Four Galway schools receive awards for teaching lifesaving CPR skills

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Four Galway schools have received awards from the Irish Heart Foundation for training students in the lifesaving skill of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Colaiste Mhuire, Ballygar, St Raphael’s College, Loughrea, Gort Community School and St Cuan's College, Ballinasloe, all received CPR 4 Schools awards, which recognise schools, teachers and students for remarkable efforts in CPR promotion and training.

City sporting clubs and councillors up in arms over online booking system

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

City sporting clubs and councillors are up in arms this week over a planned transition from the current club licensing agreement to an online reservation system this July, with fears that planned high profile matches could be thrown into disarray by public bookings for stag and birthday parties.

Red flag for Galway following rally allocation snub

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The future of long standing race, The Galway International Rally, is reportedly in jeopardy following indications from Motorsport Ireland that the city will not be hosting any stage rally in 2024.

Volunteers remove three tonnes of litter from Galway's beaches

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Hundreds of volunteers across Galway have removed a total of 2,874kg — nearly three tonnes — of litter from beaches in and around the city this month as part of the Clean Coasts initiative.

The organisation, which is dedicated to protecting Ireland's beaches and coastal areas, is marking its 20th anniversary this month. To mark the milestone, Clean Coasts has been celebrating the achievements of the volunteers and community groups who assist in this work.

New Bill will protect young people from vaping dangers

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

It will be illegal to sell e-cigarettes/vaping products to under-18s in the near future when a new Bill, the second stage of which came before the Dail on Tuesday, comes into effect.

Multiple arrests and properties searched in connection with criminal gang investigations

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

A joint Garda operation involving Gardaí from the Mayo/Roscommon/Longford division and the Galway Division, took place yesterday (Wednesday) resulting in seven arrests of men from across Galway and Mayo.

A total of seven men were arrested as part of the investigation, two men in their 40's, four in their 20's and an adult in his teens. The men are being detained at Garda stations in Mayo for offences which include serious assault, violent disorder, possession of weapons and drug offenses.

Disability will not stop Galway twins from sailing challenge

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Two Galway brothers, Conor and Eoin Dodd, are setting sail on their biggest sailing adventure. But this is no ordinary challenge.

More than 600 cyclists head to Connemara for annual Croí cycle

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The 29th annual Croí Corrib Charity Cycle, sponsored by Corrib Oil, takes place in Galway on Sunday.

Due to the unprecedented demand, with more than 600 cyclists registered, Croí is advising motorists and road users that there will be delays on the following cycle routes.

Galway Races adds new judge and a bigger prize for summer festival

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

With less than seven weeks to go to Ireland’s leading horse racing festival, Galway Racecourse has announced a new guest judge, popular social media influencer Rachel Gorry, as a new guest judge for the Galway Races Summer Festival,

Galway Alliance organises peace event for Spanish Arch

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

A peace event will be held at Galway’s Spanish Arch on June 22 at 8pm.

Take a Dip at Dawn this summer solstice to help tackle homelessness

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Are you up at the crack of dawn? Galway Simon Community will be up before sunrise this summer solstice for their Dip at Dawn at 4.30am on Wednesday June 21, at Salthill Beach.

Galway-resident psychologist co-authors innovative new model of treatment

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
A new book which explores a model of treatment developed in St Patrick’s Mental Health Services for people experiencing mental health difficulties associated with overcontrol, such as mood disorders, eating disorders and certain personality disorders has been recently launched.

Award winning gardens at The Ardilaun Hotel are perfect backdrop for their Summer Wedding Showcase

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

The team at The Ardilaun Hotel are busy preparing for their Summer Wedding Showcase which takes place on Saturday June 17 where couples planning their wedding can see the hotel’s stunning garden venue first hand as the perfect backdrop for their Special Day.

Action needed on dog fouling on open spaces, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Independent councillor Terry O’Flaherty has called for more action to be taken against dog owners who allow their pets to foul on footpaths, beaches, green areas and playing pitches throughout the city.

The utility of religious belief

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

The pragmatic thinker, William James (1842–1910) is easily one of the most lucid of philosophers, with a charming and attractive writing style. It is no coincidence his brother, Henry James, is one of the finest novelists of the 20th century. William's most famous book, The Varieties of Religious Experience, is one of the great classic accounts of the subject. Another recommendation is the keen attention shown by James to questions of faith. One of the first modern psychologists, James, unlike the Freudians, recognised the importance of the religious dimension in human life.

Vintage Galway live music scene honoured in music poster exhibition at Galway City Museum

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

A brand new exhibition, ‘This is the Modern World’ has just opened at Galway City Museum, featuring a wide selection of live music posters promoting gigs in Galway during the period 1977 – 1982.

Marathon man Thomas takes on Death Valley challenge for breast cancer research

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

This July, accomplished marathon runner, Thomas O’Connor will compete in the Badwater135 Ultramarathon in California, which describes itself as ‘The world’s toughest foot race’, to help raise funds and awareness for the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Brite Mobility to launch several high powered EV charging sites

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Brite Mobility, the electric mobility company owned by Colin Barry (ex Motorpark) is launching several high powered EV Charging sites this year in Galway starting with Currys at Galway Retail Park and at the Motorpark site at the Sandy Road.

EV car owners are going to be able to charge their cars with available power of up to 240kwh which means that customers can get a large charge in the space of 15 minutes on their EV, hugely beneficial for many use cases including taxis, fleet drivers and tourists alike.

Win a beautiful home overlooking Galway Bay and help the maroon cause

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

Imagine winning a beautiful home in Galway with some of the best views in the country, overlooking Galway Bay — That is the tantalising prize on offer in Galway GAA’s hugely exciting fundraiser draw.

Galway GAA has launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing new home in one of Ireland’s most beautiful locations in a bid to raise funds to develop GAA facilities across the city and county as well as supporting our successful teams across different sports.

Getting to know...

Thu, Jun 08, 2023

WHAT IS YOUR EARLIEST MEMORY? Attending play-school with Ann Cahill in Dangan or Gaelic training with the u5s in the Bushypark School pitch with John Ruane and John Kenny.

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