Put your feet first, urges diabetes charity

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

The only national charity for people with diabetes is urging people with the condition to book a foot assessment with a podiatrist.

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Thu, Feb 24, 2022

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New series Saol Clainne starting on TG4

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

During 2021, the series Saol Clainne spent time with families across Ireland facing great difficulties, fighting to overcome obstacles for themselves and their loved ones. These are families that are struggling and suffering, day after day, from tragedies, illnesses and the twists and turns of life.

Winners out west —13 IFTA nominations for TG4

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

This year’s IFTA Film and Drama awards have welcomed thirteen nominations for TG4-funded films. The 18th Irish Film and Television Academy Awards recognise Irish creative talent working in film, drama, and television, and will take place in March. Ten of the TG4 nominations were received by An Cailín Ciúin alone. Foscadh received two nominations, and Doineann has one.

Galway City Council seeks volunteers to roll out successful anti dog-fouling campaign in their area

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

In 2021, ‘Clean it up, you dirty pup!’ - Galway City Council’s novel community engagement approach to tackling dog litter in Galway City - achieved a reduction of 60% dog fouling in the five trial areas. Galway City Council is now seeking volunteers to roll out the successful campaign in new areas in the city.

The initiative is aimed at irresponsible dog owners who do not clean up after their dogs.

Diligent dynamo making sure Galway attracts and retains talent

Thu, Feb 24, 2022

Lily Haskins exudes energy — There is a driven purpose about her which bodes well for whatever project she takes on — which is good news for Galway, because right now, Ms Haskins is doing her utmost to tell the world what a great place this is for working, living and...being.

‘Death threats’ are par for the course in public discourse, says City Council CEO

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Death threats against council staff and elected representatives are now par for the course, the CEO of Galway City Council said this week after security arrangements had to be made to allow staff leave City Hall safely.

‘Lethal’ Letteragh Road needs to be addressed, says Cubbard

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Cllr Mike Cubbard wants the Galway City Council to carry out significant work at Letteragh Road.

McNelis raises car parks ticket issue

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

BY CIAN O’CONNELL
Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has asked for confirmation when people can apply to buy monthly tickets for long term car parks in the city.

Appeals for witnesses to assaults in Galway

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses following two alleged inciodents of assualt which took place last weekend in the city.

Gardaí make public appeal after dangerous drugs stolen

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Gardaí are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a number of dangerous drugs that were stolen in a burglary at a property in Loughrea in the early hours of Wednesday February 9.

Mayor 'disappointed and dismayed' by councillors vote against cycleway

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Mayor Colette Connolly says she is extremely disappointed and dismayed that 14 councillors opted to vote for Cllr Peter Keane’s motion to revoke a resolution made by the council in September.

Permanent cycleway for Salthill is still possible, says Lyons

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A permanent cycleway can still be developed in Salthill providing other promenade users are also catered for, according to Independent Galway City West councillor, Donal Lyons.

Debacle shines light on council and councillors’ choices not to act to make Salthill safe

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

It is clear that neither the executive of Galway City Council nor city councillors are willing to deliver available solutions to keeping small, soft, bodies of tiny humans safe when cycling to school. The debacle over a teeny temporary cycleway in Salthill shows the need for system change.

Reclaim the Night march in Galway next week

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A Reclaim the Night march will take place in Galway next Wednesday, February 23, against gender-based violence.

The march, organised by the NUI Galway Feminist Society, will commence in Eyre Square at 7.30pm and proceed to the Spanish Arch.

Campaign for new bridge to be named after 1916 veteran Julia Morrissey

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A campaign has been launched to have the new Salmon Weir pedestrian and cycle bridge named after the leading female figure in Galway during the 1916 Rising - Julia Morrissey.

Galway Atlantaquaria appeals for work of local artists

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

Galway Atlantaquaria in Salthill, is appealing to local artists to submit ideas for work to be put on display in Ireland’s largest native species aquarium.

Friends to tackle Kilimanjaro for Galway Hospice

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A group of friends from Galway is about to take on the highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kilimanjaro. Mary Ann Mc Gowan, Ailish Flaherty, Vivienne Molloy, Máirtín Óg Mc Donagh and Coleman Mc Donagh will fly out to Tanzania later this month on February 25 in aid of the Galway Hospice.

Stock and staff issues persist despite triumphant reopening

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

A recent visit to the Eyre Square Shopping Centre has brought to our attention to staff and stock issues in Galway’s retail industry. Speaking to shop workers through glass screens, although something we’ve become accustomed to, reminded us of the ways in which businesses are trying to adapt to the ‘new normal’.

Women’s health seminar – osteoporosis and pelvic floor muscle dysfunction

Thu, Feb 17, 2022

The Irish Osteoporosis Society and International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management are jointly running a seminar for the general public on Osteoporosis and Pelvic Floor Muscle Dysfunction. The seminar will be held in the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor’s Hill, Galway on Friday February 25 from 7-9pm.

There will be three speakers on the night, Ms Michele O’Brien, CEO, The Irish Osteoporosis Society, Ms Aoife Ni Eochaidh, Chartered Physiotherapist, International Pelvic Physiotherapy Management, and Prof Moira O’Brien, President, The Irish Osteoporosis Society.

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