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.

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.

Whether you’re moving north for work, for love or simply for a change of pace, it’s a significant move which means it’s sure to bring a fair amount of stress, anxiety, and effort for most people, especially if you’ve got lots to take with you.

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.

Attend Matches

Cameron's vote will determine outcome of final seats in city central

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Despite the fact that Labour city councillor Billy Cameron is not contesting May's Local Elections, he could well prove to be the most influential figure in determining the outcome of the final seats in Galway City Central.

'You cannot legitimise the Eurovision by saying it is just about art'

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

One of the most famous visual artists in the Arab world, Palestinian cartoonist Mohammad Sabaaneh, last week at the Black Gate Cultural Centre in St Francis Street, hosted a talk and exhibition on his work and the realities of life for Palestinians today under Israeli occupation.

Council told only fifty four houses delivered under Rebuilding Ireland scheme last year

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Only 54 houses were delivered by the Galway City Council and approved housing bodies (AHB) under the Rebuilding Ireland scheme for 2018.

'People cope surprisingly well with the great difficulties but poorly with small irritations'

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Galway-born psychiatrist Brendan Kelly, professor of psychiatry at Trinity College and Consultant Psychiatrist at Tallaght University Hospital, is one of Ireland’s leading voices in the field of mental health care.

Labour to run Liam Boyle in Galway City East

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Liam Boyle, an activist and a long-time member of the Labour Party, who has served as the party's constituency council chair and Dáil director of elections for Michael D Higgins, will stand in Galway City East at May's Local Elections.

'To be able to represent a country of more than three hundred million people is very special'

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Emigration from Ireland is not a new tale. You would be hard pressed to find one person on the island who does not have one family member or friend who has left Ireland for pastures new. Many Irish abroad survive and thrive in their new surroundings while others return home, seeing the sojourn as an experience that did not work out or an adventure that had to come to an end due to the irrepressible pull of home. For Paul Mullen his experience is most definitely best categorised as the former.

Salthill initiatives secure council backing with funding

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Local Salthill initiatives Salthill by the Sea - A year of Events on the Prom and Galway International Food and Craft Festival were the major local winners from the Galway City Council's 2019 marketing promotion fund.

The fund which was agreed at the city council's monthly meeting at City Hall on Monday saw Salthill by the Sea and the Galway International Food and Craft Festival secure €20,000 and €15,000 after Fine Gael councillor Pearce Flannery saw his motion to give the projects an extra funding of €10,000 each was passed nine votes to eight.

Labour calls for Galway to have electric taxi fleet by 2025

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Carbon emissions in Galway can be cut significantly if taxi drivers are provided with incentives to switch to electric cars, according to a Labour Galway City Central candidate John McDonagh.

Call for community and voluntary groups to apply for HSE grants

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Community and voluntary groups in Galway, which are involved in the provision of health and personal care services, are being encouraged to apply for funds under a grant scheme run by the HSE.

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