Ballyloughane beach deserves better than it's 'poor' rating, says Cheevers

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

The lack of a Blue Flag and an Environmental Protection Agency rating of poor for Ballyloughane beach in Renmore is the result of years of "neglect".

Will councillors provide the strong leadership needed after Covid-19?

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

It has been more than 12 months since the local elections and Insider is assessing how the members of the current Galway City Council have performed and how the council has done.

A nation holds its... buffet

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

What is a nation if its citizens cannot hang over the buffet station with a hangover? Or stand at the juice machine topping up the glass until just the pips remain. What sort of life awaits if the joy of pub socialising has to be accompanied by the forced consumption of a carvery dinner, which you throw back while looking at your reflection of a perspex screen. What chance have you of getting an extra ball of mash if you are not there yourself, urging the chef, go on, go on, yes....and all the veg. Potatoes, chips, roast and mash please...

Galway Simon Community welcomes decrease in number of people in emergency accommodation

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Galway Simon Community has said that the 4% decrease in the number of people in Emergency Accommodation in the West in April 2020, since the same time last year, is a welcome reversal of the relentless increase in numbers over recent years.

New online bidding system for Tuam Mart

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

A new online bidding system for Tuam Mart will come online from the start of next week.

Haemochromatosis screening and treatment from Galway Primary Care

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Haemochromatosis is a common genetic disorder leading to the accumulation of excess iron in the body. Symptoms vary and include fatigue, joint pain, erectile dysfunction, and a darkening or bronzing of the skin. A doctor’s consultation to discuss symptoms and family history, and blood tests are the first steps in screening for haemochromatosis.

Develop your football with CoachEile

Thu, Jun 11, 2020

Are you someone who wants to develop within in a bespoke player centred learning environment with professional coaches? ?Do you want to improve your technical ability and game understanding?

CoachEile has announced that due to the new government easing of restrictions, it is now offering personal/small group sessions for players of all ages and abilities within the West of Ireland.

5 Fun & Productive Activities To Enjoy Together At Home

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

Practising responsible social distancing means spending a great deal of time together at home, maybe only leaving once a week or so for groceries or other necessities. This may sound like a recipe for boredom or even disaster but there is no reason not to make the most of the opportunity everyone has been forced into. Sharing activities not only passes the time in a positive way but it also helps people grow closer together. There are also many useful guides and articles online that can show you how to keep busy while in isolation at home. They include useful tips such as keeping in touch with your friends and family, keeping fit, and organising the perfect home office setup. Whether you are in lockdown with your partner, your children, or your parents, here are some fun activities that you can all enjoy at home together.

Galway Film Fleadh announce the launch of new Festival Network

Tue, Jun 09, 2020

 The primary purpose of the network is to formalise a system for sharing information, strategies and culture amongst festivals that will represent a strong voice in Europe. It will shape, develop, reach and agree on common positions and perspectives on key issues. The network will be able to develop resources, business models, best practices and information exchange infrastructures to support members in the emerging film ecosystem, providing a unique opportunity to strengthen film festivals.

Kenny's Bookshop re-opens today

Mon, Jun 08, 2020

Kenny's Bookshop, Liosbán Retail Park, re-opens to the public from today, Monday June 8. Access will be for a set number of customers at the same time. Strict social distancing and hygiene standards in-store will be observed.

Visit your virtual museum for a world of wonder

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Galway City Museum may be currently closed to the public but it is very much open online. Visit your virtual museum at www.galwaycitymuseum.ie where you can access many educational resources and explore the exhibitions and the collection from the comfort of your own home.

The museum has added some brand new material for visitors to enjoy. In addition to browsing past and current exhibitions, you can listen in and watch museum podcasts and vodcasts.

Escalation of anti-social behaviour concerns city councillor

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

A Galway city councillor has expressed his concern regarding the increase in anti-social behaviour in Galway City.

Crowe proposes large scale pedestrianisation of city centre

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Councillor Mike Crowe has this week reiterated his call for a large part of the city centre to be pedestrianised for the rest of the summer, saying that it is “time for a real change in Galway City and one that will bring a benefit to everyone.”

Last batch of GMIT face visors delivered to Galway University Hospitals (GUH)

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The heroic efforts of staff at GMIT have continued their work to help frontline heroes with the delivery of another batch of face visors to Galway University Hospitals this week.

Celebrate the Poet’s Picnic

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

The Poet’s Picnic is an annual celebration of WB Yeats’ birthday on June 13. Lovers of Yeats’ poetry have gathered and feasted on the grounds of the Norman tower house that was his summer home, and the inspiration for some of his most beautiful work.

Calls for temporary cycle path along Salthill Promenade

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Galway Urban Greenway Alliance have proposed that a 2.6km temporary cycle path should be installed along the seafront from Southpark to Blackrock.

According to their spokesperson, Sean Leonard, the barriers currently in place along the prom are unsightly and dangerous. He said; “These barriers have forced cyclists out into the road where cycling is much more dangerous. This is causing increasing numbers to cycle on the prom itself, which in turn is causing a danger to pedestrians.

Everyone is deserving of compassion, says Gabriel Byrne in appeal for Galway Hospice

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Renowned Irish actor Gabriel Byrne has appealed for support for Galway Hospice afterits fundraising was decimated by the cancellation of annual collections.

NUI Galway and UL scientists launch ultraviolet drone to fight COVID-19

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Researchers at NUI Galway’s Health Innovation via Engineering (HIVE) Lab have developed a novel method of providing sterilising ultraviolet light radiation in a wide variety of environments by harnessing the versatility of unmanned aerial vehicles or drones. The project is led by NUI Galway’s Professor Derek O’Keeffe and Dr Ted Vaughan, with Dr Kevin Johnson from the University of Limerick.

Have patience with those re-emerging

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

Imagine if you can, that you have been hibernating in the far end of the chamber at Newgrange all year, wrapped up in the darkness, comfortable with your own forced comfort, and only stirred and woken by the advancing light of that solstice sun making its way like an orange sabre, as if it is setting fire to the dusty floor until it rests at last at your bare foot.

#BlackLivesMatter protest postponed as Mayor expresses Covid-19 risks

Thu, Jun 04, 2020

A protest march scheduled for the city centre this weekend in solidarity with victims of racism has been called off due to concerns about the health risks posed by such a large gathering.

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