The first year without Kevin

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

One big difference is that I no longer feel strong. I used to think of my body as sturdy, trustworthy, capable of rising above the niggling health issues most people my age face. But since my husband died, that has changed. I get breathless for no reason. I tire easily. I tremble a lot, I ache. Occasionally, I have a panic attack. I’m embarrassed, because grief has aged me so much.

Fishing for stories at Galway Atlantaquaria

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Over the last few months, creative Artist Mairead Brennan has been busy filling the aquarium with some new fantastic marine murals, and updating some of the pieces which have been in the aquarium since 1999.

McDonagh driven to return to politics

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

The Labour Party has selected John McDonagh as its Galway City Central candidate for this June’s local elections.

Galway’s Tony Burke Motors wins ‘Best Social Media’ award

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

CarsIreland, the nation’s leading online classified marketplace for the motor industry, is thrilled to announce the winners of its 2023 Dealership Awards which are proudly supported by PTSB Asset Finance. These awards honour the outstanding online marketing work of car dealerships across the country.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Galway supporting Galway Simon

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Galway has shown great community spirit after supporting Galway Simon Community throughout 2023.

8,000 patients over 70 years had to wait in excess of nine hours in ED, health forum told

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

More than 8,000 patients over 70 years had to wait in excess of nine hours in the emergency department (ED) of University Hospital Galway last year, it was revealed this week.

102 suicide deaths in city and county from 2019 to 2022

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

A total of 102 suicide deaths were recorded in Galway city and county from 2019 to 2022, the highest number reported in the west, north-west, and mid-west in that period, according to the Central Statistics Office.

Silver screen success for Scoil San Phroinsias, Tirellan at Fís Film Awards

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Scoil San Phroinsias in Tirellan is celebrating after claiming two awards in the prestigious FÍS Film awards.

Heart disease research challenges ‘one size fits all’ aspirin guidelines

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Heart disease researchers led by a University of Galway academic who is also a Saolta consultant cardiologist have identified a group of patients in whom international guidelines on aspirin use for heart health may not apply.

President Higgins and Sabina to return to Galway when term ends

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

In an exclusive interview with the Galway Advertiser, Sabina Higgins has confirmed that she and husband Michael D Higgins plan to return to Galway City when his term ends next year.

University of Galway Students’ Union condemns student accommodation fee increase

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

University of Galway Students’ Union has condemned Galway student accommodation provider, Hubble Living, for their accommodation fee increases for the 2024/25 academic year.

Work commences on algae-covered Walter Macken Flats exterior, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

City councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the start of work to tackle what she had labled the ‘shabby’ exterior of the Walter Macken flats complex in Mervue.

University’s new legal name officially confirmed by Minister Harris

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

University of Galway’s new legal name has been formally announced by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD. In Irish, it is Ollscoil na Gaillimhe, and in English it is University of Galway.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

Assault in Bothar Irwin
Gardaí in Galway are investigating an assault which occurred on Bothar Irwin area on Saturday February 24 at approx. 2.20p.m.

Gardaí in Galway are investigating an assault which occurred on Bothar Irwin area on Saturday February 24 at approx. 2.20p.m.

The heads above the parapet

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

In a hundred days from now, most of us will go to the polls to elect new city and county councillors and new MEPs. The race for the European seat used to be a lot more interesting when the constituency was merely the West...now it goes from Rossaveal to somewhere near the Mull of Kintyre. There is never any shortage of candidates for the European gig...as political posts go, they are the most desired. If I ever come back in the next life as a politician, you’ll find me in Brussels or Strasbourg, eating starters instead of main courses to keep the pounds down.

It’s not so easy to find takers for the ticket on the councillor level and this is regrettable, because it is here you find the academy for future TDs and Senators and Ministers. At that level, you learn how to grease the wheels, to press the fatted damp hand, uttering ‘sorry for your troubles,’ with a tear-stained hand and cheese sandwich that the crowd from next door made. It is here, you learn to growl and roar, to fight your corner. To do your bit for the place where you came from, to help those among who you live and work.

A lifetime in activism

Thu, Feb 29, 2024

When Sabina Higgins welcomes you into her private office before a long-scheduled interview, immaculately turned out in an azure, roll-neck woollen dress with anti-war and global sustainability badges pinned to her shoulder, you know she means business.

Sinn Féin calls on council to protect greens and playgrounds in city estates

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

In a letter circulated to some residents of Ballinfoile Park this week, the City Council notified them of a public discussion on building houses on the green spaces in the estate.

Galway Public Libraries to hold free events for Irish Astronomy Week

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

March 9-16 is Irish Astronomy Week and Galway Public Libraries will have a number of talks taking place in the city and county to mark the occasion. All events are free of charge and open to the public, but booking is recommended.

Saturday 9 March at 11:00am, Tuam Library will have a space-themed storytime. There will be astronomy-themed colouring sheets and wordsearches available, as well as astronomy book displays in both the children’s and adult’s Library. Younger members will be encouraged tobuild a spaceship from Lego in the library and pictures of the bestspace ships will be put on social media.

New Cathaoirleach has been appointed by Gaillimh le Gaeilge

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Dr John Breslin has been appointed the new Cathaoirleach of Gaillimh le Gaeilge, the organisation responsible for promoting the Irish language to reinforce Galway’s status as an official bilingual city.

Fairstone Ireland announce strategic partnership with Murray & Spelman Financial Services

Thu, Feb 22, 2024

Fairstone Ireland, a leading player in the wealth management domain, has announced its fourth strategic partnership in Ireland with Galway and Kildare-based broker Murray & Spelman Financial Services. This acquisition highlights the acceleration of Fairstone Ireland’s partnership model which is changing the face of the financial planning industry in Ireland.

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