The only way to protect all human life is to vote No
Thu, May 24, 2018
The issue at the heart of this referendum is whether we are going to introduce abortion-on-demand.
Read more ...MADRA unveils new mascot ahead of this weekend’s Dogathon 2018
Thu, May 24, 2018
MADRA’s new mascot was unveiled to the public this week on the Salthill prom, in time for the dog charity’s 2018 ‘Paws on the Prom’ Dogathon, which takes place this Sunday at 1pm.
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Thu, May 24, 2018
Foróige summer programme
Foróige's Leadership For Life programme for 15 to 18-year-olds is running in the Galway City Youth Café, Fairgreen Road, from July 17 to 20.
Luimnagh teacher selected as 2018 Galway Rose
Thu, May 24, 2018
A primary school teacher from Luimnagh, Corrandulla was selected as the 2018 Galway Rose at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit last weekend.
Read more ...Outback Jacks to host Vango inflatable family tent weekend
Thu, May 24, 2018
Outback Jacks are hosting a free Vango family camping weekend on the June Bank Holiday Fri June 1 to Sunday June 3 at their shop in Ballybane.
Read more ...Galway’s new tribe to be announced tonight
Thu, May 24, 2018
Aire Stáit Seán Kyne TD do Ghnóthaí Pobail, Acmhainní Nádúrtha agus Forbairt Dhigiteach will this evening (Thursday) announce the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh category winners and the overall winner for 2018 at the grand final in the Rockbarton Suite, Salthill Hotel.
Read more ...Dominican Convent donates historic library to NUI Galway
Thu, May 24, 2018
The Dominican Convent in Taylor’s Hill, Galway has donated its library of more than 2,000 volumes, built up over five centuries, to NUI Galway at an event in the University Library.
Read more ...Back in the saddle — Galway Bike Festival is launched
Thu, May 24, 2018
Get your bikes out because the Galway Bike Festival will take place from Saturday June 9 to Sunday June 17. The event which is funded by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport was officially launched in City Hall this week by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Pearce Flannery, and Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway Cllr Eileen Mannion.
Read more ...‘Our biggest task at the moment is the environment and technology can help us’
Thu, May 24, 2018
He has been Galway Science Person of the Year, Volunteer of the Year, a recipient of Galway Mayoral Community and Social Award and both the Technology in Schools Award and Technology in the Community Award.
Read more ...Cost of one-off homes 'significantly less' than cost of purchasing land on open market, says Ó Cuív
Wed, May 23, 2018
The cost of building one-off council houses on family owned land is "significantly less" than the cost of purchasing land on the open market and building scheme houses, and is something the Galway County Council needs to start considering.
Read more ...Galway Buskers to protest against 'discriminatory', 'impossible to enforce' bye-laws
Tue, May 22, 2018
Galway buskers will gather in force at the Spanish Arch this weekend for a "community-wide protest busk" to raise funds to continue the "battle to beat" what the community calls the "restrictive and prohibitive busking bye-laws".
Read more ...Fianna Fáil will 'restore democratic mandate' to the Gaeltacht says Ó Cuív
Mon, May 21, 2018
A new Bill being put forward by Fianna Fáil will, if enacted, reinstate direct elections to the board of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Elections to the Gaeltacht body were abolished in 2012.
Read more ...Using Forex trading to deliver that emergency income stream
Mon, May 21, 2018
At the beginning of the year, the Central Statistics Office delivered the promising news that unemployment in Galway had dropped by 12 percent over the past year. It was most likely as a consequence of this that the percentage of people going it alone as self-employed or sole proprietors also dropped, particularly when compared with the rest of Ireland.
Read more ...Galway’s local authorities at opposite ends of integrity list
Thu, May 17, 2018
Galway’s two local authorities are ranked at the very top and bottom of the country’s first integrity list for local authorities.
Read more ...Why we need to trust women to make their own decisions
Thu, May 17, 2018
On May 25 there will be a Referendum on the Eighth Amendment, or Article 40.3.3 of the Constitution. You will be asked whether or not to delete that Article and replace it with a new Article. The proposed wording of the new Article is as follows: Provision may be made by law for the regulation of termination of pregnancy.
Read more ...What a NO vote would say about Ireland
Thu, May 17, 2018
Last week the BBC contacted me to ask ‘What would a NO vote say about Ireland’. The type of profound question that stops you in your stride. It was uppermost in my mind over the weekend.
Read more ...Ireland without abortion is safer for pregnant women, says Galway for Life
Thu, May 17, 2018
On May 25 we will be asked to completely remove the right to life of babies in the womb from the Irish Constitution. Why? To allow the Government to introduce abortion on demand into Irish hospitals and GP clinics. The Government want to legalise unrestricted abortion in the first three months of pregnancy and abortion up to six months on grounds including “mental health”, which in Britain means abortion on demand. Abortion will be allowed up to birth if the baby has a life limiting condition.
Read more ...Undecided on Eighth Amendment deserve better than current debate
Thu, May 17, 2018
Two groups intended to be representative of Irish people - the Citizens’ Assembly and the Oireachtas Committee – went in with different views on abortion and were exposed to a calm and reasoned debate that got into the nuance, difficulties, and reality of the 8th amendment. Both groups came out with a strong majority in favour of a Yes vote.
Read more ...Galway must boycott firms that work with Israel says Cameron
Thu, May 17, 2018
Following the killing of more than 60 Palestinians, and 2,700 more wounded, during the 'March of Return' protests in Gaza, along the Israeli border, a Galway councillor has called on the Galway City Council to re-commit to and endorse the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.
Read more ...Moving ceremony as Boston Mayor becomes first Freeperson of the county
Thu, May 17, 2018
Mayor of Boston Marty Walsh became the first Honorary Freeman of the County of Galway on Monday last at a moving ceremony held in Áras an Chontae. Distinguished guests from community, public service, community life and member of Mayor Walsh’s family from Connemara and Boston were present for the formal Granting of the Freedom held in the Council Chamber followed by a Reception in the atrium of the building.
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