Time for us to pass judgment on the Ireland that we all want

Thu, Jan 16, 2020

And so it is. Just like the two buses coming along at once, our long awaited General Election comes along on the same day as our long awaited opening of Galway 2020, immediately knocking it off the front pages of the media, diverting it away from the eyes of the nation, like a bridesmaid winning the Euromillions on the day of your wedding. They just had to go and spoil it for us, didn’t they, without even a sideways glance at what else might have been in the diary.

Fantasy Football round 23 preview

Wed, Jan 15, 2020

So we are halfway through January and it looks all over bar the shouting as Liverpool extended their enormous lead at the top to 14 points with a hard fought 1-0 success over Spurs in north London. Elsewhere Watford's great escape continues to gather momentum as they defeated fellow strugglers Bournemouth 3-0 on Sunday to climb at of the relegation zone for the first time this season; Man City annihilated Aston Villa 6-1; and Southampton exacted revenge for their 9-0 hammering in October, inflicting a 2-1 defeat on Leicester to all but kill off The Foxes' faint title hopes.

Cannon announces that New Inn is to get full-sized astroturf pitch

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

A new state of the art full sized AstroTurf pitch is to be developed in the East Galway village of New Inn following the awarding of a grant of almost €1m from the government’s Regional Sports Capital Fund.

Grealish welcomes funding of €20.4m for Galway under the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Independent Deputy for Galway West, Noel Grealish TD has welcomed funding for Galway of €20.4m under the Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Canney welcomes news on East Galway Sports Campus

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

The East Galway Sports Campus has received a significant Government grant to develop its facilities.

Naughton welcomes Connacht Rugby €10 million funding under the Large-Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

The Government has allocated Connacht Rugby €10 million in funding under the Large-Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund — Fine Gael TD for Galway West Hildegarde Naughton, who is a season-ticket holder at the Sportsground, had campaigned for the grant funding and brought Leo Varadkar to the grounds last year to see the plans for the 12,000-capacity stadium.

€8.3 million in funding for Galway Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Cappagh

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

€8.3 million in funding has been committed by Government to fund the proposed Galway Regional Aquatic and Fitness Centre in Cappagh, in the West of the City.

€2.1 million in government funding for Rinville Sportsground

Fri, Jan 10, 2020

Oranmore/Maree GAA has confirmed plans for its new Rinville Sportsground development following the announcement of €2.1 million in government funding under the Large-Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund.

NUI Galway outlines plan to become driver of change for region

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

NUI Galway has this morning (Thursday) outlined a new strategy which places the institution as a central driver of transformational change for Galway and the West of Ireland.

Education is the key to a better life for Travellers, says comedian

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Only 61 members of the Travelling community have been enrolled in third level education since 2017, according to a report commissioned by the Department of Education. The number has increased from 41 in 2016.

Council must 'clamp down' on Airbnbs in the city

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The needs of tourism, and the ability of landlords to avoid restrictions on short term rentals, must not come before people who live in Galway city - especially those struggling to find accommodation.

Peace protest on Saturday against current US-Iran tensions

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

As fears rise that another "forever war" could erupt in the Middle East in the aftermath of the USA's assassination of Iranian general, Qasem Soleimani, Galwegians are being asked to show their opposition to this dangerous drift.

Hanley calls for council to appoint mobility officer to get the city moving

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

A mobility officer for Galway could oversee and co-ordinate the roll-out of a new, integrated, more efficient, and more sustainable modes of cycling, walking, and public transport in the city, that would benefit all Galwegians.

Cheevers calls for funding for Renmore's Scoil Chaitriona

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Scoil Chaitriona in Renmore urgently needs a new school building as it is "not acceptable" for its more than 800 pupils to have to use prefabs, some of which are in "very poor condition".

O'Reilly sets out priorities for Election 2020 campaign

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

Climate action, environmental protection, providing world class sustainable public transport, and supporting increased cycling infrastructure in the city will be the chief campaign points for the Green Party's Pauline O'Reilly, at Election 2020.

Cannon urges Galway people to get comprehensive travel

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

An East Galway TD is urging Galway people making travel plans for this year to ensure they have comprehensive travel insurance.

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has said that while most journeys pass off without incident, statistics from 2019 show the good sense behind being prepared, with over 1,700 Irish citizens caught up in major incidents overseas.

Higgins calls for increased disability facilities in city

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

At the last Council meeting of the year, Councillor Clodagh Higgins proposed a motion calling for Galway City Council to undertake a feasibility study to provide for a Changing Places Accessible facility in the city.

Inishbofin ferry service secure for next five years

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The Inishbofin ferry service has been secured for the next five years after funding was secured by the Aire don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin, Seán Kyne.

Lose up to two stone in ten weeks

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

There are three keys to a successful weight loss plan – diet, exercise, and metabolism correction. All three keys interconnect – one will not work without the other. Your metabolism is the most powerful of all the three keys – it is the ‘switch’ that controls everything else. In most people this switch is off.

New literacy strategy must put stronger emphasis on digital literacy – Naughton

Thu, Jan 09, 2020

The new Literacy and Numeracy strateg0y due to be updated at the end of 2020 must include a heavy emphasis on digital literacy as the digitalisation of work and education continues apace, a Fine Gael TD has said.

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