'As an actor you’re not at the top of the food chain in the film world'

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

“The man who was Wreck-it Ralph just phoned and he’ll ring back in 10 minutes” hollered my excited daughter through the living room window that she had expressly opened for hollering purposes.

Minister's visit to UHG must lead to new emergency department say TDs

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Close to 700 people were left on trolleys at University Hospital Galway in June, a 59 per cent increase on last year, and is a result of the non-intervention of the Health Minister, Leo Varadkar.

Grealish demands release of funds for Claregalway-Carnmore flood relief

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

A decision on releasing the balance of the money for the €7.1 million Clare River flood relief scheme is to be made in the coming weeks by the Minister for Public Expenditure, Brendan Howlin.

Bike scheme proves a success, but TD demands city centre become more bike friendly

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

More than 1,800 people have joined the Galway Bike Scheme, taking some 11,200 journeys by bike in first five months of 2015, but the success of the scheme is highlighting the need for more cycle lanes in the city.

Higgins calls for Mayo-Galway rail line to be made a greenway

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Redeveloping the Galway-Mayo railway corridor stands to reap significant rewards for local communities, but trying to revive it as an actual working railway is only a "pie in the sky" dream.

Contracts signed to build new Garda Divisional HQ

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Contracts have been signed for the construction a new Garda Divisional Headquarters, opposite Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology in Murrough, and work is expected to begin shortly.

Muslim community to hold minute's silence for Tunisia terrorist victims

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Galway will hold a minute's silence at Friday prayers in honour of the victims of the recent terrorist attack in Tunisia.

Greek arts minister’s lasting legacy

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

“It is in Apple’s DNA that technology alone is not enough—it’s technology married with liberal arts, married with the humanities, that yields us the results that make our heart sing.”–Steve Jobs, in introducing the iPad 2 in 2011.

In a world dominated by technology which shapes nearly every aspect of our lives, we are blessed  in Galway that the arts remain very much at the heart of  Galway - and there are few cities that can claim such similar vibrancy.

Works starts on new Clydagh Bridge

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Construction work on the new bridge at Clydagh, part of the €3.5 million N59 Road upgrade in Moycullen, is not likely to lead to traffic restrictions near the bridge for the initial bridge building phase.

CCTV footage examined following death of Galway man in New Zealand

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Police in New Zealand are treating the death of a Galway man who drowned in Wellington Harbour at the weekend as an accident.

Councillors insist people want sustainable transport solutions for Galway's traffic problems

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Councillors at this week's City Council meeting agreed the people of Galway are in favour of sustainable transport solutions as opposed to the suggested inner city bypass, but could not agree on what form such solutions should take.

City-wide festival to replace Christmas market

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

The Galway Continental Christmas Market, which has become one of the most popular seasonal events in the country, is set to undergo a significant expansion and will be renamed ‘Christmas in Galway’ for the 2015 festive season.

Corofin to celebrate the best of country living

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

The Corofin Country Living and Food Fair takes place in the village next week, with proceeds from the event going to local charity Act for Meningitis.

Strengthen planning laws against anti-competitive practices demands Higgins

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

The planning process is being used by certain companies and corporate interests "as a tool to stymie others from getting a foothold in their market area", an "abuse" of the system that needs to be stamped out.

This is the view of Labour Galway senator Lorraine Higgins who, this week in Seanád Éireann, raised concerns about the way in which some businesses use objections in the planning process. She told fellow senators that the majority of objections are made by individuals and community groups "with real concerns", and that her focus was on "a number of body corporates in particular that use the process as a strategic tool so as to clamp down on competition in their chosen field".

Galwegians asked vote for their local nursing homes 

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Nursing Homes Ireland  is issuing a rallying call for people to recognise and celebrate nursing home residents and those providing care in nursing homes in our local communities.

More farcical scenes at latest Galway City Council meeting

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Farcical scenes erupted for the second Galway City Council meeting in succession this week as Councillor Padraig Conneely continued his campaign for retribution against Councillor Michael Crowe.

Galway Hospice to feature on Irish TV 

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Irish TV cameras caught up with a team from the Galway Hospice as they took on Croagh Patrick in the hospice's annual fundraiser. All proceeds raised from the climb will go directly towards funding the Galway Hospice home care, day care and bereavement support services, which cost in excess of €1.6 million each year to run.

Galway experiences fifty-six per cent fall in house building compared to 2014

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Housing construction in Galway has fallen by 56 per cent in the first four months of 2015 when compared to the same period in 2014, while planning applications have risen by 23 per cent year on year.

Site being sought for Athenry’s Gaelscoil Riada

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Suitable sites for Athenry’s Gaelscoil Riada and Gaelcholáiste complex are being sought by the Galway County Council and the Department of Education, and a planning application will be lodged once a site is identified.

Portumna Cycling Club takes to the mountains to raise funds for local family

Thu, Jul 09, 2015

Portumna Cycling Club will hold a fundraising event next month in aid of local woman Olive (Dermody) Shaughnessy, with a series of cycle routes to suit all ages and abilities.

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