Is the HSE the right model for health care in Ireland?

Thu, May 02, 2019

How can we speak coherently about Galway's health services at a time where our media's daily diet is composed of negative stories concerning Government failure to properly ensure medical care for its own citizens?

'Coming through with the realness'

Thu, May 02, 2019

Among the highlights of this year’s Galway Theatre Festival is Steven Sharpe’s new one-man musical, The Realness of Miss Representation, which he will present, for two performances only, at the Town Hall Theatre studio.

IDA fully committed to bringing industry to the west of the city says Lyons

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Industrial Development Authority (IDA) has told Galway city west councillor Donal Lyons that it is fully committed to bringing new industry to the Knocknacarra and Rahoon areas of the city.

Flannery calls time on dog poo

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Galway City Council is being called on to take action on dog fouling in the city.

Sustainable living at Galway City Museum

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway City Museum is this week rolling out the last of the very popular Sustainable Living Series which was funded by Creative Ireland. The aim of the series is to give participants practical tips on how to adopt a more sustainable model of living and to encourage them to start taking small steps to Refuse, Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Repair, Recycle and Rot.

Cruinniú poiblí faoi phlean gaeilge chathair na Gaillimhe

Thu, May 02, 2019

Reáchtálfar cruinniú poiblí faoi Phlean Gaeilge Chathair na Gaillimhe Dé Máirt 7 Bealtaine ag 7.30pm i seomraí G010 & G011, Áras Taighde Uí Argadáin, Ollscoil na hÉireann Gaillimh.

Tá sé mar aidhm ag an gcruinniú deis eile a thabhairt do phobal na cathrach a dtuairimí a léiriú faoin bPlean Gaeilge atá á ullmhú ag OÉ Gaillimh ar son Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus Gaillimh le Gaeilge. Ionas go mbeidh deis ag gach duine páirt a ghlacadh beag beann ar chúlra teanga, beidh dhá chruinniú ar siúl ag an am céanna, ceann i nGaeilge agus ceann i mBéarla. Tá fáilte roimh chách

Nathan Carter spins on the wagon wheels at opening of Zone N Fitness

Thu, May 02, 2019

Zone N Fitness marked the official opening of the business in its new premises at Oranmore Business Park when Mary Davin, Managing Director hosted Nathan Carter for the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Make sure you are registered to vote, says Labour candidate Liam Boyle

Thu, May 02, 2019

With just a week until the deadline to register to vote in the local elections, Labour Galway City East candidate Liam Boyle, is highlighting the eligibility of all residents to cast their ballot on May 24.

Labour candidates submit nominations on May Day

Thu, May 02, 2019

The three Labour candidates running for seats on Galway City Council formally submitted their nomination papers on May Day at Galway City Hall, confirming that they will be on the ballot paper on May 24.

Extend city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra, says O’Reilly

Thu, May 02, 2019

People in the west of the city, as well as tourists wanting to get quickly to Salthill, and who want the option to cycle, are being neglected with the contined failure to extending the city bike scheme to Salthill and Knocknacarra.

This is the view of Green Party Galway City West candidate Pauline O’Reilly, who said providing different means of transport such as regular buses across the city, bike parking, cycling infrastructure, and a “functioning city bike scheme” would “transform” Galway into a “modern, liveable and healthy environment”.

CIE asked to consider new bus route to Parkmore

Thu, May 02, 2019

CIE has been asked to consider introducing a new bus route from Eyre Square to Parkmore, to facilitate Parkmore employees living in estates along and off the Dublin Road, such as Rosshill and Roscam.

The request has come from Fianna Fáil Galway City East candidate Alan Cheevers. He is asking Galway City Council, and the National Transport Authority, as well as CIE to look at this bus route as traffic gridlock in the area is “getting worse”.

Ann Flaherty to run for Fine Gael in Connemara

Thu, May 02, 2019

Ann Flaherty, who has worked as constituency secretary for Minister of State Seán Kyne, has been selected to run for Fine Gael in Connemara for the upcoming Local Elections.

‘Time for our higher politicians to start making noise’ on ring road says Larkin

Thu, May 02, 2019

Galway TDs and senators must crank up the pressure on the Government for the Galway ring road oral hearing, according to a Galway city councillor. Independent councillor Noel Larkin said everyone in favour of the ring road including interested groups, businesses, and organisations, as well as politicians, must come out in force to support the proposal.

Moylough Big Hello event

Thu, May 02, 2019

Moylough Community Resource Cultural and Heritage Centre are hosting the Big Hello on Sunday May 5 as part of National Community Day.

Gardai to enforce road safety campaign

Thu, May 02, 2019

As the May Bank Holiday weekend approaches, An Garda Siochana is anxious to ensure anyone using a vehicle is aware of its bank holiday enforcement campaign.

Launch of business plan for Newcastle community centre

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Newcastle Combined Community Association will launch the business plan for its proposed new community centre at Loyola Lane, Newcastle at a public meeting on Wednesday, May 8 at the Menlo Park Hotel at 9pm.

Cyber bullying must be addressed, says Byrne

Thu, May 02, 2019

Cyber bullying is a very real form of bullying and can be a “terrifying” experience for a child or adult, local election candidate in Galway City Central, Imelda Byrne, said this week.

The Knot Worldwide to establish operations centre in Galway

Thu, May 02, 2019

The Knot Worldwide has announced it is to establish an operations centre in Galway, creating some 100 job opportunities over the next few years.

Public talk to address growing concerns over drug misuse

Thu, May 02, 2019

A new organisation which aims to heighten awareness and find solutions to suicide, alcohol, and drug misuse will hold a public meeting in the city next week.

Away trips give a glimpse of home and community

Thu, May 02, 2019

It has been a horrible few weeks. At home and abroad, the news headlines are filled with tales of unwavering cruelty, of acts of violence, of terror, of domestic killing, of communities living in fear.

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