Indian ambassador to attend independence party in Galway

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

The 73rd Indian Independence Day will be celebrated in Galway by Indian families and friends on Saturday.

Major opportunity to develop shuttle bus services from Wild Atlantic Way into South Galway venues, says Cannon

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

An East Galway TD has said that the launch later in 2019 of the Burren Discovery Trail will lead to the development of key services for visitors to South Galway.

Galwegian heroes celebrate after conquering English Channel

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

There were great scenes at Blackrock on Sunday as locals turned out to celebrate the homecoming of two Galwegians who had completed the English channel swim.

Thumbs up for funding to fastrack treatment of arthritis

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Loci Orthopaedics, based in the Innovation Centre at NUI Galway, is lead partner in a consortium awarded in excess of €2.5 million to advance one of the company’s products to market, the “InDx Implant” under the European Commission’s ‘Fast Track to Innovation’ fund.

Galway bags medal haul at regional lifesaving championships

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

An East Galway TD has said that the launch later in 2019 of the Burren Discovery Trail will lead to the development of key services for visitors to South Galway.

Are you interested in listening for Childline?

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Have you ever considered offering a listening ear to a child or young person who seeks support?

GAA has created a game of protein-guzzling gym bunnies with arms the size of bullock’s necks

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Dear Editor,
The rapid decline of our beloved GAA is unfolding right before our eyes as it descends into the depravity of professionalism.

Run or walk 10k in Claregalway and help Galway Hospice

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

Runners and walkers who wish to help the Galway Hospice while engaging in exercise can do both when they take part in the 32nd Claregalway 10K Road Race which will be held in the village at the end of next week.

Calls for overgrown trees to be cut back around road signs

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

A Galway city councillor has called on Galway City Council to take action on overgrown trees blocking road signs.

Soul Space boutique health and wellness experience at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Aug 15, 2019

A fantastic one-day health and wellness event will be held next month at the stunning Claregalway Castle in Galway.

In today’s world of stress and distraction, our health is being challenged like never before. Founded by performance and health couple Gerry Hussey and Miriam Kerins Hussey, Soul Space on September 15, aims to bring to life their vibrant, passionate and innovative approach to physical, mental, psychological and emotional wellbeing.

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.

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