Galway Wool Co-op is ‘giant step forward’ for Galway sheep farmers, says Canney

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

A new initiative to form a wool co-operative to market and sell Galway wool is “a giant step forward” for sheep farmers in the county.

More reliable water supply as Irish Water replace old cast iron water mains

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Irish Water, working in partnership with Galway City Council and Galway County Council, have successfully decommissioned and replaced problematic and old cast iron water mains in Forster Park and Cedarwood Close in Galway City and in Lemonfield, Oughterard.

Limiting indoor hospitality to the fully vaccinated is ‘neither workable or policeable’, says Fitzmaurice

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

The idea of limiting indoor hospitality to those who have been fully vaccinated, or who have recovered from Covid-19 is “neither workable or policeable”.

New Community Healthcare Hub for mental health and disability services to be located at site of former Grove hospital in Tuam

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Last weekend saw the official commencement of works at the site of the former Grove Hospital Tuam, with the formal commencement of the building works ceremony of the new Community Healthcare Hub for Mental Health and Disability Services.

O’Reilly warns of ‘conflicting messages’ on access to maternity services

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Despite the HSE announcing a partial easing of restrictions on maternity care, “conflicting messages” still abound, with hospitals defining what “being in labour” means differently.

Flood relief scheme could take seven years to complete

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Galway city councillors have expressed concern that the Coirib go Cósta flood relief scheme might not be ready until 2028.

‘Fortnight of Fun’ ends school year on a high for Bawnmore pupils

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Bawnmore National School, near Claregalway, has recently undergone huge changes and development, and as a reward at the end of a challenging year, the school’s pupils were rewarded with a ‘Fortnight of Fun’.

Crowds of 5,000 could attend Galway Races in August, says Crowe

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Crowds of up to 5,000 a day could attend the Galway Races in August given that a “thorough and detailed plan” exists to accommodate race-goers “in a safe manner”.

Hundreds of city primary school children participate in UNI 4 U programme

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

NUI Galway’s Access Centre recently delivered the virtual UNI 4 U primary schools initiative awarding Certificates of Achievements to 200 children in three Galway City schools.

Support survivor Robbie’s walk from Galway to Cork

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Robert O’Leary is a Kinsale native, who after 30 years of service in Eli Lilly was looking forward to his retirement and further pursuing his love of GAA and walking.

CAP Trialogue concludes with denial of reality

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

So three days, three weeks and three years after the European Commission launched its CAP reform proposals a deal has now finally been done. Looking at what’s been agreed upon from a wider EU context it’s very clear, that for those countries who have already completed full convergence that this CAP has little to offer from the point of view of progress when it comes to financial fair play. From an environmental point of view it is nothing short of a denial of reality.

Eight Galway retailers supported through Online Retail Scheme

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Eight Galway retailers have been included in round three of the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme, which will provide funding to help strengthen their online presence and generate new business.

The pandemic is not over, but housing is once again taking centre stage

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

As we approach the midpoint of 2021, and with the summer Dáil recess approaching, now is a good time to take stock of the political year to date.

Appeal for priests for Croagh Patrick Pilgrimage season

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

The Annual National Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick or ‘Reek Sunday’ has been extended to incorporate the whole month of July. Those who wish to fulfil the ‘Reek Sunday’ obligations can do so from Wednesday to Saturday each week during July.

To this end a greater number of priests are needed to climb the Reek on one or more of the pilgrimage dates in July in order to hear Confessions and celebrate Mass on the summit. Organisers aim to have two priests on the summit on any given day. Any priest making the pilgrimage will have accommodation and breakfast provided for them in Westport the night before they climb should they require it.

TG4 to broadcast new Science on Screen documentary tonight

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

CÚRAM, the SFI Research Centre for Medical Devices at NUI Galway, together with partners Galway Film Centre, have announced that the latest documentary produced through the Science on Screen public engagement programme will be broadcast on TG4 on tonight Thursday, 1 July at 10.30pm.

Galway participants needed for political internship for migrants

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

The Immigrant Council of Ireland is calling on migrants and councillors from Galway to take part in the Migrant Councillor Internship Scheme.

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Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Aracha buys Galway Hooper Dolan
Arachas, the Irish Insurance broker, today announced that it has reached agreement to acquire Galway Hooper Dolan. Hooper Dolan Insurances has had an office in Galway since 2004 and is a leading provider of general insurance products and advises business and consumers both locally and nationally.

The height of summer in different times

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

On this side of the island, we all live for the summer. The long dark nights of the winter (and what a long winter that was) are made bearable only by the acknowledgment that every passing night is one minute shorter and every passing day will have 60 seconds more daylight.

Galway City Museum shares Tripadvisor Travelers’ Choice Award

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Recognised among the Best in Ireland, based on outstanding 2019 traveller reviews Galway City Museum is looking to continue this trend for 2021

Galway Plant Fair

Thu, Jul 01, 2021

Claregalway Castle will host a special one day plant fair on Sunday July 4 from 10am to 6pm. Sadly, due to Covid-19, the 12th Annual Galway Garden Festival will not go ahead as planned this summer, but it is hoped to have the full scale festival event in autumn this year instead.

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