Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim aims to raise €100k

Thu, May 28, 2015

The Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim, in aid of Cancer Care West, was officially launched on Saturday May 23, on board L E Orla which was stationed at Galway Docks.

Long awaited Barna-Furbo playground opens tomorrow

Thu, May 28, 2015

A five year project to build a children’s playground in Barna will come to fruition tomorrow when the facility is officially opened.

Advertiser Facebook page named as finalist in national social media awards

Thu, May 28, 2015

The Galway Advertiser Facebook page and its social media arm has been named as a finalist in the Irish Social Media awards the Sockies, to be held at a glittering ceremony in the RDS, Ballsbridge next week.

Road at Lough Atalia Bridge to reopen this weekend

Thu, May 28, 2015

The works on the Lough Atalia Bridge will come to an end on Friday night and, barring unforseen circumstances, the road at the bridge will be open by Saturday morning. However the one-way system which is operating inbound along Lough Atalia Road and outbound at College Rd will remain in place for the next three weeks to trial how it will operate after the road reopens.

Galway city council officials said the revised traffic arrangements had worked well in minimising congestion and they have received positive feedback on the one way system, which has been in place since the roadworks began at the beginning of April. The one pressure point is at Forster Street with traffic in the left lane of the Lough Atalia Road experiencing long tailbacks if trying to access Eyre Square. City officials say the opening of the road at the bridge (meaning traffic in the left lane will now be able to drive straight on to the docks) will hopefully alleviate the tailbacks. Traffic coming from the harbour/docks area outbound will be forced to turn up Fairgreen Road and leave the city via College Road.

Are you ready for Tonabrocky?

Thu, May 28, 2015

The Tonabrucky 6km Challenge celebrates its fifth year of existence this June and organisers are calling on all runners, walkers, and strollers to take part and make this year one to remember. The race, which is hosted by Rahoon/Newcastle Hurling Club, will take place on Saturday June 6 at 6pm.

The road race, which is sponsored by 37 West, is an Athletics Association of Ireland certified event. It will take place in the Rahoon area and will incorporate the now famous Tonabrucky Hill. This year all proceeds raised via the event will go to Rahoon Hurling Club and Gorta, Self Help Africa Galway.

Clayton Hotel wins prestigious Mrs2Be Brides Choice Wedding Award

Thu, May 28, 2015

Karina Duffy, Wedding Co-Ordinator at the Clayton Hotel Galway has just been crowned with the overall title of ‘Best Wedding Venue Co-Ordinator 2015’ at the Mrs2Be Brides’ Choice Awards.  

Saint Patrick’s Boys National School now enrolling 

Thu, May 28, 2015

Saint Patrick’s Boys School, known to generations of Galwegians as simply ‘Pats’, is now enrolling pupils for the 2015/2016 school year. Saint Pat’s is a landmark Galway school steeped in history and tradition and is the Junior School for Saint Joseph’s College.

The school prides itself on providing its students with a warm, nourishing, inclusive environment where children can learn, play, and reach their full potential. Pupils are constantly encouraged, and the dignity and uniqueness of each child given priority. This includes individualised tuition for high achievers, and for those who need learning support. A highly favourable student/teacher ratio ensures that each and every pupil receives the attention that they need.

Ó Cuív leads delegation to call for greater price and gross margin transparency in EU food sector

Thu, May 28, 2015

Fianna Fáil Agricultural Spokesperson Éamon Ó Cuív travelled to Brussels last Wednesday to urge the European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development, Phil Hogan, to deliver greater price and gross margin transparency in the EU food sector.

Henry Shefflin to open Kilbeacanty’s new pitch

Thu, May 28, 2015

The 2015 Kilbeacanty seven aside hurling tournament takes place this June Bank Holiday Monday. This year’s competition coincides with the club’s 130 year anniversary celebrations and the official opening of the recently re-developed pitch in Kilbeacanty. 

Master plan for South Park finally a reality - Connolly

Thu, May 28, 2015

After a “most unfortunate” delay of more than seven years, the Galway City Council this week confirmed it is preparing a draft/master plan for South Park, which is to be presented to councillors for approval in September.

Major award for Tuam occupational therapist

Thu, May 28, 2015

A County Galway based occupational therapist has walked away with a Young Volunteer of the Year Award.

Galwegians invited to have their say on new county community plan

Thu, May 28, 2015

Galwegians are invited to attend a one day conference next week to discuss a six year economic and community plan for County Galway.

World Ocean Day celebrations at Galway Atlantaquaria

Thu, May 28, 2015

Galway Atlantaquaria will celebrate all things aquatic on Sunday as part of this year’s World Ocean Day.

Extension of funding scheme to support national organisations will benefit  communities in Galway – Kyne 

Thu, May 28, 2015

Funding of €1.3 million for a range of national organisations has been secured for a further 12 months while work continues on establishing a new, sustainable funding programme. 

MADRA rescued eight per cent of all dogs transferred to rescue groups from Irish pounds last year

Thu, May 28, 2015

Local dog rescue group MADRA saved 474 dogs from pounds in 2014 - representing eight per cent of all dogs transferred to rescue organisations across the country.

The recently released Department of the Environment dog welfare statistics for 2014 show that 6,238 dogs were transferred to welfare groups. This figure represents over 43 per cent of the 14,559 dogs that came into the pound system during that period. 

Master plan for South Park finally a reality - Connolly

Wed, May 27, 2015

After a "most unfortunate" delay of more than seven years, the Galway City Council this week confirmed it is preparing a draft/master plan for South Park, which is to be presented to councillors for approval in September.

City housing crisis to take '289 years' to deal with at current rate claims Farrell

Tue, May 26, 2015

The Government’s plan to build 14 social housing units in Galway in 2015 has been condemned as "a mere drop in the ocean" by Sinn Féin's Mairéad Farrell, who added that at such a rate, it will take "289 years to meet the needs" of the city's housing waiting list.

Play your part in commemorating 1916

Tue, May 26, 2015

The 1916 Rising was the pivitol event in modern Irish history, unleashing a chain of events that would result in the formation of the State in 1921 - and Galway was one of the few places outside Dublin where significant action took place during the Rising.

Psychiatric nurses set to take industrial action next week

Thu, May 21, 2015

Psychiatric nurses at University Hospital Galway will begin industrial action next week in a bid to ensure a safer environment for staff and patients at the hospital's acute psychiatric unit.

Vote for the love of your country and its people

Thu, May 21, 2015

Tomorrow when we will all hopefully go to the polls, we do so to take part in the drafting of a powerful statement into how we want this country to be. On both sides, there is a desire for a result that will copperfasten a way of thinking. And there is no doubt that whatever result is announced at the national count centre on Saturday evening, it will send out a powerful message about what this country sees as its direction.

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