Clonberne man raises over €20,000 for bereaved parents and families in memory of late brother
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
Clonberne native, Gerard Heneghan, has been fundraising in support of Firstlight, a charity that supports bereaved parents and families after the loss of a child up to, and including, the age of 18, since 2015, raising more than €20,000 in memory of his elder brother, Noel, who passed away from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) in January 2001.
Read more ...University of Galway welcomes new Student Union President
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
Following in the footsteps of President Michael D Higgins, Dean Kenny, took up his new role of Student Union President on Monday, July 3.
Read more ...Galway projects receive funding for peatlands initiatives
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, last evening (Wednesday) announced more than €290,000 in funding for 24 local community groups and organisations, including three in Galway, to support a variety of local projects across Ireland under the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023.
Read more ...Connacht Hospitality group giddy for the races with lots of fun planned
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
The Connacht Hospitality Group are ready for a fantastic Galway Races Summer Festival, and are offering lots of amazing events, offerings, and exciting entertainment throughout the seven days.
Read more ...Third €500,000 Euromillions win for Galway in two weeks
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
For the third time in less than two weeks, EuroMillions players in Galway are being urged to check their tickets carefully after another player in the West of the country scooped the top prize of €500,000 in Tuesday night’s EuroMillions Plus draw.
The winning Quick Pick ticket for Tuesday’s draw was purchased yesterday at McGreal’s Mace in Ballybrit Court, Ballybrit, Co. Galway.
Read more ...Thoor Ballylee launches poetry prize as part of centenary celebration of Yeats’ Nobel Prize
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
The Yeats Thoor Ballylee International Poetry Prize has been launched at the iconic south Galway tower house to mark the centenary of WB Yeats’ Nobel Prize for Literature.
Read more ...Major public projects should have Town Hall-style debates, says councillor
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
Major infrastructural projects to be built across the city should always be preceded by Town-Hall-style public meetings where residents can ask questions about the impact on their lives, a city councillor has stated.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers this week stated that the consultation process for these projects would be far smoother if such an approach was adopted by Galway City Council.
Read more ...‘Unacceptable that child with severed finger is turned away from GUH,’ says TD
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
A TD has described as completely unacceptable the turning away of a teenage boy, who had severed part of his finger in an accident, from Galway University Hospital (GUH) because overnight emergency surgery was not available and, crucially, because there were no trolleys available.
Read more ...New Leisureland should be emblematic of new Galway
Thu, Jul 06, 2023
Back in the mists on time (on my fifth birthday), the Galway Advertiser published its maiden issue with a then unheard-of colour front page photograph, showing a scaled drawing of the proposed Leisureland complex at Salthill. The headline written by my illustrious predecessor read ‘Galway In The 1970s.’
Read more ...'Unacceptable that child with severed finger is turned away from GUH,' says TD
Wed, Jul 05, 2023
A TD has described as completely unacceptable the turning away of a teenage boy, who had severed part of his finger in an accident, from Galway University Hospital (GUH) because overnight emergency surgery was not available and, crucially, because there were no trolleys available.
Outlining the case in the Dail this week Ms Harkin explained how, after the accident, the young person was brought to NOWDOC in Carrick-on-Shannon, which was closed. “A sibling drove him to Sligo University Hospital where the hand was bandaged, the severed piece of the finger was put into ice, and they were told to go to Galway University Hospital for treatment. So, they arrived at GUH at about 9:00 o'clock that night having already driven 145km.
Read more ...Major public projects should have Town Hall-style debates, says councillor
Wed, Jul 05, 2023
Major infrastructural projects to be built across the city should always be preceded by Town-Hall-style public meetings where residents can ask questions about the impact on their lives, a city councillor has stated.
Fianna Fáil Councillor Alan Cheevers this week stated that the consultation process for these projects would be far smoother if such an approach was adopted by Galway City Council.
Read more ...Connacht Hospitality Group Giddy for the Races with Lots of Fun Planned
Tue, Jul 04, 2023
The Connacht Hospitality Group are ready for a fantastic Galway Races Summer Festival, and they are offering lots of amazing events, offerings, and exciting entertainment throughout the seven days.
Read more ...Cairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge enjoy Fulacht Fia in heart of the Gaeltacht
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
The Fulacht Fia Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge took place in Builín Blasta in Ceardlann an Spidéil last week. It was the Fulacht Fia’s first time to move outside of Galway city and it was a great success. During the event, Cairde Gaillimh le Gaeilge enjoyed strolling among the beautiful craft shops in the Ceardlann. The wonderful Emer Killian and her fantastic team served delicious food, (all as Gaeilge) the guests were entertained with excellent music by Mike Stewart and Maria Fahy.
Bernadette Mullarkey, Cathaoirleach Ghaillimh le Gaeilge welcomed the new Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare to the Cairde Fulacht Fia. The Deputy Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Dónal Lyons was also in attendance as well as Cllr Terry O’Flaherty, Cllr Frank Fahy and Cllr Alan Cheevers. She also thanked all of the funding organisations who have supported Gaillimh le Gaeilge.
Read more ...Two years after serious crash, Cannon says thanks by cycling through every county for Hand in Hand
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Two years after a serious cycling accident from which he was lukcy to emerge with his life, Galway East TD Ciaran Cannon is to cycle through every county in a bid to show solidarity with the hundreds of cyclists who are injured on Irish roads every year.
Read more ...Progress being made on Ballyloughane beach toilets
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Cllr Terry O’Flaherty has confirmed that progress is being made on finalising plans to provide new automated toilet facilities at Ballyloughane Beach.
Galway City Council are in advanced talks with Uisce Éireann (formerly Irish Water) on what the project will entail, and to establish how much it will cost.
Read more ...University of Galway to lead European consortium developing treatments for rare eye diseases
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
A consortium of 10 European academic, clinical and enterprise partners led by University of Galway has been formed in a special project to test new treatments for rare eye diseases.
Read more ...€6.5 million in government funding for Galway universities
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Over €6.5 million in government funding has been allocated to the University of Galway and the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) for initiatives to support students with disabilities and invest in necessary upgrades. €4,043,043 has been allocated across the ATU campuses, with €2,489,624 being allocated to the University of Galway.
Chief Whip, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, welcomed the investment and said it would facilitate changes that would make a huge difference to attending students.
Read more ...Liberty IT creates 100 jobs and new hub in Portershed
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
Liberty IT has expanded its presence across Ireland with a new hub in the heart of Galway’s innovation space, PorterShed. As part of its growth plan, the industry leader in digital innovation has also announced the creation of 100 new jobs.
Read more ...Magic of Galway Garden Festival at Claregalway Castle this weekend
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
The 2023 Galway Garden Festival will take place this weekend Sat-Sun July 1-2, at Claregalway Castle. This unique and charming event has something for all and is a wonderful gathering of Ireland’s best rare and special plant traders, expert speakers, artisan food and craft producers, as well as a host of musical entertainment and open-air performance. Entertainment includes a delightful new show by ‘Yer Mans Puppets’ twice each day.
In between, enjoy the zany performances of Fanzini‘s captivating Circus. Nemo the Magician will be up to his usual tricks throughout the weekend. The Medieval Armed Combat Ireland team will be there to bring history to life.
Read more ...Galway hotels and guesthouses appeal to politicians to not increase VAT on hospitality and tourism
Thu, Jun 29, 2023
I am writing on behalf of Galway hotels and guesthouses, representing 88 local businesses, to highlight our growing concerns about plans in September to increase consumer taxes on Irish hospitality and tourism.
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