McDonnell says Green Party councillors’ votes are holding back Galway’s progression

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

A former Mayor of Galway has strongly criticised the Green Party members on Galway City Council — accusing them of not having the best interests of the people of Galway at heart.

New North Galway bus services to go to tender

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

At Monday’s meeting of Galway County Council with officials of the NTA, Cllr James Charity confirmed to the meeting that Local Link and NTA had issued confirmation that a tender for a new bus service for the North Galway region was due to issue in January 2023.

Áine Lally appointed as TG4’s Communications Manager

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

TG4 has announced that Áine Lally has been appointed as the broadcaster’s new Communications Manager. Áine, who has over twenty years experience as a broadcast journalist and newscaster with Nuacht TG4/RTÉ, began her television career in the 1990s in TG4’s Communications Department working with former Deputy Chief Executive Pádraic Ó Ciardha.

Connolly welcomes proposal for two new pedestrian crossings

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Plans from Galway City Council to install two new pedestrian crossings on roads in the west of the city in 2023 have been welcomed by a local councillor.

Cllr John Connolly said that for some time he has been pursuing the development of a pedestrian crossing in Rahoon to complement the ongoing works on the enhancement of Millers Lane.

Music Generation Programmes inspire young music talent

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

An inspirational evening was had at Galway Community College, Wellpark Road last Thursday as local young musicians taking part in Music Generation Programmes from local youth services such as Foróige picked up electric guitars, keyboards or microphones and drew in their audience. Another special treat came from TUSLA family services staff who strongly supported the young musicians of tomorrow onstage.

Nana’s inspiration sees Galway girl wins Irene Sandford Award and Bursary

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Galway girl Aimee Banks, was the recipient of The Irene Sandford Award and Bursary 2022 at the Royal Irish Academy of Music in Dublin.

At 20, Aimee has been singing since she was a tot.

Cheque presentation to Oncology Patient Comfort Fund in UHG

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

A generous donation of €3,240 was recently presented to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund at University Hospitals Galway (UHG) in memory of the late Durcan Forde from Sickeen, Woodquay in Galway who had been a patient in the oncology day ward for two years.

Shave and Dye in Kilcolgan

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

A zany night of fundraising will be held in Kilcolgan on St Stephen’s Night when locals will gather to support the Irish Cancer Society.

Leisureland legacy of swimming marked with stunning mural

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

Since the Leisureland pool opened in the 1970s, thousands of local people, through many generations, have learned to swim at the facility.

Half a century for justice — businessman reveals impact of abuse by former Christian Brother

Thu, Dec 22, 2022

A well-known Galway businessman said he had waited fifty years for his journey to justice to be completed, after a former Christian Brother who indecently assaulted him in the early 1970s was told he will be sentenced in March.

A Letter to Tanáiste, Leo Varakdar

Fri, Dec 16, 2022

Dear Leo,
Congratulations. Assuming there are no last minute problems, you are about to be appointed to the position of Taoiseach this weekend.The biggest challenge you face is to define exactly what Fine Gael stand for, under your leadership. Insider understands that you have been on a ‘political journey’ in relation to a number of issues in recent years.

800 high-value jobs created by PorterShed, report will reveal today

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Galway’s PorterShed has supported the creation of 835 high-value sustainable jobs and hosted 1,200 events in only five years, a report to be unveiled this morning (Thursday) will declare.

In addition, the employment created by the facility creates €49 million in employment income and contributes €14 million in taxes to the Exchequer; and crucially, members have brought inward investment of €35 million to the region.

Fowl play as some 40 birds are stolen from Headford poultry farm

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Some 40 top show and breeding stock were stolen from Gilmore’s Poultry farm on Friday, December 9 sometime between 9pm to 6am.

Renmore Pantomime returns after two years

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

The Renmore Pantomime Society are delighted to be back for their 42nd production, with the magical and timeless tale of Cinderella.

€650,000 investment in six towns and villages across Galway

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Over half a million euro has been allocated to Galway to help combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages.

Galway Christmas Shoebox Appeal sends 8,000 gifts

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

Some 8,000 shoeboxes were dispatched from Galway Racecourse on Wednesday, November 30 and are currently en route to bring a truly magical Christmas to children in South Africa.

Over €276k raised for NBCRI from Race In Pink event

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute together with Galway Racecourse have announced that their recent ‘Race in Pink’ fundraising event hosted at Ballybrit on Sunday October 30 together with the ‘ Win a BMW’ car raffle that occurred on the day, raised a staggering € 276,321 for the charity, a fitting way to end the year for all involved.

Poor Clares monastery location of launch of book on women in religious orders

Thu, Dec 15, 2022

The Poor Clares monastery on Nuns’ Island was the location this week for the launch of a comprehensive book on the history of women in religious orders.