Finding a philosophy for living

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

An evening course, which will combine the insights of the great philosophers with the practical findings of modern psychology, will take place in Galway city at the end of the month.

Cannon calls for footpath in Craughwell to connect local sports facilities

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

An East Galway TD has called for the creation of a footpath from Craughwell village to connect the school, athletics club, and GAA grounds.

Reclaiming the Dyke — Galway United VP appeals to football fans to support young stars

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

The New Year always prompts reflections and resolutions. This is particularly true of sportspeople. Ambitions, resolve and dreams are brought into the sharpest focus. We in Galway have been particularly well served by our footballers, hurlers, rugby teams, oars people and boxers to name but a few.

Get your nominations in for Galway Divisional Gardai inaugural youth awards

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Galway Divisional Gardai this week launched the inaugural Garda Youth Awards in association with Supervalu. An Garda Síochána in the Galway Division and SuperValu recognise that a lot of good work is being done by young people in every community in the Galway Division.

Inspirational Galwaywomen to be recognised at inaugural Irish Women’s Awards 2019

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Four Galway women are to be honoured for their excellence at the Irish Women’s Awards 2019 which will be held in Dublin later this month.

€50,000 investment fund for Galway’s Young Entrepreneurs

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Local Enterprise Office Galway is this week launching the Galway stage of the Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur programme for 2019.

NUI Galway medical students celebrate fourteen years of Teddy Bear Hospital next week

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

The 14th annual Teddy Bear Hospital at NUI Galway will take place Thursday January 17 and Friday 18.

More than thirty stray horses rounded up in city in 2018

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

A total of 35 wandering horses have been lifted by joint Garda and local authority swoops on city housing estates in the past 12 months.

Councillors say gardai should make more effort to prosecute law-breaking cyclists

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

Galway city councillors have raised concerns whether enough is being done to tackle offences committed by cyclists in the city.

Councillors were presented with a report by Garda Chief Superintendent Tom Curley at Monday’s JPC meeting at City Hall, which said the number of recorded cyclists’ crimes for 2018 was 23 down on 43 per cent from 2017.

Being Nora — city loses one of its great characters

Thu, Jan 10, 2019

It was only about two months ago when I was sitting scribbling in a comfy chair in a corner of Renzo cafe and gallery on Eyre Street, when I looked up and saw her face looking down at me.

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

Mon, Jan 07, 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".

120 projects in Galway awarded Community Enhancement Programme funding

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

More than €600,000 has been provided to some 120 projects and community organisations in rural and urban areas of Galway, under the Government’s Community Enhancement Programme.

Cracking Down On Gambling Laws

Mon, Jan 07, 2019

There’s been a major crackdown on gambling laws in Ireland this year, as what was once recognised as a safe haven for businesses due to favourable cooperation taxes, has seen revenue commissioners get gambling and gaming operators in their sights as they seek to clean up the industry somewhat. There’s been a suggestion that the relevant authorities want to reign in operators, as they felt things had increasingly gotten out of control. The Irish population have a real passion for gambling, with over 6,000 said to work in the gambling outlets spread around the country. The passion for gambling in Ireland increased considerably thanks to the emergence of online and mobile gambling, especially as this gives people the ability to place bets or play their favourite casino games at any time of the day or night. This has allowed PartyCasino, among others, to offer their services to a very willing audience.

So, you could say that gambling operators based in Ireland have enjoyed a number of very fruitful years, but that is all about to change as they look to chase up those who haven’t paid the full amounts of tax due, whilst also looking to crack down on those who are operating without the correct licenses in place. Over 400 licenses have been issued or renewed this year, with the authorities taking a keen interest in gaming machines too.

End of an era as political giant Killilea passes away

Thu, Jan 03, 2019

Hundreds are expected to turn out in Belclare this morning [Thursday January 3] for the funeral of former MEP, TD, and senator, Mark Killilea, who passed away this week aged 79.

Restoring and building Galway's hooker fleet anew

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Last Friday evening, The King’s Head hosted the launch of Bádórí an Cladaigh’s 2019 calendar, a lavishly illustrated production that, with its wonderful photographs of Galway hookers, would grace any wall.

Council money on luxury items would be better spent on social housing, says Lohan

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The end of the year gives us time to reflect and to take stock of what we have done. It is also a time when the pace of work slows and we spend time with family and friends, share gifts and indulge. The picture of warm hearth and a decorated tree comes into the minds eye. This, or some similar variation, is how it ought to be for all.

A final nostalgic chance tonight for past pupils of Pres’ Athenry

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

With just months left until the pupils and staff of the Presentation College Athenry leave their old building and move to a state of the art new premises, past pupils and staff are being given a final chance tonight (Thursday) to see their old school this Christmas.

Zimmer Biomet celebrates 10 Years in Ireland

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Zimmer Biomet, a global leader in musculoskeletal healthcare, is celebrating a decade in Ireland. A leading employer in Oranmore and Shannon, the company’s footprint in Ireland now features two state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities plus a professional education centre that attracts healthcare professionals from around the world.

Ireland West Airport set for busiest Christmas period ever

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Ireland West Airport is expecting over 50,000 passengers to pass through the airport this December with 30,000 passengers welcomed through the airport over the Christmas period, making it the busiest in the airport’s history.

Report shows rents in Galway city are second highest in the State

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Rents in Galway city are the second highest in the State, according to a the Residential Tenancies Board Ireland’s rent index for the third quarter of 2018, which has just been published.

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