Fine Gael statement on Brian Walsh's decision not to contest General Election

Wed, Nov 11, 2015

The Fine Gael Constituency Executive of Galway West & South Mayo would like to pay tribute to Brian Walsh T.D and his family for the contribution he has made to Fine Gael and the people of Galway West.

Government accused of 'stonewalling' county council to create flood risk plans for east Galway

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

The Government has been accused of "stonewalling" efforts to create a flood risk plan for the Headford, Ballinasloe, and Portumna regions, by refusing to allow the Office of Public Works advise the Galway County Council on measures needed to be taken.

Brian Walsh not standing in General Election — Full statement

Tue, Nov 10, 2015

Full Brian Walsh statement — “It is with deep regret that I have decided to withdraw my candidacy in the forthcoming general election in accordance with medical advice.

Contracts signed for new Kinvara wastewater treatment facility

Mon, Nov 09, 2015

By 2017, raw sewage will no longer be discharged into Kinvara Bay, following completion of a wastewater treatment plant and sewer network for the area, which will cost €5.1 million.

€1.18 million allocated for new domestic violence refuge

Mon, Nov 09, 2015

Funding of more than €1 million is being provided to build a refuge for people who have been subjected to domestic violence. The refuge will be located in Galway city and will be run by COPE.

Search continues at home of missing Carna mother of seven

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A third day of searches of premises and lands at Rusheenamanagh, Carna took place yesterday (Wednesday) as part of the investigation into the disappearance of local woman Barbara Walsh, more than three decades ago.

Balancing the books — Council’s wage bill to increase by €500k next year following Haddington Road Agreement

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Monday evening’s budget meeting at City Hall is sure to be fraught with tension as city CEO Brendan McGrath attempts to pass what he has described as a ‘very, very difficult budget to balance’. 

Claregalway flood relief gets go ahead from OPW

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Flood relief and prevention works, due to take place in Claregalway, will be able to proceed following the Department of Public Expenditure and Reform signing off on the environmental review for the Clare River Flood Relief Scheme.

Public meeting on cessation of turf cutting

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Galwegians who have received letters from the Department of Arts, Heritage, and the Gaeltacht regarding the cessation of turf cutting are invited to a public meeting in the Arches Hotel, Claregalway, on Monday November 9 at 8pm.

White poppies for peace to be sold in Galway

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

Red poppies are worn in remembrance of the dead of WWI but for many the symbol is considered a glorification of war or a way of avoiding acknowledging its horrors and devastation, and so the white poppy has become an alternative.

City survey to examine people’s attitudes to alcohol

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A survey on people’s attitudes and behaviour in relation to alcohol use is being spearheaded in a bid to get specific data on the issue in the city.

Patient in ‘considerable pain’ sent home from hospital due to lack of beds

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

An unwell woman was sent home from hospital in “considerable pain” because of a lack of beds at a city public hospital.

Support the COPE Galway Volunteer Forum table quiz

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

COPE Galway is holding its annual table quiz on Wednesday next November 11 at 7.30pm at Flannery’s Hotel, Dublin Road, Galway. 

The local charity’s Volunteer Forum Committee is organising the event and says all are welcome to join them on what promises to be an evening of fun and games. 

Return of the anchorman

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

It’s been three and a half years since I left Galway. The winding streets, the salty winds and icy rain that blew life and excitement into your lungs were beginning to wane for a whole generation. I had spent three years at NUIG flitting between Drama Soc and Flirt FM radio, and in between squeezing out a bachelor’s degree in English and Classics together with a diploma in Irish. We came in as “freshers” just when the Celtic Tiger was unleashing its final booming roar, Rag Week and campus life were electric and Galway was alive. 

Councillors bemoan lack of services linking city’s west and east sides

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A number of city councillors have voiced their frustration about the lack of a direct bus service linking Knocknacarra and Westside with the industrial estates on the eastern side of the city such as Parkmore, Liosbaun, and Ballybane.

Bus Eireann representatives Gerry Cannon and Brian Connolly gave a comprehensive presentation to councillors about the city’s public transport system at this week’s local authority meeting.

Galway’s own FanTashtic take on Movember

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

While men across the world take part in Movember, Galway is about to run its own, very specific take on the moustache growing charity, in an effort to raise money for local cancer charity Cancer Care West.

Holocaust survivor Reichental to give talk in city on Sunday

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

A survivor of the Bergen-Belsen concentration camp, will give a talk about his experience of the Holocaust in the Seminar Room of the Irish Centre for Human Rights at NUI Galway on Sunday, 8 November at 1pm.

BBC presenter to deliver geology lecture

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

BBC Science programme presenter, Professor Iain Stewart will deliver a geology public lecture at NUI Galway on Monday next, November 9. The lecture, ‘Between a Rock and a Hard Place: communicating geology to society’, is a collaboration between Galway Earth and Ocean Sciences Student Society, Galway Geological Association and NUI Galway’s Earth and Ocean Sciences.

Professor Iain Stewart is Professor of Geoscience Communication with the University of Plymouth and has worked on several science programmes for the BBC, including the BAFTA nominated ‘Earth: The Power of the Planet’. His research interests are in the broad area of Earth hazards and natural disasters, particularly in terms of investigating past major earthquakes, tsunamis and volcanic eruptions in the Mediterranean region.

Four dedicated Galway heroes shortlisted for Volunteer Ireland Awards

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

From over 300 nominations, four exceptional Galway volunteers have been shortlisted for this year’s Volunteer Ireland Awards and will be celebrated at a special ceremony in City Hall, Dublin on December 2.

Weir residents ask Council to pass by-law to ban racehorses swimming in the sea

Thu, Nov 05, 2015

The swimming of racehorses in the sea at the Weir village in Kilcolgan could soon be ended, as local residents are making representations to the County Council about the safety of the practice.

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