Galway Simon Community says pandemic impact leaves many facing homelessness

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has issued a fundraising appeal ahead of Christmas in a bid to safeguard their Homelessness Prevention and Housing Services.

Fears Leisureland will close in 2021 abate as council commits to provide funding

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Fears that Leisureland would be forced to close in 2021, leaving swimming clubs throughout the city without facilities, have been calmed following a commitment given this week by the Galway City Council.

GPs are in breach of contracts if they charge medical card holders for blood tests, Health Forum is told

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

GPs in County Galway who charge Medical Card holders an additional fee for blood pressure monitoring and blood tests are in breach of their contracts for doing this, the Regional Health Forum was told this week.

HSE should be hiring carers rather than using agencies, McDonnell tells regional health forum

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The HSE should look at hiring more carers for home help schemes rather than spending their budgets on hiring agencies, Cllr Declan McDonnell told the Regional Health Forum this week when he asked about the number of clients in Galway awaiting the service.

Galway Lions Club Christmas appeal

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

As Christmas approaches there are many members of our community in need of help. Covid-19 regulations have, in common with many others, restricted some of our fund-raising efforts. However, this will not stop us attempting to fill the void, as the need does not disappear and we remain very conscious of peoples’ situations during the current pandemic. Our aim remains: provide Christmas vouchers to over 400 in need families/individuals, who are identified in collaboration with SVP, Simon and Social Services Staff. We also will be fundraising for various projects that we run during the year.

OPW seeks planning for Turoe Stone visitor centre

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The OPW is preparing to lodge a planning application for a new visitor centre to accommodate the world renowned Turoe Stone on a site adjacent to Turoe Pet Farm & Leisure Park near the village of Bullaun.

Cannon welcomes PUP extension to March 2021

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Fears that workers, particularly those in the hospitality and retail sectors, might return to work for the Christmas period only to find themselves unemployed in January, with no access to the PUP, have been eased.

Galway made film is Ireland’s entry for Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Arracht, an Irish-language feature film which was made in Connemara, has been selected as Ireland’s entry for the Oscars’ Best International Feature Film category for 93rd annual Academy Awards.

Galway’s Westside Arts Festival celebrates win at all-Ireland community awards

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Galway’s Westside Arts Festival was honoured at the all-Ireland Pride of Place community awards on Saturday evening when Galway Cycle Bus and Galway Contact were also nominated

Kilbeacanty girl to star on Late Late Toy Show

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

An 11-year-old girl from Co Galway is the envy of children all over the country because she will star in the much anticipated Late Late Toy Show on Friday night.

Where next America?

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

“I feel like I can breath again”. It was a term often heard after it became clear Joe Biden had won the 2020 US Presidential Election. Yet if Irish people felt they could ‘breath’ as the votes pointed to a Trump defeat, what was going through the minds of Americans living in Galway?

The spirit of Christmas 2020 is to shop local and mind each other

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

With Christmas just a month away, it is now officially safe to embrace Christmas and the festive season, if you haven't already done this. This has been the most unusual year that most of us has experienced, but the great spirit that has seen us through it is needed for a while longer until we get life back to some sort of normality.

Galway businesses come together for breast cancer research this Christmas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Two of Galway’s leading retailers, Brown Thomas and Hartmann’s Jewellers have come together this year to help locally-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, a national charity that funds a comprehensive research programme at the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Renewed interest in hobbies leads to demand for the finest equipment from Galway Camera Shop

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Capturing the uniqueness of life and nature during the strange year we have had has led to an increased appreciation for quality cameras, binoculars and telescopes.

According to Ray Plummer of the Galway Camera Shop, the desire for quality photographic images and the observation of nature and the skies has led to a surge in hobbyists.

Hidden Hearing gives gift of hearing to those in need

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

For many, 2020 quickly turned into living life in a bubble, missing family and friends, and relying on the goodwill of others to provide support, care, and company.

Make your home your castle this Christmas with strong doors from City & Country Windows

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

City & Country Windows is a family-run business since 1975 with beginnings in Waterfall, Co Cork, and a base in Galway since 2014. The company has always striven to offer customers a quality product and service at an affordable price.

Whether you are building a new home, renovating your existing one, or simply looking to upgrade your windows or doors, City & Country Windows can help you get the perfect window to suit your needs.Now, they have a special offer on all composite doors. The Palladio Door Collection is a unique range of composite doors which are extremely durable and strong, rigorously tested with an unbeatable strength to weight ratio.

Shop local online with McCambridges this Christmas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

McCambridges on Shop Street in Galway City is a name that is synonymous with Galway and great food in the west. After 25 years of creating the ideal Christmas hamper in store, you can now order a McCambridges Christmas hamper through their online store.

Nuasan launches new Active Bodycare Kit

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Nuasan, an innovative range of natural bodycare products, formulated in the west of Ireland specifically for active people, has introduced its new Active Bodycare Kit, which is the ideal gift for ethically-minded, fitness fans this Christmas.

Vivid contemporary art from Lorraine Fletcher

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Artist Lorraine Fletcher, based in Loughrea, Galway creates vivid and fabulously striking contemporary art.

Sample the future of city commuting at Ivors

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Ivors are the first and main dealer in the west of Ireland to introduce the fully electric Eco-Scooter, seen as the future in city commuting.

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