Brand Hildegarde - cometh the hour?

Sat, Feb 27, 2016

The best footballers operate with a single name.
Pele, Ronaldo, Neymar.

Dramatic count ahead as election promises to be most exciting in decades

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galway West stands on the brink of electing its first female TD in almost 20 years, but while the omens are good for Independent Left councillor Catherine Connolly, her route to the Dáil is by no means certain, as Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are also eyeing that same seat.

Marathon election count predicted

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

It could be early next week by the time Galway voters learn the full line-up of their representatives in Dail Eireann. With voters going to the polls across the three constituencies from dawn tomorrow (Friday), the complexity of the counts could mean that the Galway TDs may not be fully confirmed until Monday at least.

Sinn Fein or Labour for final seat in Galway West?

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

According to the local pundits, the final seat in Galway West is looking like a straight battle between Sinn Féin and Labour. So will Connemara senator Trevor Ó Clochartaigh take the seat held by city based TD Derek Nolan? Insider believes the outcome is too close to call but a look at the race raises some interesting questions.

Renmore man who survived three heart attacks receives prestigious world award

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

An 82-year-old city man, who survived three heart attacks and has been volunteering with the local heart and stroke charity Croí for 19 years, has received a prestigious international award.

Alice-Mary Higgins to run for Seanad

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galwaywoman Alice-Mary Higgins is to run as an Independent candidate in the Seanad elections.Ms Higgins, daughter of President Michael D and his wife Sabina, has taken an unpaid leave of absence from the National Women’s Council of Ireland, where she works as a policy co-ordinator, to run as a civil society candidate on the NUI panel.

It heartens me to see so many people out running

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Sonia O'Sullivan will headline an event in the Salthill Hotel next Wednesday as part of the celebrations to mark 100 years of Irish Schools Athletics.

Minister accused of abandoning flood-hit farmers

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has been accused of having a ‘complete lack of empathy’ for farmers who suffered significant crop damage as a result of the winter floods.

Parts of South Galway have been under water for months and Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Galway East Cllr Anne Rabbitte is unhappy that there is no compensation available for the affected farmers. “Since the closing date for applications to Flood Damage Relief Measure scheme, I have had a lot of farmers contacting my office to enquire if the scheme covers damage to crops. I have since been informed by our spokesperson on community affairs Bobby Aylward that crop losses are not eligible under any of the schemes the Department rolled out following the shocking floods this winter. This is an unbelievable situation.”

It heartens me to see to many people out running, says legend Sonia ahead of Galway visit

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Sonia O’Sullivan will headline an event in the Salthill Hotel next Wednesday as part of the celebrations to mark 100 years of Irish Schools Athletics.

Clayton Hotel Galway crowned overall winners of Hotel Venue of the Year Connacht at prestigious wedding awards

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Clayton Hotel Galway have firmly secured the position of being the leading wedding venue in the West of Ireland. This week for the second year in a row they scooped the highly contested overall title of ‘Hotel Venue of the Year Connacht 2016’ at the prestigious weddingsonline Awards.

Election is a critical one for the future of the country

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

General Election 2016 comes at a critical moment for Ireland. Decisions made in the next Dáil will have major impacts on Irish people and shape the future for a considerable time to come.

End discrimination against the self employed, says Davoren

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Galway West/South Mayo RENUA Ireland candidate Nicola Daveron believes that a healthy state values and assists those who create jobs and wealth.

Friday’s vote vital for continuewwd investment in Galway – Kyne

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Fine Gael TD and General Election candidate, Seán Kyne has stressed the need for continued investment in Galway and the importance of sending representatives to Dublin who are willing and able to fight to secure such investment.

“It is essential that we maintain the momentum of Galway’s recovery which is providing more jobs, making work pay and providing the resources needed for better services and investment for Galway.

Oughterard’s award-winning school holds open day

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Oughterard’s National School is holding its yearly open day for new pupils on Sunday (2pm to 4pm).

Positive thinking from NUIG students for university Mental Health Week

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The importance of good mental health, the need to remove any and all stigmas attached to it, and promoting wellness, are the aims of NUI Galway’s Mental Health Week runs from Monday February 29 to Sunday March 6.

Disability inclusion a top priority for Fianna Fail in Government

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on mental health, disability and special needs and General Election candidate for Galway East Colm Keaveney has said that disability inclusion will be a priority for Fianna Fáil if elected to run the country.

Speaking in the wake of a protest earlier this week by people with disabilities outside the Dáil he accused the Government of sidelining them over the past five years.

Lecture in the Library to focus on Ceannt and Kenny

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

The final two lectures in the ‘Lectures in the Library’ series, curated by the Centre for Irish Studies to commemorate the 1916 Easter Rising, will focus on the contribution of two Galwegians to the Irish revolution.

On Tuesday, 1 March, Dr Verena Commins will explore the role of Éamonn Ceannt, Galway-born signatory of the Proclamation in the Gaelic revival of the early twentieth century. As a player of both uilleann and war pipes, Ceannt was central to the foundation of the Dublin Pipers’ club and their attempts to recuperate the status of these instruments.

Give me the chance to build a new alternative, says O Tuathail

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

After many years abroad it is great to be home and raising my family in Galway. I have always been driven to maximise my impact on society but I never thought I would ever be asking my neighbours for votes. In my career, I’ve worked on major health reform in the English NHS. I’ve built infrastructure all over the world. More recently, I moved home and set up my own software business here in Galway.

Seamount students plan to sell innovative Transition Year project board game

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

Three entrepreneurial students from Seamount College, Kinvara have developed a board game which they are aiming to sell in shops as part of a Transition Year project. The Eco-Nico project highlights the devastating effect of climate change - something that is particularly relevant in south Galway due to the area’s ongoing flooding issues.

Galway’s Insight Centre among institutions to present at Mobile World Congress

Thu, Feb 25, 2016

CityPulse, an international research project exploring the use of smart city applications to improve the quality of life in urban environments, will be among the projects demonstrated at the Mobile World Congress 2016, taking place in Barcelona this week. The Galway-based Insight Centre for Data Analytics is among the institutions spearheading the project.

CityPulse is one of five research projects being demonstrated at the European Commission pavilion during the event, and is the only one focusing on smart cities and the Internet of Things.

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