Strong Sinn Féin team ready to deliver for Galway - MacManus

Thu, May 16, 2024

The Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands North West, Chris MacManus, has hit the campaign trail with county council candidates, Stiofán de Lundres Ó Dálaigh (Tuam LEA), Tom Healy (Connemara North) and Louis O’Hara (Athenry-Oranmore).

MEP MacManus said he was delighted to hit the campaign trail with Sinn Féin candidates, Stiofán de Lundres Ó Dálaigh, Tom Healy and Louis O’Hara during my visit to Galway.

Move beyond your boundaries with Dr Karen Weekes

Thu, May 16, 2024

Tickets are selling fast for a very special charity lunch with Dr Karen Weekes on Friday, 24 May at the g Hotel, in aid of COPE Galway. Karen, an endurance adventurer and performance psychologist, will reveal her insights on making the most of your potential, overcoming challenges and pushing beyond boundaries to achieve your personal goals.

Heart and Stroke charity launches Croí in Your Community mobile health unit

Thu, May 16, 2024

Croí, the heart and stroke charity, has launched its cutting-edge mobile health unit. This innovative initiative, made possible by the generous legacy gift from the Joe and Helen O’Toole Trust, marks a significant milestone in Croí’s mission to prevent disease, save lives, and promote recovery and wellbeing.

The Croí in Your Community Mobile Health Unit will be officially unveiled on Thursday, May 23, outside O’Tooles SuperValu in Tuam from 10 am – 2 pm. This launch event will showcase the unit’s state-of-the-art facilities and highlight its crucial role in bringing vital health services directly to communities.

O’Flaherty welcomes eight new street lights for Ballybane

Thu, May 16, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the start of work on installing street lighting in the Coillte Mhuirlinne area of Ballybane, undertaken at her request.

McDonagh concerned at proposed Coolough development

Thu, May 16, 2024

John McDonagh, Labour Party local election for Galway City Central Ward, has expressed his concerns at the proposed plans for a student housing development comprised of four storey high blocks adjacent to the long standing residential community of Crestwood in the Coolough area.

His concern is not an objection to plans for additional student housing, but to the scale of the proposed high rise buildings on such a small site.

Lohan says vacant council homes need to be made ready

Thu, May 16, 2024

“As of this week, the number of voids in the city council housing stock is at 38. These are boarded-up homes that are empty and awaiting works before they can be assigned to families and individuals on our housing waiting list,” said Mark Lohan, Sinn Féin candidate for city council.

UTS Technologies announces long-term sponsorship partnership with Claddagh Watch

Thu, May 16, 2024

Ireland’s leading on-street parking services provider UTS Technologies, has announced a five-year charitable funding partnership with the Galway-City-based volunteer group Claddagh Watch Patrol.

Is the Galway City Ring Road really the answer?

Thu, May 16, 2024

As we get nearer to the election, many candidates will promise the Galway City Ring Road (GCRR) as the solution to Galway’s chronic traffic problems. Any solution to the traffic has to involve fewer car journeys, but the GCRR will not achieve that.

Jackie Ui Chionna’s Queen of Codes shortlisted for esteemed historical biography prize

Thu, May 16, 2024

Galway historian and author Jackie Ui Chionna has been shortlisted for the esteemed Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2024 award for her book Queen of Codes, on the extraordinary life of Emily Anderson.

An Bord Pleanala to recommence ring road planning assessment this autumn, says Connolly

Thu, May 16, 2024

Cllr John Connolly has been advised that the Road’s Project Office will provide updated information to An Bord Pleanala by September 20.

The 50 Plus Show - the lifestyle event for older people

Thu, May 16, 2024

Interested in taking up a new hobby or pastime? The 50 Plus Show is Ireland’s only dedicated national consumer event for older people.

Residents of Renmore demand action to alleviate traffic congestion and improve infrastructure says Ogbu

Thu, May 16, 2024

During recent canvassing efforts in Renmore, Labour Party candidate Helen Ogbu engaged with residents who expressed growing concerns about traffic congestion and inadequate infrastructure in their neighbourhood.

Carnmore writer to launch first book of interviews next week

Thu, May 16, 2024

They say the universe is a joint product of the observer and the observed. Those who are watched and those who watch. One provides the material for the other. Fascinating lives fascinate people. The story of how one half of the world performs and the other half of us absorbs that and records it.

Lelia’s birthday skydive raises eleven times her target for Médecins Sans Frontières

Thu, May 16, 2024

Human dynamo Lelia Doolan proved that age is just a number when she marked her 90th birthday with a weekend sky dive from a plane flying over Offaly.

Explore world of beauty at Georgina Price College of Beauty Therapy open day

Thu, May 16, 2024

Taking place on Saturday, May 18 from 11am until 1pm, the Georgina Price College of Beauty Therapy Open Day provides a perfect opportunity for aspiring beauty professionals to learn more about the industry, while visiting the newly upgraded college facilities at Liosbán Business Park.

Galway Martial Arts Club celebrates 40 years of karate

Thu, May 16, 2024

2024 is a historic year for local martial arts club Galway Shotokan Karate Club (GSKC) as it celebrates 40 years of bringing karate training to children and adults in Galway.

Sensor lights for nighttime running in Westside

Thu, May 16, 2024

One of the final acts of the current Galway City councillors was to approve planning permission for 20 floodlights at Westside Running Track.

Seashore event celebrates the biodiversity of An Cheathrú Rua

Thu, May 16, 2024

The local community of An Cheathrú Rua is being invited to participate in a Seashore Bio-Blitz, Scavenger Hunt and Litter Beach Clean-up in Trá an Dóilín on Friday May 24.

Football pop-up shop back in west this weekend

Thu, May 16, 2024

Ireland’s best football pop up shop – The Bottomless Pit of Football returns for two day’ this May on Saturday May 18 and Sunday 19 at The Clock Tavern Westport, Co Mayo.

Ballyloughane walkway should be open soon says Crowe

Thu, May 16, 2024

BY JAMIE CONLON
Councillor MJ Crowe confirmed this week that he is hopeful that the walkway difficulties in Ballyloughane will be resolved soon.

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