that their team spirit honed on hard days in the west of Ireland can produce a game of the power, strength and finesse which allowed them to claim the crown. That’s physical bravery.

The g Hotel & Spa announce its sponsorship of Galway Races Best Dressed Lady Competition

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

The award winning five star g Hotel & Spa Galway, is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the Best Dressed Lady Competition at this year’s Galway Races Summer Festival 2016. The g hotel & Spa is the exquisite creation of world renowned milliner and Galway native Philip Treacy. The hotel has won numerous awards for its design and ambiance since it opened its doors in 2006.

Ó Clochartaigh demands greater support for dementia sufferers in the west

Tue, May 31, 2016

Ten per cent of those diagnosed with dementia live in the west of Ireland, leading a County Galway based senator to call for a major overhaul and improvement in detection, treatment, and support of dementia sufferers.

Apple centre will draw other multi-nationals to Galway says Grealish

Tue, May 31, 2016

Apple's decision to establish an €850 million data centre in the Athenry area will encourage other multi-nationals to consider locating in Galway, potentially leading to a major jobs boost for the county over the coming years.

UHG emergency department overcrowding 'completely unsustainable' says Rabbitte

Mon, May 30, 2016

Overcrowding has "reached epidemic levels" and become "completely unsustainable" at the emergency department of University Hospital Galway, after it was reported that 250 patients presented at the unit in a 12 hour period.

Eamon Gilmore, Marie Mullen, and ConTempo to get NUIG honorary degrees

Mon, May 30, 2016

Former Tánaiste and Labour Party leader Eamon Gilmore, actor and Druid Theatre co-founder Maire Mullen, and the popular classical quartet ConTempo, will be among the recipients of honorary degrees from NUI Galway.

Connacht homecoming to be held Sunday afternoon in the city

Sat, May 28, 2016

Galway City Council joins in congratulating our triumphant heroes of the Connacht Rugby team following their great win earlier today in the Guinness Pro12 Final in Edinburgh. To honour their success, they will travel on an open-top bus through the streets of Galway City on Sunday May 29 at 4.00pm to travel to the Sportsground for a heroes’ welcome.

Oral hearing told Apple data centre could require more power than Dublin

Thu, May 26, 2016

The €850 million Apple data centre planned for Athenry would consume more electricity than Dublin, an oral hearing on the project heard this week.

Government infighting over broadband ‘sounds alarm bells’ says Ó Cuív

Thu, May 26, 2016

With two Government departments claiming responsibility for the National Broadband Plan, broadband roll-out across the State will be further delayed and threatened.

Galway voluntary organisations to hold major meeting

Thu, May 26, 2016

Galway’s non-profit organisations will meet for the third Community Excellence Gathering, co-ordinated by Volunteer Galway, in CROI House, Newcastle on Thursday June 2 at 7pm.

GUH to hire more nurses, says Saolta

Thu, May 26, 2016

Management representatives for Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) have attended recruitment exhibitions in Dublin and the UK in a bid to recruit nursing staff for the west’s biggest hospital.

Support and scepticism from county councillors for Galway 2020 bid

Thu, May 26, 2016

Galway county councillors have backed the city’s bid for the European Capital of Culture at a meeting on Monday following an update on the project from the bid team.

People ‘trapped’ in homeless services due to housing crisis, says Galway Simon

Thu, May 26, 2016

People are being “trapped” in homeless service because of the lack of affordable housing, according to Galway Simon Community.

Kyne dismayed as bogland and plant life defeat N59 upgrade

Thu, May 26, 2016

Bogland and plant life have again conspired to defeat a major road upgrade in Connemara, with An Bord Pleanála refusing to grant permission for works on the N59 between Maam Cross and Clifden.

New ED top priority for University Hospital

Thu, May 26, 2016

The provision of a new emergency department at UHG is the number one priority of the Saolta University Health Care Group.

County council remembers ‘Galway’s greatest son’

Thu, May 26, 2016

Galway county councillors were united in grief at the county council meeting in Abbeyknockmoy on Monday as they paid their respects to Joe McDonagh by holding a minute’s silence.

The former Galway hurler, GAA president and distinguished linguist passed away last weekend after a short illness, aged 62.

World’s biggest performance of Galway Girl to be filmed in Galway

Thu, May 26, 2016

Kamil is at it again. The talented filmmaker whose previous efforts have shot Galway across the globe is about to embark on his latest project. And he wants you all to take part in it.

Launch of Galway International Arts Festival programme

Thu, May 26, 2016

Lately we have been enjoying the first few sunny days of the year but another real marker of impending summer is the programme launch of the Galway International Arts Festival.

'We found we had a lot in common, and a similar vision'

Thu, May 26, 2016

Dani Gill and Finbar247 have both made strong impressions on the Galway arts world in recent years - Gill as director of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, and Finbar247 as a graffiti and visual artist who has transformed many drab city walls into vibrant, colourful spaces.

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