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.

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.

Everyone is welcome to come along and meet Vango professionals — Vango is the original manufacturer of the famous inflatable family tent.

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.

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has organised Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh for the past 16 years in association with the Galway Advertiser and with support from the Galway Chamber. The Gradam celebrates and applauds the outstanding efforts of the business community in Galway city that use the Irish language in their daily business.

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.

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.

‘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.

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.

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".

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Musical treat to raise funds for Tomorrow for Tomás

Thu, May 17, 2018

A concert later this month will raise much-needed funds for Tomorrow for Tomás, a charity set up to assist Tomás, a bright chatty boy originally from Renmore and now living in Corofin, who has faced some major challenges in his first seven years.

CARI Volunteer Forensic Accompaniment Service named Volunteers of the Year

Thu, May 17, 2018

There was widespread acclaim on Tuesday night when CARI Volunteer Forensic Accompaniment Service were announced as Galway City Council Volunteers of the Year, at the 15th Annual Mayor’s Awards for Galway City.

Cancer Care West’s support to those affected by cervical cancer crisis

Thu, May 17, 2018

Over the past two weeks, Cancer Care West, based in the Westside, Galway has been offering information, support and counselling to women and families affected by the cervical screening crisis.

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