Allow extra time for passport, says Murphy

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

A backlog of overdue passport applications has forced the Department of Foreign Affairs to temporarily increase its workforce in an attempt to clear the applications awaiting approval.

Many Galway villages will not be included in broadband rollout, says Rabbitte

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

More than 60,000 homes and businesses across Galway still have no access to broadband; many will have to wait another six years before the National Broadband Plan is implemented; and some towns are unlikey to be included on any future broadband plans.

As students depart city for summer, they pass on valuable items to COPE

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

University students will buy clothes that they will never wear, fill their presses with food that they will never eat, and collect random objects that they will never use. As the academic year comes to a close, each student is then faced with the unenvious task of packing his/her life’s worth into a suitcase and returning home.

For the majority of university goers, bin bags become a commodity of their moving out routine as they chuck everything from high fashion labels to dirty old shoes, filling bag after bag, and giving bin lorries a run for their money.

World’s best cookbook written in Galway

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

was crowned the best cookbook in the world at an international awards ceremony in China last week.

Boffins head to ‘Bofin for Conversations Festival from this evening

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

The Inish: Island Conversations festival will take place on Inishbofin from today, running over the weekend, will feature the best in literature, poetry, film and music. Now in its second year, the cultural festival will see world-class performers, writers and artists convene in this special, secluded place for performances, talks, and conversations.

Fifty street parties to take place across city and county next weekend

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Street Feast has confirmed that more than 850 street feast parties will take place on the weekend of June 12, with some 50 parties being organised in Galway.

First time boxers aim to ‘Knock Out Meningitis’ tomorrow

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

Twenty-two of Galway’s most determined and hard-working first time boxers are being put through their paces with Corrib KickBoxing Club to take to the ring at 8pm tomorrow night Friday June 3 at the Clayton Hotel, for an exciting white collar boxing event, raising vital funds for the national meningitis support and awareness charity ACT for Meningitis.

Now in their sixth week of an intense and extremely tough eight-week training programme, these everyday heroes have thrown themselves into the challenge, some in memory of a loved one lost to meningitis, some whom have witnessed first-hand the devastation this disease can have on individuals, families and whole communities, but each one of them, to raise the funds necessary to help ACT.

‘First time I did standup I thought I’d have to call an ambulance

Thu, Jun 02, 2016

"I took some silage down in Loughrea, to show the farmers I'm no fool. I got plenty money in the bank, I got a new slurry tank and I'm sitting at the bar on a stool."

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.

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