Festival season set to generate more than €90 million for local economy

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway's three major festivals - the Galway Film Fleadh, the Galway International Arts Festival, and the Galway Races - are set to attract a combined total of 375,000 people to the city, and collectively generate more than €90 million for the local economy.

'Resistance to the far right has to come from the local level'

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Among the speakers at the Galway International Arts Festival’s ‘First Thought Talks’ is Liz Fekete, director of Britain’s Institute of Race Relations. Her recently published book, Europe’s Fault Lines, examines the ominous rise of far right parties across the continent and attendant upsurge of racist and authoritarian policies and ideas.

Stay thirsty for saving our future

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

We live in a world in which we tend to undervalue the common, but that perception can suddenly change when it becomes scarce. Hence this week the principle of scarcity is to the fore in Ireland - a product of abundance, one we utilise, not cherish; take for granted, not appreciate, is now taking control of our lives. Yes, we are talking about water and the lack of it.

City council to spend €53,000 on illegal dumping crackdown

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Galway City Council will spend more than €53,000 this year cleaning up illegal dumping.

What do you think of the Dubs? Now's your chance to air you views

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

What do you think of the Dubs?
It is a serious question, and an important one too because the Dublin Chamber is coming to Galway next Thursday to find out what Galwegians want to happen to Dublin in the future.

Keep dogs and horses off Ballyloughane Beach

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A city councillor is appealing to the public to keep dogs and horses away from Ballyloughnane Beach in a bid to protect the water from contamination.

Trauma patients to bypass Portiuncula as part of new protocol

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A decision that ambulances should bypass Portiuncula Hospital's emergency department under new protocols for trauma patients has been described as a move to downgrade services at the Ballinasloe hospital.

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy claims that ambulance staff have been instructed to bypass Portiuncula's ED and instead head to UHG or the Midland Hospital in Tullamore.

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Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Burglary in Ballybane
Last Tuesday a house was broken into in Glasan Village in Ballybane and a quantity of cash was taken.

Homeless shelters at breaking point as crisis worsens

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Homelessness in Galway is at crisis stage with the emergency shelters run by Galway Simon and COPE at breaking point, the head of Galway Simon said this week.

Galway hopes to secure SeaFest for 2019

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

It is hoped SeaFest will again dock in Galway in 2019, according Dr John Killeen, chairman of the Marine Institute.

NUI Galway launches biodiversity trail to showcase its natural habitats

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

NUI Galway has launched a new biodiversity trail highlighting the rich variety of animal and plant life on the campus.

Time to show the world the heart of Ireland

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A new masterplan to highlight the beauty and history of Ireland's National Parks and Reserves was launched by Josepha Madigan, Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht in Coole Park last Monday.

Crowe confirms water upgrades for Galway city east

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Galway City Council, in partnership with Irish water, will upgrade the water infrastructure in Briarhill and Rosshill, Fianna Fáil city councillor Michael Crowe confirmed this week.

Councillor welcomes court's decision on waste facility challenge

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A Ballinasloe area councillor has welcomed the High Court's decision to grant permission to a group of County Galway residents to challenge the Galway County Council’s decision to issue a waste facility permit at a facility close to their homes.

Celebrate all things sheep on Saturday

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway 2020’s Project Baa Baa will present the first of its events as a part of Sheep 2018 Farm to Fork in Athenry this weekend.

Popular ‘people's build’ returns to arts festival

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

A favourite of the 2017 Galway International Arts Festival,the spectacular architectural build, is back this year.

Mayor calls for primary education to be made free

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

The Mayor of Galway, Niall McNelis, has called for the banning of the ‘voluntary contribution’ parents are expected to make to schools, and demanded the Government provide school books at no cost, ahead of the new term in September.

Female scientists to take to the streets to talk STEM this weekend for Soapbox Science Galway 2018

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

This weekend will see female scientists bring their research to the masses at the second annual Soapbox Science event in the city.

Local science festival to get Government funding

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway Science and Technology Festival is one of 12 such events in the country which is to get a cash boost from the Government.

NUIG Students elect female president

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Megan Reilly has been elected president of the Students' Union in NUI Galway.

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