Launch of new charity to support St Bernadette’s Paediatric Unit at UHG

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway Sick Kids Foundation was officially launched last week in Tom Sheridans, Knocknacara. The charity was established in June 2017 and achieved charitable status in March last year.

NUI Galway becomes officially designated a University of Sanctuary

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

NUI Galway was this week designated as an official University of Sanctuary, requiring it to be more inclusive to refugees, asylum seekers, and Travellers, and scholarships have been offered to members of these groups to attend the university.

Galway Autism Partnership Infinity Ball this weekend

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway will play host to Ireland’s first autism-friendly ball this Saturday in the Ardilaun Hotel. This event is organised by Galway Autism Partnership, with proceeds from the night going to the locally based charity.

Galway schools to benefit from Summer 2020 works scheme

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A total of 41 primary and secondary schools across County Galway will benefit from improvement and enhancement works due to grants from the €30 million national Summer Works Scheme.

‘I’m in my own little paradise now’

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

The realities of life on the streets, sleeping in doorways, in old sheds, in dark damp corners where the ill-wind blowing in from the bay always finds a way to find you. Living a half-life in the half light of a city that you think doesn’t care. You walk through the streets, almost invisible. If they see you, they don’t look for fear you will ask them for something they cannot give, like time, or a kind word, or a smile.

Time to educate ourselves about online impact on children, says Crowe ahead of information meeting

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A meeting titled ‘Safe use of the Internet for Children and Teenagers’ is to be held in the city on Monday next. The event, organised by Fianna Fail councillor Ollie Crowe will brief parents and guardians on the significant challenges young people are faced with daily via their online activity.

The meeting being is being held in the Clayton Hotel this coming Monday December 2 at 8pm and will hear from a number of experts who will outline their professional experiences and learnings.

Loan approved to purchase land for more housing

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A loan of €10 million has been approved by the Galway County Council to purchase land for more social and affordable housing.

Major transformation of Headford lights

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

The commencement of the installation of new LED lighting in Headford has been welcomed by a Galway county councillor.

Story of bullied Galway pigeon to be launched this weekend

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A Galway-based author will this weekend see her first children’s book launched in the city. The tale of a bullied pigeon which is ridiculed for having loud flapping wings has just been published and is available in paperback and on Amazon and all major online booksellers.

Transport campaign needs to be extended to people living outside the city – Ó Cuív

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Éamon Ó Cuív, has noted that the People Before Profit campaign in Galway in relation to transport fares discriminates against people living outside the city and is typical of the narrow view and the divisive nature of the campaigns they are trying to promote, that would divide rural areas from cities.

Corinthians luncheon for Cope

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

A major event will be hosted by Galway Corinthians RFC this Saturday to raise money for COPE Waterside Women’s refuge.

AIDS West concerned by continued rise in HIV diagnosis

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Alarming figures from the HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) which indicate that there has been an eight per cent increase in the number of people in Ireland being newly diagnosed with HIV so far in 2019, are of great concern to AIDS West.

Millions across Europe to tune into Cathedral Mass this Christmas Eve

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Galway Cathedral’s Christmas Eve Mass will be broadcast live in Ireland and across Europe to millions this year. This year’s Mass which will begin exactly at 11pm, instead of the usual 10pm time and will go out live on RTE in Ireland and on various channels across Europe.

The Mass will be broadcast through Eurovision which means that it will be available to 44 European countries.

Galway teacher aims to achieve his goals on Operation Transformation in New Year

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Teacher Shane Farrell from Galway will join Claire Beakhurst, Jean Kinahan and Barry and Andrea Rea when Operation Transformation kicks off in January.

Aniar Restaurant makes international 50 Best Discovery list

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Michelin-star Galway restaurant Aniar was honoured this week with its inclusion on the new 50 Best Discovery website. The platform was launched this month by the people behind the prestigious World’s 50 Best Restaurants list.

Helping those who live half lives in the half light

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

This city has changed much over the past 30 or 40 years. The type of people who live in it have a different perspective from those who once did. The buildings have changed, the public spaces, the street coverings, the ambience.

Introducing....Hyde Gin!

Thu, Nov 28, 2019

Last night the Connacht Hospitality Group launched their very own gin in Rituals, 48 William St, Galway. Hyde Bar is now the third Galway Bar to launch a Gin after An Pucan in 2016 and Tigh Nora this of year. Since Hyde Bar stocks hundreds of amazing Gins from around the world, we decided it was time to add our very own to the collection.

Red is the new Black at Virgin Media, Eyre Square Shopping Centre!!

Wed, Nov 27, 2019

Amazing Red Friday offers for everyone!
Virgin Media is once again turning Black Friday Red with the launch of its Red Friday promotions. With offers available across TV, Broadband & Home phone bundles, and Virgin Mobile, there’s something for everyone. Why not drop in Virgin Media, Eyre Square Shopping Centre to find out more?

Fantasy Football round 14 preview

Tue, Nov 26, 2019

Game week 13's action concluded as Aston Villa secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Newcastle in Birmingham on Monday night. Elsewhere Liverpool's assault on the Premier League title continued unabated with a hard fought 2-1 success over Crystal Palace; Leicester strengthened their grip on second spot with 3-0 win over Brighton; Man City defeated Chelsea 2-1; and Man United made a Lazarus like comeback to secure a 3-3 draw with Sheffield United in south Yorkshire.

Introducing Massimo's Winter Wonderland!

Mon, Nov 25, 2019

Located at 10 William Street West, the Massimo Winter Wonderland sees Galway’s best 'catch-up with pals pub' undergo a total metamorphosis as the entire venue is transformed into a cosy Scandinavian lodge complete with oak beams, a roaring wood-log fire, gingerbread house and a forest of up-cycled trees under the creative direction of artist and under the creative direction of artist and designer Pete Casby. The Massimo Winter Wonderland encompasses a beer garden where magic elves will make it snow at different times throughout the day when Dean Martin is heard singing ‘Let It Snow’, while also housing a special ‘wishing well’ from which the funds will go to the Galway Samaritans, a not-for-profit mental health support organisation.

E-paper

Read this weeks E-paper. Past editions also available from within this weeks digital copy.