Galway City Community Network believes community voices must be heard in Development Plan discussion

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The City Development Plan will have a significant impact on the diverse communities of Galway City in the coming years.Last year, Galway City Community Network and local partners held thematic workshops and local area-based meetings in communities across the city. Over 400 residents attended workshops to talk about their hopes and vision for Galway City and what they would like to see in the new Galway City Development Plan 2023-2029.

Local artist’s work unveiled at Portershed’s Bowling Green base

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Galway artist Finbar McHugh’s latest artwork was officially unveiled at the PorterShed’s Bowling Green location during the new building’s community launch yesterday (Wednesday)

Mr McHugh is an established artist whose work has been seen nationally and internationally. Some of his most well-known work includes the black-and-white paintings that explored themes of time and mindfulness created for the Galway University Hospital’s main foyer, his ‘Floating’ work done for the Baboró Festival, and pieces commissioned by the Iconic Offices for their workspace, The Lennox, in 2021.

Reduction in transport fares does not extend to all Galway buses, laments Farrell

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The 20% reduction in public transport fares that came into effect Monday only applies to subsidised public transport, which means that City Direct buses which service the west side of the city to Knocknacarra, Salthill, and Bearna.

Galway West deputy Mairead Farrell said that not everyone will get the benefit of the reduction.

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Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Check your passports, says Kyne
Senator Seán Kyne has urged people to check their passports and apply on time for renewals and particularly for first time applications.

Galway-based global software and payments giant ‘Planet’ announces 100 new jobs

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Global software and Payments leader, Planet, announces it will create 500 new jobs globally, over the coming months of which 100 will be based in Ireland. The new jobs in Ireland will be a blend of hybrid and remote working roles across a variety of sectors including Product Development, Technology and Finance and will be located in Galway, Kilkenny and Dublin.

Galway City Council unveils its Decade of Centenaries 2022 Programme

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The Decade of Centenaries Programme was initiated in 2012 and complements the on-going programme of annual State commemorations. For 2022, Galway City Council has secured funding of €50,000 for an exciting programme of Decade of Centenaries events. Following an open call in January the City Council has approved a range OF project proposals from community led groups, the Local Heritage Office, the City Museum and local Libraries.

Choose Galway social enterprises when you can

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Did you know that in Galway you can get your bike fixed AND help your community? You can also dump your mattress, learn to walk a tightrope, rent a community space, even listen to the radio while at the same time help your community, the environment and disadvantaged groups in Galway.

New Castlegar GAA building officially opened

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

On Saturday Castlegar GAA Club officially opened its new state-of-the-art indoor building with GAA President Larry McCarthy in attendance. The facility includes a large astro playing pitch, dressing rooms, reception area, and viewing gallery.

Mad for road — the tenors are back

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

During the chaos of the past two years when all things changed, when the way we lived our lives was slowed down to standstill, everyone questioned if this era represented the end of things, rather than a temporary suspension of normality. Nowhere was this felt more starkly than in the entertainment industry when the concept of performance seemed destined to fall foul to the restrictions.

People in city centre are effectively being poisoned by toxic air, says PBP’s Curran

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

People Before Profit’s Adrian Curran says Galway’s newly-installed air quality sensor shows the huge level of work needed to be done in the west of Ireland to promote the use of public transport.

Since the installation of the sensor in January, more than 80 per cent of days have exceeded the World Health Organisation limit for daily NO2 emissions.

HSE West issues warning about recalled Kinder products

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

The Department of Public Health West is urging people not to eat or gift recalled Kinder products in the lead up to the Easter bank holiday weekend.

What Ramadan is like for Muslims living in Ireland

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

For the next few weeks, your Muslim friends, colleagues, and neighbours will be waking up bleary-eyed at sunrise to eat their last meal before observing a fast until dusk.

Cubbard eager to make impact on Galway Sports Partnership committee

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Cllr Mike Cubbard is hoping to make a positive impact as a member of the Galway Sports Partnership steering committee.

GIAF expands NUI Galway internship

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Galway International Arts Festival and NUI Galway have announced the expansion of the joint internship programme SELECTED.

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Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Cut VAT on energy products and delay carbon tax increase says Hoare

Renewable energy chiefs head west today for milestone conference

Thu, Apr 14, 2022

Some of the biggest players in the renewable energy industry will be in the city today (Thursday) for a major conference on the importance of the industry to the region throughout this century.

Choose Galway social enterprises when you can

Wed, Apr 13, 2022

Did you know that in Galway you can get your bike fixed AND help your community? You can also dump your mattress, learn to walk a tightrope, rent a community space, even listen to the radio while at the same time help your community, the environment and disadvantaged groups in Galway.

Who’s in The Kitchen for breast cancer research?

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

TV show ‘The Restaurant’ comes to life in Galway as a celebrity chief takes up residence in Galway’s newest eatery ‘JEKYLL’ at Hyde Bar, Foster Street on April 14 for a fundraiser with a difference in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute.

Easter reopening for Thoor Ballylee

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society is delighted to announce that it will reopen the doors to visitors – after a two-year closure – on Easter Saturday April 16.

KCL Roofing — a service clients can trust

Thu, Apr 07, 2022

It can be argued that the most vital part of any home is its roof. The roof protects everyone inside from wind, rain, hail, and snow as well as providing insulation to keep the house warm in winter and cool in the summer. So it is critical that our roofs are maintained to a high standard in order to ensure they are fully equipped to deal with any extreme weather conditions.

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