Former councillor seeks opinions on plans to elect ten TDs on brief to protect Rural Ireland

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

A former Connemara councillor is asking for opinions after he expressed a hope that a group of rural TDs could hold the balance of power and influence policy geared towards developing the regions.

Seosamh Ó Cuaig was speaking after he pointed out that the deal struck between the DUP and the British Government has a clear lesson for the people of rural Ireland.

Have fun at the Funshack

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Situated on the Galway side of Loughrea town in a commercial park away from traffic with plenty of free parking, they’ve been having fun at the Funshack since opening in 2009.

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Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Diocesan appointments announced for Galway
A series of new diocesan appointments have been announced by Very Rev Michael Canon McLoughlin, Diocesan Administrator.

A series of new diocesan appointments have been announced by Very Rev Michael Canon McLoughlin, Diocesan Administrator.

Stag party who gambled on fiancee’s name win handsomely at Ballybrit

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

A lovestruck Scottish groom on his stag party at Galway Races picked a horse that sounded like his fiancee’s name and it paid off handsomely for himself and his pals.

Mannion clan to gather in Menlough next weekend

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The fourth annual Gathering of the Mannion Clan will take place in the village of Menlough in East Galway next weekend Friday and Saturday August 18-19 as National Heritage Week 2017 gets under way. Heritage will undoubtedly form the central theme of this year’s Mannion Rally, which will see the unveiling of new welcome name-stones bearing the village’s full Irish-language name Mionlach Uí Mhainnín (the small lough of the Mannions) on all approach roads.

Why allow rural areas to decline creating long commutes for parents and children, asks Supermac’s chief?

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The Managing Director of Supermac’s, Pat McDonagh, has said it is not acceptable that rural areas are allowed to decline while parents of young children commute long distances into already over-crowded cities.

Supermac’s hosts Meet the Players event this evening in Athenry

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

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10 digital startups join inaugural NDRC at PorterShed programme

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The new digital accelerator and investment programme NDRC at PorterShed is kicking off this week with 10 new digital startups moving into the Eyre Square base as part of the programme over the next three months.

Rabbitte demands additional resources to support mandatory reporting

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

The introduction of mandatory reporting in cases of suspected child abuse or children at risk is important and welcome, but no provision for extra resources for Tusla has been made by Government.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Children and Youth Affairs Anne Rabbitte, who is calling on the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Catherine Zappone to explain how she plans to support Tusla once the mandatory reporting legislation is enacted towards the end of this year.

Failure to meet ambulance turn around targets is putting lives at risk, says Murphy

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Fianna Fáil TD for Roscommon/Galway Eugene Murphy has warned that unless ambulance turnaround times improve, lives will continue to be put at risk.

Cannon welcomes short-listing of new Portumna facility for award

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Minister for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has welcomed the news that Portumna`s Marina and Camper Van Recreational Park has been short-listed for an Excellence in Local Government Award by Chambers Ireland.

Student Unions say not all sides of accommodation story are being heard in Newcastle

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Unions representing third level students in Galway have criticised local councillors for not hearing “all sides of the story” regarding the development of high end student accommodation in the city.

People urged to attend ED only for ‘real ‘ emergencies

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

People were urged this week to attend UHG’s emergency department only in the case of “real emergencies”.

Angling and conservation projects encouraged to apply for funding

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Angling projects and conservation initiatives, to help ensure the State’s fish stocks and angling infrastructure are protected and enhanced into the future, are in line to receive State funding of between €50,000 and €1,500,000.

Aran jumper chosen as one of world’s most iconic fashion designs for new exhibition in New York

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

An Aran jumper from the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life, at Turlough Park, Castlebar, is set to feature in a major new exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art, New York, opening this autumn to explore 111 of the most iconic fashion garments and accessories over the last century.

UHG to offer insulin pump therapy for under-sixes shortly

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

University Hospital Galway is in the process of appointing a paediatric endocrinologist.

Room 447 can never be home to a child

Thu, Aug 10, 2017

Hotel rooms are designed with a set purpose in mind. Room 447 was built with a purpose. It was hewed from the builders' tools for a reason. It had to be spacious but not too big. Space efficient, it heard the surveyors say as they measured it out. It had to be comfy. Room 447 wants to do its job well, to be remembered as the best room; it wants to offer the intimacy of home.

Teacher brings High Court challenge against transfer from county school

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

A Co Galway-based secondary school teacher has launched a High Court challenge against her proposed transfer from the school she has taught at for 17 years to another school.

Galway’s CLAIRE Molloy named as Ireland captain for the Women’s Rugby World Cup

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Claire Molloy has been named as Ireland’s captain for the upcoming Women’s Rugby World Cup.

Councillor criticises Government for not increasing funding

Thu, Aug 03, 2017

Cllr James Charity has sharply criticised central Government for communicating that there will be no increase in Central Exchequer funding to County Galway in 2018.

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