How will Galway city vote in the 2019 Local Elections?

Thu, May 23, 2019

Fifty candidates are competing for 18 seats across the city's three electoral wards, but in reality, only half that number can truly be considered contenders. While the city is not expected to make sweeping changes to the make-up of its local government representation, some new faces are likely to feature when the new council meets in June.

Who will be returned as MEPs for Midlands-North-West?

Thu, May 23, 2019

Former tánaiste Michael McDowell recently described the European elections as a mad dash where household names strive to become household names. There is more than an element of truth to this; high profile politicians such as Gerry Collins, Jim Higgins, and Brian Hayes went largely off the radar after relocating to Brussels.

One year on from the Referendum on the Eighth Amendment

Thu, May 23, 2019

The referendum to Repeal the Eighth Amendment, which was a ban on abortion in almost all circumstances, took place on May 25 2018. One year on, Galway Pro-Choice spoke to the Galway Advertiser on what has changed, and why it believes there is still a need for pro-choice campaigning in Ireland.

From robotics to Harry Potter - Foróige STEAM event a hit with young people

Thu, May 23, 2019

More than 200 young people from across Connacht aged between seven and 17 attended the Foróige's first Regional Youth STEAM fair in the UNESCO ILAS Centre in NUI Galway.

Street entertainment 'central' to Galway’s 'success as a thriving city' says Boyle

Thu, May 23, 2019

Street entertainment is central to Galway’s "success as a thriving city, and its attractiveness to visitors", according to Labour Galway City East candidate, Liam Boyle, who has pledged his opposition to the controversial busking bye-laws.

Make Galway 'employment friendly' for those with disabilities, says Boyle

Thu, May 23, 2019

Making Galway city 'employment friendly' for those with disabilities must become a major priority of the new council after May 24, a Labour candidate has said.

Farrell calls for greater investment in public buses to meet 'growing demand' in city

Thu, May 23, 2019

A jump of 13 per cent in passenger numbers on Bus Éireann services across the city, according to figures released this week, is "further evidence" that "proper investment" and a strategic plan to develop bus services in Galway is "urgently needed".

GIAF...Not just a summer romance

Thu, May 23, 2019

Last week the Galway International Arts Festival launched its 2019 programme and, from now to July, people from far and near will be booking tickets and making plans to converge on Galway for its two week jamboree of high octane culture and craic.

From robotics to Harry Potter - Foróige STEAM event a hit

Thu, May 23, 2019

people from across Connacht aged between seven and 17 attended the Foróige’s first Regional Youth STEAM fair in the UNESCO ILAS Centre in NUI Galway.

We must protect Harkin’s legacy and thwart possibility of two FG MEPs, says Healy Eames

Thu, May 23, 2019

Voters in the Midlands North West should not let the great work of outgoing MEP Marian Harkin be undone in the next European Parliament, Fidelma Healy Eames has said.

Canney congratulates Galway County Council on EU WiFi grants

Thu, May 23, 2019

Galway East TD and Minister for Digital Development Seán Canney has congratulated Galway County Council on securing €45,000 in vouchers to install public WiFi hotspots around the county.

The awards to Galway are part of a European Union initiative which has seen Ireland receive a total of €1.2 million over two funding rounds.

Actress Pauline McLynn to be honoured at MADRA Dogathon

Thu, May 23, 2019

Actress Pauline McLynn will be honoured at the MADRA Paws on the Prom Dogathon taking place this weekend.

The man with two good feet who promises to do what it says on the tin

Thu, May 23, 2019

A sports injury specialist and former League of Ireland soccer player who is a local election candidate in Galway City Central promises “naked honesty” and pledges to work with anyone committed to the betterment of the city, if elected.

‘Go wild’ in Galway this Saturday

Thu, May 23, 2019

‘Go Wild’ is back this weekend for its fourth year running. This free festival of wildlife brings together a number of local Galway wildlife organisations to help us discover more about the wealth of wildlife on our doorstep.

The day starts bright and early with a dawn chorus at 4:30am at Silver Strand. BirdWatch Ireland’s John Lusby, who leads the dawn chorus said it is well worth setting your alarm for.

See awardwinning Vango tent at Outback Jacks display showroom

Thu, May 23, 2019

Outback Jacks have opened their awardwinning Vango Tent display showroom, at their shop in Ballybane, Galway.

The Galway store is the exclusive retailer for Family Vango Airbeam® Inflatable Tents in the west of Ireland.

Sweeney Oil wins Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019

Thu, May 23, 2019

Following eighteen entries, thirteen finalists, four categories and two rounds of judging, Sweeney Oil, was announced by Seán Kyne TD, Príomh-Aoire an Rialtais agus Aire Stáit don Ghaeilge, don Ghaeltacht agus do na hOileáin as the overall winner of Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh for the year ahead.

Carroll calls for Fire Brigade HQ to be based at Galway Airport

Thu, May 23, 2019

Former County Mayor Liam Carroll, a candidate in the Athenry Oranmore Municipal District has called on the CEOs of Galway City and County to consider locate the headquarters of the Galway Fire Service at the old Galway Airport site in Carnmore.

Naughton welcomes sports equipment funding

Thu, May 23, 2019

More than €220,000 has been granted to sporting bodies in the Galway West constituency under the Government’s Sports Capital (Equipment Only) Scheme. This is separate to the non-equipment Sports Capital Grants, which will be announced in September.

Cleggan Airstrip approved for Alcock and Brown event, says Mannion

Thu, May 23, 2019

Eileen Mannion, Fine Gael Councillor for Connemara North has welcomed the approval for the use of the Cleggan Airstrip for a ‘fly in’ as part of the Alcock and Brown centenary commemoration.

Call for increased garda presence in Knocknacarra

Thu, May 23, 2019

Calls have been made for the provision of increased policing in the Salthill and Knocknacarra area, amid claims that the garda station at the resort is unfit for purpose.

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