Playing the perfect granny, Rosaleen's star turn at this year's Fleadh

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

‘She is literally the perfect granny!’ Rosaleen Linehan, the veteran Irish actor, says of her character Emer in Greyhound of a Girl, an animated film adapted from Roddy Doyle’s book of the same name by Italian filmmaker Enzo d’Alò, and co-written with David Ingham. The film will play at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh and Rosaleen hopes that audiences will like it. It’s hard to know, when making an animation, what the final product will be, she explains. Unlike stage and live-action film, which she is used to, recording audio for the film was done in isolation from the majority of her fellow cast members.

Another dance with the Dubs' coming up

Thu, Jun 29, 2023

GAA: All Ireland SFC Quarter Final

Galway needs 3,000 housing units built each year, Chamber event hears

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

Galway needs to be building 3,000 housing units each year if it is to have sufficient numbers to meet population demands across the entire county. That was the target set out by industry and business experts who participated in a meeting on the housing issue organised by Galway Chamber.

Statistics detailed at the event showed that a total of 1,334 units were completed in 2022. This represents less than half of the level of building activity required in Galway, highlighting the significant increase in residential construction that will need to take place if sufficient units are to be provided for the growing population in Galway.

Playing the perfect granny, Rosaleen's star turn at this year's Fleadh

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

‘She is literally the perfect granny!’ Rosaleen Linehan, the veteran Irish actor, says of her character Emer in Greyhound of a Girl, an animated film adapted from Roddy Doyle’s book of the same name by Italian filmmaker Enzo d’Alò, and co-written with David Ingham. The film will play at this year’s Galway Film Fleadh and Rosaleen hopes that audiences will like it. It’s hard to know, when making an animation, what the final product will be, she explains. Unlike stage and live-action film, which she is used to, recording audio for the film was done in isolation from the majority of her fellow cast members.

160-jobs boost as Government funds HP Galway RD&I project

Wed, Jun 28, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Almost 160 jobs are to be created in Hewlett-Packard Galway in a research, development and innovation project which this week received over €5.5million in Government funding.

Little rest for Mayo after a weekend of drama

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Little did I think that in trying to explain the scoring permutations in last week's column, they would have such relevance for the fate of six teams last weekend. There were frantic finishes to three games in three different venues that had serious consequences for the teams involved.

Mayo Aontú rep speaks out for Fire Fighters in Strike Action

Fri, Jun 23, 2023

Aontú representative for Mayo, Paul Lawless, has spoken out to support the current strike action by fire fighters around Ireland, stating: “Retained firefighters are invaluable to our communities but are underpaid and overworked. Without their service, there would be devastating impacts on the safety of local towns and villages.

"The retained fire service is fundamentally important to communities across Mayo because unlike urban Ireland, Mayo relies 100% on retained firefighters as all of the 12 fire stations in the county are retained fire stations, and are made up entirely of men and women who are employed on a temporary part-time retained basis. Retained Firefighters are the lifeblood of the fire service in Mayo.”

DNG Martin O’Connor scoops prize at nationwide awards

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

DNG Martin O’Connor estate agents claimed a top prize at the recent DNG Nationwide Conference in The Curragh Racecourse.

Big fundraiser night on Saturday for Moycullen school

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

An exciting night is approaching in Maigh Cuilinn this Saturday as Scoil Bhaile Nua prepares for its fundraising auction in Wildlands at 8pm. Holding its first major public fundraiser since 2018, this small vibrant Gaeltacht school is aiming to raise much-needed funds to upgrade facilities.

10,000 to flock to Corrandulla Show this Sunday

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

After a two-year hiatus due to Covid-19 restrictions, the residents of Corrandulla and beyond were overjoyed and filled with anticipation as their beloved agricultural show made a triumphant return in 2022. Corrandulla Show 2022 proved to be an enormous success, attracting the largest crowd ever seen and offering a delightful array of entertainment options.

Design of the new Oranmore Pedestrian and Cycling Route goes to tender

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Local Minister and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has confirmed that the tender for the design of the new Coast Road Pedestrian and Cycling Route in Oranmore has issued. This tender will encompass all aspects of the project from concept design and options selection, through preliminary design to completion of the statutory processes.

Drug stash worth €70,000 seized from Corrandulla home after Operation Tara search

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

As part of Operation Tara, Gardaí attached to the Galway Divisional Drugs unit preformed a search of a residential property in Corrandulla on the evening of Friday, June 16, resulting in the arrest of a man in his 20’s.

Gardaí recovered a cache of cannabis with a street value of €60,000, and €10,000 worth of cocaine. The man was arrested at the scene and taken to a Garda station in the North Western Region where he was detained under Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act, 1984 and was later released without charge.

Signify Health opens high-tech base overlooking Galway Docks

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Signify Health’s new state-of-the-art technology centre in the heart of Galway city was officially opened on Tuesday by the company’s CEO Kyle Armbrester.

Connacht Hotel hosts sixth Racing for Rosabel next month

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Since 2018, Racing for Rosabel has generated vital awareness and funds for Rosabel’s Rooms, the much-needed child-loss project that provides financial and therapeutic support to bereaved parents and families around Ireland.

Opportunity to improve people’s health and happiness comes to Galway and Clare

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Slimming World, Ireland’s largest and best loved weight loss organisation, is looking for people with a passion for helping others. They have launched a campaign to recruit more people to start their own weight loss group with two special careers Opportunity Events planned in the coming week.

Louis Copeland & Sons Galway Outlet sale this weekend

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Louis Copeland & Sons Galway will this weekend hold their outlet sale at 4 Eyre Square Galway (next to O’ Connells Bar)

Charity walk against loneliness and depression with Pastor Larry Ovie

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Larry Ovie, pastor of Faith Christian Fellowship, Galway, the first african church in Galway County is convening a 60 minutes charity walk against loneliness and depression on July 1 from Eyre Square to Faith Christian Church, Maragoni House, Ballybrit.

Minister Carroll McNeill to deliver keynote speech at East Galway networking event

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Minister of State at the Department of Finance, Jennifer Carroll McNeill TD, will be the keynote speaker at a networking event for business women taking place next Thursday June 29.

Are you looking for an extraordinary venue for your wedding day?

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The g Hotel & Spa Galway is the perfect venue to say, ‘I Do’! The Wedding Showcase at the g Hotel & Spa takes place on June 24 and is by appointment only.

You will be invited to drive to the front of the Hotel where you will be welcomed by the Hotel’s experienced wedding co-ordinator, Valerie Gately.

McNelis criticises Varadkar childcare comments

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Labour City Councillor Niall Mc Nelis has criticised comments made by Taoiseach Leo Varadkar on cutting childcare costs.

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