Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

Aviva workers support Galway children’s cancer charity

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Galway-based children’s cancer charity Hand in Hand has joined forces with Aviva to promote and advance its work.

As part of the insurer’s corporate social responsibility efforts, Aviva is supporting local as well as national charities in the communities in which it operates, and Hand in Hand is the first Galway charity selected through its staff nominations.

What is your missed moment?

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

TV presenter Síle Seoige was joined by a group of 'dainty doctors and mini-medics' in the heart of Galway city to help launch Sightsavers' new Missed Moment campaign.

Amazing value summer sun holidays up for grabs

Thu, Jul 12, 2018

Are you still undecided about booking that summer holiday? Don’t take a chance on the good weather lasting.

Beware that hot weather brings driving dangers

Fri, Jul 06, 2018

Ireland is revelling in warm sunny days , but the change to this hot weather can pose extra challenges for motorists. Behind the wheel of a car drivers are never more than a careless moment away from danger, so staying focused on hot days is of utmost importance.

High temperatures can result in an increase in stress levels while driving as there are more pedestrians on the streets than usual. Be extra vigilant and drive slowly in residential areas.

'If I want to achieve anything, I hope it will be Galway as a special place to live'

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Walking through Galway city centre with Niall McNelis is something of a stop-start experience, albeit a most cordial nature. He seems to know every second person we pass, and given he has just been elected Mayor of Galway City, a lot of people want to wish him well. “I swear, these are not plants!” he jokes. “It’s not staged! But I have been flabbergasted by the amount of good will.”

Irish Water to hit Galway with hosepipe ban

Thu, Jul 05, 2018

Galway is expected to be hit with a hosepipe ban as drought takes hold over parts of the city and county. News of the proposed ban comes after night time restrictions were enforced on many parts of the city and county during the week because of the hot weather and lack of rainfall in recent weeks.

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.

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