Opening of BIA Innovator Campus prompts call for return of Ploughing Championships to Athenry

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

An East Galway TD has this week called for a concerted effort to ensure the National Ploughing Championships are held in Athenry in the near future.

Oughterard — "first village in Ireland that did not wake up to a Direct Provision centre"

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Oughterard is perhaps the first village in Ireland that did not wake up to discover that a Direct Provision centre had been opened in their locality, one local resident said last night, after a week of protests in the area.

Meitheal spirit will see Galway 2020 deliver legacy, says President

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

Galway city centre was a sea of colour and sound last evening (Wednesday) when thousands flocked into Eyre Square to see the spectacular launch of the official programme of Galway 2020.

Never before have we so needed the concept of meitheal

Thu, Sep 19, 2019

It has been a difficult week. A week in which tensions have been allowed to fester. Locally and globally, listening to the news has not been pleasant.

So it was timely that last evening’s programme launch of Galway 2020 has happened when it did. When we look at the importance we attribute to arts and to culture, there has always been a contrarian attitude that doubts the benefit it brings us individually, and as a community. There are questions asked if there is anything that can be taken from all that masquerades as culture. But if we have learned at all from the journey of the past few years, it is the defining of what is seen as culture. That we are a culture; that we are not just consumers of a culture, but creators of it, and curators of it.

JOBS EXPO, IRELAND’S LARGEST JOBS & CAREERS EVENT, RETURNS TO GALWAY ON 21st SEPTEMBER.

Mon, Sep 16, 2019

Jobs Expo Galway returns to the Galway Racecourse on September 21st, showcasing a diverse range of industry-leading employers, with hundreds of highly-skilled jobs for the region. Recruitment teams with job opportunities will be looking to talk to skilled professionals in the West of Ireland and further afield. This FREE event will kick off 10am inside the Wilson Lynch Building at the Galway Racecourse

'The best chance of returning two candidates is to run just two'

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

For the first time since 1961, Fianna Fáil looks set to run only two candidates in Galway West at the next General Election, expected to take place in spring of 2020.

Galway 2020 announces partnership with French Embassy in Ireland

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The French Embassy in Ireland and Galway 2020 announced "a significant partnership" this week, in which support from the embassy will enable Galway 2020 to feature several key French artists as part of its year-long programme.

'Putting boots on the ground for peace'

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

On St Patrick’s Day this year, two US army veterans, Ken Mayers and Tarak Kauff, aged 82 and 77 respectively, were arrested at Shannon Airport for protesting its continued use by the American military.

'Students will be encouraged to reach their potential in a happy, safe, and inclusive environment'

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Galway's new second level school, and the first Educate Together secondary school in the county, was last Friday officially opened in its temporary accommodation at Grianach House beside Galway Crystal, Merlin Park.

Busking bye-laws will 'damage' city's reputation warns Mayor

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Heavy restrictions on, and in some cases outright banning of, busking in Galway city centre, sends a message that is "damaging to our city, damaging to our reputation, and damaging to Brand Galway".

Hanley defends councillors' decision not to lower LPT

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The decision by councillors not to lower the Local Property Tax rate in the city has come in for sharp criticism, but Monday's vote was defended by the Social Democrats' Owen Hanley, who said there were "reasons to increase LPT" in order to ensure the "State provides good services".

From Cavan to Connemara

Thu, Sep 12, 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.

Galway lit up sport last Sunday — now let’s do it again

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

When we look back on last Sunday, not from the vantage point of a few days retrospection, but in a year, or five, we will realise the significance of that victory.

Green light for voluntary DNA scheme for Tuam relatives

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Cabinet was told last evening that it should be possible to develop a voluntary scheme to allow for the collection of biological samples from survivors and others connected to Tuam’s mother-and-baby home, in advance of a law being enacted to underpin the process.

COPE Galway distribute seven hundred Back to School Kits

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

COPE Galway’s Community Catering Service has distributed over 700 school kits to families in Galway city and county who are at risk of poverty and social exclusion.

Greenway project office gives an opportunity to involve landowners in design process, says Cannon

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

East Galway TD Ciaran Cannon has welcomed confirmation that the Athlone to Galway greenway office is to be based in Ballinasloe.

New music bursary award established in memory of inspirational Eimear Noonan

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

The Eimear Noonan Music Bursary Award has been established by the Noonan family of Caher, Co. Clare in memory of their daughter and sister Eimear, who died in a tragic accident in France in November 2017.

Eimear (21) had just begun her teaching career a few weeks previously in Ecole Font Chevalier in the town of Annonay. She was an avid and talented musician playing in a number of different genres and was one of the driving forces behind UCC Orchestra during her years of language study there.

American ambassador to mark Clifden wartime generosity to stricken airmen

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

On September 14, 1944 a United States Navy PB4Y-1 Liberator Bomber crashed into the Atlantic Ocean close to Ballyconneely in Connemara.

Way is clear for oral hearing on city bypass, says Kyne

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Additional information on the proposed Galway City Ring Road, provided to An Bord Pleanála by the Galway County Council, should “clear the way” for an oral hearing on this project.

Gardai probe burglaries in Headford area

Thu, Sep 12, 2019

Gardai in Headford are appealing for information following two burglaries in the area last month.

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