Walk in Menlo and raise funds for Ability West

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

An annual fundraiser, which has raised almost €80,000 for a Galway organisation which provides services and supports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, will take place next month in Menlo.

Unique styles at affordable prices at The Schooolwear Centre

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

When looking for the outfit for either your son or daughter for their First Communion, look no further than The Schoolwear Centre in Centrepoint Liosban Galway and Tuam.

They have selected a unique and exclusive design to offer the most beautiful communion dress for their clients. Unique dresses are available at very affordable prices.

Last chance to get your nominations in for Galway Divisional Gardai youth awards

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Tomorrow is the deadline for getting your nominations in for the inaugural Galway Divisional Garda Youth Awards in association with Supervalu. So get cracking on reqarding the fine young people in your area.

Average Galway three-bed semi to rise by five percent in 2019, survey shows

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway City is expected to rise by five per cent in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

AstroFest 2019 to take place in Galway this weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Galway Astronomy Club’s AstroFest 2019 is taking place in the Harbour Hotel, Galway, on Saturday with talks, trade displays, photographic displays, and a lunchtime workshop by one of Ireland’s leading astrophotographers, Tom O’Donoghue.

Wearable device may reduce mobility issues for people with Parkinson’s Disease

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

A wearable electronic device may reduce mobility issues for people with Parkinson’s disease, according to new research.

A clinical study carried out by engineers and scientists at NUI Galway in collaboration with clinical professionals from NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC), produced the promising results.

Garda briefs

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Burglary on Monivea Road
A home in Monivea Road was also burgled on Friday January 18. Two men forced the front door of the house. A young woman was assaulted as the men escaped. An elderly woman was also in the house at the time.

Free public seminar on caring for older people

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Ageing, dementia, finance, the Fair Deal scheme, loneliness, and community supports are some of topics which will be discussed at an information day on “Advancing Care in the Community for Older People” to be held in the city next week.

Vigilance urged in wake of rise in meningitis cases

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The head of a national meningitis support and awareness organisation is appealing to the public to be vigilant in the wake of an increase in meningococcal disease (the leading cause of meningitis in this country) recently.

Local project secures EU funding to reduce carbon emissions from our bogs

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

An NUI Galway project which aims to reduce carbon emissions from peatlands has secured close to €1 million in funding.

Rabbitte highlights ‘huge failures’ to progress or prosecute youth crimes

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

A Galway TD is demanding the Minister for Children, Katherine Zappone to outline what measures have been put in place to ensure the “huge failures” to act on youth crimes, “will never occur again”.

Planning granted for Claregalway development despite residents’ insurance fears

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Planning permission has been granted for a residential development in Claregalway, despite the fact that a local residents association says it has been told that domestic insurance cover may not be available for the area.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019 to be launched next week

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Méara Chathair na Gaillimhe, Cllr Níall McNelis will officially launch Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2019, Galway’s bilingual business award at a press event next Tuesday.

Butcher Martin Divilly to help customers cut down on plastics

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Martin Divilly moves with the times — his butcher outlets in Westside and Terryland Shopping Centre have come up with an innovative way to cut down on plastic in his shops — Now they encourage their customers to bring their own containers and their staff are only happy to fill them.

World of Warcraft composer to be honoured at fundraiser for Galway festival

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Eimear Noone, conductor and composer of music for games such as World of Warcraft and Warlords of Draenor, will be honoured at Music for Galway’s fundraising gala for its Cellissimo festival, which takes place next year.

Galway Races marketing guru wins Irish Women’s Rising Star Award

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Galway Races’ marketing guru Sinéad Cassidy was this week named Rising Star of the Year at the 2019 Irish Women’s Awards.

Galway athletes gear up for Special Olympics World Games

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

This March, five Galway athletes will travel to Abu Dhabi to compete in the 2019 Special Olympics World Summer Games.

Get ready for RUXI’s midnight runners

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Imagine the scene in a small rural cottage. It’s nine o clock on a Saturday (the regular crowd shuffles in)...Paddy is in the jacks, clean-shaven, unusually clean shaven for that hour of the night. New geansai on him. His Sunday mass geansai. His sums copy shirt underneath. A pair of Farah slacks giving him shape. Smell of Old Spice and Lynx off him. At this hour of a Saturday, he’s normally just about to get ready for cocoa and slippers and a shout at the telly “how did that hoor Darcy get his own TV show...”

But tonight, it’s different. Tonight, Paddy is looking at the mirror and talking to himself. “You talking to me.... ha, are you talking to me. C’mere I wantcha, are yooooo talking to me.”

Galway Soc Dems call for long term plan to tackle river deaths

Tue, Jan 22, 2019

Following an online petition, which gathered 20,000 signatures, demanding increased action to address river deaths, the Galway West Social Democrats are calling for the establishment of a broad based committee to draw up a long term plan to tackle this problem.

Fantasy Football January review

Tue, Jan 22, 2019

What a weekend of Premier League action that was.
There were seven goal thrillers at Molineux and Anfield, crucial relegation clashes, and a very angry Italian manager after a tepid London derby loss for Chelsea against Arsenal on Saturday evening. Thankfully there is cup action this week to give all Fantasy managers a well earned break. And with no league action this weekend let's have a look at the top three in the Advertiser Tribal League in association with St Anthony's and Claddagh Credit Union.

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