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Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Dolan welcomes funding for social enterprises
Senator Aisling Dolan has welcomed the announcement of €50,000 of funding for Social Enterprises across Galway for the cost of capital projects, refurbishments, repairs, or the purchase of new equipment.
Schoolchildren can ask Micheal Martin questions
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Study & Careers director, Dr. Fidelma Healy Eames, is to interview Taoiseach Micheal Martin in her next live interview in the #InspiringIreland #InspiringStudents series.
Read more ...Inaugural Colm Horkan Memorial Virtual Golf Classic
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
In memory of their late friend and clubmate, Colm Horkan, Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Club have launched the inaugural Colm Horkan Memorial Virtual Golf Classic in association with B-pod.
Read more ...The importance of ‘can see, can be’
Thu, Sep 09, 2021
Someone once said that everybody in life should be a role model, not only for their own self-respect but for the respect from others. On one hand, I am loath to burden people in public life with the pressure of being a role model. I recall the American basketball player, Charles Barkley saying he wasn’t a role model. “Just because, I can dunk a basketball, doesn’t mean I should raise your kids,” he said.
Read more ...Water service disruption as main bursts in city
Tue, Sep 07, 2021
Irish Water is working with Galway City Council to carry out urgent repairs to maintain water supply following a burst watermain on Siobhan McKenna Road. Crews are working to repair the burst watermain supplying the Clifton Hill and Tonabrucky reservoirs as quickly and as safely as possible.
Read more ...NUIG Students’ Union distribute reusable masks to students
Mon, Sep 06, 2021
As students return to Galway for the start of the academic year, the NUI Galway Students’ Union are distributing free masks to students on behalf of the university.
Read more ...Galway's Pamela Uba is crowned Miss Ireland 2021
Mon, Sep 06, 2021
Pamela Uba (25) from Galway City was crowned Miss Ireland 2021 on Sunday September night at a spectacular outdoor show and sparkling ceremony at Lakeside Manor, Co Cavan.
Read more ...Eased restrictions sees arts festival announce extra capacities for indoor shows
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
The Government announcement on the re-opening of indoor venues allowing increased capacities has resulted in more tickets being available for this year’s Galway International Arts Festival.
Read more ...‘Voluntary’ contributions to schools are ‘crippling’ family finances, says Farrell
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Families across Galway are being “crippled by requests” from the school their children attend, for ‘voluntary’ contributions which can run to €100 or €200 per child, and even as much as €300-400 in some cases.
Read more ...Improvement works on Clarke Avenue completed
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Repair works to the road surface at the bus stop on Clarke Avenue in Mervue have been completed, following a long campaign to have the work carried out.
Read more ...Measures needed to prevent future illegal dumping in Ballybane
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Works are being carried out by the Galway City Council at the field adjoining the Fana Glas and Leas na Coille estates in Ballybane.
Read more ...Extend outdoor dining and pedestrian measures to Christmas, says Hanley
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
The outdoor dining and pedestrianisation measures in Galway city should not come to an end on September 30, but instead should be extended to Christmas.
Read more ...Local input needed over choice of Connemara ambulance base, says Farrell
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Despite the announcement that funding would be given to expand ambulance services in Connemara, concerns remain over the location of an ambulance base for the region.
Read more ...Mini-sailboat launched from Galway ends up in Norway
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
The Marine Institute’s Explorers Education Programme and Educational Passages are said to be delighted that the 1.5 metre unmanned mini sailboat called ‘Seoltóir Na Gaillimhe – the Galway Sailor’, that was deployed by a Galway school in June, was recently found stranded on the Bunes Beach above the Arctic Circle in the Lofoten Islands, in Norway.
Read more ...Galway out to win Puppy of the Year in successive years
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Can Galway claim top prize two years in a row? With an amazing prize worth €1,500 for the winning pooch Petmania Galway, along with sponsors BETA, has launched the hugely popular Puppy of the Year Competition for 2021.
Read more ...Make your cuppa count for Galway Hospice
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Make your cuppa count for Galway Hospice by supporting this year’s Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning Social For Hospice.
Read more ...Corrib Great Southern site must be used for benefit of local community, says Farrell
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
The demolition of the former Corrib Great Southern Hotel must “mark the first step” in a new chapter for the site, one that will see it become of “benefit to people living in the locality”.
Read more ...Aran Islands RNLI crew brings nine people to safety
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
The Aran Islands volunteer lifeboat crew were requested by the Irish Coast Guard to launch their All-Weather Severn Lifeboat on Monday afternoon to help an angling boat.
Read more ...Kylemore Abbey concert tonight by pianist, John O’Conor to celebrate Irish-China cultural links
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
A very special classical music concert by renowned Irish pianists John O’Conor and Joe O’Grady will be streamed globally from county Galway tonight Thursday 2 September at 7:00pm.
Read more ...Free upskilling workshops for community groups this autumn
Thu, Sep 02, 2021
Galway Volunteer Centre is inviting volunteers, staff, and board members of local community, sports, environmental organisations, and not-for-profit groups to participate in a variety of free upskilling workshops in September, October and November.
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