Bleak back to school for families and children in Emergency Accommodation across the West

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has highlighted the challenges, families in Emergency Accommodation are facing as the usual back to school rush begins this week.

Europe’s fastest-growing MedTech event, Medical Technology Ireland, returns to Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Medical Technology Ireland is Europe’s second largest and fastest-growing MedTech Exhibition and Conference, reflecting the dynamic medical device sector in Ireland.

‘Absence of Garda presence’ in Galway ‘is a serious concern’, says Canney

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Independent TD for Galway East, Sean Canney, has called on the Government to expand the scope of its recently announced €10 million additional overtime funding for Dublin’s gardai in an effort to counteract the city’s crime, as the ‘absence of garda presence’ on the ground is a ‘serious concern’ across the country.

Speaking about rural crime in Galway, Deputy Canney says that the absence of garda presence on the ground is a serious concern in every part of the country, saying that the number of houses and farms that are ‘robbed on a continuous basis’ is ‘frightening’.

Front Door Bar takes home three prestigious Bar of the Year Awards

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The Front Door Bar, Tigh Nora Gin Bar, and Sonny Molloy’s Irish Whiskey Bar, all came out victorious at the 2023 Bar of the Year Awards.

The Big Wedding Rehearsal at Galway Bay Hotel takes place this weekend

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

This Sunday September 3 at 1pm, Galway Bay Hotel invites you to The Big Wedding Rehearsal. Do you want to taste the cake, dine from the wedding menu, meet suppliers, hear the music and experience the atmosphere of a wedding all in one place? Then make sure to book your tickets to this amazing event.

Who’s Who in the Corrib – Working together for Better Water Quality

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

On Saturday, September 2nd, an exciting and informative event is taking place — inspired by community concerns over the water quality in the Corrib Catchment. Several groups, including the Ballindiff Bay Angling Club, Corrib Beo, Corrib Mask Carra Water Protection Group, East Corrib Alliance, and Tuatha of Terryland Forest Park, have been working together to plan a day of action and collaboration.

‘My teacher asked me on a date’

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

A joint study, led by the University of Greenwich with support from University of Galway, Massey University, and Brighton and Sussex Medical School, has collected anecdotal experiences of sexual misconduct in post-primary schools in Ireland and the UK.

Inadequate water treatment facility results in untreated water flowing into popular swimming beaches, says An Taisce

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

With the pipework to the city’s water treatment facility in Mutton Island not having sufficient capacity to process the city’s wastewater during times of even ‘relatively light rainfall events’, frequently rendering two popular beaches for local bathers as ‘unsuitable for swimming’, the planning committee of An Taisce is appealing to Galway City Council to address the urgent issue before adding more homes to the city water network.

Fascinating images as INFOMAR launches blue scale map of Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Ireland’s seabed mapping programme, INFOMAR, has launched a new series of blue scale maps, featuring 18 high-resolution bathymetric maps of Ireland’s coastal waters, beginning with a high resolution map of Galway Bay.

RTÉ’s Register of External Activities needed to restore public confidence – Cannon

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

The establishment of RTÉ’s Register of External Activities and a separate Register of Interests needs clear oversight and transparency to restore confidence, Galway East Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has said.

Galway householders urged to avail of free e waste and battery recycling event

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a free collection event to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.

Local man takes on extreme marathon in Swiss Alps in aid of Croí

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Newcastle native and experienced mountain marathoner, Cathal McGrath, took on the Matterhorn Mountain in the Swiss Alps on Saturday, August 26, in aid of Galway based heart and stroke charity, Croí.

Described as one of the most challenging trail run marathons in Europe, the Matterhorn Sky Ultra is not for the faint of heart. The 49 kilometre trail is set over challenging terrain, reaching peaks of 3,600 vertical metres of ascent and descent and is outlined on the marathon’s website as a ‘contest without mercy for die hard runners’, and Cathal most certainly fits the bill, with him having specifically chosen to complete the Matterhorn Sky Ultra because of its daunting reputation.

Rabbitte encourages First Time Buyers to consider Local Authority Home Loan

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Fianna Fáil Minister, Anne Rabbitte, is encouraging those looking to purchase a new or second-hand home or build their own home to consider applying for a Local Authority Home Loan.

A Local Authority Home Loan is a Government-backed mortgage for creditworthy first time buyers (or those making a fresh start after a divorce, separation or bankruptcy) and is available nationwide from all Local Authorities. It enables an applicant to borrow up to 90% of the value of the property where they have proof of insufficient mortgage offers of finance from two regulated financial providers.

Galway-based Ukrainian musicians take part in collaboration with music legend, Phil Coulter

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Four Galway based Ukrainian singers, Alina Andriienko, Albina Nedostup, Viktoriia Yermolieva and Kateryna Samko, who are part of the National Ukrainian Choir, performed with music legend, Phil Coulter, in a recently released adaption of hit song, ‘Steal Away’.

University of Galway-led study finds domestic firelighters are a major contributor to climate change

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Firelighters used for open fires and stoves in the home emit more black carbon than all biomass fuels put together and are a significant contributor to air pollution and climate change, a study led by researchers at University of Galway has found.

New boundaries aim to right electoral wrongs

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

As if it hadn’t happened already, the next General Election campaign kicked off in earnest yesterday morning with the publication of the new electoral boundaries across the country. For politicians, it’s a bit like the World Cup where you know you’ve qualified but you find out the hotels you’ll be staying in and most importantly, the pitch you will be playing on.

Although theoretically, the next General Election need not be called until February 2025 (remember the last one on the day that Operation Ciara devastated the Galway 2020 opening ceremony on Feb 8, 2020), the strong belief is that it will be held in the third quarter of next year, so as to avoid a winter election.

30,000 voters to switch constituency in latest boundary shake-up

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

More than 30,000 voters are to be transferred between the current Galway constituencies in the latest shake-up of the electoral boundaries which will see Galway East return an extra TD to the next Dáil Eireann.

Autumn Garden Fair and International Medieval Tournament at Claregalway Castle this Sunday

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

This Sunday, the annual Autumn Garden Fair takes place in Claregalway Castle, where some of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare plant specialists will display a great selection of shrubs, trees and more. It also coincides with an International Medieval Combat Tournament which runs throughout the weekend.

Blakes Corner Bar win Gold in the Bar Food of the Year Category at the 2023 Bar of the Year Awards

Thu, Aug 31, 2023

Located in the heart of Galway city at the corner of Eglinton Street and Mary Street, Blake’s Bar is thrilled to announce its tremendous achievement of winning the Gold Award in the prestigious “Bar Food of the Year” category at the recent Bar of the Year Awards.

Calling all young scientists

Thu, Aug 24, 2023

BT Ireland is encouraging local students aged 12 to 19 years to turn their creativity into project entries for next year's Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE). The deadline for applications is October 2 2023 and the event takes place in Dublin from January 10 to 13 2024.

More than two thirds (67 per cent) of second level students are interested in learning more about pursuing a career in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics), according to a study of 500 secondary school students in Ireland. Conducted by BT Ireland, it examined their attitudes towards STEM as well as the original of their best ideas.

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