Galway businesses bear brunt of heavy rain

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Businesses in Eyre Square were mopping up this week as severe rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend led to unprecedented flooding in the area.

Return of the Mc

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The recent judgement handed down by the the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) in favour of Supermac's against McDonald's over the use of the prefix 'Mc' has been hailed as "a vindication of small businesses everywhere that stand up to powerful global entities" by managing director of Supermac's, Pat McDonagh.

Funding for new affordable homes

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Galway city and county is set to get 125 new affordable homes, following Government funding of €5.8 million. The funding will see 95 of the houses built at Merlin Park, and the remaining 30 at Raheen, Athenry.

Councillors opposed to Quiet Man Greenway should visit Waterford says Cannon

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Galway county councillors who oppose the Quiet Man Greenway should take up the advice to visit the Waterford Greenway and see its benefits to local communities, according to Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon.

Council orders swimming ban at Grattan Road

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Overflows at the Mutton Island Waste Water Treatment Plant on Monday evening and Tuesday morning, following the exceptional heavy rainfall over the Bank Holiday weekend has led to a ban on swimming at Grattan Road beach.

Bohermore watermain works will cause traffic disruption, says City Hall

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A "rolling lane closure" on Bohermore/Prospect Hill, between 10am and 4pm throughout August is "the least disruptive" time period in which to carry out essential watermain rehabilitation works.

Will it be Wayne's World for 2019?

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A Galway man, model, actor, and GAA player will take to the stage on August 23 in the Philippines at the Mr World competition and has been named as one of the favourites to claim the coveted title.

East Galway first for CLÁR responders groups to get funding

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Eyrecourt and District Cardiac First Responders Group and Killascobe Community Defibrillator Group are set to benefit through funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development.

Eyrecourt and District Cardiac First Responders Group will receive €2,411 and Killascobe Community Defibrillator Group will receive €5,202. The funding is being issued under Measure 3a of the CLÁR programme, which is aimed at funding equipment and services for first responder groups.

Winners all right in Oughterard

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A fundraising evening was held in the Boat inn, Oughterard on Thursday August 1 in aid of breast cancer research. The winners of the Ladies’ Day competition were Stephanie Gibbons (best dressed lady), Michael Welby (best dressed gentleman, Margo Delap (glamorous granny), and Aine O'Flynn (best hat).

Hanley accuses Government unwillingness to 'implement Airbnb rules'

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The Government's unwillingness to introduce new enforcement rules on short-term letting and its willingness to be lobbied by Airbnb, shows it is "missing in action" when tackling "the multi-faceted aspects of the housing crisis".

This is the view of Social Democrats Galway City East councillor Owen Hanley, who was speaking after it emerged that the Government had "ignored expert advice" to introduce strong enforcement rules following lobbying by Airbnb during meetings with ministers.

Glamour and style wins the day at Hotel Meyrick

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Paula Gannon from Athlone was the winner of the coveted title of Hotel Meyrick Galway’s Most Stylish Lady Competition.

Homelessness in the west increases as Simon launches new campaign

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

More than 500 people, including close to 200 children, in the west of Ireland are having to live in emergency accommodation, with the west the only region of the State to show an increase in the number of those homeless.

This is according to The Simon Community which has launched its Closing The Door On Homelessness campaign. It said the homeless and accommodation crisis in the west was "acute" with 534 people, including 199 children, in emergency accommodation in hotels, hostels and B&Bs at the end of June.

Galway Wind Park launches scholarship fund for Galway students

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

A new scholarship fund for Galway students has been unveiled by the owners of the Galway Wind Park.

Fairy fun for all at Brigit's Garden

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The Fairy Queen and Elf King are on their way to Brigit's Garden and are inviting all fairies and elves to join them for a magical day of fairy fun in Ireland's award winning Celtic Gardens.

Record field of runners will take to the streets of Galway

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Starting at 7pm, the Streets is one of the most high profile events on the Irish running calendar, and this year a record field of 3,400 will race the event. In addition to some of Ireland’s top athletes, club runners, visitors, and thousands of locals will take on the 8km challenge.

Many well known figures from all walks of life in the city and beyond, will line up at the starting line, including three athletes who have run all 34 events, Ger Meehan from Dooneen, Patrick Larkin from Moycullen, and Gerard Murphy from Claregalway.

Galwegians turn out in style for First Furlong at The Ardilaun

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Lunch, fashion, entertainment and race fever took over on The Ardilaun Hotel, in association with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, on Tuesday for another successful First Furlong Charity pre-races luncheon

Mayo wins the style stakes at g Hotel

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Mayo’s Michelle Manning was crowned g Best Hat and Cork’s Dermot Miller named most g Dapper Gent at The g Hotel Ladies' Day after party.

Fun times in Roundstone

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Preparations are well under way for the third ‘Roundstone for Fun’ fundraising event for breast cancer research which takes place on Saturday.

SIMON COMMUNITY LAUNCHES ‘CLOSING THE DOOR ON HOMELESSNESS’ CAMPAIGN

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

The Simon Communities launched their Closing the Door on Homelessness campaign this week. The charity, which is marking 50 years since its foundation in Ireland in 1969, has launched the campaign to tell the stories of people it has supported to close the door on homelessness. In the campaign, Simon Community clients will be sharing their experiences of the safety and security of closing their own front door behind them. In 2018, the Simon Communities around the country ‘closed the door’ for more than 2,400 men, women and children across Ireland, helping them move out of homelessness and into a secure home.

Bring concept of sanctuary into all we do

Thu, Aug 08, 2019

Now that the main festivals in Galway are over, and we thrust the booster rockets into the autumn and the project beyond of Galway 2020, it is time to think about how we define Galway, in more than just terms of culture, of sport.

Is there anyone among us who has not felt the hand of kindness from a random stranger; someone who has proven a hero at the moment such a person is required. Probably not. Now is our turn.

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