Galway artist creates unique sculpture for GOAL arts project

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

A unique piece of art created by a Galway sculptor will be exhibited at Galway’s Portershed Gallery next week as part of a public arts fundraising campaign for the charity GOAL.

Newly-found sharks to feature at Galway Science and Tech Exhibition

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The Marine Institute, based in Oranmore, hit the media headlines internationally, featuring in The Guardian, The Times, SKY News, BBC and Fox News, after about the incredible discovery of Ireland’s very own rare deep-water shark nursery in Irish waters, 200 miles off the west coast of Ireland. The find is being hailed as a “eureka” moment — the biggest shark nursery ever found in Irish waters.

Calls to SVP show no sign of decreasing despite signs of economic recovery

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The reliance of thousands of Irish families on the Society of St Vincent de Paul (SVP) has remained consistently high over the past five years, and the numbers show no sign of decreasing in any significant way, said SVP Galway as it launched its annual appeal this week.

Something for everyone at St Nicholas’ Christmas Fayre

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The popular Annual Christmas Fayre will take place on Saturday November 24 starting at 10am in St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church (beside the Saturday market).

Sinn Féin and Social Democrats announce local election candidates for Galway city

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats have announced their Galway City Council candidates for the Local Elections in May 2019, while Independent councillor Mike Cubbard has also announced he is seeking re-election.

Race In Pink Day raised €95,000 raised for breast cancer research

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute together with Galway Racecourse announced yesterday that the recent ‘Race in Pink’ fundraising event hosted at Ballybrit on Sunday October 28 as part of the new three-day October Festival, raised a staggering €95,000 for the charity.

Ó Cuív welcomes progress on Moycullen by-pass

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Tender documents for the appointment of a contractor for the Moycullen by-pass have been drafted, with a view to going to tender early in mid-2019, with work finally beginning on the project in 2020.

Connemara Greenway Clifden and Oughterard section gets major funding boost

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The Connemara Greenway, which one TD said had the potential to be “a jewel in Ireland’s crown in terms of greenways”, took a step closer to completion this week, with an allocation of €500,000 for its Clifden and Oughterard section.

Additional government funding of €500,000 has been approved for the Clifden and Oughterard section of the Greenway, to allow for the old railway route to be upgraded for walkers, runners and cyclists.

Sadness at passing of legend Alec Finn

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

The world of Irish traditional music is this week coming to terms with the loss of one of Alec Finn, one of its most influential masters over the last four decades.

Museum acquires handwritten Ó Conaire letters

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

An important collection of letters from the mid-1920s concerning the Irish-language writer Pádraic Ó Conaire has been kindly donated to Galway City Museum by the Galway Technical Institute on the ninetieth anniversary of the author’s death. The letters relate to Ó Conaire’s time as an Irish language teacher at Galway Technical Institute (GTI), then situated on Dominick Street.

Galwaywoman helps Irish greyhound get new life in Austrian monastery

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

An Irish greyhound is now living a heavenly life in Europe after being adopted by a priest in an Austrian monastery.

Forty families a minute make the call

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Poverty cannot be appreciated until you have lived it. Until you have walked the streets wanting, but not looking like you are wanting. Until you have trundled through Shop Street at Christmastime with an ache in your heart knowing that you cannot have what others have. But it is not envy. It is the feeling of being unnoticed, unwanted, that is the most hurtful and debilitating.

Pallas Karting Christmas gift voucher - the Christmas present of 2018

Thu, Nov 22, 2018

Christmas is 'the most wonderful time of year'. Everyone is getting into the spirit of festive and cheer, and towns and villages throughout the county are decorated and illuminated by Christmas lights, creating a special atmosphere which only this time of year can generate.

Fantasy Football round thirteen preview

Tue, Nov 20, 2018

After another depressing round of internationals for Ireland where Martin O'Neill's men played out an uninspiring 0-0 draw with Northern Ireland on Thursday night followed by another 0-0 snoozefest against Denmark in Aarhus on Monday evening, the good news for Ireland fans is that there are no more international rounds until March and it is back to the Premier League.

The Galway Designer Studio celebrating one year!

Mon, Nov 19, 2018

Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí (Praise the youth and they will flourish) is the famous Irish proverb whereby encouraging young people will help them succeed. No more is this thought process evident than The Galway Designers Studio on St Augustine's Street.

200 jobs to be created as global giant Genesys sets up Woodquay base

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Galway received a massive jobs boost yesterday (Wednesday) when Genesys the global leader in omnichannel customer experience and contact centre solutions, announced it is creating 200 new technology jobs in the city over the next three years.

Former British ambassador to Syria to speak in Galway next week

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

An expert assessment of the origins of the Syrian civil war, the role of foreign interests in prolonging the conflict, and why it is vital that sanctions against Syria be lifted, will be given in Galway next week.

Poppies, PESCO, and the increasing militarisation of the EU

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

In political terms, these last few weeks have been depressing. First, we were subjected to the electoral version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? (aka the Irish presidency), while thousands of Irish families remain homeless, with no sign of a publicly financed house building programme.

'The Staircase has given me a platform to talk about issues I care about'

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Fans of the gripping Netflix courtroom documentary, The Staircase, are in for a treat when defence attorney David Rudolf comes to the Town Hall Theatre this month to discuss the case and issues arising from it.

Mike Cubbard to seek re-election in 2019 Locals

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Independent city councillor Mike Cubbard has formally announced he will be seeking re-election at the next Local Elections in May 2019, with the housing crisis being a key focus of his upcoming campaign.

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