Number of children in Direct Provision dangerously high, says Rabbitte

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Fianna Fáil spokesperson for Children and Youth Affairs, Anne Rabbitte, has warned of the dangers of the increasing number of children in Direct Provision.

Crippling back to school costs need to be stopped — Farrell

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Sinn Féin Galway West spokesperson Mairéad Farrell has said that there is an urgent need to tackle back to school costs, adding that Sinn Féin has recently proposed a €140 back to school bonus to be paid to all families in the summer months to help tackle the cost of sending children back to school.

The proposal was contained in a new policy document Lets End Back to School Stress, published by Sinn Féin. The document also proposes measures to make schools uniforms more affordable; deliver a scheme that makes school books free for all children over a number of budgets; end school reliance on so-called voluntary contributions, and reform and increase funding for the school transport scheme so that it is more flexible and affordable for parents.

Galway students warned to beware accommodation scammers

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

College students, set to begin the annual hunt for accommodation in Galway, are being warned of scammers when renting property in the city.

Cad é an scéal? at The Skeff

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

On Friday September 20 at 7pm, The Skeff is inviting everyone in an exploration of common words and phrases and from where their boozy origins come.

From Cavan to Connemara

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Irish language theatre company, Fíbín, launches an exciting new chapter in its story next week with the promenade show Cath na Ceathrún Rua / Battle of Carraroe, written by incoming artistic director Philip Doherty and staged at the company’s new home space in An Tulach, Baile na hAbhann.

Bedrooms remain a shrine to the lost children

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

It’s the empty beds that will hurt the most.

You pass by them and you hope that once again they will be filled, that there will be a shape under the duvet, a shock of darkness on the pillow. A shape that doesn’t move in the morning time when it is time for school.

DID awarded Guaranteed Irish symbol

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

DID Electrical have announced that they have been awarded the Guaranteed Irish symbol. The retailer opened the doors of its first store on Mountjoy Square, Dublin, in 1968. Today the Irish family business has 23 stores nationwide, including Galway, and over 300 employees delivering superior products and services to their customers every day.

Athenry link road to open this week

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney and Cllr Gabe Cronnelly have received confirmation that Galway County Council will open the new link road off the Athenry by-pass connecting Athenry Presentation College this week.

Galway Hospice will hold its 14th annual Galway Memorial Walk on Sunday 8th September 2019.

Wed, Aug 14, 2019

The Memorial Walk will begin at 12noon from Claddagh Hall and take its traditional route to Blackrock and back, a distance of 6.5km. The Memorial Walk is Galway Hospice’s biggest annual fundraising event. Since it began in 2006, it has raised over €2million to help maintain essential Hospice services. Those who take part in the Memorial Walk do so in memory of a family member, friend or work colleague who has passed away, with many wearing the name of their loved one on special personalised t-shirts provided by the Hospice.

'It is not good for a human being to live in direct provision centres a long time'

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Currently running at the Black Gate Cultural Centre is Failte Africa, an exhibition of paintings by Nasir El Safi, a Sudanese journalist and artist who came to Ireland two years ago and has been living in the direct provision system.

Galway businesses bear brunt of heavy rain

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Businesses in Eyre Square were mopping up this week as severe rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend led to unprecedented flooding in the area.

Return of the Mc

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The recent judgement handed down by the the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in favour of Supermac's against McDonald's over the use of the prefix 'Mc' has been hailed as "a vindication of small businesses everywhere that stand up to powerful global entities" by managing director of Supermac's, Pat McDonagh.

Funding for new affordable homes

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Galway city and county is set to get 125 new affordable homes, following Government funding of €5.8 million. The funding will see 95 of the houses built at Merlin Park, and the remaining 30 at Raheen, Athenry.

Councillors opposed to Quiet Man Greenway should visit Waterford says Cannon

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Galway county councillors who oppose the Quiet Man Greenway should take up the advice to visit the Waterford Greenway and see its benefits to local communities, according to Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon.

Council orders swimming ban at Grattan Road

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Overflows at the Mutton Island Waste Water Treatment Plant on Monday evening and Tuesday morning, following the exceptional heavy rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend has led to a ban on swimming at Grattan Road beach.

Bohermore watermain works will cause traffic disruption, says City Hall

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A "rolling lane closure" on Bohermore/Prospect Hill, between 10am and 4pm throughout August is "the least disruptive" time period in which to carry out essential watermain rehabilitation works.

Will it be Wayne's World for 2019?

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A Galway man, model, actor, and GAA player will take to the stage on August 23 in the Philippines at the Mr World competition and has been named as one of the favourites to claim the coveted title.

East Galway first for CLÁR responders groups to get funding

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Eyrecourt and District Cardiac First Responders Group and Killascobe Community Defibrillator Group are set to benefit through funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Eyrecourt and District Cardiac First Responders Group will receive €2,411 and Killascobe Community Defibrillator Group will receive €5,202. The funding is being issued under Measure 3a of the CLÁR programme, which is aimed at funding equipment and services for first responder groups.

Winners all right in Oughterard

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A fundraising evening was held in the Boat inn, Oughterard on Thursday August 1 in aid of breast cancer research. The winners of the Ladies’ Day competition were Stephanie Gibbons (best dressed lady), Michael Welby (best dressed gentleman, Margo Delap (glamorous granny), and Aine O'Flynn (best hat).

Hanley accuses Government unwillingness to 'implement Airbnb rules'

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The Government's unwillingness to introduce new enforcement rules on short-term letting and its willingness to be lobbied by Airbnb, shows it is "missing in action" when tackling "the multi-faceted aspects of the housing crisis".

This is the view of Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley, who was speaking after it emerged that the Government had "ignored expert advice" to introduce strong enforcement rules following lobbying by Airbnb during meetings with ministers.

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