Lucia Evan to headline event for Rosabel’s Rooms tomorrow night

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Carried Away PR & Events is to host a beautiful evening tomorrow at Caprice Galway in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms.

Community calls for support of the social enterprise sector in Galway

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

Tomorrow Friday October 29 Galway City Community Network (GCCN) will host an event focusing on the potential of the social enterprise sector in Galway entitled ‘ Social Future: Supporting a Thriving Social Enterprise Sector for Galway.’

The event will be held in St. Josephs Community Centre in Shantalla. For those who cannot attend in person, people will also be able to participate online.

Closing Eyre Square is not the solution, says FF councillor

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

“The knowledge of the facility being within the control of the Gardaí and providing the Gardaí with support for patrols, surveillance and operations could play some part in deterring or limiting the opportunity for anti-social behaviour in Eyre Square.

Time to protect the heart of the city

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

In an ideal world, Eyre Square should be the beating heartbeat of our city. It should be a place that reverberates with the soundtrack of the city; it should be a showpiece for the delights that await everyone who happens upon it.

Historic day as Minister approves Technological University for west and northwest

Thu, Oct 28, 2021

The Presidents of the three institutes of technology in the Connacht-Ulster Alliance (CUA) today warmly welcome the announcement by the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, TD, that GMIT, LYIT and IT Sligo have together been approved for designation as a Technological University (TU).

Closing Eyre Square is not the solution, says FF councillor

Wed, Oct 27, 2021

A suggestion at last week’s meeting of Galway Joint Policing Committee that Eyre Square may be closed off during certain hours should not even be considered, a city councillor has claimed.

The suggestion was made three days before last week’s incident in which a student waiting for a bus was struck by a firework which was fired across the Square and which has prompted an intensive Garda investigation.

Gaeltacht jobs boost as Connemara company secures major aerostructures contract

Wed, Oct 27, 2021

ÉireComposites, an Údarás na Gaeltachta client company located in the Conamara Gaeltacht, has secured a multi-million contract with Spirit AeroSystems, the world's largest first-tier aerostructures manufacturer, to provide structural components for business jets and commercial airliners.

The new contract will bolster 60 existing positions in Éire Composites and the company will look to create 40 new jobs over the next three years at their facility in Indreabhán in Co. Galway.

Galway FA chairman fears impact of sideline behaviour and racism

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The chairman of the Galway FA has said he fears that increasing tensions on football sidelines and a rise in the number of racist incidents is going to lead to a serious pitchside assault in the city or county.

Covid outbreak and increased numbers sees delays at UHG

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

An ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, combined with a major increase in patients seeking treatment, is resulting in long waiting times for patients at University Hospital Galway.

Outpatient waiting lists at Galway University hospital out of control, says Canney

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Seán Canney Independent TD has received confirmation that almost 55,000 adults are currently on the waiting list on the Outpatients Galway University Hospital.

There are in excess of 19,000 of these people on these waiting list longer than 18 months

Galway University Hospitals seek volunteers for Patient Council

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) is seeking volunteers for its patient council. The vacancies have arisen because some members on the current council are nearing the end of their term.

The aim of the organisation is to work with GUH (University Hospital Galway and Merlin Park Hospital) to identify current and future opportunities to improve the care experience for patients, families, and caregivers when using both hospitals’ services.

Galway Simon Community supported some 1,200 individuals in 2020, as homelessness crisis and Covid collide

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community launched its 2020 Annual Report revealing that the organisation supported 646 local households last year, a total of 1,216 individuals, through their Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services.

‘Clean’ Galway city bucks trend in litter rankings as other cities fall

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The first post-lockdown survey by Irish Business Against Litter shows Galway City Centre improving to ‘Clean’ status in 19th position in the ranking of 40 areas nationwide.

HC Financial announces two-year renewal of Connacht Rugby sponsorship

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

HC Financial has announced the renewal of its sponsorship with Connacht Rugby for another two seasons. This sponsorship has been a huge success since it began in 2013 and has also involved HC Financial providing financial advice to staff, players and the wider Connacht Rugby family over the past eight years.

Galway to host second public meeting in Ireland’s Future all island series

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

An “in person” panel discussion will take place in the Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Thursday October 28 at 7pm, to discuss constitutional change and the ever-increasing likelihood of a border poll and Irish unity.

Galway Hospice needs your vote

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Galway Hospice has been shortlisted for a Charity Impact Award 2021, with the intention of shining a light on its impact and achievements during the difficult year of Covid-19. Galway Hospice provides support and care to people in Galway living with a range of life-limiting illnesses. It strives to help these patients and families live each of life’s moments to the fullest, with the ones who matter most. It is about hope, caring and going the extra mile to make life the best it can be for those who need it.

Wild Atlantic Way used as research model for sustainable coastal tourism in Europe

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

The Wild Atlantic Way has been used as a research model to establish best practice for the development of marine and coastal tourism trails in the EU without having a detrimental effect on local communities or the environment.

NUI Galway unveils €5 million to tackle six of world’s most important issues

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

NUI Galway has unveiled a €5 million investment under the University’s Global Challenges Programme - a targeted research initiative to tackle six of the world’s most pressing issues.

Galway United and Brothers of Charity embrace Sport for All initiative

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Last Friday morning saw the first cross collaboration between two very different organisations when Galway United’s Community Officer Micheal Murphy and Tom Halligan from the Brothers of Charity linked together to organize “Sport for All” a concept which is allows people of all abilities to engage in sport and top quality coaching sessions.

A passage from India — Studying in Galway in the time of Covid

Thu, Oct 21, 2021

Last fall, I came to the Emerald Isle from India to set free a pipe dream of pursuing creative writing. I was going to begin at the beginning with a master’s programme at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Carrying the biggest bags, I’d ever travelled with and taking the longest flight I’d ever been on, I came with a light mind that had only two things on it: the focused practice of creative writing and immersion into the Irish culture.

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