McDonnell welcomes Mervue road surface improvements

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Independent city councillor Declan McDonnell has welcomed confirmation that work is due to commence on upgrading the road surfaces in McDermott Avenue and Tone Avenue in Mervue.

Universities mark a century of US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

As Ireland celebrates a century of diplomatic ties with the United States, University of Galway, Queen’s University Belfast and University College Cork are partnering with the Irish Institute of Boston College to explore US-Ireland relations and peacebuilding.

How to live a peaceful life

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Anxiety is on the increase today. The issue is often described as a "silent epidemic" and Covid-19, in particular, highlighted our vulnerability to it. In the first year of the pandemic, the global prevalence of both anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25 per cent, according to the World Health Organisation.

Foot Health Podiatry keeping your best foot forward on International Podiatry Day

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

While every human is individual and unique in their own way, a similarity most of us share is that we have two feet we heavily rely upon to get us from point A to point B. Therefore, ensuring our feet are healthy and well looked after is of utmost importance.

Galway Wind Park distributes funds to community

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

A total of €120,000 from the 2024 Galway Wind Park Community Fund has been distributed to 38 community groups. The distribution was made during a presentation event held on the 24 September in Oughterard, County Galway.

Hundreds of Galwegians quick to spot street dangers

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

In only two weeks, more than 500 Galwegians have identified locations in and around the city where streets are considered dangerous for prams, walkers, cyclists, and scooters.

More carriages needed on Athenry-Galway train, says cathaoirleach Dolan

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Councillor Albert Dolan (FF) wants Iarnród Éireann to provide extra capacity on the Athenry to Galway service.

Connolly frustrated by planning delay for Oranmore train station

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Councillor John Connolly (FF) has expressed “deep frustration” at how long it has taken to make a planning application for the second platform in Oranmore.

HSE needs to take action on former Ballygar Health Centre, says Harney

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Cllr Alan Harney has called on the HSE to take action on the former health centre in Ballygar which has been lying dormant for the past number of years.

Galway Wind Park scholarship now open for applicants

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Co-owners of Galway Wind Park SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables are now taking applicants for the 2024 Galway Wind Park Scholarship Fund. The fund is available for undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Two rescue operations undertaken by Clifden RNLI

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Clifden RNLI were called out twice in the span of 24 hours for two separate rescue operations in Clifden Bay and Inisbofin.

MEP Walsh demands new fisheries Minister

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

At a meeting of representatives from the Seafood Ireland alliance in Brussels on Tuesday, Maria Walsh, MEP for Midlands-North-West called for a new Minister of State to focus on fisheries. Fine Gael MEP Walsh expressed her view that the current situation “is not working” and the fishing industry is facing a “slow and painful death”.

Inis Meáin’s blackberry festival a roaring success

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Inis Meáin Blackberry Festival, Féile na bPuiteachaí, returned to the Aran Islands this week for a third year running.

New breast cancer podcast launches with Galway guest

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

‘Staying Abreast’ is an exciting new podcast series launched by National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI)

The podcast is focused on one of the major health issues impacting Irish women today, breast cancer. According to the Marie Keating Foundation there are around 3,452 cases diagnosed and 730 deaths from the cancer each year.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Burglary at Boireann Bheag, Roscam
Gardai in Oranmore Garda Station are investigating a burglary which took place on Monday, September 30 between 3am and 3:30am at a childcare centre in Boireann Bheag, Roscam. The intruder gained entry through the rear window of the premises.

Gardai in Oranmore Garda Station are investigating a burglary which took place on Monday, September 30 between 3am and 3:30am at a childcare centre in Boireann Bheag, Roscam. The intruder gained entry through the rear window of the premises.

Budget 2025 - A balancing act

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, and the Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, presented the fifth Budget of the coalition Government on Tuesday.

Celebrating 40 years: The Bish Class of 1984 reunites at Taylor’s Bar

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Tonight (Thursday Oct 3), the Leaving Certificate Class of 1984 from Saint Joseph’s College, affectionately known as “The Bish,” will gather at Taylor’s Bar on Dominick Street Upper from 8pm to celebrate four decades since they left the halls of their alma mater.

Galway Fire and Rescue Sleep Out in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Fire and Rescue Services personnel from across the city and county are giving up their beds for one night to participate in the Sleep Out for Simon on Friday October 4th. Crews from Galway City, Loughrea, Athenry, Mountbellew, An Cheathrú Rua and Clifden are joining the sponsored Sleep Out in a bid to raise awareness and show solidarity with those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Go pink this October

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

October is breast cancer awareness month and Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), is asking everyone to consider holding a fundraising event at their work place, school or home in aid of the charity throughout the month.

A ‘Pink Day’, coffee morning, ‘Pink Party’ or a cake sale, every cent counts and gives a chance to have some fun while supporting breast cancer research.

Event in support of rising star Liam Nolan’s professional golf career

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Golf Club is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of one of its brightest young talents, Liam Nolan. Having recently reached the pinnacle of his amateur golf career, Liam has now decided to pursue a future in professional golf, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his already illustrious career.

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