Spike in numbers seeking housing adaptation grants in Galway in 2021

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A “significant increase” has been recorded in the number of housing adaptation grant applications to the Galway County Council for the first half of 2021, compared to the same period last year.

Portiuncula Hospital launches 'game changer' breastfeeding initiative

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A breastfeeding initiative spearheaded by Portiuncula University Hospital has been described as a "game changer" by its lactation consultant.

Candle lighting ceremony for babies who passed away

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

University Hospital Galway will mark International Pregnancy and Infant Loss Day tomorrow (Friday) with a special remembrance ceremony.

Cycling 'unfairly dominating the agenda' says Crowe

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Cycling is 'unfairly dominating the agenda', Fianna Fáil councillor Mike Crowe claimed at Monday's meeting of the Galway City Council.

O'Flaherty wants Ballyloughane beach toilets replaced

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Cllr Terry O’Flaherty wants the Galway City Council to provide funding in next year’s budget towards the replacement of the old toilets at Ballyloughane beach.

New stopping nets for St Michael's GAA club grounds in Westside.

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A ball stopping net on the training pitch and also the extension of the ball stopping net on the main pitch have been added to St Michael's GAA club grounds in Westside.

More than €1.8 million funding in mental health supports for Galway students

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

More than €1.8 million of the Government’s Student Hardship Fund will go towards providing financial and mental health supports for third-level students in Galway.

Chamber seeks public’s ideas on the future of Galway

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

What should Galway look like bvy the year 2050? What kind of city do we want to be living in by then? These are key questions in the Galway Chamber’s Vision 2050 consultation process.

Beware the dangerous paranoia about China and Russia

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Imagine if Iran, the Peoples’ Republic of China, and Russia suddenly announced a military pact to counter Boris Johnson which would involve the building of 12 nuclear submarines, with the contract for building said submarines being awarded to the smallest of the three, Iran.

Galway schools maintain green focus despite Covid challenges

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Thirty-six schools from the city and county have been awarded the Green Flag for their dedication to sustainability and protecting their environment.

Despite the challenges posed by Covid-19, 526 schools in Ireland were awarded Green Flags, including 33 for the first time.

Make 'Freedom Day' a prize-winning day

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Athenry Camogie Club is launching a special 'Freedom Day Cash Bonus Draw' to celebrate the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions on October 22. And up for grabs is a cash prize of €2,000.

Committee member Cathy Dillon says as the country looks forward to the lifting of all Covid19 restrictions, the club decided on a novel way to celebrate this historic day.

Christmas treat comes early for rest home residents

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Christmas came early for some residents of Blake Manor Nursing Home in Ballinderreen as they embarked on their first adventure since Covid-19 struck over a year and a half ago.

Help at hand for Galway communities taking action against climate change

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Communities across Galway can apply for a grant of up to €5,000 through an initiative supported by the non-profit, social innovation platform ChangeX.

Support for sport initiative opens

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Valero Energy (Ireland) Limited – the company that markets fuel in Ireland under the Texaco brand – has announced that its Texaco Support for Sport initiative will be held again this year.

Open to sports clubs across the 26 counties, irrespective of sporting discipline, size, membership, age, cultural appeal or gender – including clubs that may have made an unsuccessful application previously – the initiative has €130,000 set aside for distribution to sports clubs on a county-by-county basis.

Long serving staff rewarded at Maldron Hotel

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

The Maldron Hotel Sandy Road recently acknowledged its longest serving staff for their work and dedication to the hotel over the years.

Galwegian goodwill hailed by Liam Neeson

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Galwegians have donated more than 80,000 Covid-19 vaccines to some of the world’s least developed countries, and their efforts are being praised by UNICEF ambassador Liam Neeson.

NUI Galway kayakers make history in Paris

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

Student David McClure and NUIG alumni Aoife Hanrahan made history in Paris on Saturday when they won gold and bronze at the European freestyle kayak championships. In doing so they helped the Irish team to its best performance at an international competition.

Truckers driving charity event in Connemara

Thu, Oct 14, 2021

A charity event has been launched in Peacock's Connemara "Festive truckers" in aid of Parkinson's Association West of Ireland and My Canine Companion Charity.