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.

The premise for the group is simple — men who give a damn get together four times a year. The group listens to short pitches from three local charities on the night, detailing specific projects for which they need funding. It's like Dragon's Den, but for charities, and one charity is guaranteed to walk away with funding.

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.

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/

Since 2009, the Union has been running subsidised courses for the 17,500 students of NUI Galway to increase their practical knowledge, and teach important life skills, including how to save lives.

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.

Paediatric emergency department opens at UHG

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A paediatric emergency department, which opened recently at University Hospital Galway, will result in the speedier assessment of young patients.

Dire state of roads high on the agenda

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

councillor is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to discuss the dire state of the county's road network.

Fianna Fail representative Martina Kinane says it is paramount the county council requests a meeting with Minister Ross on the urgent need for substantial funding for local roads.

Galway unlikely to develop sister city agreement with Santa Monica

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A city council spokesperson says Galway will unfortunately not be in a position to develop any sister city agreements in the forseeable future, despite the wishes of a Santa Monica public representative.

Crowe slams Government for 'inaction' on housing crisis

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Cllr Ollie Crowe has this week slammed the Government for their "inaction and seeming ignorance of the housing crisis".

Spiddal test site a ‘Trojan horse’ claims anti-fish farm group

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Galway Bay Against Salmon Cages (GBASC) has announced it will be opposing the 35-year foreshore lease application made by the Marine Institute.

Shortages puts Garda district at breaking point

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Loughrea Garda District is at breaking point because of severe staff shortages, according to Galway East TD Anne Rabbitte.

Direct route or circuitous - dreams can be realised

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

It has been an anxious week for students since opening their Leaving Cert results and now receiving their CAO offers in the first round.

CAO 2016 offers, disappointments, and all other options.

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

We now have students who are happy with their first round CAO offer and those who are definitely either uncertain or very unhappy. It is important to know that there are always options to consider. So try to stay calm and see what is available to suit your student.

Design Disruptors at the PorterShed

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Last Thursday the Galway Advertiser and the PorterShed teamed up to host a screening of the new documentary Design Disruptors, which examines the role of design in disrupting some of the world’s biggest industries.

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