County council to seek tenders for improvement works for Inis Oírr Pier

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Crucial improvement works for the Inis Oírr pier took a step closer this week following Government approval of the business case for the renovations.

Remote working survey seeks participants to give their experience

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Researchers from the Whitaker Institute at NUI Galway and the Western Development Commission are seeking participants for the annual national Remote Working in Ireland Survey.

If there is a United Ireland, we should leave the euro

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The European Union, and its lynchpin project, the euro, had a charmed existence in publicity terms during the worst of the Brexit years from 2016 to 2019.

Emer Flatley relishing new role with FAI and the Galway City Council

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Many valuable lessons have been learned during a demanding spell across the world. The value of sport simply goes beyond the action between the white chalk lines: it is about communities, friendships, making connections, and social interaction.

Supermac’s and Fergal D’Arcy – A tasty and tempting match

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Supermac’s has announced a new sponsorship deal with Today FM’s The Fergal D’Arcy Show. The new deal sees Supermac’s putting more fun into midweek afternoons with exciting new promotions planned on the country’s leading afternoon show over the coming months.

NUI Galway to host conference for public and patient involvement in research

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

NUI Galway is inviting the public, patients, carers, and the wider research community to attend the Sixth National Public and Patient Involvement in Research Conference on Wednesday, 28 April. The Conference will be an online event, running from 10am-1.45pm.

Patrick Murphy, Network Manager at the Primary Care Clinical Trials Network Ireland at NUI Galway, and one of the event organisers said Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) helps ensure that health and social care research is more relevant to patients and their needs, and that research is focused on what matters most to patients.

Hennelly Finance turns 21 with a Business All-Star Accreditation

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Hennelly Finance is celebrating their 21 year anniversary with a Business All-Star Accreditation from the All-Ireland Business Foundation.

New website highlights Galway’s business, research, education and community eco-initiatives

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway National Park City initiative with President Michael D Higgins as its patron recently launched a website in the hope that it will become a major resource and information hub in helping to integrate nature into the fabric of the city.

According to Brendan Smith, Galway National Park City convenor, “The website at www.galwaynationalparkcity.com is about highlighting and bringing together at one virtual place all of the wonderful activities, projects and programmes taking place across all sectors, from schools to businesses, communities and research institutes, in developing an urban environment that recognises the importance of nature in our everyday lives.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh nominations deadline fast approaching

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

With over one week to go, the deadline to enter Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh - Galway’s bilingual business award is fast approaching; the closing date for Gradam entries is next Friday April 30.

Home Improvements with your local Credit Union

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Home improvements and energy efficiency have become major talking points in the past year as people spend more time at home than ever before.

Cancer Care West launches virtual challenge campaign

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Cancer Care West is calling on everyone who is thinking of taking on a new challenge this year to join their campaign, so when you reach your goal, you are also helping cancer sufferers on the West of Ireland to reach theirs.

Council pass motion for Knocknacarra traffic lights

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway City Council passed a motion for traffic lights to be installed at the Clybaun Road/Shangort Road junction in Knocknacarra.

Bike shortage to last until 2022, says bike shop owner

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The shortage of bikes for sale is set to continue until next year, one of Galway’s top bicycle retailers has said this week.

John Kennedy, owner of West Ireland Bike Shop in Galway’s West End, explains why there is such a shortage of bikes right now.

Council to meet stakeholders to discuss Corrib lives risk

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The Galway City Council will discuss with relevant stakeholders the possibility of organising meetings to combat the loss of life on the River Corrib.

Long Walk works will reduce presence of wet wipes, says Irish Water

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Irish Water working in partnership with the Galway City Council has commenced remedial works at the Long Walk which will improve water quality in the area, provide environmental benefits, and reduce the presence of wet wipes along the River Corrib.

Turlough’ to host fantasy Leinster Final to launch fundraising drive for new facilities

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

The ambitious plans of Turloughmore Hurling and Camogie clubs to construct new playing pitches, walkways, car parks and stands at their complex at Lackagh will be kickstarted with a novel Fantsay Leinster Hurling Final in July, to which punters will be entered in a fantastic draw for prizes including a car.

Cannon welcomes shortlisting of contractors for new Bullaun NS

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Fine Gael Deputy Ciaran Cannon has welcomed an announcement from the Department of Education that it has authorised the design team charged with developing a new eight classroom school at Bullaun to select a shortlist of contractors for the project.

Davy Carton and Ultan Conlon perform live from Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre tonight

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Music fans are in for a treat this evening when Davy Carton of the Saw Doctors and Ultan Conlon come together for an intimate, live-streamed, concert from Seomra Eile at Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre, Galway.

Singer, songwriter, rhythm guitarist, and Tuam man Carton is best known as a core member of the iconic Saw Doctors, the band he co-founded with Leo Moran in 1987.

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Thu, Apr 22, 2021

Park and playground wardens motion carried
The Galway City Council has agreed on the need for full time wardens in the main parks and playgrounds to ensure that they are safe for the benefit of the public and biodiversity.

Football powergrab shows the importance of identity for us all

Thu, Apr 22, 2021

This is not an editorial about football, but it is brought on by the biggest story in football this week, a story that knocked Covid to one side in the minds of many. The issues raised by the attempt by 12 European football clubs to breakaway and form a competition with rules set by themselves, have shown us that they are not just pertinent on the streets of Turin, Manchester, London, Barcelona or Munich, but in all our communities, wherever we live.

Whereas the Superleague motivation may have been solely monetary, it is also about identity, a concept that is central to us all. In the end, the opportunistic avarice visited upon us by the billionaire football club owners taught them, and indeed all of us, a valuable lesson about who we are and about all of the things that are dear to us in the shaping of our own identity.

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