The Growth in Ireland's Casino Industry

Wed, Aug 26, 2020

The gambling market in Ireland is unique given the country's proximity to Great Britain. A lot of people assume that the gambling laws in Ireland are the same as the laws that are in place throughout other countries in the region. That's just not the case.

When it comes to gambling as a widely accepted form of adult entertainment, the Irish people have always been a bit more conservative than their counterparts in other countries. It's only been within the last 20 years or so that the gambling industry has been able to make substantial headway among Irish regulators and gamblers.

Up close and personal with Gallagher Galway!

Tue, Aug 25, 2020

There has been a lot in the news recently about the COVID haircut. Barbers nationwide saw all shades of wild and wonderful on their customers return to the barber chair. The 3 months forced haircut sabbatical meant a lot of men saw the extra hair growth as an opportunity to perhaps change hairstyle. But what haircut to choose is the quandary!

ALL IRELAND CYCLE CHALLENGE

Mon, Aug 24, 2020

Calling all cycling enthusiasts! Your county needs you to take part in the ‘All Ireland Cycle’, a challenge to cycle 200km in 10 days between August 28th and September 6th to help raise funds for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Amazon announces new wind farm project in Galway 

Mon, Aug 24, 2020

Amazon have announced a new 115-megawatt (MW) wind farm project in Ardderroo, Galway, which will begin operating in 2022, and will support their Amazon Web Services (AWS) data centres in the country.

Galway and west lashed overnight by ferocious ‘Ellen’

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway woke up this morning after a night of high winds and heavy rainfall lashed the west coast as Storm Ellen struck the country with full force.

Free parking for parents using ‘Park and Stride’ on school run

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Free parking is available to parents on school runs who are also using the Galway City Council's new ‘Park and Stride’ facilities, involving 22 car parks across Galway city.

State-of-the-art STEM building at GMIT to go to tender next year

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The construction of a state-of-the-art science, technology, engineering, and maths building at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology is set to go to tender early next year.

Former Mayor says Leaving Cert should be 'assessed on merit and not by postcode'

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

"The mess" made in British schools over predictive grading, with its associated problems of classism and assumptions over schools in deprived areas, must be avoided here.

More bins, not sprinklers, needed for Spanish Arch, say PBP

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

More bins, and more frequent emptying of bins by the Galway City Council, is needed to tackle the problem of littering in the Spanish Arch area.

Rahoon Cemetery mass to be streamed following success of Bohermore event

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Galway City Council wish to thank everyone for their part in the annual Cemetery mass in Bohermore New Cemetery which was held on Sunday, August 16 and which was streamed live but held behind closed doors following a request from the Galway Diocesan Secretary.

Farrell highlights 'ongoing suspension of essential bus services'

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Sinn Féin Galway West TD, Mairéad Farrell, has written to the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, regarding concerns about the ongoing suspension of "essential bus services" in Galway.

Call to honour Eamonn ‘Chick’ Deacy with South Park statue

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

One of Galway’s most famous sporting sons looks set be honoured with a statue after a call from Mayor of Galway City, Mike Cubbard.

Rescue story acts as reminder of power of the sea, says grateful family

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

The dramatic rescue of two local paddle-boarders last week made headlines around the world due to the duration of their time in the water, but the core message of it is the power of the sea and the bravery of those who use it, according to the family of young Sara Feeney.

Ballybane woman wins award for care work

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Home carer Valerie IIuyemi, from Ballybane, was named a winner of the inaugural Carer of the Year Awards run by home care provider Right at Home Ireland. The company has extended their congratulations and gratitude to Valerie, following the announcement.

Kyne welcomes coastal protection funding for.Leenane

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Funding of €49,500 has been approved for coastal protection works at Leenane, and is in addition to €135,000 previously allocated for the works.

My Kind Of Town - a vision for Galway after Covid-19

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

David Boland
Songwriter and music promoter

Headford works result in savings to the taxpayer

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Major improvement works in Headford have been completed and came in under budget, with a saving to the taxpayer of €80,000.

Rabbitte demands action over inconsistencies in issuing of concessionary tickets for school buses

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

Inconsistencies in the issuing of concessionary tickets for school buses, ahead of what will already be a stressful new school year, "is the last thing parents need".

Now we need each other more than ever

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

When they come to finally audit the medical, economic, social and emotional devastation that has been caused by Covid-19, I wonder will they look at the secondary impact.

When they account for the fatalities and subdivide them into underlying conditions, into Dying From and Dying With the epidemic, will they create a separate folder for Dying Because or Suffered Because?

‘No question is too big or too small’

Thu, Aug 20, 2020

When we look at the world around us, technology’s influence over individuals is quite incalculable. Business meetings take place over Zoom, bank accounts are accessed from our smartphones, and it is likely that those under the age of 12 do not know the concept of chalk and a blackboard, with most classrooms using interactive whiteboards. Yes this is the generation of tech but what about those who are not tech savvy?

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