The gift of Christmas from The Galmont

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Who wouldn’t love the gift of me-time in spirit one, or them-time for a weekend without the kids, or us-time for an enjoyable evening together over a leisurely meal? Gift vouchers are available online, delivered straight to your inbox, or in person from the hotel’s pop up Christmas shop, where they will happily look after all your Christmas shopping with beautifully presented gift vouchers with their new order and collect service.

Importance of School Streets initiative to Athenry and Oranmore

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

I first brought the initiative to the Galway County Council in January 2020 having been approached by local resident and active travel activist Liam Frawley in September 2019. Mr Frawley has two children attending the Gaelscoil in Oranmore village.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre launches its Christmas appeal

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) have launched its Christmas appeal in what has been one of the most challenging years for the charity. The organisation is looking to local companies and individuals to consider donating to their Christmas appeal in lieu of purchasing gifts.

Youth Work Ireland Galway — supporting young people through the pandemic

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Youth Work Ireland Galway is one of the leading youth work providers in Galway working with young people, their families and communities for over five decades. In 2019 more than 6,000 young people, aged 10 to 25 years, in Galway city and county availed of our services.

Wedding Open Day at award winning Lough Rea Hotel and Spa

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well known wedding venues in Galway.

Organic Farming gets boost from the Greens

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Senator Pauline O’Reilly said that the Green Party are announcing a dramatic increase in funding for organic farmers.

“€5.5 million will arrive in the bank accounts of some 1,200 organic farmers this week today.The Organic Farming Scheme (OFS) has been a huge success resulting in an increase of nearly 50% on the hectarage under organic production since the start of the scheme in 2014,” she said.

Free confidential rapid HIV Testing available across Galway

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Alarming figures from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) indicate that in the early part of 2020 (up to end of March), the numbers of newly diagnosed cases of HIV in Ireland had increased by a staggering 42% (over figures for same period in 2019).

Redundancy brings stress and important decisions for workers

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The stresses of Covid 19 have been compounded by economic stress for both employers and employees. Inevitably, the economic downturn created in certain sectors has led to large scale restructuring of businesses and unfortunately, redundancy plans are now in play with many companies, both local businesses and multinationals.

‘St Vincent de Paul helped me achieve my dreams’ — Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

“St. Vincent de Paul has had an enormous impact on my life. The effect SVP has had on my ability to go to University cannot be overstated. Without the help of SVP over the last few years, I would not have been able to complete my education,” said a local woman this week.

“The support that SVP provided myself and my family took an immense amount of pressure off our shoulders. Their support allowed me to focus on my education instead of constantly worrying how I will afford to pay my college fees.

Council begin installing lighting along South Park and Blackrock

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Work began this week on providing low-level, interactive, smart lighting, along the walkways at South Park in the Claddagh, and alongside the golf course, just off Blackrock, Salthill.

Webinar to discuss life and work of human rights lawyer and activist Kevin Boyle

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

This Saturday, people are invited to a webinar in which Donncha O’Connell, Established Professor of Law at NUI Galway, and Mike Chinoy, former CNN correspondent and author of Are You With Me? Kevin Boyle and the Rise of the Human Rights Movement to discuss the life and work of human rights lawyer and activist, Kevin Boyle.

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Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Clarinbridge gets ready for Christmas lights’ display

Radiology works at Portiuncula to be completed by spring

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

The works to the radiology department at Portiuncula University Hospital are due to be completed by late February 2021. Prequalification documentation is due to be published on etenders for the main construction works to deliver the new 50 bed ward block in early January 2021.

Local scientist calls for decade of concerted effort to enhance understanding of the deep seas

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Professor Louise Allcock, Head of Zoology and Director of the Ryan Institute’s Centre for Ocean Research and Exploration at NUI Galway, is part of an international team of scientists who have called for a dedicated decade-long programme of research to greatly advance discovery in the remote regions of the deep seas and learn how they impact the wider ocean and life on the planet.

Just Transition project funding in Galway will help create jobs says Dolan

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Funding for projects approved under the Just Transition Fund in Galway will help create sustainable job opportunities and benefit in communities, a Fine Gael Senator has said.

A Christmas like never before...or will it?

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

These days are very important in all our lives, as we count down the days to a return to normality.

Shop online at Galway Hospice Christmas Market

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

Shop local at the Galway Hospice Virtual Christmas Market, running online from Thursday 26th - Sunday 29th November.

Fantasy Football round 10 preview

Thu, Nov 26, 2020

For the first time in a long time, a Premier League round did not have any real headline news apart from Spurs defeating Man City 2-0 at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday evening. Champions Liverpool soundly beat Leicester City 3-0 at Anfield, Chelsea cruised to a 2-0 win over Newcastle, and Man United's most important asset, the penalty, earned them the three points over struggling West Brom.

Galway Chamber — flying the flag for the west

Wed, Nov 25, 2020

In its 230th year, Galway Chamber has seen its fair share of emergencies, wars, recessions, all challenging them in their different ways. But perhaps nothing has impacted as much as the current pandemic. But in adversity, there is opportunity, and the Chamber has stepped into the role of minder, mentor, and protector of all the businesses not just in the city, but in the region.

File sent to DPP after major drugs haul in city

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Gardai in the city have sent a file to the director of public prosecutions following a major seizure of drugs and cash in the city.

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