It’s time to hear the songs again

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

At around midnight on New Year’s Eve last, I stood with friends and family and listened as the bells of St Nicholas rang out across Galway City, their wonderful peals soaring high into the night sky, hanging there and waiting until the ship’s horns in the bay answered their call. It was a fitting moment; the juncture of the civic and maritime, two key attributes of the city over many centuries.

Virtual Tree of Lights celebration for Galway Hospice

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

The Virtual Tree of Lights Celebration for Galway Hospice takes place online on Sunday 6th December at 5pm.

Galway Simon announces its ‘Sprint for Simon’ Challenge this Christmas

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

This Christmas, Galway Simon Community is calling on people from across the West to take part in their brand new Sprint for Simon; 12 Days of Christmas Challenge. The charity has launched the new initiative ahead of the winter months, not only to raise vital funds for their frontline services, but also to help promote mental well-being during challenging times.

Snakes, spiders and Santa this Sunday

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway Science and Technology Festival will present its 2020 annual Family Day Exhibition as a virtual event this year. It will be broadcast from GalwayScience.ie at 11am on Sunday November 22 and will be hosted by Clara Murray and John Sharpson of RTE Jnrs After School Hub. This fun, engaging and much-anticipated production will have many of the attractions of the annual exhibition, usually held at NUI Galway.

Swim Where You Are — COPE Galway Launches Christmas 2020 swim event

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

COPE Galway has launched a #SwimWhereYouAre Christmas event, which will take place over 10 days from 21-30 December.

'We can have five million kits in Ireland in two weeks'

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

Galway entrepreneurs Chanelle McCoy and Caroline Glynn sat down with the Galway Advertiser to chat about their new antigen and antibody testing kits which can be a game charger in getting the Irish economy back to work

​Fantasy Football round nine preview

Thu, Nov 19, 2020

That was a pretty depressing week for Irish football. Defeats to England (3-0) and Wales (1-0), and a dour 0-0 draw with Bulgaria, sees the Republic of Ireland slip further down the world rankings and into pot three for the December draw of the 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Plenty of cheer in the Square this Christmas

Wed, Nov 18, 2020

It might have been the strangest year but there nothing strange at all about the familiar welcome that awaits people when they venture back into the heart of the city for their Christmas experience next month.

Future use of former Corrib Great Southern Hotel site 'must benefit people on east side of city'

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Once the former Corrib Great Southern Hotel is demolished, any future use and development of the site must involve the local community and be of benefit to the people on the east side of the city.

Demolition of former Corrib Great Southern is 'very important to people on the east side of Galway'

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

I welcome confirmation given to me by the Galway City Council that demolition of the old Corrib Great Southern Hotel building will commence in early December.

Farrell demands Government response to 'unsustainably high' rents in Galway city

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

With rents in Galway city now standing at an "alarming" rate of more than €1,300 per month, the Government must step in and take action to halt such an "unsustainable" increase.

No public access to council meetings yet

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Members of the public will not be able to access Galway City Council meetings via online for the time being, a spokesperson for the local authority has confirmed.

Kyne demands greater support for local businesses as Covid pandemic 'changes the way we shop'

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Eleven Galway retailers have been allocated funding, under the Covid-19 Online Retail Scheme, to help strengthen their online presence and attract new customers.

€13 million allocation for greenways will be 'transformative for Galway'

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway greenways are set to benefit from Government funding of €13.25 million - the largest single-year investment in greenway infrastructure in the State to date.

Cuddy welcomes 'significant' road projects for Oranmore

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Pedestrian crossings, new footpaths, as well as measures to tackle surface water flooding on the Coast Road, among other works, are on the cards for Oranmore.

Ban 'unsustainable' sprat fishing off Irish coast, says Connolly

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

"Unsustainable fishing for sprat" must be banned within the six nautical miles around the Irish coasts according to Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly.

Funding for Galway Hospice vital for 'maintaining critical care services' says Crowe

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Galway Hospice is set to benefit from once off funding of €750,000. The money will go towards improvements works, ICT systems, telehealth and telemedicine platforms, and education and training programmes.

Numbers waiting for driving test in Galway exceeds 4,800

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

A total of 4,840 learner drivers County Galway are waiting for a test - 1,104 of them in Galway City - according to figures released by the Road Safety Authority.

Conservation work begins on Kylemore Abbey church and walled gardens

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Conservation work has begun on two key features of the iconic Kylemore Abbey estate in Connemara - the neo-Gothic Church and the Victorian Walled Gardens.

Three major city landmark buildings to be demolished

Thu, Nov 12, 2020

Three of Galway's most significant landmark buildings are set for demolition after orders were issued by the Galway City Council.

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