Urgent appeal to help Galway based children’s cancer charity

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Hand in Hand children’s cancer charity has launched an immediate appeal for funding due to an unprecedented demand for its services. The not-for-profit organisation, which began operating in 2006, supports families who are affected by childhood cancer throughout Ireland. Its aim is to alleviate some of the stress, anxiety, and practical difficulties faced by families who have a child undergoing treatment for cancer, through the provision of practical (laundry, childcare, domestic cleaning, and meals) and emotional support.

Galwegians must utilise chance to have their say

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A significant step in reviewing local government in Galway - that could see a merger between Galway city and county councils  - has been taken with the completion of a report  into various options to deliver high quality services in our area.

Potential changes to local government is'hugely important' to the people of Galway

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A county councillor has called on the Galway Local Government Review Committee to "put people first instead of always thinking about money.''

Visionary Inis Meain community seeks sponsorship to finance a new teacher

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A Galway school has come up with a novel initiative to finance a much-needed teacher. 

COPE Galway seeks local solutions to homelessness 'crisis'

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

COPE Galway has identified access to housing as the single biggest issue experienced by clients of its services.

GMIT Letterfrack student ranked sixth in the world for cabinet-making

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Cian Mulligan, a student at GMIT’s National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology in Letterfrack, has been ranked sixth in the Cabinetmaking World Skills Competition held in São Paulo, Brazil. Mr Mulligan also won a medallion for excellence due to his outstanding performance.

Get snapping Galway's national monuments for global Wiki competition

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Amateur and professional photographers are being encouraged to get out and capture Galway's national monuments as part of Wiki Loves Monuments, the biggest photography competition in the world.

Capture the magic of Galway and win €2020

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Latin Quarter, the city’s renowned social and cultural hub encompassing the vibrant areas of Quay Street and the Spanish Arch, is supporting Galway’s bid to become the 2020 European Capital of Culture by offering video enthusiasts the opportunity to win €2020 and the possibility of creating a viral video campaign.

Monivea Fair takes place this weekend

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

This year will mark the 16th year of the annual Monivea Fair which provides a relaxing and fun filled weekend of shows, vintage displays, amusements, and events for all the family. 

Landowner disgusted with continuing saga over plans for Connemara road 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A Connemara based landowner says enough his enough as his land continues to be frozen  for the proposed  proposed route options for the R336 between Barna and Rossaveel and onto Scriob, leaving landowners in limbo.

Furbo based landowner Brian Forde says one of the proposed routes passes by the side of his house. He is disgusted this saga is being allowed to linger. "Families' lands have been blighted since the eight possible routes in respect of the R336 were decided upon in 2009,” he says. “ Many of these people have owned their property and land for decades. Now because they are located close to or in the line of one of the proposed routes for the R336, these families have been left with their properties devalued and no control over their own land. They are not entitled to develop their land, give a site to a son or daughter, or sell a site to raise some badly needed income. This is the position in which numerous families in Connemara find themselves.''

Wanted: Stories of the Revolutionary years in Galway

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Galway City Museum needs helps to tell Galway's revolutionary story in a new exhibition.

Report confirms importance of hospitality sector for Galway tourism

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A new report confirms the hospitality sector is a significant component of the tourism infrastructure in Galway, with 504 pubs, 64 hotel bars and 141 fully licensed and wine licensed restaurants in the county. 

Written by economist Tony Foley, the report, entitled The Contribution of the Drinks Industry to Tourism, reveals that overseas visitors to Ireland spend more than one fifth of their holiday expenditure on food and drink. The Irish Pub was the number one tourism element influencing the decision of overseas visitors to come to Ireland. In Galway, there were 1,028,000 overseas tourists in 2013, spending €308 million, highlighting the importance of the overseas tourism industry for revenues in the county. 

Walk or cycle in Colemanstown in aid of charity

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A fundraiser will take place on Saturday September 5 in aid of Féileacáin, which is otherwise known as the Stillbirth and Neonatal Death Association of Ireland. 

Údarás welcomes broadband upgrade in Galway Gaeltacht

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Udarás na Gaeltachta has welcomed the recent upgrade works undertaken by Eircom Wholesale which provides substantially increased bandwidth capability to the exchanges in parts of the Galway Gaeltacht.

Strike a blow for Galway Hospice 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Fancy getting fit, jumping into a boxing ring, and supporting the Galway Hospice? Try White Collar Boxing.

Miss Galway 'nervous but excited' of Miss Ireland final

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Miss Galway 2015, Tirna Slevin, will compete in the Miss Ireland final, representing Galway city and county, and her official sponsor Coyotes Late Bar & Club.

Help create a wildflower meadow in Galway 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

A wildflower meadow in Terryland Forest Park is to be created by conservation volunteers this weekend.

Improved bus service for Annaghdown students 

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

Bus Eireann has confirmed that a larger 57 seater bus is to be provided for children from the Annaghdown area travelling to Colaiste Baile Chlair.

Vodafone Comedy Carnival returns to Galway next month

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Vodafone Comedy Carnival is returning to Galway this October, running for seven days from Tuesday October 20 to Monday October 26.

A healthy farmer is a wealthy farmer

Thu, Aug 27, 2015

The Irish Heart Foundation will be carrying out heart health checks at Athenry Mart over the next two days as part of an initiative to reach out to farmers at marts across the country.

To date, 1,000 farmers have had checks. Each farmer receives comprehensive and personal advice on his health and lifestyle as well as information on local health services. Farmers who were identified with risk factors for heart disease are referred to their GP.

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