'In the 21st century, the story of Democracy will be who gets the upper hand between Democracy and Facebook'

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Among the speakers at Galway International Arts Festival’s autumn session of First Thought Talks in NUIG on Saturday October 3, is David Runciman, Professor of Politics at Cambridge University, who has written seven acclaimed books on politics and democracy.

Cappagh Park astro-turf facility to get floodlights next year

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The astro-turf facility at Cappagh Park will be getting floodlights next year, which will allow the facility to stay open into the late evening. The news was described as “very positive” by one councillor.

At Monday’s city council meeting, councillors were informed that floodlights will be erected at the astro-turf facility at Cappagh Park. Tender documents have been prepared, a company to carry out the work is to be chosen, and works will begin in early 2020. It will be fully funded by the council and will not depend on funding from the Capital Sports Grants.

Galway company’s dapper accessories well-received at ploughing championships

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

It is hard to imagine wooden bow-ties being in much demand at the Ploughing Championships, but last week they wowed at the Carlow venue.

Nonie’s October events to boost breast cancer research

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A huge coming together of Supervalu retailers and locals from Lackagh, Turloughmore and Claregalway will take place this October as communities unite for Breast Cancer Awareness month. It is all in support of well known local woman, Nonie Fahy, manager of Flynns Supervalu Lackagh, Turloughmore.

GMIT launches Healthy Campus initiative

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

GMIT has this week launched initiative aimed at fostering and promoting healthy living in the workplace for both staff and students. The initiative, launched by Minister of State Catherine Byrne, includes a ban on smoking and vaping on campus, nutrition awareness, consent workshops, and positive mental health initiatives among a raft of measures.

Connacht Rugby to host record crowds at Sportsground this season

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The public have really got behind Connacht Rugby side this season with record numbers expected though the gates and renewal rates of season tickets on a par with the unforgettable title-winning season of 2016.

‘The Three JCs’ — an evening with Joe Canning, Joe Cooney, and John Connolly

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

For the first time ever, three of Galway’s hurling heroes will be on stage together on Saturday November 23 at the Galmont Hotel in Galway for a very special event celebrating their incredible contribution to the game.

Galway Gaeltacht primary schools to benefit from sports funding

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Funding totalling €213,588 has been granted to Connemara-based organisation Muintearas to administer the Athletics and Sports Programme to 18 primary schools in the Galway Gaeltacht.

Rabbitte demands TUSLA be given powers to shut down ‘non-compliant’ creches

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

TUSLA does not have the ability to shut down non-compliant creches due to flaws in the legislation, and urgently needs to be given those powers by the Government, a Galway TD has demanded.

Fianna Fáil spokesperson on children and youth affairs, Anne Rabbitte, is calling on the Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone, to extend powers to TUSLA to “punish non-compliant creches”, including making it “impossible” for any management team or company involved with “very poor levels of service” to operate a creche in the State.

Canney demands restoration of rehabilitative training allowance

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Rehabilitative Training Allowance for people with disabilities should be restored as a matter of urgency, according to Galway East TD and Minister for Rural Affairs Seán Canney.

Afternoon tea, jazz and magic at the g

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A very special fundraising afternoon in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute will be held at the g Hotel on Sunday October 13. The event entitled ‘Afternoon Tea, Jazz and Magic at the g’ will feature music from jazz singer, Michelle Lally following the recent release of her new album ‘A Moment in Time’, accompanied by Pianist Colm Henry and Saxophonist Bertránd Huvé and magic from mentalist and magician, Aidan Murphy.

Specsavers Galway to launch Hearing Clinic in Spiddal

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The audiology team at Specsavers Galway stores is to open a new hearing clinic in The Spiddal Medical Centre, County Galway, commencing Wednesday, October 2.

Audiologists at Specsavers Galway will offer hearing screenings, hearing aid servicing, tuning and battery replacements at the Spiddal Hearing Clinic, with the intention of expanding the services available at the clinic over time.

Council to explore Athenry to Galway commuter train service

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A designated commuter train from Athenry to Galway could become a reality after a motion was adopted calling on City Hall to work in conjunction with the Galway County Galway, to ask Iarnród Éireann, for such a service.

Use of church grounds for Oughterard protest march was ‘unacceptable,’ says parish priest

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

A protest march due to be held this weekend in Oughterard will not commence from the church grounds, after the parish priest said it was ‘unacceptable.’

Let us never take Cancer Care West for granted

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Sometimes in society, what we cannot see are the most important things; the groups and people we take for granted. That what lies in front of us is hidden, until it is most needed. And then like a genie hiding behind a bush, it leaps out and supports you, and takes your hand at the very time you need your hand taken.

Rugby World Cup at The Skeff

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen welcomes the people of Galway to join them for one of the world’s greatest sporting events. Soak in the atmosphere in the heart of Galway as the ‘Boys in Green’ go toe-to-toe with other giants of the game.

Fantasy Football round seven preview

Thu, Sep 26, 2019

Although some minds may be trained on what is happening in the Far East, at Advertiser Towers we are concentrating on what is happening across the Irish Sea as the Premier League moves into its seventh round of matches, and we know that you want to know our top three in the Advertiser Tribal League in association with Monroe's Tavern.

Med Tech Consultancy to create 30 jobs over 3 years

Fri, Sep 20, 2019

Med-Di-Dia, a regulatory affairs and quality compliance consultancy focusing on the Medical, Digital Health and Diagnostic sectors of the European Life Science Industry, officially opened their Galway Offices on Monday 16th September 2019. The Mayor of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard was there to officiate the launch event at the Galway Technology Centre.

'All eyes on Galway' as 2020 Programme launched

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

“At the end of the storm there’s a golden sky” goes the famous song 'You’ll Never Walk Alone' and it’s an image that the official programme launch, last night, of Galway 2020 brought to mind.

Carna/Cill Chiaráin residents step up campaign to save Páirc na Mara project

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

The proposed Marine Park/Páirc na Mara, east of Cill Chiaráin village, could be the "last chance to turn the tide" for an area which has long suffered high unemployment and emigration.

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