Business case for elective hospital due within weeks

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

A business case for the development of an elective hospital in Galway will be made before the end of the year, it emerged after a high level meeting last evening.

NUI Galway leads global project to examine impact of Covid-19 on young people’s lives

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

A global UNESCO study being coordinated by NUI Galway has been formally launched to identify the impact of Covid-19 on young people around the world.

Connolly calls for urgent repairs to Long Walk's waste water system

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Works to prevent an environmental hazard occurring in the waters of the Corrib Estuary at Long Walk must become a priority in 2021 for the Galway City Council.

Charlie McBride - 'a great supporter of everyone working in the arts in Galway'

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

There are not many who had Charlie McBride’s versatility, work ethic, and a willingness to take on a job given to him at the last minute, and be able to rise to the occasion every time.

Passing of a man who threw great light on cultural Galway

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

There are many bricks that have been used to build the perception of Galway as a place where expression is encouraged, where creativity is not mocked, where difference is celebrated rather than feared. And there are many bricklayers who have helped construct this, not just recently but in the decades past.

Speeding offences up 143 per cent in city

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

The number of speeding offences in Galway city has risen, according to a Garda report, for the first 10 months of 2020.

Advertiser founder to be conferred with honorary degree by NUI Galway

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

The founder of the Galway Advertiser; the first female conductor at the Academy Awards; and the west of Ireland man who spearheaded the global Covid-19 response are all among 14 individuals who will be conferred with Honorary Degrees by NUI Galway in 2021.

New secondary school for east side must become a council priority, says Hanley

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

With the Department of Education seeking to identify a site on the east side of the city for a new secondary school, now is the time for City Hall to play it's part in marking such a school a reality.

Gardai seize cannabis and cash in Renmore

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Gardai found a large quantity of cannabis herb, along with cash, amounting to a combined value of some €125,000, during a raid at a property in Renmore this week.

Mayor calls for patrols to combat boy racers in city

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

More Garda patrols are needed to combat boy racers in Galway city, that is according to Mayor of the Galway City, Mike Cubbard.

Galway schools to get €1.4 million in funding for upgrades

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Close to €1.4 million has been allocated to 18 primary and secondary schools in Galway under the Department of Education’s Summer Works Scheme.

PSO increase hitting struggling businesses and families says Farrell

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell has raised concerns that some workers, through no fault of their own, are set to be deprived of the PUP Christmas bonus payment.

NUI Galway leads global project to examine impact of Covid-19 on young people’s lives

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

A global UNESCO study being coordinated by NUI Galway has been formally launched to identify the impact of Covid-19 on young people around the world.

Irish politics, 2020, and tales of the unexpected

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Insider heard it said recently that anyone who was in the predictions business at the outset of 2020 would have found themselves out of work before too long.

Marine Institute to cover distance from Renville to the North Pole in festive challenge to save lives at sea

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Staff at the Marine Institute are embarking on a festive fundraising challenge in aid of the RNLI - they plan to to walk, run, row, cycle, and swim a total of 4,068km, equivalent to the distance from their headquarters in Renville, Galway to the North Pole. The fundraiser is a team challenge recognising the work of the RNLI Lifeboats Ireland, and they are inviting everyone to join in and support this worthy cause.

Headford Solas Resource Centre launches fundraising appeals

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

The innovative team at Headford’s Solas Resource Centre have made an appeal to raise funds to support the services impacted by the loss this year of the usual fundraising events.

Fascinating Covid experiences of Galway writers recalled in new book

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Galway writers are strongly represented in a new book outlining the experiences of twenty five people during this pandemic year.

Young GAA stars Shave a Life for Pieta

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

C.T.C Shave a Life is a fundraiser for Pieta House in Tuam. Following a recent tragic loss, good friends Conor Flaherty and Diarmuid Mullen decided to do something to raise funds for an organisation that is doing great work in the fight against suicide in Ireland.

City council bring Christmas gift of lights to Cappagh

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

Galway City Council played Santa last week as they turned on the floodlights at Cappagh Park astro pitch which will enable children to use the facility for much longer than had been the case.

GMIT Virtual Choir dedicates rendition of ‘O Holy Night’ to Trish Carrick

Thu, Dec 10, 2020

A new video production by the GMIT Virtual Choir, featuring the classic Christmas carol ‘O Holy Night’ sung by staff and students at the institute, has been dedicated to their late colleague Trish Carrick.

The video, which brings together more than 70 staff and student voices, can be viewed at youtu.be/QJIaztRBLu8 and www.facebook.com/GMITOfficial. The production features the choristers dressed in black and silver, interspersed with clips of members with their families and friends preparing for the festivities.

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