Mayor happy with level of decision making at first meeting of the season

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The new Council season commenced this week with some significant and positive announcements, not least of which is the acquisition of the new Childrens Cultural Hub at Lenaboy Castle (St Annes), Taylors Hill. I am delighted to preside as Mayor over this great news story for both the children of Galway and the cultural sector.

This facility will provide a lasting cultural legacy for generations to come.The impact this initiative will have on the artistic and cultural output of the city is immense but let us not forget the impact this will have on the physical and mental health of so many people, not to mention the powerful support it will provide to the economic output of our city and ultimately in employment.

Let imagination run free where it was once stymied

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The news this week that Lenaboy Castle has been handed over to the city by the Sisters of Mercy, along with a €750,000 stipend to kickstart its refurbishment, is to be welcomed.

Former children's home to become children's creative hub

Tue, Sep 12, 2017

The transfer of ownership of the former St Anne’s Children’s Home in Lenaboy Castle, at Taylor’s Hill, from the Sisters of Mercy to the Galway City Council, has been agreed.

20 new jobs to be created for Galway

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

A total of 20 new jobs are to be created in Galway by Bluebird Care, which provides domestic nursing and social care for individuals,as part of the company's expansion in 26 locations throughout the State.

N59 ground investigation works to begin in October

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

Ground investigation works on the N59 Galway to Clifden road are due to begin by the start of October, with the work taking place between Bunakill and Maam Cross, after what one Galway TD called "painfully slow" progress.

'Ken Loach says comics are very good at communicating with an audience'

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Among the many top-notch comedians winging their way to Galway for next month’s Vodafone Comedy Carnival is Dave Johns, a seasoned veteran of the British and international circuit and, more recently, acclaimed star of Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake.

Thousands expected to travel to Galway for Comedy Carnival

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

More than 15,000 comedy fans are set to arrive in the city during the October Bank Holiday weekend to attend the Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway, an event which is expected to boost the local economy by at least €5 million.

Inaugural ‘Architecture at the Edge’ festival — exploring the power of architecture to transform lives

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Fans of buildings and and how they impact our lives, you are in for a treat in Galway and Mayo next month — Architecture at the Edge is a new festival in designed to encourage citizens to explore their built environment and to gain a deeper understanding of the many ways architecture impacts our lives. Celebrating the west of Ireland’s rich architectural heritage, both old and new, the inaugural Architecture at the Edge festival will take place from September 29 – October 1 throughout County Galway and into County Mayo. The festival will feature a series of talks, expert-led guided tours, workshops and exhibitions and will offer audiences a unique opportunity to explore homes, buildings and spaces that are not usually open to the public.

Ó Cuív demands proposals to amalgamate Galway councils be abandoned

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Proposals to amalgamate the Galway City Council and Galway County Council into one local authority body for the entire county should be “abandoned”, as rural areas, especially the Gaeltacht and the Islands, “would suffer as a result of the move”.

Cannon says new Irish syllabus will strengthen language in Galway

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has said that the introduction of the new junior cycle specifications for Irish can only help strengthen and preserve the language for future generations in Galway.

Kinvara-based artist paints ‘peace’ on walls of French World War town

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

An international artist from County Tyrone, based in Kinvara County Galway, has returned this week from a six week stay in the French town of Grenay where he painted seven murals on cemetery walls with twenty four young people in a project that aims to inspire young adults who are unemployed or beginning their careers.

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Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Meet Liam McCarthy at Galway Memorial Walk
The Liam McCarthy cup and a number of the senior players will be in attendance prior to the start of the Galway Memorial Walk on Sunday.

Networking event for charities and community groups

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Charities and community organisations in the city and county are invited to attend a networking event which will take place on Thursday September 21 at the Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, from 7pm to 9pm.

The event is being organised by Volunteer Galway and The Wheel, the organisation which supports and represents community, voluntary and charitable groups.

Leuven college and director found guilty of GMIT students’ deaths

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

An Irish college in Belgium and its director have been both found guilty over an apartment fire that killed two GMIT students in 2014.

7,000 extra seats added as Ireland West Airport winter schedule announced

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

reland West Airport has announced its winter schedule, which will see an increase in seat capacity available from the airport this winter.

CÚRAM and Galway City Arts Office commission community art-science project

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland Centre for Research in Medical Devices based at NUI Galway together with Galway City Arts Office have commissioned a new Community Art-Science project for Westside community in Galway City.

Join the September Fest in Killannin

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Banish all back to school blues and join the September Fest this Sunday in Killannin Community Centre and GAA grounds.

St Annin’s National School in Roscahill is hosting the fun-packed day to raise funds or IT equipment and other essential resources at the school.

Newcastle native and graduate will lead NUI Galway from New Year

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

A Newcastle native and graduate of NUI Galway will take over as President of NUI Galway in January.

Plants, knights and fun-filled days this autumn at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Following on from this year’s hugely successful Galway Garden Festival, Claregalway Castle will host its 2nd annual Autumn Garden Fair next Sunday, September 10 from 11am – 6pm. This fair will feature some of Ireland’s best nurseries and rare plant specialists - most of whom are members of Irish Specialist Nursery Association (ISNA).

Annual NUI Galway volunteering fair aims to inspire the next generation of volunteers

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

More than 60 local, national, and international organisations will showcase their work to inspire creative thinking and approaches to social causes at NUI Galway’s 16th annual volunteering fair next week.

The fair will take place on Tuesday, September 12, in the Bailey Allen Hall, from 11am to 4pm. In a statement announcing the volunteer fair, the university said it was committed to encouraging the next generation of students to be innovative and entrepreneurial, all qualities needed to be part of the community as an active volunteer in a changing environment.

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