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.

Sinn Féin to choose candidates for 2019 local elections this weekend

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Galway West Sinn Féin will hold a number of candidate selection conventions in Peacocke's Hotel, Maam Cross, Connemara, this weekend as the party steps up its preparations for the 2019 Local Election which take place in May.

Reaping the benefits of a culture of nurturing

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Gardeners are good at nurturing. I suppose it comes with having a great patience, a desire to believe in the capacity of the fruit and plants they tend, a gut feeling that with the proper conditions, they will deliver. The right amount of photosynthesis, the right amount of care, the right amount of gut feeling.

I have visited the Portershed in Galway on many occasions over the past few years, and it is full of gardeners. Not wellied-up green-fingered types, but people who stand there watching over their patches, waiting to see if they turn to the sun or turn away. If they absorb the rain, or let it destabilize them.

A festival of light and colour kicks off tomorrow night

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Galway will light up tomorrow night for the festive season when the city gets lit like never before. As the Christmas Market opens in Eyre Square, the city lights will be turned on at various points through the heart of the city, bringing an unique experience.

The magnificent lighting features through the city will act as beacons and attraction points. They will navigate visitors throughout the city while providing interactive photo opportunities in some of the most photographed city centre landmark locations. These are spectacular Christmas decorations that are all LED lit, making them very energy efficient.

Galway Simon blasts 'inhumane' hiking of rents

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Galway Simon Community has responded to the latest Daft report released earlier this week which stated that the private rental market in Galway cannot sustain the delivery of social housing that is needed, and that rent increases are resulting in people living in fear.

Galway 2020 to host information days on progress

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Galway 2020 is taking over the historic Printworks building on Galway’s Market Street for two days tomorrow Friday Nov 16 and Saturday November 17 for a two-day exhibition open to the public.

Cancer Care West supports record number of people from the west and northwest of Ireland in 2017

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

The West of Ireland’s largest cancer care support organisation, Cancer Care West, has reported that demands for the services it provides across a seven county region stretching from Donegal to Clare reached “an all-time high”, last year.

Tuam professor pushing the boundaries of neuroscience

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

A Galway woman is leading a team of scientists from Trinity College Dublin to help push the boundaries of neuroscience forward and increase understanding of how human beings experience the world.

Report on vulture funds’ engagement with borrowers described as 'bull’ by Fitzmaurice

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

The findings of a Central Bank report revealed this week which stated that there is no evidence that vulture funds are failing to engage with defaulting customers have been rubbished by independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice.

Galway engineering talent honoured at prestigious awards

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Galway engineering talent has been honoured at the annual Engineers Ireland Excellence Awards, with a number of projects and professionals from the county recognised for their exceptional contributions.

No more dodo — Galway to rise up against extinction and climate change

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Pauline O’Reilly, Green Party candidate for Galway West South Mayo, has announced that an Extinction and Climate Rebellion rally will be held on Saturday 17 November at 2pm in Salthill.

Speaking this week, Ms O'Reilly said that recently scientists announced that humans had wiped out 60 per cent of all mammals, fish, birds and reptiles since 1970 and that this is devastating news for anyone who loves our beautiful wild western coast.

Coaching the coaches — new book highlights how good coaching produces good citizens

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Paul Kilgannon lives and breathes coaching. The Claregalway native has been donning the whistle, and running the drills all his adult life. He has been the man to inspire teams from kids to adults. As an active member of Carnmore hurling club for decades, he is driven by the desire to impart knowledge to people of all ages playing sport, so that they appreciate it, enjoy it, and learn invaluable lifeskills along the way.

Indian cultural and sports community (ICSC) Galway's Diwali celebrations

Thu, Nov 15, 2018

Indian cultural and sports community (ICSC) Galway organised a great Diwali celebration in Leisureland salthill Galway on Saturday 10th Nov.

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