Galway RNLI lifeboat volunteer selected as finalist for Capt Dara Fitzpatrick Award

Thu, May 23, 2024

Galway RNLI lifeboat volunteer Olivia Byrne was chosen as a finalist for the Captain Dara Fitzpatrick Award, which recognises the vital work of first responders and the important role that women play in the emergency services.

Kennys Bookshop announce signed limited edition of new Sally Rooney novel

Thu, May 23, 2024

Kennys Bookshop in Galway have announced their exclusive signed limited edition of the much anticipated fourth novel by bestselling Irish author Sally Rooney, Intermezzo.

Sally Rooney is the award-winning and internationally bestselling author of three novels – Conversations with Friends, Normal People and Beautiful World, Where Are You.

West of Ireland Film and AV industries set to strengthen and grow with new WRAP investment fund commission

Thu, May 23, 2024

The West of Ireland’s rugged and atmospheric beauty have made it an ideal location for film and TV production over the decades, but a development of the WRAP investment fund - via the new Commission - will show the region has more than just scenery to offer.

WRAP is evolving from a position of funding individual productions to direct investment in film, TV, games, and animation companies based in the West of Ireland, and growing them over a longer term. It will empower producers and companies in the region through more direct support, via the newly established WRAP Screen Commission, and ensure the WRAP Region - Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo, Leitrim, Clare and Donegal - can compete with the east coast in terms of the kind of production which can be attracted here.

Cathaoirleach’s Awards celebrate County Galway’s community groups

Thu, May 23, 2024

Community groups and volunteers from across County Galway were celebrated at the 2024 Cathaoirleach Community Awards held in the Clayton Hotel last Thursday night.

Wheelchair push raises over €2,000 for Galway Hospice

Thu, May 23, 2024

A wheelchair push from Roscam to Oranmore has raised over €2,000 for Galway Hospice.

Grealish hails ‘breakthrough’ in campaign for minor injury unit for Galway

Thu, May 23, 2024

Galway West TD Noel Grealish has welcomed what he described as ‘a breakthrough’ in his long-running campaign for a minor injury unit to be opened in Galway.

He said that confirmation that the HSE was now actively considering such a facility for Galway could result in a reduction by more than 20,000 of the numbers presenting at the Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway.

Shrooms, jellies and weed found posted to Galway

Thu, May 23, 2024

by Maxim Kelly
A large quantity of illegal drugs posted to addresses in Galway was intercepted by Shannon Airport-based Revenue officers last week.

UHG’s car parks generated more than a million last year

Thu, May 23, 2024

University Hospital Galway’s four fee paying car parks generated an income of more than €1 million for the health service last year. This income has increased over the past few years from €630,115 in 2020 to €1,045,272 in 2023, a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum was told earlier this week.

Merlin Park mortuary to be demolished

Thu, May 23, 2024

Additional staff car parking is expected to be provided on the site of the former Merlin Park mortuary which is due to be demolished, a meeting of the HSE West’s regional health forum was told this week.

Block on Rossaveal Harbour work after court challenge deemed ‘ludicrious’

Thu, May 23, 2024

A recent directive by Galway County Council to halt the nearly completed work on Rossaveal Harbour, following a High Court challenge by the Cork-based environmental group, Wild Ireland Defence CLG, has been criticised by European election candidate Senator Lisa Chambers.

Maree Basketball Club 'slam dunks' half century of history

Thu, May 23, 2024

Established in 1972, Maree Basketball club is currently the largest and most successful basketball club in Galway, going from strength-to-strength over the past half a century with a very active membership across all age groups from Maree, Oranmore and the surrounding areas.

Roof the city, says councillor

Thu, May 23, 2024

Just as several streets in the city centre are pedestrianised from this week until September, city councillor Peter Keane has renewed calls to erect summer awnings to rainproof narrow streets in the Westend and Latin Quarter.

Green influence is destructive, says Independent Ireland’s Noel Thomas

Wed, May 22, 2024

The Independent Ireland councillor, Noel Thomas, has described the contribution of the Green Party to transport infrastructure in the West of Ireland as ‘destructive’ and ‘anti-community’.

Countdown to the ballots - 2024 Countdown to voting - 2024

Thu, May 16, 2024

“The Government shouldn’t approve any more price hikes in petrol or diesel, in the light of the recent price increases in fuels” Galway City West Sinn Féin local election candidate, Cathal Ó Conchúir has said.

Mayor’s award was energising for me, says Mathias

Thu, May 16, 2024

Joyce Mathias, the Green Party candidate for the Galway City East in the coming election, has expressed profound gratitude for her nomination for the Mayor’s Award and appreciates the initiative to award people for their contributions to community and humanity. Speaking further on the nomination, she said that she never knew she was being noticed.

Mullooly: Farmers treated unfairly over water quality

Thu, May 16, 2024

European election candidate, Ciaran Mullooly, has hit out at the unfair treatment of farmers when it comes to water quality.The Independent Ireland candidate and former RTE journalist, who is running in the five-seat Midlands North-West constituency, which spans fifteen counties, says he fully recognises the challenges farmers are facing in this regard.

“Farmers are experiencing difficulties with climate change regulations coming from Europe and in relation to derogation and water quality issues,” Mullooly said.“These are of major significance and will have a huge impact on the economic well-being of both farmers and rural communities across the country.

Forde demands joined-up thinking on Housing & Planning policy

Thu, May 16, 2024

Newly appointed CEO of Galway City Council, Leonard Cleary, must take a hands on approach to Housing & Planning policy, according to local election candidate Shane Forde.

Forde sighted examples of two recent planning applications which were refused “denying the opportunity to provide new homes for first time buyers and much needed Part V homes for the Council”.

COVID-level emergency response needed for housing and immigration says Hearne

Thu, May 16, 2024

Housing expert, activist and author of Gaffs, Rory Hearne, believes that we can and must act fast to simultaneously address the housing and immigration crisis in Ireland and believes the solution is glaringly obvious - open up the tens of thousands of buildings lying empty around the country and repurpose them as housing.

Your cars are ruining our roads, says Curran

Thu, May 16, 2024

People Before Profit Galway City Central candidate Adrian Curran has responded to a promise by Fianna Fáil’s city candidates that the party will invest 70 million euro in Galway’s road network, arguing that the government’s own prioritisation of private cars above public transport has directly contributed to the poor state of our roads.

FF’s Daragh Ó Tuairisg welcomes grant funding for Connemara South sports club

Thu, May 16, 2024

Fianna Fáil Local Election Candidate, Daragh Ó Tuairisg, has welcomed Government grant funding for five sports clubs in Connemara South. Mr Ó Tuairisg said; “As a Fianna Fáil candidate in the local election for Connemara South, I welcome the sports equipment grants being awarded to; Club Dornálaíochta & Aclaíochta Chonamara Teoranta in Casla; Coiste Páirc an Chathánaigh, An Cheathrú Rua; Comharchumann Mhic Dara Teo, An Cheathru Rua; Cumann Húicéirí na Gaillimhe, An Cheathrú Rua; and Muintir na Tíre, Mháigh Cuilinn t/a Coiste Páirc Máigh Cuilinn.

“I recognise the importance of sports equipment grants for local clubs and community organisations. These grants can make a significant difference in supporting grassroots sports and community development.”

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