Funding of €11.65 million for social housing for the city

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

Fifty-five new social housing units will be built in the west of Galway city, following the granting of €11.65 million in Government funding, but a local TD says far more of this kind of accommodation is needed.

Call for workers experiencing domestic violence to be given paid leave

Tue, Jan 26, 2016

With more than 100 instances of reported domestic abuse in Galway last year, Ireland must follow the lead of Australia and the United States by introducing paid leave to workers experiencing domestic violence.

A tale of two cities

Mon, Jan 25, 2016

Galway is recognised across the world for the welcome it extends to visitors. Indeed, as far away as New Zealand it was named among 'one of the five great cities to visit' back in 2014. This is some accolade when you consider our small city, which many regard as a big town, is competing with the major European hotspots such as London, Paris, Rome, and Barcelona.

More than two million in funds for Galway sustainable transport projects

Mon, Jan 25, 2016

Sustainable transport projects in Galway are to benefit from funding of more than €2.14 million, including €500,000 for bus lanes and cycle infrastructure along the N17, between Parkmore and the junction with the N6.

UHG ED nurses angry at management for failing to pass on external review report

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Galway’s emergency department have hit out at management for what they say is their failure to pass on an important report about the unit to them. The members of the Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation say they are appalled that the report on the external review of the department has remained firmly in management’s possession.

Male rural TDs to rule Galway city?

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Could it be possible that after the General Election Galway city would have no political representation in the Dail? Yes, it is, and it would appear to Insider that three of the main political parties – Fine Gael, Fianna Fail, and Sinn Féin – intend it to be that way.

NUI Galway researchers find need for more antibiotic dialogue

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Researchers from NUI Galway’s School of Medicine have carried out a study to explore the culture of antibiotic prescribing and consumption in the community for Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs), from the perspective of the General Practitioners (GPs) and community members. Their results were published in the medical journal BMJ Open.

Principal announced for Our Lady’s College

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

CEIST (Catholic Education and Irish Schools Trust) has announced the appointment of Clíona Ní Néill as the first principal of Our Lady’s College, Galway. Ms Ní Néill is a native of Galway City and current principal of Presentation Secondary School, a position she has held since 2006.

Our Lady’s College is Galway’s newest secondary school, and will open on September 1. It is the uniting of two great Galway institutions, the Presentation and the Mercy Newtownsmith, and will be located on the site of the Presentation. Catering for more than 500 girls, the new school’s motto is ‘Excellence Together’.

New Year bonanza as local businesses are honoured at SCCUL Enterprise awards

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Galway’s most enterprising businesses will receive a New Year bonanza next week when they will be honoured at the 6th Annual SCCUL Enterprise Awards.

1,000 days after its abolition and Mobility Allowance still not replaced, says Keaveney

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Disability Colm Keaveney has hit out at the Government for failing to introduce a replacement scheme for the Mobility Allowance, which was scrapped in 2013.

Hector Ó hEochagáin to MC morning exercise event

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Broadcaster and TV presenter Hector Ó hEochagáin will be the guest MC at a new dance exercise event, “Morning Galwayville” being organised by NUI Galway’s Sober Society on Wednesday, January 27 from 6.30-10am in The Cube, Áras na Mac Léinn on campus.

Make 2016 your time to TRI with Galway Triathlon Club

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Galway Triathlon Club has announced the return of the Beginners Morning to its calendar for 2016, taking place in the Salthill Hotel and Ocean Fitness on Saturday January 23 from 9.30am – 1pm. Interested in finding out more about triathlon and in taking up the challenge of becoming a Triathlete in 2016 or keen on taking your running, swimming or cycling interests to another dimension? Then this is the perfect opportunity to find out how you can take on the sport of triathlon with Galway Triathlon Club, get fit, have fun and make new friends!

Call for newly established choirs as details of Choirfactor 2016 are announced

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Choirfactor, the hugely popular choral fundraising initiative returns to the Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway on Saturday March 12 2016.

Galway Solemn Novena asks ‘What’s the point?’

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

The Galway Solemn Novena, which runs from Monday February 15 until Tuesday Feb 23 is asking What’s the Point? through its theme ‘Stories of God, Stories of You’ for this year’s Novena.

Ireland is a nation of storytellers and the country loves nothing more than a good tale, so this year the Novena is centred around stories, focusing on nine specific parables told by Jesus in the Bible, which are simply stories with a point. The 2016 Novena is reclaiming these stories for today and for the now.

NUI Galway to give public lecture on Holocaust Memorial Day

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Registrar and Deputy President of NUI Galway, Professor Pól Ó Dochartaigh, will give a public lecture on Germans and Jews Today: Living with the Holocaust? on Wednesday, 27 January to coincide with Holocaust Memorial Day.

Decision on Galway river works due in February - Harkin

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Independent MEP Marian Harkin has welcomed the news that the decision of An Bord Pleanala on the planning application for works on the Dunkillen and Aggard rivers is likely to be made at its board meeting on February 29 next.

While welcoming this long awaited decision the Independent MEP was critical of the planning process which took from application in October 2014 to February 2015 to reach a decision.

Live the life of your dreams in 2016

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Would you like more time with your family? Is the stress of juggling family, work, school, making life difficult for you? Are you struggling to get the balance right?

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh goes from strength to strength as city prepares for bilingual status

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr. Frank Fahy this week announced the sponsors of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh for 2016 and unveiled two new national media sponsors: The Sunday Business Post and TG4 at a press event in Galway City Council.

Nolan calls on council to develop cooperative housing

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

Adopting a policy of cooperative housing, as an alternative to developer lead housing, could be a move to combat not only the housing crisis, but rising rents and house prices.

This is the view of Labour Galway West TD Derek Nolan, who is calling on the Galway city and county councils to encourage the development of cooperative housing, which will “allows citizens to effectively build their own houses”.

Galway Volunteer Fair takes place Sunday

Thu, Jan 21, 2016

The Galway Volunteer Fair takes place this Sunday from 2pm to 5pm in the Clybaun Hotel, Knocknacarra, where organisations and charities will provide information on their work and how people can get involved.

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