Children and youth groups urged to apply for funding

Thu, May 29, 2014

Children’s groups and youth organisations are being encouraged to apply to the Department of Children and Youth Affairs for a National Lottery Discretionary fund.

The Department has €910,000 available for disbursement in 2014. The fund provides one-off grants to community groups and voluntary organisations which provide services to children and young people.

Rahoon man to take part in Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Thu, May 29, 2014

A Galway City Council traffic engineer from Rahoon is set to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, the world’s longest ocean race.

Esker, Athenry, and Ballinasloe Solemn Novena

Thu, May 29, 2014

The Solemn Novena of Esker, Athenry, and Ballinasloe will be held from Tuesday June 3 to Wednesday June 11.

COPE receives funding to progress with city refuge

Thu, May 29, 2014

COPE Galway will receive €1.16 million towards a new domestic violence refuge for Galway city.

Social Housing Rental Service should be fast-tracked, says Galway Simon

Thu, May 29, 2014

The Social Housing Rental Service should be fast-tracked and turned into a nationwide iniative, according to Galway Simon CEO Bill Griffin.

New politicians must tackle mental health issues

Thu, May 29, 2014

On Friday Irish citizens selected candidates they believe will deliver a better Galway and a better Europe. In voting against current Government parties, the people have translated their anger to the ballot box and said "enough".

‘Mile High Shave’ over Galway for Irish Cancer Society

Thu, May 29, 2014

Some people will go to great heights for a good shave, especially JP Randles of the Galway Flying Club who sacrificed his crowning glory last Friday, May 23, while flying in a Cessna 172 one mile high over Galway city to raise funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

The ‘Mile High Shave’, organised by the Galway Flying Club (GFC), is part of the Today FM Shave or Dye Campaign 2014 which raises much needed funds for the Irish Cancer Society. Taking up the challenge was GFC club member JP Randles who underwent an expert head shave by John McGuire of Fat Tony’s Barber Shop in the club’s Cessna 172 light aircraft. According to Mr Randles the day started well with the event being mentioned on Galway Bay FM and on the Ray D’Arcy Show on Today FM. With the skill of pilot Jarlath Conneely and a break in the weather, the Cessna 172 took off from Galway Airport and headed west over the city, climbing to the target altitude.

Anti-salmon farm group welcomes election result

Thu, May 29, 2014

The majority of councillors elected to the Galway city and county councils are opposed to, or have serious concerns about, the proposed salmon farm for Galway Bay.

Gardai urge Galway public to ‘slow down’ on the roads this Bank Holiday weekend

Thu, May 29, 2014

The June Bank Holiday is approaching and with an expected increase of people on the roads over the course of the long weekend, the Garda Siochana is urging the public to be mindful of their safety and the safety of others when driving.

Jobs boost as SAP to increase Galway roles

Thu, May 29, 2014

There was great news on the job front in Galway this week with German Technology group SAP announcing t is to create 200 technology roles at its bases in Galway and Dublin by the end of the year.

Galway International Arts Festival 2014 - what's on, who's coming

Thu, May 29, 2014

It is no longer the Galway Arts Festival, it is the Galway International Arts Festival, a recognition of how the July event has grown to become one of the premiere arts events in Ireland and Europe.

File to DPP as man dies after election party assault

Thu, May 29, 2014

A man has been released without charge and a file is being prepared for the Director of Public Prosecutions in relation to an incident which resulted in the death of another man during election celebrations at a city pub.

Sixty-year-old Liam Horan, from Mervue, passed away at University Hospital Galway at approximately 6.50am on Monday, May 26. Mr Horan had been at Crowe’s Bar in Bohermore earlier celebrating the re-election of two city councillors, however, an altercation between him and another man then ensued. It is understood that the altercation resulted in Mr Horan falling and hitting his head. He was then rushed to UHG where it is believed he died of a heart attack.

Thomas to focus on investment and jobs

Tue, May 27, 2014

Getting investment and jobs into the Connemara electoral area is just some of the priorities for newly elected Fianna Fáil county councillor Noel Thomas.

Healy to ensure better communication and level service for Connemara

Tue, May 27, 2014

Describing the election in Galway county and city as an “amazing day” for Sinn Féin, newly elected county councillor Tom Healy said he will work to ensure better communication and level of service for the people of Connemara.

I’ll serve you like you’ve never been served before - Walsh

Tue, May 27, 2014

Fianna Fáil Galway county councillor Seamus Walsh made a sincere promise to his constituents that he will “serve you like you’ve never been served before”.

Housing and austerity will be priorities in McHugh’s fourth term

Mon, May 26, 2014

Sitting in to his fourth term, Fine Gael county councillor Tom McHugh said that he will spare no effort in serving the people of Tuam tackling issues such as lack of housing and representing the many hit by six years of “horrendous austerity”.

Industry, tourism, and jobs are vital, says McClearn

Mon, May 26, 2014

Bringing more industry to the Loughrea electoral area, promoting the wonderful tourist products of South East Galway, and creating jobs are the key issues for Fine Gael councillor Jimmy McClearn who has been re-elected to Galway County Council.

Byrne to work for the better of communities

Mon, May 26, 2014

There will be some new faces at County Hall for the next five years including first time Fine Gael candidate Joe Byrne who was elected in the eighth and final count for the Loughrea electoral area.

Election analysis - All change and no change in city’s 2014 vote

Mon, May 26, 2014

Galway will never have seen a city council like the one that gathers in June for the first meeting in City Hall after the Local Elections, and yet, from a certian point of view, it will be a council that is strangely familiar.

Galway County Council local election count - day two

Sun, May 25, 2014

All 39 seats have now been filled on Galway County Council, with 12 Independent councillors, 12 Fianna Fail, 12 Fine Gael, and three from Sinn Fein.

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