Fergal Landy enters race for Dáil seat in Galway East
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Fergal Landy has been added to the list of candidates contesting the General Election in Galway East as an independent/non-party candidate. Fergal lives in Maree with his partner and three children. He has worked in public service with children, young people, families, individuals, and communities for over 20 years.
Read more ...Galway candidates urged to sign dementia pledge
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Candidates and parties campaigning for the upcoming General Election in Galway have been called on to sign a dementia pledge and keep dementia a priority in the new Government. Over 3,500 people in Galway live with the condition.
Read more ...From hen's shed to Men's Shed - Athenry Men's Shed prepares for Christmas
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
A community-based project offering a hub for the men of Athenry where they can come together to learn, talk and share skills and make long-lasting friendships, Athenry Men's Shed proves that it is Athenry's people who make the town special.
Read more ...Cregmore Claregalway FC announces ambitious fundraiser
Thu, Nov 21, 2024
Cregmore Claregalway FC (CCFC) has announced the launch of its most ambitious fundraising event yet, where players participate in a series of games with a chance to win €10K. CCFC’s ‘Quid Games’ will take place on January 31 2025.
Read more ...Remember Judy Greene's contribution to life and Galway by lighting her work this week
Fri, Nov 15, 2024
Judy Greene who passed away on Sunday after a long battle with cancer was an extraordinary person, and someone I am incredibly proud to have called a friend for over forty years.
Read more ...Sad search continues for Galway swimmer
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Almost 120 civilian ‘walkers’ logged in with Garda incident control, with another 100 estimated on the scene. Scores of uniformed Civil Defence and Coast Guard volunteers are coordinating a coastal search with RNLI assets, kayakers and private boats.
Read more ...Relove Fashion competition sews up interest from city students
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Galway City Council has said it it delighted to fund the Relove Fashion competition for young people of secondary school age across the city. This is a national sustainable fashion competition with the city already having 15 schools/youth groups signed up.
Read more ...Minister Rabbitte announces two Galway Special Schools as part of in-school therapy pilot
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East and Minister for Disability, Anne Rabbitte, this week announced the inclusion of Rosedale School, Renmore, and St. Teresa’s Special School, Ballinasloe, in the second phase of the HSE led enhanced in-school therapy supports pilot.
Read more ...Seoige’s scaremongering about Galway cancer services deeply irresponsible, says Madden
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Gráinne Seoige’s comments about cancer services in Galway are deeply irresponsible and only serve to scaremonger patients and their families, a Fine Gael General Election candidate has said.
Read more ...Ogbu outlines housing plan
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Labour Party candidate for Galway West, Councillor Helen Ogbu, has revealed her party’s manifesto for Housing, pledging construction of 50,000 homes annually.
Read more ...Common sense immigration policy needed says ‘vilified’ Thomas
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
The Independent Ireland candidate for Galway West, Noel Thomas, has said that the practice of private companies profiteering from immigration needs to come to an end, that IPAS centres should subject to the planning process and that a common sense immigration policy needs to be implemented immediately.
Read more ...Connolly receives further update on Park & Ride strategy
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Park and Ride is essential to addressing the rush hour traffic issues facing motorists coming into Galway City, says Fianna Fáil candidate in the General Election, Cllr John Connolly.
Read more ...Grealish calls for end to discrimination against Galway people without children
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Thousands of people in Galway are being treated like second class citizens – just because they do not have children, Galway West TD Noel Grealish has claimed.
Read more ...Sinn Féin would abolish USC for majority of workers across Galway – O’Hara
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Sinn Féin General Election candidate for Galway East, Cllr Louis O’Hara, has said that Sinn Féin in Government would abolish the USC on the first €45,000 you earn, meaning that the majority of workers across Galway will not pay any USC on their income.
Read more ...Daly calls for interagency task force to drive investment and industry growth in Ballinasloe
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Dr. Martin Daly, a well-known GP in Ballygar and candidate in the upcoming general election for the Roscommon-Galway constituency, has called for the establishment of an interagency task force to explore and drive investment opportunities in Ballinasloe. Dr. Daly, after extensive canvassing across the area, emphasised the untapped potential of Ballinasloe, describing it as the “forgotten town of the region” in terms of investment and industry development.
Read more ...Mountaineer Dermot Somers to launch new book in Galway
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Mountaineer and broadcaster Dermot Somers will launch his new book, Uncommon Ground: Adventures with Outsiders in Remarkable Terrain in Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, Galway on Friday, November 22.
Read more ...Connemara bus shelter wins Age Friendly Transport Award
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
A Galway County Council project designed to improve accessibility and user comfort at bus stops serving rural Gaeltacht communities in south Connemara has won the Age Friendly Transport Award at a gala ceremony held at the Crown Plaza Hotel in Santry, Dublin.
Read more ...Town Centre plan for An Cheathrú Rua announced
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
Galway County Council and Údarás na Gaeltachta have announced a significant partnership to develop a Town Centre First (TCF) Plan for An Cheathrú Rua, set to commence in 2025.
Read more ...Renowned London Welsh Male Choir to perform in Galway this weekend for Croi
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
The renowned London Welsh Male Choir will this weekend perform a special fundraising concert at Galway Cathedral to support Croí, the Heart & Stroke Charity.
Read more ...Lunch in Style event hears of the benefit of our hospices
Thu, Nov 14, 2024
There are few of us who have not been affected by cancer either directly or indirectly and many of us have experienced first-hand the invaluable services provided by Galway Hospice and Mayo Roscommon Hospice. Edel Hyland, her family and friends fall into both categories.
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