Salthill cycleway will be jewel in crown of greenways, says cycling campaigner after council vote

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

There was widespread welcome on Monday for the decision by Galway City Council to vote in favour of installing a temporary cycle lane in Salthill.

Children send love to grandparents during Positive Ageing Week

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

An innovative initiative led by COPE Galway, invites children to send cards to their grandparents, highlighting the impact of grandparents and older persons on our lives.

Salthill Cycleway must be first step towards a new approach to transport in the city, say councillors

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The Salthill Cycleway pilot scheme is “a victory for everyone in the city”, but it has to be made work, and become the start of a new approach to transport in the city, one that will reduce, not increase, the city’s already chronic traffic congestion.

Galway’s night time economy needs to be strengthened and supported

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

As the sun sets and day turns to night, a special freedom sparks. The night has always been something magical, since fadó when people worshipped the moon, until today where it is a chance to celebrate, to create, and to live.

Job numbers in west's drinks and hospitality industry to be impacted next year

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The drinks and hospitality industry is set to employ 140,000 people in 2022 - 40,000 fewer than in Q4 2019, the last pre-pandemic quarter, according to new analysis published by the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland.

Dare to dream —Renmore Pantomime returns to Town Hall this December

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Renmore Pantomime Society I delighted to be back for its 42nd year with the magical Cinderella this winter.

They will ‘Bibbidi-Bobbidi-Boo’ their way through the Town Hall Theatre for a total of 17 performances from 29th Dec 2021 to 9th Jan 2022.

‘Your health is your wealth’ tops Hidden Hearing survey of sound advice

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Greece and China are often referenced as nations that celebrate ageing and respect elders. But a new survey by Hidden Hearing, marking Positive Ageing Week next week, (27 September - 1 October) shows that eight in 10 adults in Ireland (79%) believe they learn lots from older generations.

Exclusive wedding showcase at Salthill Hotel

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

An Exclusive Wedding Showcase at the iconic 4 star Salthill Hotel, located on the Satlhill promenade in Galway will be held on October 16 and October 17 2021 from 12 noon daily.

Blood pressure patients needed for local research

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Researchers in NUI Galway are starting a research project aimed at discovering the needs of patients who suffer from high blood pressure. They are looking for members of the public to become involved as co-researchers, in an involvement is known as ‘Public and Patient Involvement’, or ‘PPI’ for short.

Primary education can be better, says INTO president ahead of Budget 2022

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The pandemic exposed a decade of neglect in primary and special schools and as we move to recover from Covid 19, it’ is imperative we do better, according to INTO president Joe McKeown ahead of the forthcoming budget.

Time to be sound, not silly

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

A community is formed by the willingness of all to share in the responsibility for upholding the common good. Now, more than ever, we are aware of what the common good is. Now more than ever at any time in history, we know what the enemy is. Now, for the first time perhaps, the whole world shares a common enemy — an enemy that can be defeated the same way in Colombia, Canberra, California or Clifden.

It is not as if this thing that challenges us has a different line of attack in different places. No, it seems to have found a universal human weakness and is set to target this for the next six months or more.

Major prize draw to fund urgent renovation of St Mary’s Church in Headford

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

A major prize draw is underway in the parish of Headford/Claran to raise funds for urgent renovation works at St. Mary’s church in Headford.

Witness appeal following major public order incident in Tuam

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Gardaí in Tuam have appealed for witnesses to come forward following a violent altercation at a cemetery in Tuam last week.

When it comes to decisions, we need one for the road

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

In the heady days before the commencement of lockdown, several hundred people spent about a month in the ballroom of the g Hotel for the long running and comprehensive oral hearing into the impact of the proposed Galway City Ring Road.

Autumn season marks the start of onion sowing in the garden

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Now that we are officially in autumn season we can start sowing onion.

Mood-lifting chocolate and coffee scented home spa rituals

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Hot on the heels of the success of the Baltic Home Spa fit collection, ziaja introduce seven new mood-boosting wellness products to add to their home spa family.

Beginners Mandarin language courses for adults and children

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

The Confucius Institute's Mandarin language course is suitable for beginners or those with some basic knowledge of Mandarin. The aim of this course is to enable students to feel confident in communicating in everyday situations with Chinese native speakers, and to give insights into the Chinese culture and way of life.

NUI Galway to host virtual undergraduate open day

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Almost 100 online booths are being set up for students to put NUI Galway academics and staff on the spot during the university's autumn undergraduate open day.

Poly to create 200 jobs in new EMEA Cebtre of Excellence in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2021

Global Audio and Video Technology Powerhouse Poly today (Thursday) announced the opening of its new EMEA Centre of Excellence in Galway, expected to create more than 200 high-skilled jobs over the next five years. The global communications company is investing in the region to meet the growing demand for its premium audio and video products as businesses adjust to managing highly distributed workforces.

The Galway office is Poly’s first in Ireland, designed to serve as the innovation heartbeat for the company’s 65 offices across the globe. The office will be home to Poly’s primary Research & Development lab in EMEA, strategically located to draw on the local market talent and expertise.