Housing applicant left on waiting list since 2002 'reflective of a dysfunctional system'

Tue, May 30, 2017

That a housing applicant, on the waiting list since 2002, who has never been offered either a council house or a house from a voluntary body, is "incredible" and "reflective of a dysfunctional system" both at a local and State level.

Buskers draft code of conduct to allay concerns over amplification

Tue, May 30, 2017

Galway city buskers have drafted a code of conduct to "encourage open dialogue" with local businesses, and to deal with concerns over noise levels, length and time of busking in specific spots, and obstruction by crowds.

Al Porter to Host ‘Blind Date’

Tue, May 30, 2017

The world's greatest dating show is coming to TV3 this autumn, with Al Porter stepping into the role of mischievous matchmaker. TV3 are looking for contestants and are calling on all the single men and women in Ireland looking for love to apply. If you think you can tell a charmer from a chancer, take a shot at romance and apply on tv3.ie/blinddate now.

Major funds allocated to Galway voluntary emergency response organisations

Mon, May 29, 2017

Galway Mountain Rescue and the Galway section of the Irish Community Rapid Response are set to benefit from funding of more than €90,000, allocated under a new measure of the CLAR Programme to support voluntary organisations which respond to emergencies.

Insensitive treatment of psychiatric patients is appalling, health forum is told

Thu, May 25, 2017

The insensitive treatment of mental health patients at hospitals in the city was slammed by former mayor Padraig Conneely at the regional health forum on Tuesday.

Precarious, contingent, flexible, unstable, stressful

Thu, May 25, 2017

Questions of labour, and its conditions, are moving into the centre of the political discussion again, driven by the rise of the so-called 'gig economy' - the notion that the sort of 'side-gig' job, long being used by many to supplement regular incomes, might instead become a mainstay of the economy.

From Galway Sportsground to the Mongol Steppes

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Galway Film Fleadh is rapidly approaching and among the gems to look out for is the world premiere of All The Wild Horses, Ivo Marloh’s terrific feature-length documentary about the Mongol Derby.

Galway - welcome to Varadkar country

Thu, May 25, 2017

Hildegarde Naughton has set her face against the prevailing blue wind by pledging support to Housing Minister Simon Coveney in the Fine Gael leadership battle, but it is an isolated stance as Galway is overwhelmingly Leo Varadkar country.

Countdown to SeaFest as Minister launches maritime festival

Thu, May 25, 2017

There is just over a month left until 100,000 people flock to Galway to enjoy this year’s SeaFest, Ireland’s national maritime festival — and this week, Marine minister Minister Creed was in town to launch the event.

Fives for lives in Salthill next weekend

Thu, May 25, 2017

Fives for Lives was born in 2015 when a group of friends from Galway who had relocated to Sydney came together and decided to host a five-a-side football tournament in aid of suicide prevention.

Minister launches public consultation process on future greenways

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Athenry-Tuam-Milltown (ATM) greenway committee is due to submit a strong proposal in response to the invitation for submissions as part of the public consultation.

On Monday May 22, Transport Minister Shane Ross published a public consultation paper on a “Strategy for the Future Development of Greenways”, and is inviting submissions from interested parties on the issues raised in the paper by July 14.

Volunteers needed for Galway Hospice Sunflower Days

Thu, May 25, 2017

Did you know that Friday and Saturday June 9 and 10 are National Sunflower Days, during which much needed funds are raised for local hospice services?

Galway couple to use dance to raise vital funds for primary school in Ethiopia

Thu, May 25, 2017

A Galway couple are urging the general public to support their aim to raise €25,000 euro in vital funds for a primary school in Ethiopia, Africa.

GAAW - Manchester bombing a ‘vile atrocity’

Thu, May 25, 2017

The Manchester bombing has been condemned as “a vile atrocity” by the Galway Alliance Against War, but it added that the terrorist incident will generate more coverage than similar attacks in the Middle East, by virtue of it happening in the West.

In a statement, the Galway peace group said: “Such atrocities are a daily occurrence in the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa: from Afghanistan to Yemen, from Libya to South Sudan to Somalia. These atrocities are courtesy of imperialism and its proxies in the region. These facts receive minimum, if any, coverage.”

Families gather to remember loved ones at Circle of Life garden

Thu, May 25, 2017

Last week in the Circle of Life garden in Salthill, at a special annual remembrance event organised by Anam Cara Galway which supports bereaved parents and families in Galway City and County, 30 families gathered to remember their son or daughter who had died,

Top US choir to perform in Galway Cathedral

Thu, May 25, 2017

Sonoran Desert Chorale, the top professional choir of the American South West will perform in Galway Cathedral on Wednesday June 7.

The concert, which is free of charge, is part of the choir’s three city tour of Ireland which will see them also perform in Kilkenny (June 10) and Christchurch Cathedral Dublin (June 12).

Tickets on sale for the annual Breast Cancer Research Pink Afternoon

Thu, May 25, 2017

The annual Breast Cancer Research Pink Afternoon at The Lodge at Ashford Castle takes place on Friday, June 16 at 12pm. The hugely popular event being held overlooking Lisloughrey Quay is the perfect way to connect with the important women in your life while supporting Breast Cancer Research (formerly NBCRI).

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Thu, May 25, 2017

Cubbard calls for goalposts
City councillor Mike Cubbard is to lead a campaign to secure goalposts for city estates after he said that children are forced to play football on roadways.

City councillor Mike Cubbard is to lead a campaign to secure goalposts for city estates after he said that children are forced to play football on roadways.

Free events celebrating Lady Gregory’s life and Biodiversity Week at Coole

Thu, May 25, 2017

Coole Park has a rich cultural heritage as the former home of Lady Augusta Gregory and the centre of the Irish Literary Revival. Its present status as a nature reserve is due to the global importance of its extensive wetland system and woodland which borders it. To celebrate both these aspects of Coole there will be two free events during the last weekend in May.

Lady Gregory passed away 85 years ago in the early hours of the morning of May 23, 1932 at her home in Coole. To mark this occasion there will be a guided walk on Saturday May 27 illustrating her extraordinary life and her many achievements as co-founder of the Abbey Theatre, folklorist, translator, playwright, mother, grandmother, and patron of the arts.