AIDS West concerned by continued rise in HIV diagnosis

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Alarming figures from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) which indicate that there has been an eight per cent increase in the number of people in Ireland being newly diagnosed with HIV so far in 2019, are of great concern to AIDS West.

Millions across Europe to tune into Cathedral Mass this Christmas Eve

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway Cathedral’s Christmas Eve Mass will be broadcast live in Ireland and across Europe to millions this year. This year’s Mass which will begin exactly at 11pm, instead of the usual 10pm time and will go out live on RTE in Ireland and on various channels across Europe.

Galway teacher aims to achieve his goals on Operation Transformation in New Year

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Teacher Shane Farrell from Galway will join Claire Beakhurst, Jean Kinahan and Barry and Andrea Rea when Operation Transformation kicks off in January.

Aniar Restaurant makes international 50 Best Discovery list

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Michelin-star Galway restaurant Aniar was honoured this week with its inclusion on the new 50 Best Discovery website. The platform was launched this month by the people behind the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

The website invites visitors to “explore the best restaurants and bars around the world”, and the list of outstanding venues is compiled through the The World’s 50 Best annual global voting process from an international network of industry experts.

Helping those who live half lives in the half light

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

This city has changed much over the past 30 or 40 years. The type of people who live in it have a different perspective from those who once did. The buildings have changed, the public spaces, the street coverings, the ambience.

Yet, the one constant that exists is the cold breeze that lashes through the town, winds it way up the streets, finding every nook and cranny. It is a breeze that is as much a charm as a curse.

Introducing....Hyde Gin!

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Last night the Connacht Hospitality Group launched their very own gin in Rituals, 48 William St, Galway. Hyde Bar is now the third Galway Bar to launch a Gin after An Pucan in 2016 and Tigh Nora this of year. Since Hyde Bar stocks hundreds of amazing Gins from around the world, we decided it was time to add our very own to the collection.

Red is the new Black at Virgin Media, Eyre Square Shopping Centre!!

Wed, Nov 27, 2019

Amazing Red Friday offers for everyone!
Virgin Media is once again turning Black Friday Red with the launch of its Red Friday promotions. With offers available across TV, Broadband & Home phone bundles, and Virgin Mobile, there’s something for everyone. Why not drop in Virgin Media, Eyre Square Shopping Centre to find out more?

Fantasy Football round 14 preview

Tue, Nov 26, 2019

Game week 13's action concluded as Aston Villa secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle in Birmingham on Monday night. Elsewhere Liverpool's assault on the Premier League title continued unabated with a hard fought 2-1 success over Crystal Palace; Leicester strengthened their grip on second spot with 3-0 win over Brighton; Man City defeated Chelsea 2-1; and Man United made a Lazarus like comeback to secure a 3-3 draw with Sheffield United in south Yorkshire.

Introducing Massimo's Winter Wonderland!

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Located at 10 William Street West, the Massimo Winter Wonderland sees Galway’s best 'catch-up with pals pub' undergo a total metamorphosis as the entire venue is transformed into a cosy Scandinavian lodge complete with oak beams, a roaring wood-log fire, gingerbread house and a forest of up-cycled trees under the creative direction of artist and under the creative direction of artist and designer Pete Casby. The Massimo Winter Wonderland encompasses a beer garden where magic elves will make it snow at different times throughout the day when Dean Martin is heard singing ‘Let It Snow’, while also housing a special ‘wishing well’ from which the funds will go to the Galway Samaritans, a not-for-profit mental health support organisation.

Major 1,150-bed hospital for Galway by 2031

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

A new 1,150 bed acute hospital is to be developed on the 150-acre Merlin Park site. The facility, which will replace the current University Hospital, will cost in the region of €2 to €3 billion and is expected to be completed by 2031.

Health Care Group spearheads action plan to meet increased demand for services over winter

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

An increase in hospital staffing and opening hours are some of the measures being put in place by the health authority locally to deal with the expected increase in demand for services during winter.

Galway rent rises for four years in a row

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Galway Simon Community has responded to the latest rent hike report saying that the rental market in Galway is in a crisis state and the government needs to respond in order to ensure more people do not become homeless.

Fr Peter McVerry to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Fr Peter McVerry, the social activist and one of the leading campaigners against homelessness in Ireland, will give a public talk in Coláiste Iognáid (The Jes), Sea Road, on Wednesday November 27 at 7pm.

Lyons welcomes four new bus shelters for the west of the city

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Four new bus shelters are to be provided in the west of the city - on the Shangort Road, Ballymoneen Road, Barna Road, and Knocknacarra - a move one councillor has said will lead to "more people using public transport".

Connolly questions inaction of housing taskforce for Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

The Social Housing Taskforce for Galway, announced nine months ago, has to date issued no reports and there are no minutes for any meetings it may have had, a situation described as "very worrying" by one local TD.

Hanley welcomes thirteen new bus shelters for the city

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

Galway is set to get 13 new bus shelters in the New Year, with three being located in the Castle Park area, a move which has been welcomed by Social Democrats Galway City East councillor, Owen Hanley.

Poetry book for Palestine to be launched next week in Galway

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

A book of poetry, inspired by the killing of 14-year-old Abdul-Rauf Ismael Salha by Israeli soldiers in January this year, will be launched in Galway next week.

AIDS West annual memorial concert at St Nicholas'

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

AIDS West will host its annual World AIDS Day Candlelit Memorial Concert at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 8pm on Sunday December 1.

'Juggling props are my tongue and brain'

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

For the past three years, São Paulo's Davi Hora has been artist in residence with Galway Community Circus. In this interview, he tells of how he made the move from the samba and sunshine of Brazil to cloudy and rainy Galway, and his no-less remarkable shift from studying philosophy to the world of circus.

In spite of all, there are reasons to be hopeful

Thu, Nov 21, 2019

In Joyce's Ulysses, the anti-Semitic headmaster Mr Deasy, claims "Ireland has the honour of being the only country which never persecuted the Jews," an accomplishment he attributes, by a feat of mental gymnastics, to NIMBYism: "Because she never let them in."

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