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Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Burglary at Ballinamore Bridge pub
Gardaí in Ballinasloe are investigating a burglary that occurred at a pub in Ballinamore Bridge Ballinasloe on Tuesday Morning October 3 . This occurred sometime between 5am and 6:30am.

Cost-of-living still a concern for city folk after Budget 2024

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Minister for Finance, Michael McGrath, announced the Budget for 2024 on Tuesday, 10 October. The minister outlined a multibillion package of spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts. The Galway Advertiser took to the streets of Galway city to get the views of civilians, and while there were positives, there was an overwhelming concern about the rise in the cost-of-living.

“This is the best team we have ever had”: Irish supporters on city streets are hopeful for Saturday night

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Anyone even remotely interested in rugby will have been swept up in the magnificence of Ireland’s World Cup journey thus far. Andy Farrell’s side have dismantled their group in imperious fashion, overturning the current world champions in a Test match thriller, before cutting through Scotland in relentless swathes of green. This is impressive enough, without taking into account that Ireland is currently on a 17-match unbeaten run.

More gobbledegook on housing, says TD

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

A secret report into housing across Galway has revealed a shocking failure of the City Council to reach even half its build target for social housing for 2022.

A chairperson’s report from the Galway Social Housing Taskforce, which looks at housing across the city and county, highlights Galway City Council delivered only 150 new social houses last year, or just 46% of its 2022 target. Meanwhile, Galway County Council hit a thumping 97% of its target with delivery of 224 new social homes.

University of Galway PhD researchers demand better working conditions

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

by Róisín Kilroy
Faced with ‘meagre additional pay’, and dramatically reduced lecturing time, postgraduate researchers from University of Galway, marched in protest through the campus on Thursday, October 5.

Long waiting times at UHG Emergency department

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway (UHG) was extremely busy on Tuesday with the hospital advising that patients who attended ED for routine and non-urgent treatment would experience very long waiting times.

“This is the best team we have ever had”: Irish supporters on city streets are hopeful for Saturday night

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

Anyone even remotely interested in rugby will have been swept up in the magnificence of Ireland’s World Cup journey thus far. Andy Farrell’s side have dismantled their group in imperious fashion, overturning the current world champions in a Test match thriller, before cutting through Scotland in relentless swathes of green. This is impressive enough, without taking into account that Ireland is currently on a 17-match unbeaten run.

Medical card holders ‘still without dental care in Galway’, says Farrell

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

The ongoing difficulties faced by medical card holders seeking dental care in Galway is an ‘urgent issue’, according to Sinn Féin TD for Galway West/South Mayo, Mairéad Farrell.

Addressing Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly, in the Dáil this week, Deputy Farrell detailed the insufficient number of dentists in Galway willing to treat patients under the Dental Treatment Service Scheme (DTSS).

Alumni artists of ATU Galway get Brussels showcase

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

12 artists, all graduates of Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Galway were selected to display their work at a new art exhibition that was held at the European Parliament in Brussels.

SIPTU radiographers at city hospitals vote for industrial action over workload

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

SIPTU radiographers from both city hospitals, University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park University Hospital, have returned a large majority vote for industrial action up to, and including, strike action, in the ongoing dispute over ‘safe staffing levels’.

In a statement released by SIPTU, the largest trade union in the island of Ireland, the organisation says that the vote for action is the result of long highlighted issued with staffing.

Unlocking the secrets to better sleep: Tom Coleman’s expert talk at Better Bedding Galway

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

In today’s hectic lives, quality sleep often eludes us. Recognizing the crucial role of sleep in our overall well-being, Ireland’s renowned sleep expert, Tom Coleman, will be sharing his expertise at Better Bedding Galway.

...and the killing still goes on

Thu, Oct 12, 2023

If one was asked to construct an essay on the reasons behind the rising murder rate in this country, you would probably feel like laying the blame at the feet of the gangland criminals who facilitate the peddling of death through the toxic poisoning of our communities. The high profile nature of their internecine battles is what fuels the coverage of crime.

Inclusive Pathways to Employment: Bridging the Opportunity Divide

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Galway City Partnership had a fantastic attendance at its event in the Connacht Hotel, Galway, which served as an educational platform for employers to hear about its project and to listen to some first-hand experiences from its clients.

Meeting Eimear

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Eimear Noone is an Irish conductor and composer best known for her award-winning work on video game music. She has conducted the Philadelphia Orchestra, the Royal Philharmonic, Orchestre National de Bretagne, the Sydney Symphony, the Danish National Symphony Orchestra, and several other national orchestras.

Conversation on Mike McCormack’s stunning new work at Kennys launch

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Award winning Irish author Mike McCormack will be at Kennys Bookshop for an event on Tuesday, October 17 at 6pm to celebrate the launch of his new novel, This Plague of Souls. He will join author Lisa McInerney in conversation and the event is free to attend.

This Plague of Souls, published by Tramp Press on October 26, follows a man named Nealon recently released from jail, who returns to his family home in the West of Ireland only to find an empty house. It seems the world has forgotten that he even existed except for a persistent caller on the telephone, someone who seems to know everything about Nealon’s life, his confusing bother with the law and more importantly, what has happened to his family.

Galway RNLI volunteer crew presented with long service awards

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

In recognition of their dedication and commitment of time, energy and skills, seven members of the Galway RNLI crew were presented with long service awards for achieving 50, 100, 150 and 200 services.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Burglary at Churchfields in Lower Salthill
Sometime between 2am and 6am on Tuesday September 26. entry was gained to a shed at the rear of a property at Churchfields, Lower Salthill. During the course of this burglary, 2 black Carrera E-bikes and a purple Carrera bicycle were stolen.

Sometime between 2am and 6am on Tuesday September 26. entry was gained to a shed at the rear of a property at Churchfields, Lower Salthill. During the course of this burglary, 2 black Carrera E-bikes and a purple Carrera bicycle were stolen.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise creates over 150 roles at new cloud R&D centre

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Hewlett Packard Enterprise this week announced more than 150 new technical roles at its Global Centre of Excellence for the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform in Galway,

New documentary to give insight into life of Tony Flannery

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

A new Tg4 documentary to be broadcast this month will give a personal insight to the life of Galway-native Redemptorist priest Tony Flannery who was suspended from public ministry by the Vatican in 2012 for expressing his support for women’s ordination, optional clerical celibacy, same sex relationships and his liberal views on homosexuality.

Ordained in 1974, Tony Flannery is a well-known priest and missionary and native of Attymon, Co. Galway.

67 new jobs at cybersecurity giant TitanHQ

Thu, Oct 05, 2023

Simon Coveney. T.D, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, visited Galway-based TitanHQ, the leading cybersecurity vendor, to announce 67 new jobs in the company on Monday.

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