Rural towns to suffer as a result of cuts to Irish Water budgets says Fitzmaurice

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Rural towns and villages are set to suffer the lasting consequences of cuts to Irish Water budgets, according to independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

He noted that the budget cuts would have a significant impact on rural areas where upgrade works were to be carried out or where new sewerage systems were to be put in place.

Green councillor says council housing maintenance is major issue

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The maintenance of city council housing stock is of great concern to tenants of ‘the biggest landlord’ in the city, according to Green Party councillor Martina O’Connor.

Tomorrow is deadline day for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The closing date for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh nominations, is tomorrow February 21 at 5.30pm. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the longest running award of its kind in Ireland, organised by Gaillimh le Gaeilge in partnership with the Galway Advertiser and with support from TG4 and the Galway Chamber.

Standun flies Galway flag to silver place in Ireland’s Most Creative Company award

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Galway destination store Standun have finished runners-up in the quest to find Ireland’s most creative company.

Hoare calls on university to reconsider rental increases

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Fine Gael councillor Eddie Hoare has lamented the recent decision by NUI Galway to introduce a four per cent rental increase for on campus student accommodation.

The proposed increase which will be introduced for the 2020/2021 academic year will see rents in the newly developed Goldcrest Village increase to nearly €750 per month for a single room.

City Council publishes European Green Leaf final report

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

The Galway City Council has published a final report on the city’s European Green Leaf designation by the European Commission, encompassing a wealth of activities which took place in the city throughout 2017 and 2018.

New radiation oncology centre to open in 2022

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Construction will begin shortly on a new three-storey radiation oncology centre at University Hospital Galway. The facility is expected to open in two years.

Threshold warns of rental scammers targeting Galway

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

National housing charity Threshold has warned people seeking rented properties to be careful of fraudsters following an increase in the occurrence of rent-related scams in the west of Ireland in recent weeks. The charity has seen a particular concentration of these incidents in Galway.

Football’s back — and this time we’re genuine contenders

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

About an hour or so after I write this every Wednesday evening, you’ll find me on a muddy pitch, shouting orders with my fellow coaches, at two dozen U-12 footballers as they lash into one another. We are just one group of thousands who do this a few times a week, up and down the country. Instilling a love of football into those in our charge, in the hope that they get as much enjoyment out of it as we did when we chased a ball up and down a pitch.

Part of what inspires us is the grá that we all had for it, and knowing their disappointment that ensues if it has to be postponed, as has happened so many times in recent weeks because of the weather.

Fantasy Football round 27 preview

Thu, Feb 20, 2020

Game week 27 came to an end in the Etihad on Wednesday night as Man City strolled to a 2-0 victory over hapless West Ham. Elsewhere Man United breathed new life into their fight for the Champions League by defeating Chelsea 2-0 at Stamford Bridge. Sheffield United and Spurs won again to close the gap on a top four spot or should I say top five? And Liverpool continued their stroll to the title with a 1-0 success over Norwich City.

Galway Jobseekers Report Mental Health Strain and Housing Fears.

Wed, Feb 19, 2020

? Bullying: 18% of people have experienced bullying from colleges, while 23% have experienced bullying at the hands of a manager.

Who will form the next government - and is it possible?

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

As the dust settles on a tumultuous General Election, attention turns to the central question – who governs? If this looked like a conundrum in the immediate aftermath of the 2016 election, then if anything a solution is even less apparent on this occasion.

The history maker

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

From the early rounds of tallies on Sunday morning it became obvious that Mairead Farrell would win a seat in Galway West, and that in doing so she would make history.

'We were playing against a hurricane'

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

A good day for Hildegarde Naughton. A bad day for her party. The Galway West TD admits that Election 2020 has been a "bittersweet" one, with her returning to the Dáil, and her party colleague, Sean Kyne, losing his seat.

'This change been coming for some time'

Thu, Feb 13, 2020

In a sense, Catherine Connolly has made history four times in Galway West, a constituency that, up until last Saturday, was largely one of the most stable and predictable in the State.

'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.

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