Advertiser launches new publication aimed at tourists

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The Galway Advertiser will today launch its first new print publication in a decade with the arrival of #Galway — a free events and What’s On guide aimed at the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the city and county annually.

The publication will be distributed and free of charge to city hotels, tourist offices, and transport hubs, with plans to expand this network further in the coming months.

The trauma of the onlooker

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

We are all suffering from it, yet we may not notice. There is a fatigue around that is engaging us; that is holding us in its grasp. A sort of voyeuristic urge to look on aghast at what is happening in the two countries which perhaps have influenced us the most over the past few centuries. This morning, we wake up to more news of Brexit, as we slide inexorably towards that date at the end of the month.

Stick ‘em up — councillors vote against voluntary ban on election posters

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway city councillors have voted down a motion which would have seen a voluntary ban imposed on the use of election posters by candidates ahead of local elections in May.

Council to vote on sports funding at the end of the month

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

A decision on which major sports infrastructure projects the Galway City Council will put forward for Government funding has been deferred until a later date.

With Pathways event looming, have you had the career and course chat with your children?

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Despite the growing use of psychometric testing, college open days, and online research, it seems that the biggest influence on the career and course choices of teenage students is still parental. The focus on choosing the right pathways for your children is one of the key areas to be explored at next month’s Pathways education and careers event, to be held in Galway’s Galmont Hotel on Tuesday April 9. Organised by the Galway Advertiser group, this event promises something for everyone planning their next steps.

The findings of a recent report commissioned by the Department of Education has shown that too many people are taking up college courses to which they are completely unsuited, rather than seeking out alternative pathways to the careers which give them the most fulfilment.

Galway landowners urged to look at lucrative tourism ‘pod-ential’ of their lands

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway landowners are being asked to look at the potential of their scenic lands being used to generate revenue in a new accommodation venture, which will contribute to generating €31m in tourism revenue to the UK and Ireland by 2023.

Curtains open tonight on Claregalway Drama Festival

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

It’s that time of year again when Claregalway Community Centre is transformed into a magical theatre for the annual Claregalway Drama Festival. This year the festival runs from tonight March 14 to March 22 inclusive. Nine nights of fantastic theatre for theatre goers and drama enthusiasts with a range of genres being performed, from much loved audience classics to festival premieres.

This year the man tasked with judging these fine performances is Brendan Murray, who adjudicates Claregalway Drama Festival for a second time. Each night he will critique the group’s production before giving his final adjudication, and announcing the winners on closing night. Each group performs for the honour of winning a place in the All Ireland Finals held in Athlone and Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Start of Ballybane Neighbourhood Centre facelift welcomed by Cheevers

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The purchase of Ballybane Neighbourhood Centre by new owners is a welcome move, as is the declaration that renovations are starting soon and are due to be completed over the coming months.

Charity’s proposal for Headford Road masterplan gets backing of fellow councillors

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The stretch of the Headford Road, between Ballindooley and Clonboo is set for major renovations, following a proposal made this week by Independent councillor James Charity.

A necessary evil?

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

As a first time candidate running for city council advice about how to run a campaign is always forthcoming.

Virgin Media introduces new bundles and new prices - Eyre Square Shopping Centre!

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

It's never been a better time to be a Virgin Media customer or to recommend Virgin Media to your mates. From now, new customers can get any of our TV, Broadband & Home Phone bundle for just €39 for the first 6 months. Selecting from our biggest entertainment bundle which includes Virgin Media customers get 100+ TV channels and access to our new 500Mbps lightning fast broadband service with a massive saving of up to €360. On the other hand, if you prefer something a little more streamlined - new customers can also opt for Virgin Media’s new broadband speed of 500Mbps for just €39 for the first 6 months, saving €180.

Undocumented Gort student appeals for university chance

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

A young Leaving Cert student from Gort has this week pleaded for a chance to attend university, something she cannot currently do because of her precarious status as an undocumented resident.

Busking by-laws are 'vague, expensive to enforce, and quite probably illegal'

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Despite a majority of public submissions being against the Galway City Council's proposed busking by-laws last year - conservatively more than 95 per cent against - the council proceeded to vote in the new laws, only to have them revoked recently, due to a technical error on the council's part.

Salmon Weir pedestrian bridge should instead by used for public transport

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

A Fianna Fáil candidate is calling for the proposed new pedestrian bridge over the River Corrib to be instead used for vehicles, especially for public transport, and for the Salmon Weir Bridge to become pedestrianised.

Galway poet falls foul of Jeremy Corbyn's shadow cabinet

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Galway poet Kevin Higgins is no stranger to satirising Blairites, and others on the right wing of the British Labour Party, but he recently found himself in the unusual position of upsetting members of Jeremy Corbyn's Shadow Cabinet.

Higgins demands action over illegal parking in Salthill

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Lenaboy Gardens, Emerson Avenue, Oaklands, and Beach Avenue are "blackspots for illegal parking" in Salthill, and the Galway City Council must take action to deal with this problem.

O'Reilly demands council take action on dog fouling

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

"Every pavement, every park, is covered with dog excrement in various states of decomposition. It’s not acceptable and the council needs to act.” This is the view of the Green Party's Pauline O'Reilly.

Ó Cuív demands approval for affordable housing funding

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Housing Minister Eoghan Murphy must immediately approve funding requests from the Galway City Council to develop affordable housing on local authority lands at Bóthar an Chóiste, Castlegar.

Galway hotels feel Brexit effect, says local IHF chairman

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

Business sentiment amongst hotels and guesthouses in Galway and across the country has deteriorated sharply year on year, representing a start change in outlook compared with 2018, according to the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF). An industry survey undertaken by the IHF reveals that only 40 per cent of hoteliers nationally now have a positive outlook for their business over the next 12 months. This compares with 79 per cent who reported a positive outlook at the start of 2018.

Pálás Cinema wins two Civic Trust Awards

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

The Pálás Cinema was celebrating last weekend following winning two Civic Trust Awards at the 60th annual ceremony in Manchester - including a special award for community impact and engagement.

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