'We’ve been so focused on building our economy we have forgotten to build up the people'

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The procession of presidential hopefuls through Galway continued last Friday with the visit of Joan Freeman, founder of Pieta House, the annual Darkness into Light walk and, since 2016, a member of Seanad Éireann.

Galway’s biggest video game festival returns this October Bank Holiday

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Galway city is gearing up for its biggest ever video game and YouTuber festival, with the return of GamerFest to the Galmont Hotel on October 28 and 29.

Central to the festival will be the hugely anticipated Fortnite Zone, where visitors can enjoy a range of Fortnite entertainment, including live stage challenges and Q&As with Fortnite YouTubers.

credit union celebrates historic international day

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union joins more than 68,800 credit unions around the world to celebrate the 70th annual International Credit Union Day today.

In addition to being an important anniversary for the global movement, credit unions here are also celebrating 60 successful years of service in Ireland, and to mark this significant milestone, this year’s ICU Day® celebrations will focus on the unique financial services offered by credit unions.

Galway swim distance markers win international award

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The swim distance markers initiative in Salthill, Galway city, has won an international award that recognises partnerships that have transformed urban spaces into active spaces.

Teen trailblazers from Galway scoop highest award

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Nine Galway girls were among the 130 Girl Guides who received the Irish Girl Guides’ highest award at a special ceremony in Croke Park on Saturday.

The 137 Girl Guides, aged 14-15, travelled from all corners of the country to receive the Trail Blazer Award, and with their families, celebrated reaching the pinnacle of Guiding.

NUI Galway to hold symposium on solutions for chronic wounds

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

NUI Galway will hold the Alliance for Research and Innovation in Wounds (ARIW) Autumn 2018 Seminar Series tomorrow Friday, 19 October. The series, entitled ‘The Burden of, and Opportunities in Chronic Wound Care in 2018’, will take place in Áras Moyola, beginning at 9am.

Kinvara boardwalk is ‘visionary’

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

The proposal by Kinvara Community Council to develop a seaside boardwalk connecting Kinvara village to Dunguaire Castle is visionary and deserving of government support, says Fine Gael junior minister Ciaran Cannon.

A career in television production with Acadamh Ros na Rún

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

lnet, a highly innovative learning network for companies involved in all aspects of the Media and TV Production industry, has announced an innovative TV Production training initiative, Acadamh Ros na Rún.

'Cancer taught me to reassess my priorities,' says doctor

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

When Dr Orla Smithwick entered the consulting room at University Hospital Galway in November 2015 her heart sank. Her eyes were drawn to the box of tissues on the table, the glasses of water, the breast implant on the window, and the brochure for wigs. "I knew immediately that I was in trouble," she says.

Pilot survey asks people if they want a 'time capsule' in the 2021 Census

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

A census pilot survey being undertaken in County Galway is asking people if they would like a time capsule — in the form of a space to include a message for future generations — included in the 2021 Census form.

Cancer Care West receives €100,000 for new Mayo Cancer Bus

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Cancer Care West, the West of Ireland cancer charity is to launch a new bus service for Mayo Cancer patients who travel to University Hospital Galway to receive treatment for cancer.

Opposition to Quiet Man Greenway is 'dwindling' says Cannon

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has said opposition to Quiet Man Greenway project is "dwindling" because there is a far broader understanding of the Greenway's economic prospects.

Get the flu vaccine, urges Cannon

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

Galwegians, especially the vulnerable, are being urged to get the flu vaccine this year.

Tribute to Castledaly woman to raise funds for Bóthar

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

A County Galway widower is commemorating the passing of his late wife by organising a major fundraiser in her memory.

Fantasy Football round nine preview

Thu, Oct 18, 2018

After another depressing round of internationals for Ireland where Martin O'Neill's men played out an uninspiring 0-0 draw with Denmark on Saturday followed by a disappointing 1-0 home defeat to Wales on Tuesday evening, it is back to the Premier League.

'Young people’s choice of participation, rather than cynicism, is a powerful way of looking at the future'

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Climate change is a reality, a crisis facing us all, yet in this period of turmoil - geo-politically via Trump, Brexit, and the rise of the far right, and environmentally with rising temperatures and extreme weather - there remains cause for hope.

Galway braces for flooding as Storm Callum clashes with high tides

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

As Galway City Council prepares to deploy flood control measures at the Spanish Arch in advance of storm force winds and high spring tides tonight and tomorrow, the local authority is advising people to keep a close eye on weather updates over the coming days.

Why Michael D deserves another term as Uachtarán na hÉireann

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Insider believes you should vote for Michael D Higgins on October 26 for a second term as president. Chances are you think that too: the polls have been nothing but encouraging; the President is regarded with affection by most; and his empathetic and ethical style lends itself to the challenges of the role.

Connacht’s new stadium to be a ‘shining light’ for the region

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

Often maligned, rather unfairly, as a dog track overlooking a cemetery, the Galway Sportsground can now be the province’s “shining light”. Hardened fans love it just as it is, and former captain John Muldoon refused to contemplate moving big games elsewhere, but in many ways it is past its sell-by date, particularly since the game went professional.

Falling numbers in Army has ‘reached crisis point’ says Grealish

Thu, Oct 11, 2018

The problem of retaining personnel in the Defence Forces has “reached crisis point”, according to Galway West Independent TD Noel Grealish, who also alleged the root of the problem lay in the Department of Defence, and not within the army itself.

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