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Thu, Nov 09, 2023

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Teenagers with lifelong physical health conditions to spotlight issues with accessing cultural and public spaces in Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

An art exhibition by the national arts and health charity Helium Arts is opening on November 13 that will spotlight issues with accessing cultural and public spaces in Galway for young people with lifelong health conditions.

Simon Community to benefit from Supermac’s charity fundraiser next week

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Supermac’s is hosting its annual charity fundraiser on November 17 at the LoughRea Hotel & Spa and this year, proceeds will be in aid of the Simon Community.

255 eviction notices issued in Galway means homelessness will continue to rise, says SF’s O’Hara

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Galway East Sinn Féin’s Louis O’Hara has said an emergency response is needed to address rising levels of homelessness.

O’Hara was speaking after the Residential Tenancies Board reported that 4518 eviction notices were issued to households in Q3 of this year, including 255 in County Galway.

Flaherty grateful for removal of weeds in Ballyloughane

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Independent Councillor Terry O’ Flaherty would like to thank the Renmore Community Employment Scheme participants for the works they carried out in Ballyloughane recently.

The pathway inside the wall from the bridge to the beach is lined with concrete blocks and they cleaned out all of the weeds and the overgrowth in and around the blocks.

The importance of images — Galway filmmaker’s documentary long-listed for Oscar

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

‘The image of that little cottage, my grandparents used to run a textile business out of there, they used to do the markets. So that image is really important to me’ the filmmaker David McDonagh tells me in reference to the opening shot of his short documentary Being Put Back Together, which won best film in its category at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh and has been long listed for an Academy Award.

Standún named Small Business of the Year

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Standún has been recognized with the “Small Business of the Year Award” at the prestigious 2023 Family Business Awards. This honour marks a significant achievement for Standún, celebrating their commitment to excellence and their enduring legacy in the community.

Deadline looms for Blue Teapot’s search for new stars

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

With the search for new acting talent for local troupe, The Blue Teapot Theatre Company, set to come to a close at noon on Monday, November 13, aspiring actors are being urged to throw their hat in the ring.

The award-winning Galway theatre company is looking to expand its talent pool by inviting aspiring actors with an intellectual disability to audition for a permanent place within the resident company of artists. This positive development is part of an overall expansion, aligned to the company’s Strategic Arts Plan (2023-2027).

Artist Kristy Verenga’s Gort exhibition explores ‘Who Am I?’

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Experimental artist Kristy Verenga has opened her ‘Who Am I?’ exhibition which combines media to explore the question at The Gallery Café in Gort. Kristy uses painting and sculpture to build the world that she calls home, these abstract and symbolic narratives are an expression of her daily experience.

Using oil paint on a wax ground and sometimes a texture like sand which also lets the drawing remain visible as part of the dynamic whole, she makes her own paper clay for the sculpture, which process emerged as a pandemic palliative. The images in her work are both playful and expressive of this interior dialogue.

Bishop Michael to play organ in 100 churches in two weeks

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

The Church of Ireland Bishop of Tuam, Limerick and Killaloe, the Rt Rev’d Michael Burrows, plans to visit every church in this vast new merged diocese, which stretches from Co Mayo in the north to Co Kerry in the south and Co Limerick and parts of Offaly and Tipperary in the east.

Galway’s teens encouraged to apply for €45,000 local community fund

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Young people aged between 13 to 19 have been encouraged to apply for a portion of a ‘major new educational fund’ worth €45,000’ ahead of its deadline on Friday, November 10.

Donohue raises issue of CLAR 2023 funding

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

At the October Plenary meeting of Galway County Council, Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue under Questions raised the issue of CLAR 2023 funding and the confusion and frustration around the two different deadlines for same.

Collaborative work of local patients and scientists highlighted in new RTE documentary

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

RTÉ will broadcast a special documentary on Monday next shining a light on the lived experience of cancer patients, their contribution to research and the ongoing work of research centres that will shape how cancer will be treated in the future.

Ireland’s sharks to be showcased in city this weekend

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

The Marine Institute, alongside the Explorers Primary Schools Education Programme, will be showcasing marine science at the 2023 Galway Science and Technology Festival. Families are invited to the Bailey Allen Hall, University of Galway, on Sunday November 12 to learn more about Ireland’s shark species.

Tax clinic for marginalised groups launched at University of Galway

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

The University of Galway Tax Clinic, which aims to aid people from marginalised or under-represented sections of society in understanding their entitlements, tax rights and responsibilities and how to manage their own tax affairs.

‘Beloved’ Salthill Prom in need of repairs and improvement, says Keane

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

With the current state of the promenade’s walkways raising concerns, city councillor, Peter Keane, has called upon Galway City Council to ensure that funds for new surfacing are allocated in the council’s forthcoming budget for 2024.

Weekend of riverside drama in city centre

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Emergency services responded to four separate riverside incidents in Galway’s busy city centre last weekend.

Discover the career opportunities at Specsavers

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Specsavers Galway Headford Road provides a foundation for personal development and exciting long-term careers. The store is hoping to expand their team and find people interested in a career at Specsavers.

Tharina, an Optometrist from Cape Town, South Africa, has found her new professional home at Specsavers Headford Road in Galway, where she is bringing her expertise to the store, which has recently undergone extensive expansion and refurbishment.

Extra cop for Headford amid crimewave fears

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

An Garda Síochána is currently interviewing members for a new position in Headford Garda station amid fears of rising rural crime in north Co Galway.

257 people in Galway on home support waiting list

Thu, Nov 09, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has called for a lifting of the recently announced recruitment freeze on home helps and other care workers.

As 257 people in Galway are stuck on a waiting list for home support, Cllr. Mc Nelis said Ireland’s care system just is not working under Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil.

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