Rabbitte calls for extension of meningitis B vaccine to all children

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

The recent outbreak of meningitis cases, including three deaths from the illness, has led to a Galway TD demanding the Government consider providing the meningitis B vaccine free to all children.

Sinn Féin candidate calls for Government decisions to be 'rural proofed'

Mon, Jan 14, 2019

Before any decision is finalised by the Government it should be 'rural proofed', with its potential effects on rural communities analysed and considered before implementation.

Gardai confirm €650,000 worth of drugs seized in city last year

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Drugs with an estimated street value of more than €650,000 were seized by gardaí in Galway city for the whole of 2018; while the number of rapes reported increased by 15 per cent.

Pending review of rail line is ‘a major stumbling block’ to outdoor recreation, says Cannon

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

The pending review of the Western Rail Corridor north of Athenry is a “major stumbling block” to the development of outdoor recreation facilities in east Galway, and it is “high time” it was commenced, Minister Ciaran Cannon said this week.

Criticism after objections to houses being allocated to Travellers in Castle Park

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

A public meeting in Castle Park has heard objections from local residents to new houses planned for the area being allocated to members of the Traveller community.

The meeting, which took place recently was attended by some 100 people. Some speakers expressed fears about any of the proposed three houses, planned to be built on green areas within the estate, being given to Travellers, based on, what Cllr Declan McDonnell called local people’s “experience with the activities of some Travellers already living there”.

Works begins on digital hub focusing on creative sector in Spiddal

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Construction works on a new innovation and digital hub, gteic@An Spidéal, that is being developed in Spiddal have commenced.

Kyne brands planning permission delay for new UHG emergency department 'unacceptable'

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

The delay in submitting a planning application for the new emergency department at UHG is "unacceptable", especially as the current department is "not fit for purpose".

'Lack of consultation' lies behind objections to Castle Park houses says McDonnell

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Mounting objections to 17 planned houses for ‘infill’ sites in Castle Park, Ballinfoile, and Corrib Park are the result of "growing resentment" among local communities at what they believe "is years of their local areas being neglected and forgotten".

Farrell condemns failure to introduce refuse waiver

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

A €75 refuse waiver for people with long-term, and lifelong, medical incontinence, alongside changes to waste collection charges, announced by the Government last year, has still to be introduced.

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Thu, Jan 10, 2019

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Gardai are appealing for information on a serious assault which occurred in Loughrea over the Christmas period.

Kilcornan walking trail receives Government funding

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Funding of almost €200,000 has been approved for the development of a walking trail in Kilcornan, which is expected to transform the area's woodland into a leading attraction for locals and tourists.

TG4 series on seven families and their Galway hookers starts tonight

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

On the western edge of Europe, there is a unique maritime culture that depended and fought with the wild Atlantic Ocean. The indigenous boat, the Galway Hooker, has sustained this poorest of communities, and a new generation of the same mariners continue to sail by the shores of Conamara, now competing to become champions of the Galway Hookers Association Racing League.

NUI Galway leads on cross-border health intervention on multiple medication review

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

NUI Galway is leading on a health intervention research trial involving people with more than one long-term medical condition, thanks to a new cross-border Healthcare Intervention Trials in Ireland Network (CHITIN).

AIB’s third “Find Your Home” event in Portershed this Sunday

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

There are many competing challenges in trying to find the ideal home, regardless of whether you are a first time buyer, moving up or scaling down. Getting finance ready, finding the home in the area that suits you, within your price range with the right energy rating and the opportunity for you to personalise the home for the years to come.

Registration open for NUI Galway’s mature students information evening

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

NUI Galway will hold its annual mature student information evening on Wednesday, January 16, from 5.30pm to 8pm in the Lifecourse Institute on the north campus. The information evening will allow attendees to find out more and get advice on full-time or part-time degrees on offer at the university, and on possible career opportunities.

Conquer your personal Everest in 2019

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

O’Donnellan & Joyce auctioneers will host a talk by renowned businessman, philanthropist, and mountaineer John Burke next week.

Public must be allowed say in city's transport development, says Soc Dem's Hanley

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

People who use public transport in Galway must become a "key voice" and be allowed say in future transport developments in the city, according to the Social Democrats candidate Owen Hanley.

Joe Loughnane formally launches local election campaign

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Joe Loughnane, the chair of Galway Anti Racism Network, and a founder member of Galway Pro Choice, has this week officially launched his candidacy for the 2019 Local Elections.

New science toolkit developed in Galway to be distributed to schools across Ireland

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

A new science toolkit designed to teach children about environmental science is to be distributed to 300 classrooms throughout Ireland.

An Taibhdhearc to commemorate the first Dáil

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

An Taibhdhearc, Ireland’s National Irish language theatre will celebrate one hundred years of Dáil Éireann in an event which will take place 100 years to the day, in the centre of Galway City at the Eyre Square Centre Tower.

Events will commence in An Taibhdhearc at 2:50p.m. on January 21 with a walk through the pedestrian area of Galway, with members of the Tulla Pipe Band to lead the parade. This will be followed by a re-enactment of the first Dáil in front of the Tower of the Eyre Square Shopping Centre at 3:30p.m.

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