'When people put the woman at the centre of the debate, they put themselves in her shoes'

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

A referendum to repeal or retain the controversial Eighth Amendment of the Constitution is no longer a matter of if, but when. What happens between now and the yet to be decided referendum date, is a long campaign by all sides in the argument to win the hearts and minds of voters.

Galway pays tribute to actor John Mahoney

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

He was the cantankerous, but loveable, father in the now classic 1990s comedy Frasier. He lit up the stage during numerous appearances over the years at the Galway Arts Festival, and he has been called a "wonderful, sweet and gentle man".

Hurler Joe Connolly to get Alumni award from NUI Galway

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Joe Connolly, who captained Galway to a memorable All-Ireland hurling victory in 1980; former Labour leader Pat Rabbitte, and Tramp Press co-founder Lisa Coen, are among this year's NUI Galway Alumni Award Winners.

Flooding, a more regular feature these days?

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Insider feels the pain of all those who have been affected by the recent flooding events in Galway city. Nor should we forget farmers in the county, who are still feeling the effects of the incessant rainfall.

'People with autism can have a unique vision of the world'

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Last week, family website MyKidsTime announced that Galway Autism Partnership as the joint winner, with Cork’s Down Syndrome Centre, of its annual Charity of the Year Award. The recognition is a huge morale boost for GAP and provided the perfect backdrop for my interview with it's co-ordinator, Aisling Colreavy.

Cannon calls for McDonagh to be made Freeman of County Galway

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has called for playwright and Oscar-winner Martin McDonagh to be made a Freeman of County Galway.

Actor Cillian Murphy attends Youth Empathy Day at NUI Galway

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The UNESCO Child and Family Research Centre at NUI Galway today last week hosted a Youth Empathy Day with the highlight being the visit by actor and Patron of the Centre, Cillian Murphy, who spoke to the students about the importance of empathy in his work.

Cannon urges horticultural students to consider organic growers course

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, is urging students from Galway with a background in horticulture to apply for an internship programme for organic growers.

Minister Cannon said apprentice organic growers are being sought for an internship programme that will be run by the Organic Growers of Ireland next season.

Ireland West Airport shortlisted for global digital and social media awards

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Ireland West Airport has been shortlisted for three global awards The Moodies — the global airport digital, mobile and social media awards, the nominations for which were revealed on Friday.

NUI Galway and GMIT students raise their voices

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

This February, NUI Galway and GMIT are working together to encourage their students to take part in the national student survey at www.studentsurvey.ie. This year, for the first time, the survey includes postgraduate research students, which means that students in the West of Ireland will have an even bigger say when it comes to shaping their experience of higher education.

Green candidate tells City Councillors to ditch the plastic bottles at meetings

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The Green Party candidate for Galway West/Mayo South in the next General Election has praised all who are taking part in this week’s Plastic Free Initiative in the city but has asked the City Council to lead the way by banning plastic bottles being used at Council meetings.

Pauline O’Reilly said that all concerned should be congratulated for their efforts.

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Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Burglary in Woodquay
An apartment in St Brendan's Avenue was broken into in the early hours of Saturday last.

Papal Nuncio to address Catholic conference in city on Saturday

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Jude Thaddeus Okolo, Pope Francis’s representative in Ireland will be guest speaker at a special one day Festival of Faith entitled Raising Hearts & Giving Hope this Saturday February 10 in the Ardilaun Hotel, Galway.

Popular choices as Galway People of the Year winners are named

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The people chosen as Galway People of the Year Award winners 2017 were announced at a press reception in the Galway Bay Hotel at the week end and will be honoured at a Gala Banquet and Presentation to be held in the Galway Bay Hotel on Friday March 19.

Meeting will seek to improve ambulance times

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Improved ambulance service times in Connemara and Galway city are the hoped for outcomes of a meeting, taking place today, between Galway TDs and senators with key National Ambulance Service staff.

Quality, value, and convenience are paramount at Right Price Tiles and Wood Flooring

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Spring is in the air, and with the changing seasons our thoughts inevitably turn to sprucing up our homes for the bright and breezy days ahead. If you are planning on revamping your kitchen or bathroom, or laying a new floor in any room in your home, then a visit to Right Price Tiles and Wood Flooring in Oranmore should be top of your to-do list.

Galway city to get close to €10 million for flood protection measures

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Funding of €9.5 million is to be provided to Galway for protection works against flooding, as well as for works on the city’s waterways. The funding has been allocated by Minister of State for the Office of Public Works, Kevin ‘Boxer’ Moran.

Drop in community Garda numbers ‘appalling’ says Farrell

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

The number of community gardaí in Galway has fallen from 21 in 2011 to 12 in 2017, a decrease of some 33 per cent, an statistic one local politician has called “appalling” and “shocking”.

Gary the great — Galwayman’s magnificent seven wins World Marathon Challenge

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Galway athlete Gary Thornton crowned a remarkable week when he was named 2018 World Marathon Challenge men’s champion after winning the final leg of seven marathons in Miami on Tuesday night.

Time to enjoy that stretch in the evenings, fuel the saneness

Thu, Feb 08, 2018

Every year, the smell of thick gloss blue and grey paint would fill the evening sky, as the work continued past dusk.

We had three lake boats; solid timber boats, not fibreglass. Every autumn they’d come in off the water and be left in our back garden. Upturned, left to dry for the winter, to drip dry; to get some rest from heavy waders from heavier anglers pounding on them as they navigated the currents of Mask. Now, for four months, they could rest, relax, rejuvenate. Their timbers could stretch and get ready for a new coat, a new season.

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