Bereavement information booklets translated into Polish to meet growing diversity of families experiencing hospital deaths

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The growing diversity of families experiencing bereavements at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) has prompted the facility to translate its information booklets on bereavement and post mortems into Polish - the most commonly used interpreting service for the hospitals.

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.

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”.

This is the view of Fianna Fáil spokesperson on Regional, Rural, Gaeltacht, and Island Affairs, Éamon Ó Cuív, who was speaking following the publication of the interim report from the expert advisory group. According to Dep Ó Cuív, the report “extols the benefits” of establishing an economic development unit within a new city and county structure, and discusses the possibility of linking in with IDA Ireland, Enterprise Ireland, and the third level education institutions. However, he says it “completely ignores the Gaeltacht area”.

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.

Minister Cannon said; “While recent Census figures indicate a decline in the use of the Irish language in Galway Gaeltacht areas, the new junior cycle specifications announced by Minister Bruton today will undoubtedly go a long way towards helping future generations of speakers to use the language more effectively and confidently. The strengthening of Irish is a primary goal of the Government’s 20 year strategy on the Irish Language, and the introduction of new specifications for junior cycle Irish represents a significant change from existing approaches to the teaching, learning, and assessment of Irish at junior cycle level.

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.

This winter the airport will offer an unrivalled selection of services to the UK from the West of Ireland with flights to eight different UK airports providing flexible travel options for business, leisure and the increasingly popular football supporters market travelling over to watch their favourite team in action.

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.

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).

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