Mike Murphy to tell Galway why Ireland should boycott the Eurovision

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Mike Murphy, the former RTÉ broadcaster, will be the keynote speaker at the 'Boycott Eurovision 2019 in Israel Gig’, an event calling on Ireland to withdraw from participating in the contest in Tel Aviv in May.

GAAW campaign to warn public of cost of Ireland's participation in PESCO

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The Galway Alliance Against War has set itself the task of explaining to Galwegians what PESCO actually means and aims to deliver a bilingual information leaflet to every home in Galway.

More than a thousand households in Galway in mortgage arrears

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

A total of 1,124 households in Galway are in mortgage arrears for over two years while more than 860 of those have been in arrears for at least five years.

Are posters a necessary evil, asks Soc Dems candidate

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

A Social Democrats candidate for Galway City Council in the Galway City West ward, has asked if the use of postering in election campaigns is a ‘necessary evil,” as has been suggested by other parties and candidates.

Councillors support Cubbards call for free bus service for 2020 events

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway city councillors have backed a motion calling on the council’s CEO, Brendan McGrath, to explore the option of a free bus service to and from the city for the St Patrick’s Day parade in 2020, as well as other large events later this year.

‘You need to have an open mind but also have the balls to do things’

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

As many around Galway and Ireland were on the edge of their seats to see whether Joe Schmidt’s men could keep their hopes of retaining their Six Nations crown as they took on France at the Aviva Stadium at the weekend, 4,500 miles away in Seattle, Galwegian Tadhg Leader was slotting a last minute conversion to earn the USA a dramatic win against arch-rivals Canada.

Galway City East - few signs of change?

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Standing in the middle of the betting ring in the race track in Ballybrit on a balmy summer's evening, admiring the show put on by the bookmakers, is a sight to behold.

'When I go onstage in Ireland I’ll come on as Jim Royle'

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Ricky Tomlinson, star of TV shows The Royle Family and Brookside, films by Ken Loach and Shane Meadows, proud Scouser and socialist, is coming to the Town Hall Theatre on Sunday March 30 to regale us with stories from his colourful life.

Advertiser launches new publication aimed at tourists

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The Galway Advertiser will today launch its first new print publication in a decade with the arrival of #Galway — a free events and What’s On guide aimed at the hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the city and county annually.

The publication will be distributed and free of charge to city hotels, tourist offices, and transport hubs, with plans to expand this network further in the coming months.

The trauma of the onlooker

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

We are all suffering from it, yet we may not notice. There is a fatigue around that is engaging us; that is holding us in its grasp. A sort of voyeuristic urge to look on aghast at what is happening in the two countries which perhaps have influenced us the most over the past few centuries. This morning, we wake up to more news of Brexit, as we slide inexorably towards that date at the end of the month.

Stick ‘em up — councillors vote against voluntary ban on election posters

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway city councillors have voted down a motion which would have seen a voluntary ban imposed on the use of election posters by candidates ahead of local elections in May.

Council to vote on sports funding at the end of the month

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

A decision on which major sports infrastructure projects the Galway City Council will put forward for Government funding has been deferred until a later date.

With Pathways event looming, have you had the career and course chat with your children?

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Despite the growing use of psychometric testing, college open days, and online research, it seems that the biggest influence on the career and course choices of teenage students is still parental. The focus on choosing the right pathways for your children is one of the key areas to be explored at next month’s Pathways education and careers event, to be held in Galway’s Galmont Hotel on Tuesday April 9. Organised by the Galway Advertiser group, this event promises something for everyone planning their next steps.

The findings of a recent report commissioned by the Department of Education has shown that too many people are taking up college courses to which they are completely unsuited, rather than seeking out alternative pathways to the careers which give them the most fulfilment.

Galway landowners urged to look at lucrative tourism ‘pod-ential’ of their lands

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

Galway landowners are being asked to look at the potential of their scenic lands being used to generate revenue in a new accommodation venture, which will contribute to generating €31m in tourism revenue to the UK and Ireland by 2023.

Curtains open tonight on Claregalway Drama Festival

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

It’s that time of year again when Claregalway Community Centre is transformed into a magical theatre for the annual Claregalway Drama Festival. This year the festival runs from tonight March 14 to March 22 inclusive. Nine nights of fantastic theatre for theatre goers and drama enthusiasts with a range of genres being performed, from much loved audience classics to festival premieres.

This year the man tasked with judging these fine performances is Brendan Murray, who adjudicates Claregalway Drama Festival for a second time. Each night he will critique the group’s production before giving his final adjudication, and announcing the winners on closing night. Each group performs for the honour of winning a place in the All Ireland Finals held in Athlone and Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Start of Ballybane Neighbourhood Centre facelift welcomed by Cheevers

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The purchase of Ballybane Neighbourhood Centre by new owners is a welcome move, as is the declaration that renovations are starting soon and are due to be completed over the coming months.

Charity’s proposal for Headford Road masterplan gets backing of fellow councillors

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

The stretch of the Headford Road, between Ballindooley and Clonboo is set for major renovations, following a proposal made this week by Independent councillor James Charity.

A necessary evil?

Thu, Mar 14, 2019

As a first time candidate running for city council advice about how to run a campaign is always forthcoming.

Virgin Media introduces new bundles and new prices - Eyre Square Shopping Centre!

Tue, Mar 12, 2019

It's never been a better time to be a Virgin Media customer or to recommend Virgin Media to your mates. From now, new customers can get any of our TV, Broadband & Home Phone bundle for just €39 for the first 6 months. Selecting from our biggest entertainment bundle which includes Virgin Media customers get 100+ TV channels and access to our new 500Mbps lightning fast broadband service with a massive saving of up to €360. On the other hand, if you prefer something a little more streamlined - new customers can also opt for Virgin Media’s new broadband speed of 500Mbps for just €39 for the first 6 months, saving €180.

Undocumented Gort student appeals for university chance

Thu, Mar 07, 2019

A young Leaving Cert student from Gort has this week pleaded for a chance to attend university, something she cannot currently do because of her precarious status as an undocumented resident.

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