City council defers decision on Galway Port's future
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
The future of Galway Port Company remains unresolved after the Galway City Council voted to defer a decision on whether to take over the company's shareholdings or to dissolve it entirely and take over its operation.
Read more ...Business suffers the latest in a series of attacks
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
A Galway city centre business has been left counting the cost after a night of vandalism resulted in the premises’ front windows being smashed.
Yes Flowers located on Eglinton Street was attacked in the early morning hours of Wednesday when four windows were damaged.
Read more ...Appropriate measures being taken by Government over Covid-19 says Naughton
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
The Government is taking every appropriate measure in response to the global and national public health emergency arising from the outbreak of Covid-19, that is according to Fine Gael TD Hildegarde Naughton.
Read more ...Need for definitive timeline on flood relief schemes says Rabbitte
Thu, Mar 12, 2020
Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East Anne Rabbitte says the Department of Public Expenditure, and the Office of Public Works (OPW) should prioritise flood defence projects over the next number of months to ensure vulnerable areas of Galway are protected from flooding following extreme weather events.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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?
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
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