Galway United manager Trill wants us all behind club’s new women’s teams

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Pobal, peil agus paisean was recently adopted as a club motto by Galway United. It may have found its embodiment in newly appointed women’s first team manager Phil Trill.

Garry Hynes honoured twice in November

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

November was a busy month filled with much deserved, prestigious awards for Druid Theatre Co-Founder and Artistic Director, Garry Hynes.

Tesco appeal collects €16,607 worth of food and essential items in Galway

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Tesco colleagues and customers nationwide delivered the most successful Annual Food Appeal in its 10-year history in recent days. The annual Food Appeal in-store and online saw customers donate €230,000 worth of food and essential household items to support local community organisations, in partnership with FoodCloud. To further support those in need this Christmas, Tesco has topped up the Appeal with a 20% bulk donation of food, meaning over €275,000 worth of food and household necessities will be donated to communities nationwide.

Win €1000 for your school with Online Christmas Carol Competition

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

After a record year of entries in 2021, the Audiology Medical Service’s ‘Christmas Carol School Competition’ returns for the third year. Schools throughout Ireland are invited to submit videos singing their favourite Christmas songs to win a cash prize of €1000.

Primary schools nationwide are eligible to enter, with teachers required to email a video/link of their entry to Audiology Medical Services. Submissions are welcomed in a wide range of styles, with extra points given for Lámh or sign language. Shortlisted finalists are selected by a panel of judges, with winners chosen by public vote.

Rahoon Newcastle GAA club’s Christmas Fundraiser

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Rahoon Newcastle GAA club’s Christmas Fundraiser in aid of COPE Galway will be on Sunday December 18 from 4-6pm at its clubhouse in Tonabrocky.

Gift a Dog’s Dinner to a MADRA rescue dog this Christmas

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Puppies Ted, Tia, Toby, Tara and Tommy were born in foster care after their young mum Tilly was abandoned while heavily pregnant. Luckily for her, she was rescued by MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue and Adoption) and instead of giving birth on the side of a road, her puppies were born in the comfort of a loving foster home.

Generous donation made in memory of Rory McNulty

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

A generous donation of €7,330 was recently made to the Oncology Patient Comfort Fund in University Hospital Galway (UHG) in memory of Rory McNulty from Droim Chaoin, Galway, who had been a patient in St Joseph’s Ward.

Getting to know...

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY?
F: I remember moving from Monivea Road to Castlelawn in 1979, transporting our stuff in our blue VW Beatle, i was a young ladeen, Mam’s dresser fell off the trailer, it was left in smithereens! Larry O’Flaherty, Bridie’s husband, was out with the sweeping brush cleaning it up! Great people.

F: I remember moving from Monivea Road to Castlelawn in 1979, transporting our stuff in our blue VW Beatle, i was a young ladeen, Mam’s dresser fell off the trailer, it was left in smithereens! Larry O’Flaherty, Bridie’s husband, was out with the sweeping brush cleaning it up! Great people.

Real value in €3.3m Galway community centre investments, says Cannon

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Local Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed a funding allocation of €3.3m for the refurbishment of community centres across Co Galway. The funding has been allocated by Rural Development Minister Heather Humphreys and will benefit 21 community groups in the city and county.

Westside Christmas Market and Family Day is back

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

The Westside Christmas Market Committee is delighted to welcome back Westside Christmas Market and Family Day to its calendar of activities. The event takes place today Thursday Dec 8 and all are welcome to come along and join in the festivities.

J.E. Cairnes school honours KPMG Ireland prize winners

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

University of Galway – J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics hosted an event to recognise KPMG Ireland prize winners for 2020, 2021 and 2021. The prizes are awarded to BComm and BComm Accounting students for academic excellence and achievement.

Events to mark centenary of Mellow’s execution

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

A public commemoration is to take place at the Liam Mellow’s Statue in Eyre Square this coming Sunday, December 11 to mark the centenary of the execution of Liam Mellows.

Liam Mellows was a central figure in the movement towards Irish Independence in the early 20th century. Were it not for Mellows, the Easter Rising would not have occurred anywhere outside of Dublin. He organised the rebels in Galway and inspired many to join the revolutionary forces.

Gardai probe crimes in the county

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at Dunkellin Street, Loughrea between 1am and 2am on the 4/12/22 where the front window of a business premises was smashed.

Kaiser Chiefs confirmed for GIAF Big Top

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

By Una Sinnott
Kaiser Chiefs, Bell X1, Tones and I, and Fat Freddy’s Drop will perform at the Galway International Arts Festival Heineken Big Top next year, GIAF and Róisín Dubh have confirmed.

JPC off to rocky start as councillors feel ‘untrusted’

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

This week’s meeting of the Joint Policing Committee of Galway City Council got off to a stormy start when councillors complained that they felt untrusted by Gardai because the crime stats reports normally furnished before a meeting would not be circulated until afterwards.

Public consultation next week on Galway Hydrogen Hub cable routes

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

A public consultation taking place in Galway next week will outline new proposed cable routes for the Galway Hydrogen Hub (GH2) planned for the city.

Saolta and GUH welcome news of elective hospital green light

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

The Saolta University Health Care Group and Galway University Hospitals (GUH) welcomed last evening's announcement of the progression of an elective hospital for the region.

The development of the elective site at Merlin Park University Hospital (MPUH) will support the separation of scheduled and unscheduled care, reduce cancellations and address lengthy waiting lists for elective procedures. Separating acute and non-acute services through this purpose built elective facility will also greatly improve efficiency.

Welcome boost to Galway housing supply with Bearna and Letteragh Road developments

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

This news is especially welcome at this time when there are not enough homes to meet the demands of our expanding population and changing demographics.

Christmas Park and Ride from this weekend

Thu, Dec 08, 2022

Buses will run every 15 minutes to and from town, for €1 per person each way. Children and pensioners travel for free, and all-day parking at the Racecourse is included in the bus fare.