Council to progress plan for floodlighting on Westside Running Track

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Fianna Fáil City Councillor John Connolly has welcomed confirmation from Galway City Council that plans to erect floodlighting on the running track in Westside will be progressed this spring.

He said it has been the objective of the Council to progress this project for some time.

Aran Islands and Galway RNLI training on Galway Bay

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Crews from the Aran Islands and Galway RNLI stations took part in a joint training exercise on inner Galway Bay on Saturday last.

Anam Cara offer several options of support for bereaved parents

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

For many, the new year can bring mixed emotions, especially for those bereaved. To date in 2024, Anam Cara, the organisation supporting bereaved parents nationwide, has noted an increase to those attending their monthly meetings. Whilst it brings much heartbreak that their services even have to exist, these monthly meetings are crucial to give bereaved parents a space to talk, listen and engage with their peers. This support is a lifeline to many.

Along with their monthly meetings across the country, Anam Cara hold bereavement information evenings, both in person and online, Remembrance Events, provide information packs, along with many other resources. All of their support services are available free of charge.

Cheevers calls on Galway City Council to improve safety measures

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Fianna Fáil councillor Alan Cheevers welcomes the current works being carried out on the Coast Road but believes that the safety improvements at this junction must be part of it.Cheevers said he has spoken to the transport section at Galway City Council in relation to this and has raised concerns especially [with regard to] lighting and signage.“A huge amount of work has been done on active travel in this area but we need to see an upgrade on this junction,” he said.

Galway farmer new ambassador on NDC Farmer Ambassador Programme

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

A young Galway farmer has joined the group of 13 National Dairy Council Farmer Ambassadors who act as advocates and spokespeople for Ireland’s family-farm-based, grass-fed dairy production system.

Ogbu welcomes Government funding to increase Participation of Women and Diversity in Local Government

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Galway Labour candidate Helen Ogbu has warmly welcomed the Government’s decision to provide funding to encourage increased participation of women and diversity in the 2024 Local Elections.

Portiuncula to hold service for families who have lost a baby or a child

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Portiuncula University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a child or who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, still birth or after birth, to a remembrance service which will take place in the hospital on Monday, February 12.

Survey profiles the demographic composition of those who have relocated since Covid-19

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

The Western Development Commission has released a new report which presents further analyses of relocation trends and patterns drawing on data from the 2023 National Remote Work Survey undertaken in collaboration with the University of Galway.

The report sheds light on the significant impact of remote work on relocation. Key findings indicate 14% of respondents have relocated based on their experience of remote working since the Covid-19 pandemic, 63.5% of those relocated from Dublin. Galway is a top destination for relocation with 10% of people already relocating followed by Cork, Kildare, Mayo, and Donegal.

Aoife Raftery ready for “demanding and tricky” Galway International Rally this weekend

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Motorsport Ireland Rally Academy member Aoife Raftery will get her 2024 season underway on her home event this weekend as the Women in Motorsport ambassador for the Corrib Oil Galway International Rally.

Money for old bottles scheme coming to Galway

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Everybody in Galway will have a chance to get cash when they recycle old bottles and cans thanks to a new scheme introduced by the Green Party which begins today Thursday.

Grealish warns Galway holidaymakers to check passports as applicant errors can lead to weeks of delay

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Independent TD Noel Grealish has advised people in Galway planning their summer holidays to apply early if they need their passports renewed. He warned that errors by applicants can lead to weeks of delays.

One refurbishment grant drawn down in Galway in the last 20 months

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo Mairéad Farrell has called on the Minister for Housing, Darragh O’Brien, to urgently review the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant as figures show that zero refurbishment grants have been drawn down in Galway since the scheme opened in April 2022.

McDonnell lashes FG candidate for saying sitting councillors are inactive on housing

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

City Councillor Declan McDonnell has taken to task a Fine Gael candidate in the next local elections, over claims that not enough is being done by sitting councillors to provide affordable housing in Galway.

Irish generosity shines as Galway’s iDonate surpasses €100 million milestone raised for Irish causes

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Ireland’s leading fundraising platform, iDonate.ie, recently celebrated a remarkable achievement. The Galway based company has kicked off their 2024 year by reaching over €100 million lifetime raised for Irish causes. This milestone not only reflects the platform’s success but, more importantly, underscores the profound impact of everyday individuals who believe in creating a positive change for their communities.

VERSONO Medical announces growth as it seeks to attract more talent

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

VERSONO Medical is an exciting early stage Irish MedTech company based in Galway, a global centre for excellence in medical technologies. The company collaborates with clinicians and research institutions across the world.

Byrne Hotel Group appoints new General Manager of Salthill Hotel

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

The Byrne Hotel Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Michael Yates as General Manager of the four-star Salthill Hotel.

Treat yourself and the environment at Shake Dog

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Are you craving a delicious meal in the city centre? Shake Dog, with outlets in Prospect Hill and Eyre Square, can satisfy your hunger without breaking the bank.

Tonnta — Celebrating the Irish language and St Brigid

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Tonnta - Galway’s newest festival, celebrating the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city will run from today February 1 to Feb 4. Given the weekend that is in it, there are a number of themes, but the primary one is to celebrate Galway’s status as a bilingual city.

Galway professor appointed as Commissioner for Human Rights in Council of Europe

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

Professor Michael O’Flaherty will begin his six year, non-renewable term as the Commissioner for Human Rights on April 1, 2024.

The reinvigorating power of February

Thu, Feb 01, 2024

My mother used to say that you kept something long enough, it would come back into fashion. But of course, I never heeded her, and so all my trendy Gola sports bags and original three-stripe Adidas tee-shirts were discarded, not knowing they would come back into vogue. So too with flared trousers. It must have been the devil himself who designed those in the 1970s and thought it was a good idea, but back they have come again for certain age-groups.

I thought of all that this week with the news that starting today, you can get money back for your old bottles again. In the early 1970s, in the town where I grew up, and where if a dog went through with his tail on, he was a tourist, opportunities for pocket money were rare.

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