Cyclists, ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ this weekend with Portwest
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
With the October Bank Holiday weekend coming up and clocks going back, cyclists need to ensure that they are fully visible when out and about on public roads. Portwest have just launched their ‘Be Safe, Be Seen’ campaign which aims to create awareness of the dangers of poor visibility and methods that can be taken to help prevent accidents.
Read more ...Aran Islanders raise funds for hospital comfort fund
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Family and friends of an Aran Island woman, who was a patient at University Hospital Galway, have raised €2,000 for the facility's Oncology Patient Comfort Fund.
Read more ...Councillors says €10 million home loan fund is not good enough
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Galway county councillors have spoken out against the size of loan applied by the council for the Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan Scheme.
Director of services in the housing section, Jean Brann, asked councillors to approve an amount of €10 million to fund housing loans to persons providing accommodation for themselves under the RIHLS.
Read more ...New centre opens for Galway branch of Down Syndrome
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A new resource centre for Galway the Galway Branch of Down Syndrome Ireland has opened at An Fuarán in Moycullen.
Read more ...Connemara Green Festival celebrates local food
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
The fourth Connemara Green Festival, held last weekend in Letterfrack, was a delicious celebration of all foods local.
Read more ...Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway to mark Diwali
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
The Indian Cultural & Sports Community Galway will celebrate Diwali - Festival of Lights, a festival celebrated by Indians across the world irrespective of their faith or beliefs.
Read more ...Excitement mounts after winning Lotto ticket sold in Milltown
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
There was excitement in Milltown this week as it was revealed a shop in the north Galway village sold a mega Lotto jackpot winning ticket worth almost €4.5 million.
Read more ...NUI Galway public lecture series continues
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A new lecture series at the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Celtic Studies at NUI Galway, will continue with professor of health psychology Molly Byrne on Thursday November 8 at 5pm in the Moore Institute.
Read more ...Businesses join forces to host fashion fairy tale for Rosabel’s Rooms
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Two of Galway’s most fashionable establishments, Willow Boutique and Caprice Café, have come together to host a night of fun, fashion and food on Wednesday, November 7 to help raise funds for local charity Rosabel's Rooms.
Read more ...Festival of Light and Colour in Galway is set for Christmas 2018
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Galway businesses are joining forces to make Christmas extra special this year.
With support from the city council, the business community is installing a "festive light and colour experience" which will include large lighting installions and projections on buildings.
Read more ...Galway site with planning for 61 houses up for sale
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A site with planning permission for 61 houses in Moycullen has been placed on the market for €2.7million.
Read more ...FG councillor welcomes restrictions on houses and apartments for AirBnB purposes
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
Moves to restrict the use of houses and apartments for AirBnB purposes is a "step in the right direction", but the housing crisis will only be solved with "building more social and affordable housing".
Read more ...New Irish company set to tackle hospital waiting lists
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A new Irish healthcare company aims to tackle Connacht's lengthy hospital waiting lists by providing patients with direct access to some of Europe's best hospitals and medical care.
Read more ...NUI Galway open day showcases postgraduate programmes
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
NUI Galway's annual postgraduate open day, taking place on Tuesday November 6, will feature more than 170 full and part-time postgraduate taught programmes along with dozens of research masters and doctoral research options. The event will take place in the university's Bailey Allen Hall from 12 noon to 3pm.
Read more ...Western anglers welcome Government's u-turn on pike protection
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
A lengthy campaign by anglers to protect Lough Corrib's wild trout against pike has succeeded.
Read more ...Tried and tested - Michael D wins the race
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
It is reassuring the people of Ireland have elected Michael D Higgins as our President for another seven years.
Read more ...Fantasy Football round 11 preview
Thu, Nov 01, 2018
November has arrived and we are nearly a third way through the Premier League season.
Read more ...Tuam excavation may not start until early next summer
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
The long-awaited and much-welcomed excavation of the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam will probably not commence before early next summer, in order to allow for legislative backing of the move.
Read more ...Tuam excavation not expected to start before summer
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
The long-awaited and much-welcomed excavation of the Bon Secours Mother and Baby Home in Tuam will probably not commence before early next summer, in order to allow for legislative backing of the move.
Read more ...Why you should vote Yes in tomorrow's Blasphemy referendum
Thu, Oct 25, 2018
In the great scheme of things, the increasing crisis of housing and accommodation in the State is a matter of far greater urgency and social consequence than the Blasphemy referendum.
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