Long distance swimming happens in your head, says local swimmer after he crosses the North Channel

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

David Conradie who is a member of Atlantic Masters Swimming Club Galway is the first Galway resident to achieve the momentous task of swimming the 35kms from Donaghadee in Northern Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland. The North Channel is known as one of the hardest of the Seven Ocean Channels due to its colder temperatures, strong tides and currents, which means a swimmer may swim in excess of 45kms, and the infestation of lions manes jellyfish that can stop a swimmer in their tracks with their stings.

Investment in Luimnagh plant will reduce carbon footprints

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Irish Water investment in Luimnagh WTP lighting to reduce carbon emissions by 84 tonnes per year, equivalent of taking 44 cars off our roads

Naughton welcomes decision that will see every child learn history

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Every child in Galway will benefit from learning history after a decision was made to give it special status as a core Junior Cert subject in a move which has been welcomed by local Fine Gael TD and member of the Oireachtas Education Committee, Hildegarde Naughton.

Peak time buses not keeping up with demand, says Hanley

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Unless there are proper levels of investment in public transport, bus services in the city will continually fail to "keep up with the demand of peak times users".

Arts festival talk to explore our relationship with food

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Food quality, why we eat the way we do, industrial food practices, and consumption habits will be explored by the acclaimed British food writer, Bee Wilson, in a public talk at NUI Galway next week.

Charities boosted by Tuam web company breakthrough

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A Tuam-based web company has become the first company in Ireland to get permission from the Revenue Commissioners to introduce a new e-signature process which could help charities receive millions of euro in additional income.

Architecture at the Edge theme inspired by debate over city art gallery plan

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Architecture at the Edge festival, which was conceived to help local citizens understand the many ways architecture impacts our lives, has launched its programme for this month’s event and its central theme stems from a debate held this summer about the re-use of key spaces within the city.

Baboró ambassador — Anna Hartigan-Corbari

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The 23rd Baboró International Arts Festival for Children is just around the corner and kicks off on Monday October 14 with 50 events over 7 days for children and families.Each year we feature individuals who are passionate about the festival. This week’s Baboró Ambassador is nine-year old Anna Hartigan-Corbari.

Anna goes to Galway’s Educate Together National School in Newcastle and is a member of Galway Community Circus. She has been attending the Baboró festival since she was 1. Anna has drawn inspiration from all the shows she has seen and loves putting on plays in the sitting room for her mum and her friends.

Poor Clares Galway to release song tonight

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Poor Clare nuns in Galway will tonight (Thursday) release a song inspired by a poem from their best-selling book ‘Calm the Soul’ which they brought out in 2012.

Dominance of Dublin Airport at the expense of other Irish airports is striking, report shows

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Intensified competition between Irish airports over passengers and airlines will have severe consequences for economic activity and jobs outside the Greater Dublin Area, a report by international economic consultants and partly commisioned by Galway Chamber, has warned.

The report by Denmark’s Copenhagen Economics found that significant capacity expansion planned for Dublin Airport will make it very difficult for other airports to maintain current routes and passenger levels.

Galway researchers announce world’s first shellfish traceability tool

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A study led by researchers at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology, in collaboration with NUI Galway, has resulted in the development of the world’s first scientific shellfish traceability tool.

Hanley urges public to use the cúpla focail online for #Gaeltober

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A city councillor is encouraging the public to take part in #Gaeltober, an initiative for people to use Irish on social media and in their daily lives throughout the month of October.

Average Galway house price rises by more than three per cent

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway rose this year by 3.1 per cent across the county to €165,000, and by 2.7 per cent in the city to €282,500.

Canney demands ‘overhaul’ of care services for the elderly

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

A “complete overhaul” of the State’s attitude to providing care for older people at home is “urgently needed”, according to Galway East TD, and Minister for Rural Affairs, Seán Canney.

Our disused buildings can change our communities

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

One of the most important but underrated festivals that populates our calendar here in the west is Architecture at the Edge. When it first came about, one friend said to me “oh good, another chance to see into people’s houses, to see how the other half lives, to see how the other half builds.”

LATEST UPDATE FROM GALWAY CITY COUNCIL RE STORM LORENZO - ISSUED 1.30 THURSDAY

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Joint City and County Co-ordination Group met this morning to discuss the latest precautionary measures to be implemented in advance of the arrival of Storm Lorenzo. Present at the meeting were members of Roads Department, Environment Department and other key staff from both Galway City Council and Galway County Council. Also present were members of the fire service, the Civil Defence and the HSE Ambulance Service. Topics covered at the meeting included an update on the current progress of Storm Lorenzo, as well as operations in relation to sandbags, car park closures and road closures.

Fantasy Football round eight preview

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Round seven of the Premier League drew to a close on Monday night as Arsenal and Man United battled out a 1-1 draw in Manchester. The previous two days' action saw Liverpool maintain their perfect start to the campaign, with Leicester maintaining their great beginning to the term by putting five past a hapless Newcastle side.

GALWAY CITY COUNCIL - Storm Lorenzo Update 3rd October 5.00pm

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The Galway City Council Crisis Management Team and Head of Departments met again this afternoon. All precautionary measures from Galway City Council’s contingency plan are now in place and Storm Lorenzo will continue to be monitored as it develops throughout the evening.

GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL STORM LORENZO UPDATE 6pm

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Following a meeting of Galway County Council Crisis Management Team to assess the current weather conditions, weather warnings have been updated and the status orange weather warning remains in place for Galway. Storm force winds and gusts are expected with extremely high seas. Rainfall is likely to be heavy throughout this evening and tonight. Flooding including coastal flooding and wave overtopping is likely.

Status orange wind warning remains in place for Galway from 6pm today Thursday until 6am Friday.

It's Magic keeping magic alive for twenty-five years!

Wed, Oct 02, 2019

Buying presents for loved ones is a thoroughly enjoyable experience. Knowing that your gift will raise a smile across the face of the lucky recipient is a special feeling. However, the decision making process on which present to purchase for a birthday or Christmas can be a stressful one.

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