Family Easter fun and hunt for COPE Galway

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

COPE Galway and the Eyre Square Shopping Centre are teaming up to provide a fun-packed Easter Saturday with games and activities for all the family.

Connemara walking festival offers insight into Leenane

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The Connemara Mountain Walking Festival, which takes place May 3 to 5, celebrates its 11th anniversary with a series of exhilarating walks and talks.

Valeo workers support Western Alzheimers

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Diarmuid Doherty, general site manager of Valeo, presents a cheque to Western Alzheimers.

Same day voting for islanders is on the way

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Ireland’s Island residents will soon be able to vote on the same day as the rest of the country.

The Minister for Gaeilge, the Gaeltacht and the Islands, Sean Kyne, says Government approval for legislation on a voting bill has been confirmed that ensures island communities votes in elections and referendums on the same day as the rest of the country.

Learn how to support a sustainable lifestyle

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

A new series of workshops will offer Galwegians practical tips on how to adopt a more sustainable model of living.

Funded by Creative Ireland, the talks will take place at Galway City Museum and Westside Library, encouraging participants to start taking small steps to "refuse, rethink, reduce, reuse, repair, recycle and rot".

Could watchful eyes discourage littering, or even dog fouling?

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

A number of young people from two youth groups in Galway city, the Cape Youth Project and Westside Youth Project, took part in a new anti-litter initiative recently.

Wife saved husband's life thanks to CPR training

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

A family carer who completed a training course in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) saved her husband's life a month later when he suffered a major heart attack at their home in Galway.

Elderly man discharged from hospital found in a 'bad state'

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

An elderly man who was discharged from a public hospital recently without family support or respite services was found in a "bad state" that night by a home help.

Fianna Fail councillor Mary Hoade highlighted the case at a recent meeting of the HSE West's regional health forum held at Merlin Park Hospital.

Sinn Féin to hold 1916 Rising commemorations over Easter weekend

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Sinn Féin will hold commemorations for the 103rd anniversary of the 1916 Rising this Easter weekend at various locations throughout Galway city, Connemara, and east Galway.

Charity launches new campaign as homeless crisis continues

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway Simon Community is marking its 40 year anniversary with the launch of a new campaign entitled Journey Home.

Easter treats in Athenry

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Athenry has an Easter treat for Galwegians this weekend at the town's Heritage Centre.

Ballea Castle collection up for auction this weekend

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The contents of Ballea Castle, the official residence of the Papal ambassador during the visit of Pope John Paul II, are among the items to go under the hammer over the Easter.

Mayor McNelis praises the work of Galway volunteers

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

"Volunteering is changing, but I believe it is in the nature of people and particularly the nature of the people of Galway city to give of themselves to others, so as to make a difference."

Home and cyber security public meeting

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

A public meeting, covering personal security, home security, internet security, and cyber security will take place in the SCCUL enterprises building café, Ballybane, on Tuesday April 23 at 7.30pm.

'A shambles' — Councillors express frustration at slow progress of the Sailín to Silverstrand project

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The slow progress at providing a coastal walk between the promenades at Salthill and Silverstrand has been branded "a shambles" by one Galway city councillor.

Council to establish full-time grounds staff for city parks

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

The Galway City Council is to establish a full-time permanent grounds staff unit for Galway City's three main parks - Terryland Forest Park, Merlin Woods and Cappagh Park.

Our city benefits from the spirit of volunteerism

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

Galway city was at its best this week when it celebrated the selfless in our society - the volunteers who engage with communities, groups, and individuals, not just giving time, but also themselves to help others.

Truly inspiring is the breadth of volunteers who are now an integral part of Galway's culture and spirit. Whether providing a voice for those with special needs, or risking their lives on a search and rescue mission, the number of volunteers who maintain an unwavering dedication is truly uplifting.

Fantasy Football round 35 preview

Thu, Apr 18, 2019

What a week of European football; Man City and Spurs played a game for the ages which saw the London side squeeze through on away goals; Ajax rolled back the years to defeat Cristiano Ronaldo and Juventus in Turin; and Barcelona and Liverpool emphatically dispatched Man United and Porto respectively.

Relocating from Galway to Belfast - What You Need to Know to Make the Process Smoother

Mon, Apr 15, 2019

Are you the type of person who subscribes to the belief that “variety is the spice of life”? If your next helping of variety involves a move from Galway to Belfast then you’ve come to the right place.

Top Tips for Keeping Up with the League of Ireland in 2019

Mon, Apr 15, 2019

No matter which team you wish to choose to support, keeping up with the League of Ireland is a must for any football fan. If you are wanting to know how you will be the first to find out how your team performed in the latest match then keep on reading.

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