Ballybrit woman serves up a Galway Christmas in her popular Irish cafe in Germany

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

They say the Germans invented the Christmas as we know it and thousands of us flock to their cities for its winter traditional markets while we try to replicate them at home.

Thousands of Galwegians paying ‘higher than necessary bin charges’, says Grealish

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Some 2,500 adults and children in County Galway, who suffer from long-term incontinence problems, are being forced to pay higher bin charges for disposing of their adult nappies, a Galway TD has claimed.

In the Dáíl, Independent Galway West TD Noel Grealish raised the issue of the delay in introducing the €75 annual support, towards the cost of disposing of medical incontinence products, for those with lifelong or long-term medical incontinence. According to the HSE there are 2,463 people in Galway city and county who are in receipt of incontinence wear products from their public health nurse.

Plaque unveiled to late visionary Chris Coughlan

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

The contribution of the late Dr Chris Coughlan to Galway was marked this week by the unveiling of a plaque in his memory at a ceremony at the Computer & Communications Museum of Ireland (CCMI) which he cofounded.

Samaritans are giving the gift of listening this Christmas — when it is most needed

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Samaritans volunteers in Galway are giving the gift of listening this Christmas by ensuring its services remain open for those most in need throughout the festive period.

Christmas can be a challenging time for some and that is why Samaritans volunteers from Galway branch are helping to keep the service running over the festivities - even on Christmas Day.

County councillors criticise Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s objections to planning applications

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Galway county councillors have hit out about the role of Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in planning permission applications around the county.

Gardai investigate city and county robberies

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Gardai are appealing for information following a robbery in the early hours of Sunday December 16.

A man walking home along Canal Road between 3am and 4am was approached by two men. One of these men produced a knife and demanded money.

Galway hotels bracing for Brexit storm

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Despite another year of growth in 2018, business sentiment among hotels in Galway and across the country has dropped significantly according to the latest hotel barometer from the Irish Hotels Federation (IHF).

Celebrate Nollaig na mBan with Dolores Keane and friends

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

To celebrate Nollaig na mBan, Dolores Keane, one of the most loved interpreters of Irish song will perform with a line up of well know Irish musicians and singers in Monroe’s Live on Friday January 4.

Keane calls on City Hall to apply for Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Fianna Fail city councillor Peter Keane has called on the Galway City Council to make multiple applications for funding under the recently announced Large Scale Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Concern raised over speeding in Turloughmore

Thu, Dec 20, 2018

Discretionary funding has been allocated for the erection of warning signs in the Turloughmore area, to address local concerns about “the increased number of speeding lorries on this stretch of the road”.

Backstop — Connolly urges Government to scrap Galway amalgamation plan

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly, has tabled an amendment to the Local Government Bill 2018, seeking to remove the Government’s controversial proposal to amalgamate the Galway city and county councils.

Connacht Rugby submit planning application for Sportsground development

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Connacht Rugby have formally submitted a planning application to Galway City Council for the redevelopment of the Sportsground Stadium. The planning application comes after a detailed design process and extensive public consultation carried out in conjunction with technical advisers, TOBIN Consulting Engineers and Chapman Architects.

RTÉ’s Sean O’Rourke appointed Adjunct Professor at NUI Galway

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

RTÉ journalist and broadcaster Sean O’Rourke has been appointed as an Adjunct Professor of Journalism at NUI Galway.

Significant advances in CF patients after landmark trial at Galway University Hospitals

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Patients at Galway University Hospitals have taken part in a landmark trial that demonstrates a significant advance in cystic fibrosis (CF) care, Saolta announced yesterday.

Cannon welcomes reinstatement of dental services for children at Portiuncula Hospital

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

An East Galway TD has welcomed the announcement that the HSE is to reinstate dental services for children at Portiuncula Hospital.

Connolly demands State funding for Galway Autism Partnership

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Galway Autism Partnership is "an essential service" which caters for more than 200 families and deserves proper funding in order to be able to continue providing its services in 2019.

New speed limits for local and regional rods comes into effect next year

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

New speed limit bye-laws adopted by the Galway County Council, which will see 80kmph limits on some roads being reduced to 60 kmph, will not come into force until next February.

Christian/Muslim interfaith Christmas event

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

While Jesus is the central figure in Christianity, it is widely unappreciated that Jesus is also one of the major figures in Islam, and deeply revered by Muslims. Jesus will be at the centre of a Christian/Muslim interfaith event in Galway.

Loughrea Hotel and Spa named top rated wedding venue in Galway

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

The Loughrea Hotel and Spa have received the coveted award of Top Rated Wedding venue for Galway.

Galway accounts for third-most cockroach callouts from Rentokil

Thu, Dec 13, 2018

Galway has the third-most callouts for dealing with cockroach infestations, according to Rentokil, Ireland’s leading pest control provider. Eight per cent of all Rentokil calls to deal with cockroaches come from Galway, and now the company is warning homeowners to be on the lookout for signs of cockroaches as they prepare for the festive period.

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