It’s time to protect and champion our local primary schools.

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Today, more than 559,000 children are taught in large classes in underfunded primary schools where there is minimal support for school leaders. This is not acceptable. The next government must change this reality.

Mental health must be 'genuine priority' for next Dáil, says Ó’Tuathail

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Mental health must become a "genuine priority" for the next Dáil, where patients and their families are put "at the heart of reforming the service", according to Social Democrats Galway West candidate, Niall Ó Tuathail.

It's all to play for in Galway West

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

We are down to almost the last week of this General Election campaign and for arguably the first time in many campaigns, it genuinely is all to play for in the five seat constituency of Galway West.

First month of decade has been an ugly one

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

It has been an ugly start to the New Year. As the first month draws to a close, we are not filled with the optimism that comes with the unfurling of the daffodil blooms; our hearts are not pumped with the warmth of the setting sun that stays with us just a little longer every day. The spring that should drag us out of the end in the morning is less taut, as the realities of the days ahead and past sit on our chests.

It has been a period where the absolute horrors have been visited upon us with the shocking and brutal deaths of so many young people, caught up in situations not of their own making. The deaths of those small children in Dublin, the horror of Drogheda, the stabbings, the attacks around the country. The seeming futility of truth and consequence in world affairs.

Councillors criticise extra funding request by Galway 2020

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

The request of an extra €2.5 million in funding by Galway 2020 from the Galway City Council has been criticised by city councillors.

The project officially launches on Saturday February 8 at an event in South Park, Claddagh, councillors were asked to grant €1.25 million in 2021 and 2022 in order to facilitate the delivery of additional programme elements in the city and the development of legacy initiatives at a special meeting on Monday at City Hall.

NUI Galway study challenges blood pressure guidelines

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Up to 150,000 Irish patients may not need to increase their blood pressure medication despite new lower blood pressure thresholds recommended recently in US and European medical treatment guidelines.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2020 launched at Aula Maxima event

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh, Galway’s bilingual business award, was officially launched by Uachtarán Ollscoil na hÉireann, Gaillimh, an tOllamh Ciarán Ó hÓgartaigh who said the competition is very much in keeping with the core values of the National University of Ireland, Galway.

Galway family revel in Atlantic sailing adventure

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

A County Galway family are combining their love for the sea and adventure to explore the Atlantic by boat.

Researchers and locals team up to develop village plan for Moycullen

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

Researchers at NUI Galway’s School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies have teamed up with Forbairt Pobail Maigh Cuilinn (Moycullen Community Development Association) to develop a people-powered development plan for the village. The Moycullen 2030 Village Plan project was funded by the Irish Research Council.

Fantasy Football round 25 preview

Thu, Jan 30, 2020

So the superlatives are starting to run out for Liverpool as they reach the 70 point mark before the end of January. Their 23rd win out of 24 matches was racked up thanks to a 2-0 away success at West Ham. The massive 19 point advantage they have over their rivals leads me to say, this title race is over.

TG4 poll shows a dogfight is in prospect in Galway West — All up for grabs

Tue, Jan 28, 2020

The results of a TG4/Ipsos MRBI constituency poll carried out for ‘Vóta 2020’ programme shows a real dog-fight is in prospect in Galway West, with all five sitting TDs and as many as five other candidates all in contention to be elected. The quota in Galway West is 17%, and although no one candidate has enough first preference votes to reach the quota according to the poll, the competition will be fierce for the five seats.

Plans advanced for 1,000 home Sandy Road development

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Business owners and public sector bodies located at Sandy Road are to meet with the Land Development Agency in the coming months to clear the way for a major 20-acre development at Sandy Road which will deliver up to 1,000 new homes, together with sustainable businesses and leisure spaces.

Stakeholders to meet to clear way for 1,000 home development at Sandy Road

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Business owners and public sector bodies located at Sandy Road are to meet with the Land Development Agency in the coming months to clear the way for a major 20-acre development at Sandy Road which will deliver up to 1,000 new homes, together with sustainable businesses and leisure spaces.

President Higgins to open Galway 2020 next month

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Uachtarán na hÉireann, Michael D Higgins, will officially inaugurate Galway 2020 at the European Capital of Culture's opening ceremony on Saturday, February 8, in South Park, the Claddagh.

Launch for Green candidate O’Donoghue hears that rural Ireland must be persuaded

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Almost 100 people attended the launch of the Green Party’s General Election candidate, Julie O’Donoghue last week Deputy Leader of the Green Party, Catherine Martin TD addressed the crowd and said that if the Green Wave is to be successful, it must bring rural Ireland with it.

McNelis demands halt to any rise in pension age

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Opposition to raising to 67 the age at which a person can qualify for the State pension has intensified since the start of the General Election campaign, and Labour has pledged its "full support" to the #STOP67 campaign.

Young people in Ireland getting 'raw deal' says Ó Tuathail

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Young people in Ireland are getting a "raw deal" which is seeing them priced out of the housing market, and facing into a future where they may never own their own homes - a situation that cannot be allowed continue.

Loughnane calls for more youth centres in city and county

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

While crime and 'law and order' have featured prominently in the election campaign, particularly following the murder and dismemberment of Keane Mulready-Woods, little attention has been paid to addressing the social causes of crime.

Corbyn defeat will be used against the real Left in Ireland

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

While voters in the Republic of Ireland go to the polls on February 8, it may be instructive for us to cast our minds back to December and the general election in Britain, as that contest contained a warning for the Irish Left that it would do well to heed.

Louis O'Hara to run for Sinn Féin in Galway East

Thu, Jan 23, 2020

Louis O'Hara, who ran for Sinn Féin in the Oranmore-Athenry ward in the local elections last year, has returned to electoral politics to stand as the party's Galway East General Election candidate.

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