Remembrance service at Portiuncula University Hospital

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Portiuncula University Hospital is inviting parents and their families who have experienced bereavement through the death of a child or who have lost a baby through miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy, stillbirth, or shortly after birth to a service of remembrance, which will take place at the hospital chapel on Monday February 4 at 7.30pm.

Let's make more of our global connections

Thu, Jan 31, 2019

Back in the day, town twinnings were a great fashion altogether. Every little town and village had some fella living down the road, probably in on a witness protection programme or someone who said he hailed from some little Breton village named Creton-LeBlanque or Moron du Ville. And in a time when there was really nothing on the telly and it rained for eight months of the year, the temptation for a jolly to an exotic destination (anything east of Moate) was too much to resist.

Contract signed for €13.8 million extension of Tuam Regional Water Supply to Loughrea

Tue, Jan 29, 2019

The contract for the €13.8 million extension of the Tuam Regional Water Supply to Loughrea - which will supply water to some 9,000 people in the Loughrea region - has been signed, Irish Water has announced.

Exploring our Marine - 2019 the Year of the Salmon

Mon, Jan 28, 2019

This year the Marine Institute and Galway Advertiser are celebrating our ocean with the launch of a new awareness campaign, Exploring Our Marine. The campaign aims to inspire a new generation of ocean champions and inform society on the value of Ireland’s marine resource, the importance of our ocean and the work of the Marine Institute.

Transfer window time as Galway 2020 snap up new chair and creative director

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The transfer window was open for Galway 2020 this week as in the space of six days, the project has filled the key roles of chairman and creative director. Last evening, it was announced that experienced film producer Arthur Lappin will step into the role of chairing the board of directors; while late last week, it was revealed that the Creative Director role will be delivered by UK-based Artichoke under the leadership of Helen Marriage.

Petition for safety measures along River Corrib hits 20,000

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

A petition calling on the Galway City Council to put safety measures in place along the River Corrib has reached more than 20,000 signatures (as of Wednesday). It was launched on change.org on Saturday in response to the disappearance of Robert Murray on Tuesday January 8.

Connolly demands transparency on city museum expansion plans

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

"Urgent clarification" is needed on what the Galway City Council intends to do with five vacant houses on Lower Merchants Road. Are they to be turned into artisan dwellings or will they be used to house people?

World of Warcraft composer to be honoured at fundraiser for new Galway festival

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Eimear Noone, conductor and composer of music for games such as World of Warcraft and Warlords of Draenor, will be honoured at Music for Galway's fundraising gala for its Cellissimo festival, which takes place next year.

Five leading Galway festivals receive Government funding

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Funding of €364,500 for five leading Galway festivals has been allocated by the Department of Tourism, through Failte Ireland, under the 2019 National, Multi-Annualm and Interim Festival Programmes.

Public meeting on controversial Shannon LNG

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

As the High Court prepares to hear a Judicial Review next week on the Shannon liquified natural gas’s planning permission, campaigners against the terminal on the Shannon Estuary are hosting an awareness-raising event in Galway.

Galway Educate Together secondary school announces appointment of principal

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Educate Together has announced that Offaly-native Sarah Molloy will be the Principal of the Galway Educate Together Secondary School, opening in September 2019.

Sinn Féin demands abolishing car parking charges at UCHG

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Parking fees at University College Hospital Galway are an "unnecessary nuisance" for the families and friends of hospital patients, according to Sinn Féin which is proposing to abolish the fees.

Minister launches new four-year Active Consent programme at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

NUI Galway researchers who established and rolled out the national SMART Consent programme have just announced a major four-year programme of research and implementation on Active Consent, funded by Lifes2good Foundation in partnership with Galway University Foundation and NUI Galway.

Arthur Lappin appointed chair of Galway 2020

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Arthur Lappin, producer of such films as In America and Some Mother's Son, and the co-producer of In The Name Of The Father, has been appointed as chair of the board of Galway 2020, "with immediate effect".

Volunteer recruitment fair to take place this Sunday

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Members of the public interested in volunteering are being invited to the Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair in the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday [January 27] between 2pm and 5pm.

Galway Arts Centre to host Leaving Cert art study day

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Galway Arts Centre will host hosts its annual study day for Leaving Certificate Art History and Appreciation students on Friday March 15 from 9am to 3pm in the Nuns Island Theatre.

'Galway is fertile ground for creating a programme that speaks to the local, national, and international community'

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Having endured a succession of negative news stories, Galway 2020 had a welcome good news day last week with the announcement that the project’s creative director role was being taken on by leading creative company, Artichoke, under the leadership its CEO and artistic director, Helen Marriage.

Why Galway's city and county councils should not be amalgamated

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The economic downturn had a severe effect on the lives of many people in the State. Many companies and individuals were hit hard. There was a view in some quarters that the growth during the Celtic Tiger years was just going to continue, and at worst, would simply level off.

Make your home your dream home with Renovate 360 loan

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union and St Jarlath’s Credit Union joined forces last year to launch Renovate360°, an innovative new home property renovation loan.

Auction season opens at Galway Auction Rooms this weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The auction season begins at Galway Auction Rooms this Saturday January 26 in Kilcolgan, with an auction of around 600 lots of antiques, vintage furniture, jewellery, art, silver and collectibles.

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