Closing date for submissions on city development plan

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The closing date for receipt of submissions and observations on the new Draft Galway City Development Plan is tomorrow at 4pm. All members of the public are entitled to make submissions.

Daffodil Day coffee morning at The Connacht Hotel

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

The Connacht Hotel on the Dublin Road, Renmore, is inviting Galwegians to join them tomorrow for their annual fundraising event for Daffodil Day from 10am to 12 noon.

The hotel hasheld this coffee morning for the past number of years to help raise much-needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society, which helps fight the disease in Ireland.

Annie Power the big pick at local Cheltenham preview night

Thu, Mar 10, 2016

As always, there was a fine crowd at The Salthill Hotel on Monday night for the annual Cheltenham preview event, which was this year sponsored by Paddy Power, with all proceeds in aid of Barney Curley's charity Direct Aid for Africa.

There is so much information bandied about at these types of events that one needs to take it with a pinch of salt, but there was no doubt it was an entertaining night for all who attended. The panel consisted of jockey Davy Russell, amateur jockey and assistant trainer Patrick Mullins, local tipster George McDonagh, and The Racing Post's Paul Kealy, whose colleague Johnathan Mullin was asking the questions. There was banter aplenty, especially from Russell, who is never afraid to speak his mind. The jockey said Paddy Power had saved so much money following the fall of hotpot Annie Power in last year's Mares' Hurdle that the least he could do was buy a round of drink for the house. The affable bookmaker took the bait and duly obliged to a rapturous round of applause. It is fair to say, he will always be welcomed back to Galway.

New media experts to explore the future of Gaeilge

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

Experts in virtual reality, computer science, linguistics and interactive media will explore the digital future of the Irish language at Greasán na Meán, an all day seminar, which takes place on Thursday March 10.

Mary Kennedy hosts afternoon tea in The Clayton in aid of Enable Ireland

Tue, Mar 08, 2016

TV personality Mary Kennedy will host a special Mothers and Others Afternoon Tea on Sunday March 13 at the Clayton Hotel. The event is being organised to celebrate both Mother’s Day and International Women’s Day, with all proceeds supporting the work of the Enable Ireland Galway service.

Domestic violence refuge turned away 700 last year

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

A number of women who sought refuge in a city based centre 18 months ago because they were experiencing domestic violence are still living there today because of a lack of affordable rental accommodation.

Election 2016 promises an eventful 32nd Dáil

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Seismic! Earthquake! Meltdown! Some of the words being used to describe the outcome of last week’s General Election. With the results still being digested, it is too early to go into a detailed analysis – Insider hopes to return to that once the various tallies, results, and exit polls have been parsed – but the headline outcomes are quite stark.

Masterplans for the facilities in Kingston and South Park to be delivered by September

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Masterplans for the proposed recreational and amenity development at Kingston and South Park will be delivered by September, and there will be public consultation on the plans, with all relevant stakeholders.

Mná na Gaillimhe - three Galway seats now held by women

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Election 2016 saw Galway West do two things it never did before - elect two Independents and, more significantly, elect two women, meaning Independent Catherine Connolly and FG's Hildegarde Naughton, join FF's Máire Geoghegan Quinn, as the only women to ever be returned for the constituency.

Water charges issue could lead to political instability says We Won’t Pay spokesman

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

The issue of the water charges is set to the the most contentious issue in the formation of a new Government, a spokesman for the Galway We Won’t Pay Campaign has said.

General Election 2016 – transfers show old ideologies and allegiances are eroding

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

While it will not surprise Galway readers that an Independent-Left candidate made the final cut in Donegal - due to the county’s continual ‘No’ line on almost everything governmental - the election results in Galway West told a similar story. In fact, while the establishment parties are working to claim a majority, the detail in the transfers tells a different, and quite revealing, story.

Free Family Fun Day at Castlegar GAA Club this Saturday

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Castlegar GAA Club is holding its annual Open Day, for the registration of new and existing members, this Saturday, March 5, from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. A free fun-filled afternoon is planned at the clubhouse with face-painting, balloon artists and lots of games and activities for all your family to enjoy.

New members and existing members alike are encouraged to come along this Saturday for an entertaining and exciting day at the clubhouse. While the children are enjoying themselves with fun-filled games, the parents will have the chance to relax with a complimentary cup of tea or coffee and have time to speak with the coaches.

Byrne outlines urgent need for channel at Cahermore to be extended

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Flooding was on the agenda again at Monday’s meeting of Galway County Council, with Kinvara Councillor Joe Byrne calling for the immediate progressing of the channel in Cahermore. A channel was constructed in the townland between Ardrahan and Kinvara in January during the height of the flooding, but it has been agreed by all that to alleviate South Galway’s flooding issues in the long-term, it needs to be deepened and lengthened.

Galway County Council is currently submitting an application for planning permission to get this work completed. Director of services Liam Gavin said the local authority was currently in discussions with the OPW as to how they could progress the work and the picture is, as yet, unclear.

Adopt a dog at the MADRA Adoption Day this weekend

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

St Joseph’s Community Centre in Shantalla, Galway will provide the venue for a Dog Adoption Day this Sunday, 6 March, from 11 - 2 pm.

NUI Galway announce appointment of first ever VP for Equality and Diversity in an Irish university

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

NUI Galway today announced the appointment of Professor Anne Scott as Vice President for Equality and Diversity. This is the first appointment of its kind in an Irish University.

Professor Scott is currently Executive Dean of the Faculty of Education, Health and Community in Liverpool John Moores University. She has worked as an academic and academic leader in the Scottish, Irish and currently the English Higher Education Systems. She held the post of Head of the School of Nursing and Human Sciences, Dublin City University (2000-2006) where she led the development of BSc, MSc and PhD programmes in the school, in addition to founding and developing a vibrant culture of research and scholarship.

Councillors wish their former colleagues well following election

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Councillors paid warm tributes to newly elected Galway East TDs Anne Rabbitte and Sean Canney at Monday’s local authority meeting.

Uachtarán na hÉireann to launch Bilingual City Initiative in Galway City Council on Monday

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D. Higgins will launch a bilingual city initiative for the City of Galway as part of a programme of events for Seachtain na Gaeilge 2016.

Uachtarán na hÉireann ag seoladh Togra do Chathair Dhátheangach i gComhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Seolfaidh Uachtarán na hÉireann, Micheál D. Ó hUigínn, Togra do Chathair Dhátheangach do Chathair na Gaillimhe mar chuid de chlár imeachtaí Sheachtain na Gaeilge 2016 i gComhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe 2016. Freastalóidh an tUachtarán ar Chruinniú Speisialta ar an 7 Márta leis an togra a sheoladh.

Flowers for Magdalene’s event takes place at Bohermore Cemetery

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

A flower laying ceremony will be held at the Magdalene graves in Bohermore cemetery on Sunday at 3pm. This is part of the national Flowers for Magdalene’s event, which will see flowers being laid on Magdalene graves in cities and towns throughout the country that were home to Magdalene Laundries.

Councillors lament the sad state of the county’s roads

Thu, Mar 03, 2016

Councillors were united in their disgust at the state of the county’s roads during a debate on the 2016 roads budget at this week’s local authority meeting.

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