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.

Western Alzheimers Quiz in Skeff

Thu, May 17, 2018

Test your 90s and noughies knowledge. Get your thinking caps on and take a trip down memory lane for the fundraising quiz which takes place in the Skeff Late Bar, Eyre Square on May 22nd from 7pm.

'Everything you go through in life is valuable to a songwriter'

Thu, May 17, 2018

Legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean comes to Galway next month, when he plays Leisureland on Friday June 8 and Saturday 9. More than 50 years since he embarked on a full time career in music, he remains a committed and enthusiastic live performer while 2018 has also seen the release of a new studio album, Botanical Gardens.

Festival weekend to celebrate 75 years of Shantalla

Thu, May 17, 2018

Shantalla is to hold the second Shantalla Festival Weekend after last year’s success. This one will be extra special as it marks the 75th year of Shantalla.

Weekend closure of beach toilets ‘mind boggling’ says O’Flaherty

Thu, May 17, 2018

A city councillor has slammed as “mind boggling” and “ridiculous”, the closure of toilets on a city beach at weekends — the time when they are most in demand.

Busking bye-laws ‘very damaging for our city’ — Cubbard

Thu, May 17, 2018

“A sad and very damaging day for our city” is how councillor Mike Cubbard has described the introduction of bye-laws that will curtail and reduce the ability of buskers to perform in Galway city centre.

IDA to encourage future business location to Oranmore, says Grealish after meeting

Thu, May 17, 2018

The IDA has agreed to encourage future industries planning to establish a base in Galway, to set up on lands owned by the authority in Oranmore, a move one local TD believes will help combat Parkmore’s chronic traffic congestion.

NUI Galway conference to focus on the rights of migrants and refugees

Thu, May 17, 2018

NUI Galway’s Irish Centre for Human Rights, School of Law, is hosting an international conference on ‘The Rights of Migrants and Refugees: the role of courts and tribunals’ starting today (Thursday) and continuing tomorrow.

Non-verbal sailor to take on the best at summer regatta

Thu, May 17, 2018

This summer the Seafest event will show us all how the sea is for everyone. Like the hugely successful event last year, it will show off the possibilities of the activities on the sea, what we can learn from the sea, and how we should respect the sea. And this summer in Galway, two brothers will show how they are taking on a challenge to show us just how accessible a marine challenge can be.

Busking is not banned in Galway, says Mayor who feels quality of act will improve

Thu, May 17, 2018

Mayor of Galway Pearce Flannery has hit out at the amount of disinformation regarding the Council decision on busking and performance byelaws which were passed at Monday’s meeting of the City Council.

He says that it should be noted that at no stage whatsoever was it ever proposed to ban busking in Galway nor is there a ban on busking now.

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