It might be us. It should be us

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

And so it has come down to this. Ten people standing in front of about 10 others. And trying to sell an idea.

And hoping that they buy it. That they believe it.

Mellows Commemoration Walk at Killeeneen this Sunday at dawn

Thu, Jul 14, 2016

At 7 am on Easter Tuesday 1916 Liam Mellows led the Galway Volunteers from the little village of Killeeneen into rebellion against Crown forces. It was a fiercely brave action for him and his poorly equipped Volunteers, given the severe consequences that the insurgents knew they would face afterwards by the authotities.

Water charges 'no longer feasible' says Farrell after 45 per cent drop in payment rates

Tue, Jul 12, 2016

A 45 per cent drop in water charge payment rates "show clearly that water charges have no future" and that the implementation of domestic charges is "no longer feasible".

Galway childcare facilities in line for half a million Euro

Tue, Jul 12, 2016

EIGHTY CHILDCARE providers in Galway city and county are to receive funding of more than half a million euro to assist with creating extra places for pre-school children.

More than 1,500 Galway homes to be taken in charge by city and county councils

Mon, Jul 11, 2016

MORE THAN 1,500 households in estates in Galway city and county will finally be taken in charge by the local authorities following the announcement of Government funding.

Final frolic for Capital of Culture bid

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

In an exclusive to the Galway Advertiser, two projects which will form part of Galway's 2020 bid for European Capital of Culture will feature in the top secret bid book.

Galway's iconic Eyre Square fountain becomes a protected structure

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have this week voted to include the Galway hooker fountain in Eyre Square in the city's Record of Protected Structures, amid calls to erect a plaque explaining the significance of the structure.

Charity appeals to landlords to rent affordable property to people affected by housing crisis

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A local charity is appealing to landlords to make their properties available to rent to individuals and families at risk of or experiencing homelessness. Jacquie Horan, the CEO of COPE Galway, which is committed to eliminating the problem, says supply and access to housing is the single biggest issue experienced by its clients.

Leisureland selects consultants to look to its future

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Galway City Council and the board of Leisureland have engaged a firm of consultants to carry out a feasibility study on the site adjacent to Leisureland which has traditionally been used as a funfair and for other activities such as ice rink, etc, over the years.

Councillors reject move to protect Galwegians RFC clubhouse

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

City councillors this week unanimously voted against a proposal to add the Galwegians RFC clubhouse at the club's old Dublin Road premises to the city's Record of Protected Structures.

Art deco facades in William Street West added to city's protected structures

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have voted to preserve the facades of a number of early 20th century art deco facades on William Street West. The facades, located beside the junction with Munster Avenue, were added to the city's Record of Protected Structures this week, despite several councillors expressing their dislike of the architectural style of the buildings.

The RPS lists buildings which are considered to be of architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical merit, and those structures included on the list are afforded protection under planning legislation.

City council to honour Connacht Rugby heroes

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Galway city council has voted in favour of holding a civic reception for the Connacht Rugby team.

Transformations and early starts for 2016 arts festival

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Despite an official start date of Monday July 11, the Galway International Arts Festival is actually getting under way this weekend, with preview shows for three of its highest profile plays, while street spectacle, Insects, takes place on Sunday.

Advertiser editorial on city water deaths is named winner in global editorial contest

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

An editorial from the Galway Advertiser dealing with the number of water deaths in Galway City has been named as a winner in a global contest to honour the best editorial writing in weekly newspapers. The Golden Quill and Golden Dozen award winners for 2016 were announced by the International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors at a conference in Melbourne on Sunday.

One of those chosen as a winner was an editorial written by group editor Declan Varley published in the Galway Advertiser last year. The editorial (reprinted below) entitled A River Runs Through It, dealt with the disappearance and death of young visiting student Brian Gubbins, who had fallen into the water after a night out in the city.

National Day of Commemoration to be marked at NUI Galway

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Irishmen and Irishwomen who have died in past wars and on service with the United Nations on peacekeeping missions will be honoured at a ceremony at NUI Galway at 11am on Sunday July 10.

The ceremony taking place in the quadrangle of the university is marking the National Day of Commemoration and is organised by Galway City council in association with the Irish Defence Forces.

#WearitShareit for Galway 2020

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

With less than a week left in Galway’s final bid to become the European Capital of Culture 2020, Galway’s business community has rallied to launch a new #WearitShareit campaign.

Councillors raise concerns over the state of roundabouts

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

Galway city councillors have lamented the state of roundabouts throughout the city at the council meeting on Monday.

New SeaScience app helps users learn about the marine environment

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

A virtual tour of Galway Bay, above and below the waves, is among the features in a newly launched educational app which allows users to discover the marine environment.

USI urges students to apply for SUSI grant before Friday deadline

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

The Union of Students in Ireland is reminding students who have not submitted their student grant funding applications for the 2016/2017 academic year to do so immediately, as the deadline for applications is tomorrow, July 8.

SUSI, the national student grant awarding body, opened its online application system on April 5 and has received 70,000 applications to date for the 2016/2017 academic year. USI said students who need this vital funding should apply well ahead of the deadline to ensure their applications receive priority.

'The little sparks of human nature are evident in the larger mechanisms'

Thu, Jul 07, 2016

THREE PEOPLE have profoundly shaped Mick Flannery the musician, and the music he creates - his mother Elaine; Ricky Lynch, a prominent musician in County Cork; and a chance encounter of a haunting Kurt Cobain performance.

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