Galwaywoman wows at Pregnancy and Baby Fair with breastfeeding gifts business

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

An Athenry native has wowed the baby goods business with a unique business idea based around the practiciality of breastfeeding.

Councillors cannot be allowed thwart the Council’s obligation to house Travellers

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Dear Editor,
Galway City Community Network (GCCN) stands in solidarity with the Traveller Community and all marginalised communities calling for the elimination of racism and discrimination. GCCN also calls for accountability from people who hold public office.

Galway City Community Network (GCCN) stands in solidarity with the Traveller Community and all marginalised communities calling for the elimination of racism and discrimination. GCCN also calls for accountability from people who hold public office.

Galway’s record of bigotry must be relegated to the past, says Labour chair after Crowe radio comments

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Public representatives must be advocates for inclusion and not support bigotry and social exclusion, the head of the Labour Party in Galway has said after controversial comments were made by a city councillor last week about the alleged incompatability of Traveller and settled cultures.

Respond has 184 new social and cost rental homes under construction in Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Respond, one of Ireland’s largest Approved Housing Bodies and service providers, have 184 new social and cost rental homes in construction in Galway. The organisation delivered 77 new social and affordable homes across the county last year.

Respond now owns and manages 287 homes across Galway, supporting service users in social housing developments and cost rental schemes, family homeless services, early childhood care and education, and supports for elderly people and refugees.

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Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Mental Health talk for Travellers
The Mincéirs Whiden Society is organising a Mental Health Talk for National Irish Traveller Mental Health Day taking placing on Saturday October 8 at 4:30pm.

More action and less talk — Access for All want city to be more accessible

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

An insight into how accessible Galway city is, through the eyes of the disabled people who navigate through it.

Galway-based gaming legends to get Lifetime Achievement award at Gamerfest

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway-based gaming legends Brenda and John Romero have been announced as the recipients of the inaugural GamerFest Lifetime Achievement Award for their outstanding contribution to the gaming industry both in Ireland and internationally.

Sixteen University of Galway students to avail of on-campus accommodation under Irish Language Residential Scheme

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Sixteen Irish speaking students at University of Galway have been awarded special scholarships and dedicated on-campus accommodation under the Irish Language Residential Scheme.

AATE Festival drawing workshops this weekend

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

AATE Festival continues this weekend with a series of workshops focusing on the realities of architecture in Galway City in use and the far-reaching consequences that the built environment has on our lives.

Learn from one another as Lean Educators descend on Galway

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

The University of Galway is hosting the 8th European Lean Educators Conference (ELEC) on November 22-24. ELEC2022 provides a platform for professors, teachers and trainers from academia, industry and public sector organizations to share their knowledge and experiences and learn from one another. The conference theme is “Lean Green and Sustainability”.Conference Chair Dr. Olivia McDermott, Assistant Professor in the College of Science & Engineering in the University of Galway stated that hosting the conference is a testament to the reputation that Ireland has as a centre for Operational Excellence with Lean educational programmes being driven by Enterprise Ireland, third level organisations and multinationals in recent years.

Connolly encourages people to have their say in swimming consultation

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Cllr John Connolly is encouraging people to have their say on the National Swimming Strategy before the public consultation period for the proposed strategy ends tomorrow (Friday). The Galway City West councillor has highlighted the lack of water quality monitoring at Galway’s public beaches outside of the traditional bathing season as being of particular concern.

We all need heroes like Browne and Crean and Weekes

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

There was a strange juxtaposition in Galway Port this week. The Marine Institute’s shiny new super-bád, the Tom Crean purred its way out of the harbour, ready to shimmy its way down to Kerry where it will be officially unveiled today.

Free e-waste recycling event in Oranmore

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Galway householders are being urged to bring their electrical and electronic waste to a free collection day to help the county meet recycling targets, which have increased since the first lockdown in 2020.

The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland with support from The City Bin Co, will take place on Saturday October 15, at The City Bin Co’s recycling centre in Deerpark Industrial Estate, Oranmore, from 10am to 4pm.

Return of the hero oarsman

Thu, Oct 06, 2022

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe’s welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

Return of the heroic oarsman

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe's welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

Boost for west’s creative sector as TG4 children’s channel gets green light

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The creative and audiovisual sector in the west of Ireland got a significant boost last evening when TG4 were given the green light to develop a dedicated children’s TV channel entitled Cúla4.

The announcement was made by Arts Minister Catherine Martin who said it will reflect the diverse backgrounds of children living in all parts of Ireland, but particularly in Gaeltacht and Irish speaking communities.

Local gardai promote use of Garda Property App to help keep property safe

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

An Garda Síochána has launched a new app designed to keep personal property safe and help with theft investigations.

The Garda Síochána Property App allows people to index and record personal property such as bicycles, electronics, farm machinery, and jewellery and report stolen items to gardaí online. It allows users to photograph property, record receipts, store registration codes, and photograph markings on their items.

Galway schools challenged to become battery recycling champions

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway schools and students are being challenged to become battery recycling champions as part of a nationwide initiative which will also help children with life-limiting illnesses.

Three events this October in Kennys Bookshop

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Kennys Bookshop have three exciting events in-store this October, to celebrate some of this season’s big book releases.

Chambers to officially open new Irish Language Centre at Knocknacarra tomorrow

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The Board of Management of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh has confirmed that Jack Chambers, Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Irish Language, Sport and Media will officially open the new Irish language centre at the site of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in Knocknacarra tomorrow Friday September 30.

The new Irish language centre, Áras Mhic Amhlaigh: Ionad Gaeilge Chnoc na Cathrach, currently provides Irish-medium pre-school and after-school facilities and will also offer supports and services in the development, promotion and acquisition of the Irish language to the local community.

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