First call out for Clifden RNLI’s new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI joined Aran Islands RNLI and Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter to carry out a search of the waters around Bunowen Bay last weekend.

A member of the public reported seeing a distress flare in the area around Bunowen, west of Ballyconeely at midnight on Friday. Shortly afterwards the crew launched the new Shannon class all weather lifeboat St. Christopher, her first call on service since being brought to Clifden three weeks ago.

Claddagh Credit Union supporting Galway youth

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

After the last few covid and lockdown-filled years, it has become apparent that more and more young people are requiring medium to longer term counselling due to the complexity of the issues or challenges they are facing in their lives.

Olivia Colman world premiere for Galway Film Fleadh next month

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed two World Premieres for its 34th edition, taking place this July 5–10. The festival returns for a live, in-person, and in-cinema edition, in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás cinema after online and outdoor events during the past two years.

The Frames for Big Top gig but Kaiser Chiefs off for a year

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Galway International Arts Festival has announced a change to its concert schedule.

Move on HAP scheme welcome but no substitute for building homes

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has welcomed the announcement of changes to the HAP scheme but says it is no substitute for building homes.

Nearly €370,000 for connected hubs in Galway

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the announcement that €368.329.92 funding has been secured for connected hubs in Galway.

Tesco buyout of Joyces Supermarkets approved subject to sale of Oranmore outlet

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Tesco’s proposed acquisition of Galway-based Joyce’s Supermarkets group has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), subject to the provision of a number of legally binding commitments.

Funding boost for remote working hubs in city and county

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Remote working in the community got a boost yesterday when the Government announced a series of new initiatives to support remote working, including a voucher scheme that will give workers free access to local digital hubs.

Artist honours pioneering swimmer Mercedes Gleitze in Galway this weekend

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

There is a fascination about achievement unearthed — when the extraordinary meets the ordinary; about the juxtaposition of celebrity and the commonplace.

End of an era for Galway Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

An era comes to an end next week when the Galway Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust will cease its activities because of the rising age profile of its members.

Faith Christian Fellowship Ministry to hold Single and Married Conference

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The Faith Christian Fellowship Ministry has issued an invite to this year’s Single and Married Conference taking place this weekend, June 4, 5 and 6.

Customers suffering from private coach row, says Farrell

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The ongoing dispute between Galway Coach Station management and bus operators, which has led to coaches using the road outside the coach station to pick up and drop off passengers has been criticised by Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell.

Irish Water opens state-of-the-art new wastewater treatment plant in Glenamaddy

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It was a historic occasion for Glenamaddy as Irish Water and Galway County Council officially opened a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant following a €5 million euro investment. The new infrastructure ensures that treated wastewater is now fully compliant with EU Urban Wastewater Directives before being safely discharged back into the natural environment.

It’s Headfest time again

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It’s been three years since the last Headfest, and the festival organisers are delighted to be back again, doing what they love—bringing music and fun to Headford’s June bank holiday weekend.

Our festival line up this year includes, Mike Denver with locals Break Free on Friday June 3, All Folk’d Up with another local act, The Shift, on Saturday June 4, and Johnny Brady with Ciaran Rosney on Sunday June 5. In addition to this, they have a family friendly music event under the Ceol an tSamhraidh banner, on Monday June 6, featuring Little John Nee, with Tara Stacey as support. This event is supported by Galway County Council Arts Office and funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Local Live Performance Scheme. *

Gaeltacht Diaspora podcast series launched by Ionad Diaspóra na Gaeltachta

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Just who are the ‘Gaeltacht Diaspora? This is the question being discussed in a new series of podcasts created by Ionad Diaspora na Gaeltachta in conjunction with MeasMedia and Údarás na Gaeltachta. The podcasts will be broadcast on Spotify, Google Play and Youtube channels in the coming months.

Worrying increase in homelessness among young adults

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Homeless charity Galway Simon Community has raised concerns as the latest figures released by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government reveal that the number of young adults (18 – 24) living in Emergency Accommodation is growing faster than any other category, against a backdrop of rising rents and a deepening housing crisis. There were 481 people living in Emergency Accommodation across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon in April, an increase of 19% on the previous year. The increase in the number of young adults living in Emergency Accommodation in the same period was 44%.

Galway Simon established a dedicated Youth Service in 2016, in collaboration with Galway City Council and Tusla, to support young adults at risk of and experiencing homelessness. The Service currently provides a home for 12 young people at any one time, many of whom are care leavers, whilst also supporting others in the wider community.

A century of service from Hughes in Claregalway

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Through all of the major world events of the last century, world war, the foundation of the State and the evolution of a new Ireland, one constant in Claregalway has been the practise of locals getting their groceries and essential from the local Hughes family.

Now, Hughes SuperValu is a fourth generation business, started by the great grandmother of the current managing durector Eva Hughes. With the supermarket having recently undergone a major renovation with massive enhancements in terms of shopping experience and carbon footprint, it is worth looking at the role the family has played in the history of retail in the village.

Galway teen crowned Miss Earth Ireland

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Leaving Cert student Alannah Larkin from Eyrecourt, was crowned Miss Earth Ireland 2022 on Saturday night at a Grand Finale Gala event at the Mount Falcon Estate in Ballina, Co. Mayo. Miss Earth Ireland, sponsored by FlameFit Gym, is the national selection for Miss Earth, one of the biggest beauty pageants in the world.

Grealish disappointed that bus fare cuts not extended to City Direct

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has expressed disappointment at the recent decision by the Government to not extend the reduction in bus fares to a company which offers public transport to thousands of Knocknacarra residents.

The Independent TD had highlighted the fact that there was now a 63 per cent difference in some fares between the privately-owned City Direct company and Bus Éireann services, when he tabled a Parliamentary Question calling for the Government-subsidised 20 per cent average reduction in Bus Éireann fares to be extended to cover all passengers.

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Thu, Jun 02, 2022

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