'After a general election it's always a numbers game'

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

He is loved and loathed in equal measure. He is controversial and hugely popular politician. His statements about African migrants being "spongers" disgusted many. This election was his best performance to date.

'We have to accept that young people want change'

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

He has taken the first seat in Galway West at every election since 2002, and it was no different this year, but his victory came neither as quickly, nor as emphatically as on previous occasions.

What happened to home rulers after independence?

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

UNTIL SINN Féin swept the boards at the 1918 general election, winning 73 seats - the overwhelming majority - the Irish Parliamentary Party had been the dominant force in Irish politics.

Think you’re the best in Galway? — Here’s your chance

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Do you feel your company or charity is the best in your business in Galway? Sure you do, but do you feel that there is never an opportunity for your customers to show just how much they appreciate your fare? Maybe you did, but not any more because the Best Of Galway awards are the answer to your prayers.

Aviva Galway staff take day out to renovate Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Employees from a Galway company spent a day recently carrying out renovations at the headquarters of a local charity as part of the organisation’s corporate social responsibility programme.

Twenty-five staff from the Aviva Galway office gave up their time to help Galway Rape Crisis Centre put in new flooring, paint walls and ceilings, as well as replace door handles and shelves at its premises in Forster Court.

Launch of the upcoming Renovate360 Home Event

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

2020 sees the return of the last year’s hugely popular Renovate360 Home Event which takes place in the Galmont Hotel on Sunday, March 8 from 2-4pm.

Athenry Credit Union introduces full-service current account

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Athenry Credit Union has introduced a new full-service Current Account with globally accepted Mastercard Debit Card with Contactless Payments, Standing Orders, Direct Debits, and the option of an Overdraft facility.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

Two million journeys on Galway/Dublin railway line

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

A total of 2.13 million journeys were recorded on the Dublin/Galway rail line in 2019, the highest figures ever recorded on the route. This represents a 4.1 per cent increase on 2018.

Salthill needs more parking facilities to accommodate visitors, says Higgins

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Salthill needs more parking facilities to accommodate visitors and help the village grow and thrive, according to Councillor Clodagh Higgins.

Solemn Novena to focus on holiness

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The Galway Solemn Novena, which takes place at the Cathedral on Monday and will run until Tuesday February 25, will focus this year on achieving holiness in our day-to-day lives.

Single-line tram is optimal solution for city

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

An NUI Galway mathematician has found that a single-line tramway is the optimal solution to help Galway city solve its traffic congestion problem.

O’Connell bequest to SVP has helped thousands

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

A total of 95 projects in Galway City and County have received more than €9.6million from the bequest to the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) from the will of the late Maureen O’Connell former owner of O’Connell’s pub in Eyre Square.

Since the donation in 2007, the original bequest totalling €7.73 million grew to €10.5m through accumulated bank interest and other income.The bequest has now been fully drawn down or allocated and a detailed report on its use and the projects which have benefitted was published this week Entitled “A Living Legacy’ the report describes how funds from Miss O’Connell’s estate were disbursed.

Councillors turn down Galway 2020 funding application

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The Galway City Council has rejected the request from Galway 2020 for an additional €2.5 million in public funding for the European Capital of Culture programme.

Ring road hearing to commence on Tuesday

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The objections of almost 300 groups and individuals to the proposed €600 million ring road around Galway city will be heard from Tuesday morning when an oral hearing into the project will open at the g Hotel.

We’ve spoken and it’s all very clear now, isn’t it?

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

So to quote Dick Tuck, we have spoken, we bastards, and if we are to look at who we have elected right across the country, we see that what has come out of our mouths is that we want a bit of change. That we don’t mind any auld baggage that might be attached to our chosen parties; that we are open to a sliceen of triumphalism, or jingoism, that we don’t mind the odd bit of gombeenism; that we are partial to a touch of the barely concealed racism, and sure, anyway, isn’t it what everyone is saying anyway? Isn’t it, and sure, that’s all in the past now and it’s time to be moving on without harking back to that stuff at all...at least until the next time we have to wheel it out and pick on some other unfortunate divil.

Inis Meain water treatment plant back in production

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

The water treatment plant on Inis Meain is back in production following a power outage on the island due to storm conditions.

The plant has restarted, and treated water leaving the plant is fully compliant and safe for consumption according to Irish Water.

GoBus.ie’s Ballina services unable to set down and pick up at the Cathedral Stop from Monday 17th February – Tuesday 25th February

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

Attention all GoBus.ie passengers,
GoBus.ie’s Ballina services will be unable to set down and pick up at the Cathedral Stop from Monday 17th February – Tuesday 25th February due to the Solemn Novena and road closures.

Mantle of European culture passes to Galway

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Galway is set for one of its most remarkable weekends in living memory as the countdown continues to Saturday’s spectacular opening ceremony to Galway 2020. Thousands are expected to flock to the city to attend the event on Saturday afternoon — among them President Michael D Higgins and European Commissioner Phil Hogan who will officially pass the honour to the city.

Election 2020 - it's all to play for in Galway West and Galway East

Thu, Feb 06, 2020

Insider has been in constant contact with people from all parties since the election was called in mid-January, and has never seen such uncertainty in the closing days of a campaign, so let’s look at the position of each party and Independents as we approach polling day.

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