More than €90,000 in funding for Galway LGBT+ services

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Community organisations providing LGBT+ services in Galway were awarded Government funding of more than €90,000 this week as part of the National LGBTI+ Inclusion Strategy.

Man arrested in relation to Eyre Square firework incident

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

A man in his twenties was arrested in Dublin yesterday in connection with the investigation into an incident in which a young woman was injured by a firework in Eyre Square last month.

Higgins welcomes new bins on Salthill Prom

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

New bins along the Salthill promenade are welcome, but there can be no substitute for personal responsibility and ensuring that litter is discarded appropriately".

Designated Driver Campaign launched in Galway

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Coca-Cola’s Designated Driver initiative was launched in Galway this week, ahead of the 2021 festive season.

New school buildings for Scoil Chaitríona both ‘long overdue’ and a ‘huge boost’

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Approval for construction of two new school buildings for Scoil Chaitríona in Renmore, has been hailed as both “long overdue” and a “huge boost” by politicians on the east side of the city.

Further progress on new national school for Gort

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Progress has been made on the new single campus national school for Gort, the Minister for Education, Norma Foley, confirmed this week.

All action heroes take centre stage in Ballinasloe

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Children's favourite superheroes took to the streets in the annual Ballinasloe Library Comic-Con at the weekend.

Free lunchtime concert and book launch at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

The historic walls of Claregalway Castle will be the backdrop for a free Galway Music Residency lunchtime concert by the Contempo String Quartet on Tuesday next, November 23.

Gardaí seek witnesses for burglaries in city and county

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Gardaí in Galway are seeking witness and information regarding a number of burglaries in Ardrahan, Headford, and Flood Street in Galway city.

Gardaí appeal for witnesses to assault

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

On Saturday November 6, at approximately 7.45pm, a man was working on the Long Walk when he was approached by a group of five or six young males.

Rent reductions now ‘only solution’ to spiralling rents in city, says Curran

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

The phenomenon of spiralling rents in Galway city is a “sobering reminder” that the current government does not have the political will to deal with what is now a “crisis".

Councillors concerned by delays to planned construction of tennis courts in city

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Councillors have expressed concern about the "significant delays" to the planned construction of tennis courts in Galway city.

Our city councillors in 2021 - a review

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

As we approach the end of another year, it is always interesting to review the local political goings-on in the Galway City Council. Let us examine each grouping in the chamber.

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union wins international award

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Irish credit unions, including St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union, operating under the currentaccount.ie brand, have seen off stiff international competition to land a coveted new award.

The unions won the Credit Union Services Organisation of the Year award for 2021 at the NACUSO 2021 Network Conference held in Las Vegas.

New Harrie McManus work on show in Galway

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Renowned Irish artist Harrie McManus will hold a three-day exhibition of her paintings at Conneely Framing Corner, Carnmore, from Saturday November 20 to Monday November 22.

Three NUI Galway academics feature on Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Three academic researchers at NUI Galway have been named on the annual Highly Cited Researchers 2021 list from Clarivate. Professor Henry Curran, Professor Donal O’Regan, and Professor Patrick W Serruys, have once again joined the prestigious list of 6,600 researchers from across the globe who demonstrated significant influence in their chosen fields through the publication of multiple highly cited papers during the last decade.

Prizes for two Galway photographers in Love Your Coast competition

Thu, Nov 18, 2021

Two Galway entrants are among the category winners in this year's Love Your Coast photography competition, which celebrates Ireland's spectacular coastline.

For the past 12 years, the Love Your Coast competition has been about capturing the essence of the Irish coastline, its beauty, and its diverse character. The competition is an integral part of the Clean Coasts programme. This year's winners were announced at a virtual awards ceremony at the weekend.