NUIG Young Fine Gael supports decriminalisation of drugs

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Drug possession and addiction should be treated as a public health issue, and not as a criminal matter, according to the NUI Galway branch of Young Fine Gael.

GIAF launches 2019 Festival Friends scheme

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Galway International Arts Festival has announced details of its 2019 Friends Campaign, which invites businesses and individuals to "get on board and play a part in creating something extraordinary" during the festival, which runs from July 15 to 28.

'Open minded discussions' needed to unlock deadlock in traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Striving to get the adequate mobility mix in Galway is not without challenges, as the overbearing pressure on Galway’s transport infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident every day.

Planning shortcomings, not objectors, to blame for bypass not getting permission

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Independent Galway West TD, Noel Grealish, in the March 28 edition of the Galway Advertiser, said the problems with the new proposed Ring Road/Inner Bypass lay less with the Galway City Council or An Bord Pleanála, but are mostly a consequence of the State’s planning laws.

Galway gamer's charity event to keep Teach Solais open into next year

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

The Teach Solais LGBT Resource centre on Merchants Road will be able to stay open into 2020 following the successful raising of close to €5,000 by a Galway gamer.

Putts For Paws — golf classic to aid MADRA

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Golfers can tee up to raise vital funds for local dog rescue and adoption charity, MADRA, at their Putts for Paws event on Friday, May 10 at the Connemara Championship Golf Links, Ballyconneely.

This am-am golf classic will swing into action at 12pm and the MADRA team are hoping the event will drive Galway golfers out to support the canines in their care.

Galway actors feature on Peadar Gibbons audiobook

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

An audiobook version of the recently released novel The Confession of Peadar Gibbons is now available on Audible and iTunes.

The parts of the characters in the novel are read by well-known actors Diarmuid de Faoite and Liz Quinn.

‘Open minded discussions’ needed to unlock deadlock in traffic congestion

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Striving to get the adequate mobility mix in Galway is not without challenges, as the overbearing pressure on Galway’s transport infrastructure is becoming increasingly evident every day.

Galway gamer’s charity event to keep Teach Solais open into next year

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

The Teach Solais LGBT Resource centre on Merchants Road will be able to stay open into 2020 following the successful raising of close to €5,000 by a Galway gamer.

Earlier this month, Galway gamer Casey Explosion ran a marathon gaming session, which was also streamed online, and saw involvement from academics, journalists, and online personalities, and netted a total of $5,355 (€4,750) for Teach Solais, which is currently in financial difficulties, following the refusal of a number of funding requests

Planning shortcomings, not objectors, to blame for bypass not getting permission, says An Taisce

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Independent Galway West TD, Noel Grealish, in the March 28 edition of the Galway Advertiser, said the problems with the new proposed Ring Road/Inner Bypass lay less with the Galway City Council or An Bord Pleanála, but are mostly a consequence of the State’s planning laws.

Lyons demands council cleans up vacant dumping ground Clybaun site

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Residents in Clybaun Heights are “at their wits’ end” over a situation which has seen an unbuilt, green area become the site of persistent dumping, with little or no action taken to stop it.

Cheevers demands City Hall ‘clarify’ traffic plan for Roscam and Doughiska

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

A local election candidate has called on the Galway City Council to outline its traffic management plans for Roscam and Doughiska, and for a review of traffic light interchange times as a “way to get traffic moving quicker”.

Connolly calls for public housing programme to tackle emergency

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

A local TD is calling for Galway city and county councils to embark on a public housing construction programme in response to the current emergency.

Early bird season tickets for Connacht Rugby available now

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Head coach of Connacht Rugby Andy Friend and his team are preparing for a season-defining Guinness PRO14 match with Cardiff Blues on Saturday at The Sportsground at 3pm.

Renmore parking restrictions could threaten businesses, warns O’Flaherty

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty has called on Galway City Council to reverse the newly-imposed parking restrictions affecting customers of a restaurant, butcher shop, and pharmacy on the Renmore Road.

Finalists in Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh to be chosen today

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

Moltóirí Ghradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019, who were selected by Bord Stiúrtha Ghaillimh le Gaeilge will today select the finalists for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019.

Conference to explore role of public and patient involvement in research

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

NUI Galway is hosting the fourth national conference on Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in research on Wednesday May 1. The theme of the conference this year is Progressing Together, reflecting the continuous learning and growth of the PPI community.

Shortage of social workers leaving backlog of child protection cases, says Rabbitte

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

The Government must speed up efforts to hire social care workers, as new figures show more than 6,000 child protection cases awaiting social workers to be assigned.

New female athletic initiative launched in Galway

Thu, Apr 11, 2019

A new athletic initiative to increase female paticipation in physical activity was launched in Galway this week.

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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