Brussels efforts to address Galway gridlock

Mon, Apr 13, 2015

A meeting has been held in Brussels today between representatives of Galway City and County councils and the European Commission, regarding the controversial Galway bypass.

Commuter woes set to worsen

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The gridlock experienced by Galway motorists and commuters on a daily basis has been further exacerbated this week due to the well-publicised road closure at the Lough Atalia Bridge.

Sinn Féin and the trouble with independent-thinking women

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

“For every job created five people emigrate – a shocking statistic from the CSO’s National Household Survey”. This tweet by Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell takes the shine off the recent Government fanfare about job creation.

'I love bringing a story to life on the cinema screen’

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Driving home to County Kerry, to help his father with some cattle farming, was not the time Gerard Barrett expected to receive a call from Hollywood A-lister Charlize Theron, asking him to script and direct a film she is producing.

Kinane to seek FF election nomination

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

County councillor Martina Kinane has become the first woman to put her name forward as a potential Fianna Fáil Galway West candidate for Election 2016.

We Won’t Pay to step up protests as first water bills arrive

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

With the first water tax bills arriving in homes over the coming days and weeks, the Galway We Won’t Pay campaign has vowed to step up its activities, and is calling for “a mass boycott of the bills” in an effort to defeat the controversial charges.

High profile county councillor announces Dail bid

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

The longest serving councillor on Galway County Council is dipping his toe into the national political spectrum once again. Well known Ardrahan representative Michael Fahy officially announced on Tuesday that he will run as an Independent candidate in the 2016 General Election.

Galway has ‘significant role’ to play in commemorating 1916 Rising

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galway was one of the few places outside Dublin to take significant action in the 1916 Rising, so it only right that Galway should play a major role in the centenary celebrations.

Cathy Belton revelling in her role on Red Rock.

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Cathy Belton has excelled at playing a a slightly scary TV character in the form of Red Rock’s Patricia Hennessy so one could be forgiven for thinking the Galway woman might resemble the ice-queen in real life. However the charming, softly spoken, actress could not be more different to the villainous Hennessy matriarch.

Public meeting over bypass plans to take place in Barna

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Residents in Barna have set up an action group due to their concerns over the proposed new Galway city bypass. The group will hold a public meeting in Barna Golf Club next Wednesday evening at 8pm.

NUI Galway students launch online petition against N6 bypass

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Students at NUI Galway have launched an online petition demanding that decision-makers scrap the highly controversial proposed routs for the N6 Galway City Transport Project.

Connaughton champions new ‘one-stop financial shop in Galway

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Northeast Galway could become the focus of a new pilot scheme for closer co-operation between post offices and credit unions, to ensure the continuation of postal and financial services in rural areas.

Search continues for missing Galway teen

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Gardaí in Salthill are continuing to appeal for information regarding the whereabouts of Yulissa Stoica (15), who has been missing from her home in Knocknacarra since last Friday.

Yulissa Stoica is five feet seven inches tall, with long brown hair and blue eyes. The teenager was last seen at the Ballymoneen Road at 2pm on Friday April 3. Anyone who has seen Yulissa or who can help in locating is asked to contact Salthill Garda Station at 091 514720, the Garda Confidential Line at 1800 666 111 or any Garda station.

Get your bras ready for the Mná Moycullen 5k charity walk

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Mná Moycullen is a group of over 40 women in the Moycullen area who own and run their own businesses. Each year, the group hosts a fun walk/run in aid of a different charity and this year the Hand in Hand children’s cancer charity will benefit from the proceeds of the annual event.

Cycling for Down Syndrome

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Galwegians are being urged to sign up for the Western Lakes and Atlantic Challenge and help raise funds for Voices for Down Syndrome Galway.

Support for abused women vital to negotiate legal system

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Women experiencing domestic violence have identified assistance from a domestic violence service as a vital support in accessing and negotiating the legal system to obtain protection from an abusive partner or ex-partner.

Research launched recently by Ivana Bacik on behalf of SAFE Ireland, the national representative body for 40 domestic violence services in Ireland, highlights the stories of 13 women and their experiences of engaging with the Gardai, the legal system, the Courts Service and the judiciary.

Bohermore native ordained deacon in Rome

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

A 25-year-old Galwegian, Daniel Gallagher from Bohermore, has been ordained a deacon in Rome over Easter.

A new era for Kilcornan

Thu, Apr 09, 2015

Kilcornan is a truely special place. The Brothers of Charity owned estate, which is located in the village of Clarinbridge, was for many years home to nearly 150 people with various forms of intellectual disability. However many parts of the facility now lie dormant due to the development of a community based strategy, which means service users have moved out to live in local villages and towns and are integrated into community life. This is now seen as best practice and it has meant a number of the buildings and facilities in Kilcornan are available for potential use by community groups and businesses.