Galway Chamber helping make workplaces safer for all during coronavirus spread

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The Corona Virus has the potential to have a serious impact on Galway’s economy over the coming months as infection spreads through communities across the country and abroad.

Most businesses in Galway are working to make their workplaces safer for employees and customers.

Galway research centre launches new app to forecast air pollution

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

NUI Galway’s Centre for Climate and Air Pollution Studies (C-CAPS) has launched a new app to provide real-time forecasting data on atmospheric composition. The app, called StreamAIR, will shine a light on the key drivers of climate change and air pollution and build on its internationally recognised Mace Head Atmospheric Research Station.

A challenge that is alien to many of us

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

"Rodders, my son, this end of the world could be the making of us..." — Del Boy, Only Fools and Horses.

Mayor cancels States trip because of rise in Covid-19

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The Mayor of the Galway City Council has confirmed that he has cancelled his proposed trip to the USA for St Patrick’s Day due to the rise of cases in Covid-19 across Seattle.

City council approves loan to buy houses for Galway Simon

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

The Galway City Council has agreed to raise a loan under the Capital Assistance Scheme (CAS) for the acquisition of five properties by Galway Simon Community.

Statement from Department of Education and Skills on closures to stop spread of COVID-19

Thu, Mar 12, 2020

An announcement was made this morning by the Taoiseach Leo Varadkar TD of the closure of schools, pre-schools and further and higher education settings, for a period until 29 March 2020, to support efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19. This will take effect from 6pm this evening, Thursday 12 March.This is in line with the advice of the National Public Health Emergency Team.

All pupils and students, from pre-school to third level are urged to practice social distancing, and to minimise physical contact with each other, to help avoid the spread of Covid-19. This should include minimising social contact, avoiding meeting up and keeping physical space between them. Parents and guardians are urged to support their children to maintain this approach.

Fantasy Football round 30 preview

Wed, Mar 11, 2020

So what has round 29 done to the top three of the Advertiser Tribal League in association with Monroe's Tavern?

Parades cancelled as Government announces response to COVID-19 threat

Mon, Mar 09, 2020

Following a meeting of the special Cabinet Committee on Covid-19 today, the Government has decided on the next phase of Ireland’s response to the global and national public health emergency arising from Covid-19.

Galway ready for the royal treatment

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Excitement is building across Galway as the city prepares to receive the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge later this morning.

Rush-hour protest against bypass to be held this evening

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Extinction Rebellion Galway, and other groups across the city, will hold an "informational protest" against the proposed construction of the N6 Galway City Ring Road during rush hour today.

All parties must commit to delivering affordable cost rental homes says Farrell

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

With Ireland having the highest rate of under 30s still living with their parents in Europe, and with property prices in the State rising more than in any other advanced economy, the focus of the next government must be on tackling the housing crisis.

Public meeting on use of conscientious objection to deny women access to legal abortion

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Conscientious objection allows healthcare professionals to refuse to provide an abortion if it conflicts with their personal or religious beliefs, but it can also result in denying women legal access to services to which they are legally entitled.

African women to talk racism, cancer, and mental health in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

African women and women of African descent will gather in Galway this weekend to hold discussions on how racism and cancer affect women’s mental health, and to honour various women and organisations.

Funding for Galway libraries to provide facilities for those on autism spectrum

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Government funding of close to €30,000 has been approved for facilities in local public libraries to assist those on the autism spectrum, as well as those with sensory impairments, special educational needs, or other learning differences.

Guidance counsellors need to arm themselves with techniques to cope with rising demands, says top doctor

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Guidance counsellors who are tasked with dealing with the wide range of mental health issues that impact secondary school students, need to arm themselves with the techniques necessary to cope with the demands placed on them by students.

National Conference of Institute of Guidance Counsellors to take place in NUI Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

More than 500 guidance counsellors from all over Ireland are expected to attend the Institute of Guidance Counsellors National Conference which will be held in NUI Galway tomorrow (Friday) and Saturday. This 2020 conference is being hosted by the Galway/Mayo branch of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors. As well as facilitating the two day conference, NUI Galway has been unveiled as the main sponsor for this year’s event, with supporting sponsorship from GMIT.

Galway players bring home €48,000 from Winning Streak exploits

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Two Winning Streak players from Co. Galway shared a total of €48,000 in prize money when they appeared on the National Lottery TV game show at the weekend.

Comer Group say material contravention needed for 'exceptional' Corrib Great Southern site development

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

The owners of the Corrib Great Southern site are currently waiting on the finalisation of development plans ahead of its planning permission submission to Galway City Council. In a statement to the Galway Advertiser issued at dawn on Wednesday, they said that they hope to develop residential units and some retail units, but that this will require a Material Contravention that will have to be passed by councillors.

advertiser In brief...

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Eglinton Street assault
On Saturday February 22 at 2.55am a serious assault took place on Eglinton Street.

We might get an FF/FG coalition, but is it really what Ireland needs?

Thu, Mar 05, 2020

Today, the 33rd Dáil meets for the second time, and again, no taoiseach will be elected and the process of government formation will continue for the coming weeks.

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