Many hands don’t make light work as council stands firm on Cappagh Park illumination

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Calls for the reinstating of temporary lighting at a 3G soccer pitch at Cappagh Park have been rejected by Galway city council officials.

Galway Astronomy Club to hold AstroFest 2020

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Galway Astronomy Club’s AstroFest 2020 will take place in the Harbour Hotel, Galway, this Saturday. For anyone interested in astronomy and science this is an event is not to be missed.

The day-long festival includes talks, trade displays, photographic displays, and a lunchtime workshop with Mike Foylan of the Cherryvalley Observatory in Co Meath.

Tánaiste to address Galway public meeting on Brexit

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Simon Coveney, the Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, will be in Galway next week to address a public meeting on Brexit and the upcoming trade talks between the UK and EU.

Support group for bereaved parents meets in Briarhill

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Anam Cara Galway, will host a parent support evening at the Clayton Hotel, Briarhill, on Wednesday February 5 at 7.20pm.

Arrabawn conference on sustainability challenges facing dairying

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Exploring solutions to and the reality of challenges facing the dairy industry, not least around sustainability, will be explored on Tuesday night next January 28 with a range of experts in the space set to address farmers at a major Arrabawn conference.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020 to be launched next week

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Galway’s bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020, run by Gaillimh le Gaeilge, is now open for nominations. This award, which is the longest running award of its kind in Ireland, is organised by Gaillimh le Gaeilge, in partnership with t he Galway Advertiser and with support from TG4 and the Galway Chamber. It is named in honour of the late Seosamh Ó hÓgartaigh, founding member and company secretary of Gaillimh le Gaeilge.

A sense of something stirring

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

When you strip back the feeling that there is a General Election in the ar, when you peel away the veneer of what are merely election promises, when you scrape through the waffle, there really is a sense of something stirring in Galway at the moment. A sort of rumbling.

In the New Year’s Eve issue of the paper, I wrote about the potential of the city to go either way — to become a progressive, sustainable, metropolis. Or to remain as a great place to go on the lash with the lads and lassies. The choice was simple. Progression or pissheads. In the days following that article, I had contact from more than 100 people who said they agreed with the sentiment, that it needed to be said, and that wouldn’t it be great if this actually happened.

Vote No 1 - Cllr. MIKE CUBBARD

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Who am I?
Originally from Camillaun Park, my wife, Karen, and I have three young boys aged 9, 5 and 4 who attend Claddagh National School. I have always been passionate about helping people where possible, which prompted my entry into politics. I was first elected as an Independent Councillor in 2014 and subsequently re-elected in 2019. In June 2019 I had the great honour of being elected Mayor of Galway City and continue to serve in this role currently.

Fantasy Football round 24 preview

Mon, Jan 20, 2020

Another game week and another three points for Liverpool. The Reds extended their enormous lead at the top of the Premier League thanks to a 2-0 victory over Man United at Anfield on Sunday. Elsewhere Man City drew 2-2 with Crystal Palace, Newcastle defeated Chelsea with a last minute winner in the northeast, and Norwich gave themselves hope of staying up thanks to a nervy 1-0 win over fellow strugglers Bournemouth in east Anglia.

Galway Neighbourhood looking to lessen impact on planet with reducing single use plastic use!

Fri, Jan 17, 2020

Galways westend launches own plant based reusable bottle!

Politics in 2020 - what can we expect?

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

With the phoney war finally over, and the General Election upon us, the election and its aftermath is now the only thing occupying the minds of politicians and political anoraks. However it is by no means the only thing that should interest us.

Independents can wield considerable influence in the Dáil, says Mayor as he announces Galway West run

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Independent politicians can wield considerable influence in Dáil Éireann, as evidenced by the various scandals uncovered in recent years around cervical cancer, Garda malpractice, and NAMA - all revealed by Independent TDs.

Tension in Roscommon-Galway as Murphy 'surprised' by Leyden's addition to FF ticket

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Sitting Roscommon-Galway TD Eugene Murphy has expressed his "surprise" that NUI Galway graduate and Roscommon county councillor Orla Leyden has been added to the Fianna Fail ticket for Roscommon-Galway at the February 8 General Election.

Joe Loughnane to seek Dáil seat in Galway West

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Joe Loughnane, the city's most prominent and outspoken anti-racist campaigner, has been chosen by People Before Profit as its Election 2020 candidate for Galway West.

Conor Burke to run for Solidarity in Galway West

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Conor Burke, one of the city's most prominent socialist activists, who was heavily involved in campaigns on housing and homelessness, and against water charges, has been chosen as Solidarity's Galway West candidate.

FF candidate Ollie Crowe calls for an overhaul of disability funding

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Cllr Ollie Crowe, Fianna Fáil General Election Candidate, is calling for a better infrastructure, better finance and an increase on the disability allowance so that 642,131 Irish people can feel fully included and treated equally in our society.

The councillor said that he will continue to be a strong advocate for improving the lives of people with disability.

Serious questions over €2.75m purchase of Connemara Airport, says Farrell

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

The Government has serious questions to answer over the final purchase cost of Aerfort Chonamara, an airport located in Indreabhán, Connemara, according to Sinn Féin’s Mairéad Farrell. The state paid €2.75 million for the airport late last year.

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Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Pedestrian knocked down by motorbike
Gardai are investigating an incident in which a pedestrian was struck by a motorcycle in the city last week.

Corribside Walking Club info night tonight — 20 years of walking

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

Cumann Siúil Cois Coiribe (Corribside Walking Club) is celebrating 20 years of walking this year, in places ranging from the hills of Connemara to Everest Base Camp in Nepal.