Improvement works to ‘dangerous junctions’

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Improvement works are to take place at two junctions, one at the Lisdonagh Road, the other in Raheen, both of which have been described as “dangerous”.

Galway must do ‘everything it can’ to make Ukrainian refugees welcome

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Galway must do “everything it can” to make refugees from Ukraine welcome in Ireland, while the State needs to ensure they are properly supported with access to vital measures such as good-quality accommodation.

Rent review vital to ‘support tenants through cost of living crisis’, says Hanley

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Social housing rents must be reviewed in the light of the current “cost of living crisis”, especially as the Galway City Council has the power to do this.

A couple’s plea for Ireland to #StandWithUkraine as country responds

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Separated from their family and friends in Ukraine, Anna Krys and Pavlo Bogachenko share their perspectives on the hostilities initiated by the Russian army on their home country. Being abroad and unable to physically fight, Anna and Pavlo have taken up arms in the media field instead. The couple are amplifying their voices through the media to spread the word about the plight of Ukrainians, requesting people to #StandWithUkraine.

Youth theatre revival? It never left Galway

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Last month, NUIG’s DramSoc ran a show titled ‘The Wonderful World of Dissocia’. The play was written by Anthony Neilson and directed by Emily Aherne – a final year theatre student here in Galway.

The play runs for about an hour and a half of wonderfully visual, witty and often poignant storytelling. It tells of a leading character, Lisa (who is expertly portrayed by young actress Emily White), tormented by guilt to the point of dissociation from reality – a subject made digestible through the show’s array of wacky, hilarious characters and plot lines. When speaking to director Emily about the piece, she describes it as “if you like Alice in Wonderland but there’s not enough sex and violence in it, this is the show for you”.

NBI connects first premises in Ballinasloe under National Broadband Plan

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the new future-proofed, high-speed Fibre-to-the-Home network under the National Broadband Plan (NBP) on behalf of the Government, has announced that the first premises in Ballinasloe have been successfully connected.

Art is more important than ever, says local artist

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Talented Claregalway artist Geraldine Kilmartin recently held her first post-COVID art exhibition in Oranmore, attracting a large audience of art lovers from across Galway.

Hosted in the charming surroundings of the recently renovated Brazco Coffee Academy, Geraldine exhibited many of her latest original paintings and most popular prints, to the delight of those who were in attendance.

Yourells to shut Eyre Street salon and focus on county businesses

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Yourells, one of Galway’s leading hair groups, will be closing its salon on Eyre Street as the company reinvests in its businesses outside of the city, the company has confirmed.

Picturebook by Galway National School student raises funds for GSPCA

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

University book launches do not often celebrate books made by young people, said Dr Lindsay Myers, one of the academics responsible for the introduction of NUI Galway’s highly successful BA Children’s Studies Degree.

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Thu, Mar 24, 2022

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On Wednesday March 16 at approximately 9:45pm the front window of a house at Carn Ard, Rahoon was damaged by an object thrown at it.

On Wednesday March 16 at approximately 9:45pm the front window of a house at Carn Ard, Rahoon was damaged by an object thrown at it.

Dairy sector driving rural Samaritans campaign

Thu, Mar 24, 2022

Ireland’s dairy sector is driving a rural mental health campaign by featuring Samaritans’ helpline signage on milk tankers travelling across the countryside.

The new partnership with milk processors - who are all members of the Ibec group Dairy Industry Ireland (DII) - aims to raise awareness of Samaritans freephone number 116 123 among farmers and other people in rural Ireland, especially those living or working in isolation.

Merlin Park orthopaedic surgery theatres to open by end of month

Tue, Mar 22, 2022

The long-awaited new operating theatres for orthopaedic surgery at Merlin Park could be up and running by the end of this month, but the numbers on orthopaedic waiting lists in Galway continues to grow.

City set to be thronged tomorrow as revellers embrace first St Patrick’s Day parade in three years

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Tens of thousands of people are expected to flock to the city centre tomorrow (Thursday) when Galway holds its first St Patrick’s Day parade since 2019.

Jobs boost as Signify Health announce Galway as site of new tech centre

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Galway received a welcome jobs boost this week when it was announced that Signify Health a leading U.S. value-based healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology, and nationwide healthcare provider networks, is to open a new technology centre that is expected to create more than 125 new technology innovation roles in the city during the next two years.

E-mobility campaigner says Galway needs to prepare for electric car wave

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

From rugby professional to e-mobility warrior, Peter Bracken is used to tackling tough challenges. The former Ireland, Connacht, and Galwegians rugby player, who also won a European Champions Cup medal with Wasps, has become a passionate advocate of electric cars since his retirement from the game in 2006.

Covid and flu outbreaks see visiting restrictions at UHG

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

University Hospital Galway is advising that visiting restrictions remain in place due to influenza and COVID-19 outbreaks on site.

Government ‘not coming close’ to providing children with access therapeutic interventions, says O’Hara

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

The Government is “not coming close” to fulfilling its legal obligations to protect the right of children to access therapeutic interventions, particularly in the areas of assessment and diagnosis.

Farrell demands councils freeze rents for social housing tenants

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

A TD has written to the chief executives, and heads of housing, at both the Galway city and county councils, asking them to freeze rents for social housing tenants for this year.

Hoade demands more gardaí for rural Ireland

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Career criminals who repeatedly commit burglaries should get ten-year minimum sentences, according to one local councillor.

GMIT students win major Irish hospitality award

Wed, Mar 16, 2022

Four students representing the Galway International Hotel School at the GMIT have been selected as the outright winners of the 37th Irish Hospitality Institute National Hospitality Business Management Game 2022.

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