A mourning for an age of innocence

Thu, Nov 07, 2019

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In semiotics, there is the signifier and the signified.

Fantasy Football round 12 preview

Wed, Nov 06, 2019

Another round down and Liverpool look like they are in no mood to relinquish their best chance of winning a league title in 30 years. The Reds managed to complete another comeback with a late win against Aston Villa on Saturday thanks to a 94th minute effort by Sadio Mané.

TD calls for 'no further delay' in options appraisal for new Galway hospital

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A call has been made for the speedy completion of the options appraisal for a new public hospital in the grounds of Merlin Park Hospital in the wake of ongoing overcrowding and escalating waiting lists at University Hospital Galway.

Will building more student accommodation provide more city centre family housing?

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

For many decades, Galway city has been recognised as a place that is welcoming of its visiting tourists and to all those who come to secure work or to study. Over the past three decades, the NUIG student population has doubled from 9,000 in the early 1980s to more than 18,000 today.

'Bats won’t fly into your hair'

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

The Halloween weekend is sure to feature images of bats among its seasonal gallery of ghouls and spooks, yet the reality of these remarkable animals is greatly at odds with their depiction as sinister creatures of the night.

Local shows to benefit from funding

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A number of agricultural shows in County Galway will receive funding, allocated by Minister for Rural & Community Development, Michael Ring.

Among the shows which have been allocated €5,000 funding are Ballinasloe, Glenamaddy and Mountbellew shows in East Galway, in addition to Castlerea, Elphin, Roscommon and Strokestown shows in County Roscommon.

Galway, not just a top world city, but now Ireland's best connected

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A new extension to Galway Free Wi-Fi, which officially opens this week, sees it expand from 13 to 35 access points, confirming Galway as Ireland’s largest Wi-Fi connected city.

The popular free public scheme, the result of a public-private partnership, which was the first of its kind in Ireland, is operated in conjunction with the Galway City Business Association.

Guaranteed Irish symbol awarded to Galway based ‘think tank’

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

An economics research institute headquartered in Germany and with an Irish branch in Galway has now been awarded the ‘Guaranteed Irish’ symbol.

Last few tickets available for this weekend's Carnmore AstroNomic Lip-sync event

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Tickets are still available for this weekend's Astro-Nomic Carnmore LipSync Challenge being held to raise funds for the fantastic new astro pitch facility at Carnmore GAA grounds.

Google urges Galway’s female students to apply for new computer science scholarships

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Google is encouraging Galway's female students to take up computer science with a new scholarship programme.

Galway B&B is best in Ireland

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Tony and Pam Connolly of Frenchville House B&B celebrate winning the award, not just for having the best B&B in Connacht, but also in Ireland.

Galway launch for postcard campaign in support of US peace activists

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A postcard campaign, to highlight how two former US soldiers, now peace activists, have been forced to remain in Ireland for more than seven months because of strict bail conditions and the confiscation of their passports, is to be launched in Galway.

The Lost Buoys

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

An average of three life buoys go missing every week along the River Corrib in acts of "wanton vandalism".

A spokesperson for the Galway City Council says the life buoys which are being stolen or thrown into the city's waterways is a "big issue of concern".

Galway’s Great Read 2019: Pumps, Piers and Potholes…120 years of Local Government

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Bringing together a varied and interesting range of events this month to commemorate 120 years of Irish local government, Galway's Great Read will see a month-long series of free talks, seminars and exhibitions take place in various venues around the county.

Galwegians voted most craic

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

It is official - the people of Galway are the happiest and most craic in Ireland.

The research commissioned by Jurys Inn and Leonardo Hotels saw 18 per cent of a sample of 1,000 people from across Ireland select Galwegians as the most craic and happiest in the country.

Rugby stars help launch Galway Hospice Christmas campaign

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

It may just be the beginning of November, but Galway Hospice has launched its annual Christmas campaign with the help of Connacht Rugby players.

Christmas Concert in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

The annual Knights Before Christmas Concert returns again this year to the Galway Cathedral on Saturday December 14.

Naughton recuses herself from voting irregularity investigation

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Following advice from the Dáil's parliamentary legal advisor, Fine Gael Galway West TD Hildegarde Naughton has recused herself from the investigation of complaints against four named deputies arising out of recent voting irregularity controversy.

Kick-start Science Week with a splash

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

Galway Atlantaquaria is gearing up for Science Week celebrations with a planned Sunday Funday.

Park and ride service needed from Galway Airport, says city councillor

Thu, Oct 31, 2019

A park and ride service needs to be implemented at Galway Airport, according to Galway city councillor Alan Cheevers.

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