Entrepreneurial Inis Oírr students take prize in national final

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Budding entrepreneurs from two Irish-speaking schools, Coláiste Ghobnait, Inis Oírr and Coláiste Chroí Mhuire, An Spidéal, competed in the Údarás na Gaeltachta-Clár na gComhlachtaí 2018 at the national final in Na Forbacha recently.

Coláiste Ghobnait's Tara O'Brien and David Barbotin (Preab Ltd), who were placed third overall in the national final, created speakers for mobile phones which are made from 100 per cent recyclable materials. Preab Ltd was mentored by Meadbh Seoighe from Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Politicians want Galwegians to come up roses for cystic fibrosis

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Local politicians joined forces in Galway to launch a special fundraising appeal for cystic fibrosis.

Rabbitte calls for re-examination of rural and social scheme rules

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Funding for schemes such as the Rural Social Scheme and Tús are in danger of being slashed under the new funding model being proposed by the Minister for Employment Affairs and Social Protection, Regina Doherty.

'Vast majority' of passport applications are processed on time, says Cannon

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The "vast majority" of online applications for passports are being processed within seven working days, "well ahead of target", according to Fine Gael Galway East TD and Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon.

Macnas Young Ensemble receives sponsorship boost

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The Macnas Young Ensemble has received a significant boost with the announcement of sponsorship for the ensemble, which has 45 members, by the Connacht Hospitality Group.

Agricultural shows lose out due to reduced community

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Several county councillors have this week expressed concern that the county's agricultural shows have not received funding under this year's Community Support Scheme.

Grants totalling €252,500 under the scheme were approved at this week's meeting of the Galway County Council, with more than 160 groups across the county receiving grants ranging from €500 to €8,000.

New rights for people with disabilities 'barely worth paper they are written on'

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Despite the Government ratifying The Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities, the State is still "not willing to treat people with disabilities fairly in society", according to the Social Democrats Niall Ó Tuathail.

Gardai launch road safety appeal ahead of Bank Holiday Weekend

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Gardai are askubg all road users to take care over the Easter Bank Holiday Weekend. The appeal was made ahead of a major Garda operation focusing on road safety during the holiday.

Galway Coalition to Repeal joins the National Together For Yes Campaign

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The Galway Coalition to Repeal the Eighth Amendment is to join the National Together For Yes Campaign, and form the Galway Together For Yes Campaign, ahead of the upcoming referendum.

Council approves long-awaited extension to Killimordaly Burial Ground

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The Galway County Council has approved plans for an extension to Killimordaly Burial Ground.

Galway ‘Stand Up For Life’ rally announced

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The Pro Life Campaign and the LoveBoth Project have announced a series of six regional rallies entitled 'Stand Up For Life’, organised as part of a nationwide grassroots effort to save the Eighth Amendment.

Galway house prices rise by almost three per cent as demand increases

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway city rose by 2.9 per cent in the first three months of 2018, according to the latest national survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

Connolly condemns ‘unacceptable’ delay in opening new UHG psychiatric unit

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The delay in opening the new psychiatric unit at University Hospital Galway "is completely unacceptable" especially when the old unit is stretched to overcapacity, and a state of the art 20-bed unit in St Brigid’s in Ballinasloe remains closed.

This is the view of the Independent Galway West TD Catherine Connolly, who has tabled a series of questions to the Minister for Health, Simon Harris, in relation to the delayed opening.

KATS turns twenty with Cass Maguire

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

This year Knocknacarra Amateur Theatre Society celebrates its 20th anniversary and will mark that auspicious milestone in April with a staging of Brian Friel’s classic drama, The Loves of Cass Maguire, in the Town Hall Theatre.

Funding commitment for Claregalway roads ‘a step in the right direction’

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Cllr James Charity has welcomed a commitment from Transport Infrastructure Ireland (formerly the National Roads Authority) to provide pavement funding for the national road through Claregalway village, as well as long awaited safety works at the junction adjacent to McHugh’s pub on the old N17.

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Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Minute’s silence held for women who died in Ballinasloe road tragedy

Minor injuries unit at Merlin Park could slash treatment times

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

based at Merlin Park Hospital could "radically cut waiting times for patients" and "greatly relieve pressure" on the Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway.

Access for all improves Salthill amusement site

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Leisureland has completed tarmac and electrical renovations to its amusement site to improve accessibility.

Council urged to seek Government funding for Renmore playground

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

The Galway City Council must make an "immediate application" for Government funding towards the cost of a new playground for Renmore, especially as the funding deadline of April 13 is looming.

Gardai appeal for witnesses to fatal Ballinasloe crash

Thu, Mar 29, 2018

Gardai have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal crash in Ballinasloe last week.

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