Vaping on the rise: what teenagers need to know about the dangers this poses

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

We have all heard that vaping is less harmful than smoking, but we do not always understand why it is still harmful and not safe. In recent years, vaping has become a popular tactic worldwide to stop smoking for good. But nowadays, teenagers are starting to vape because they think it is cool and attractive. Most teenagers do not realise how harmful vaping really is and what negative effects it can cause both mentally and physically. So, what is it about vaping that makes it unsafe?

Galway among ten counties due to appoint biodiversity officers to bolster local action for nature

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Galway will soon have a new Biodiversity Officer, with Galway County Council one of ten local authorities awarded funding to appoint a national roll-out of biodiversity officers to deliver and drive local action for biodiversity.

Pedal power — Parents form school cyclebus for Salthill

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Parents of pupils in Scoil Fhursa and Scoil Iognáid have come together to form a new cyclebus to help children to cycle to school safely. The cyclebus runs between Áras Bóthar na Trá on Dr Mannix Road and the two schools on Friday mornings. Eventually, the organisers hope to expand the service to every schoolday eventually.

Parents were concerned that the lack of segregated cycleways made it unsafe for children cycling to school. They decided that, until such infrastructure is in place, a cyclebus could provide protection for children and families who wish to cycle. The cyclebus operates like a moving cycle lane, with the children protected by a row of adults cycling on the outside.

Taoiseach launches €21.3m All-Island Irish Clinical Academic Training programme at University of Galway

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Taoiseach Micheál Martin launched the second phase of the cross border Irish Clinical Academic Training (ICAT) programme with an investment of €21.3 million to train 42 fellows in medicine, dentistry and veterinary medicine.

Be aware of what quality of hurling helmet you are buying

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) are this week warning consumers of the risks of unsafe GAA helmets. The warning comes as the CCPC publish guidance for consumers highlighting the key safety tips to be aware of when buying a GAA helmet.

Pat Kenny, Member of the CCPC Commission, said they are delighted to partner with the GAA to raise awareness of the risks of unsafe GAA helmets.

Win a €300,000 Salthill apartment in Castlegar GAA’s Spring draw

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Castlegar GAA Club have launched a hugely exciting fundraiser to win an amazing home in Salthill.

Meeting to mark tenth anniversary of Savita death

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A public meeting marking the tenth anniversary of the death of Savita Halappanavar will be held upstairs in Richardsons Bar, Eyre Square on Monday 25 at 7pm.

The meeting is being organised by the Galway branch of the Socialist Party and Socialist Feminist group ROSA. The tragic death of Savita here in University Hospital Galway was the catalyst for the abortion rights campaign that succeeded in repealing the Eighth Amendment that had restricted rights to abortion and bodily atonomy up until the point.

‘Not a question of whether we will emigrate, but when,’ says local student leader

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

MORE THAN 200 students gathered at the ‘The Big Yellow Thing’ on the University of Galway campus last week to protest the overwhelming cost of living crisis currently pulsing through the country.

Carnmore Lipsync event to fund safe off-road walkway for community

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Tickets are flying for the Carnmore Community Walkway Lip-sync which takes place in the Clayton Hotel Galway this Saturday night.

Ring Road an integral part of the solution to get Galway moving again

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The original Galway City Bypass was a road project only. The Galway City Ring Road – GCRR - is part of an integrated solution to our traffic woes, the Galway Transportation Strategy. The strategy has the support of the elected members of the City and County Councils. It involves the GCRR but also improved public transport, cycling and walking infrastructure, and is evident in the Crosslinks project, which has gone to planning, and the new bridge alongside the Salmon Weir.

More is planned and more is needed, including the continuation of the Connemara Greenway from Moycullen to the city, funding for which has been granted for a replacement cycling/pedestrian bridge over the railway viaducts.

Road decision ensures better future for our children

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A better future for our children is one that puts climate action at the heart of political decision-making. Locking future generations into car dependency and quite literally driving up our greenhouse gas emissions is the wrong thing to do, for our planet and our people.

Two Galway students awarded Naughton Foundation Scholarships

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

The Naughton Foundation Scholarship which is worth €20,000, was awarded to two Galway students, Rachel Harris and Alex Haugh.

‘Doored’ Doctor calls for better cycling infrastructure

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Dr Vinny Griffith, was cycling back home from University College Hospital Galway (UCHG) on the evening of Wednesday, September 28, when he was “doored” by a parked car.

Irish Citylink and Gobus turn a coach pink to support breast cancer campaign

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Irish Citylink and Gobus have turned a coach pink in support of the Irish Cancer Society’s Care For Your Pair Campaign this October! The Care For Your Pair campaign was created by the Irish Cancer Society to spread the word about the importance of breast health and raise funds for breast cancer patients and their families across Ireland this Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Galway breathing expert’s book is gift of choice for Coldplay frontman

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

A Galway based international breathing expert hit the headlines recently when one of his books was given as a gift to English cricketer Ollie Robinson by a British rock band member.

Fundraising appeal for Ukrainian orphanage

Thu, Oct 20, 2022

Ballybrit native, Grace Kennedy, who has raised over €70,000 and found homes for over 5,000 displaced Ukrainians fleeing the war, has called for an urgent fundraising appeal for a makeshift orphanage in Bucha.

Kennedy, a law tutor for the University of Galway, appeared on an RTÉ documentary titled, The War at Home, which focused on the courageous and generous exploits of Irish people in aiding Ukrainian citizens fleeing the war.

Government designation places Galway Hospice on surer financial footing

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

The invaluable and much needed services provided by Galway Hospice are set to be expanded and enhanced, following news that it is to be made more financially robust as a result of a Government redesignation.

The announcement yesterday by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly that it is to be funded under Section 38 designation has been welcomed by the Hospice as it places it on a surer financial footing.

Kevin McAleer brings his ‘surreal bits of stream-of-consciousness’ to Galway

Wed, Oct 19, 2022

WHY AM I here? It is a question philosophers, theologians, and scientists have asked since time immemorial, but few will answer it in the surreal, rambling, original, and hilarious manner of Kevin McAleer.

Swim in Pink for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute in association with Blackrock Swimwear, are asking as many people as possible to ‘Swim in Pink’ this Bank Holiday Monday, October 31 and help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research during October, breast cancer awareness month.

Design your outdoor space with Pavilion Outdoors

Thu, Oct 13, 2022

Have you ever dreamed of having an outdoor space that you can use all year round?

With over 30 years experience in structures the well- known Galway marquee company Pavilion has opened a Showroom in The Eyre Square Centre selling pergolas, awnings, outdoor kitchens and furniture.

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