Recognition for our selfless volunteers at Galway City Mayor’s Awards
Thu, May 09, 2024
Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galway Bay Hotel last week, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare said Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who work quietly behind the scenes to make their communities stronger, more vibrant, often inspiring and motivating to others. “The Mayor’s Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge people who commit time and effort to make their community a better place, he said.
Read more ...Keane calls for the reinstatement of Scoil Éinde as a feeder school to Coláiste Éinde
Thu, May 09, 2024
Fianna Fáil Councillor, Peter Keane, has called for the restoration of Scoil Éinde Primary School as a designated feeder school for Coláiste Éinde Secondary School.
Read more ...Tour highlights importance of East Galway monuments and heritage sites
Thu, May 09, 2024
History enthusiasts and community group representatives from across County Galway have participated in a whistlestop bus tour of some of East Galway’s most intriguing built heritage sites.
Read more ...ATU road crossers ‘taking lives in their hands’, says O’Flaherty
Thu, May 09, 2024
Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has expressed her disappointment at the response of city officials to her call for a pedestrian crossing to be provided on the Dublin Road near the ATU Galway campus.
Read more ...Industry and academia explore AI, cyber security and cloud computing at Atlantec ‘24
Thu, May 09, 2024
Industry and academia are to come together to explore tech issues around cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing and empowering communities as part of this year’s AtlanTec Festival.
Read more ...Cowen calls for vital funding for Galway Port extension
Thu, May 09, 2024
Barry Cowen TD, and Fianna Fáil European Election Candidate in the Midlands North West, is calling for funding support for the Galway Port extension.
Read more ...New Galway City Council must address Galway’s gridlock, says Ó Conchúir
Thu, May 09, 2024
The new Galway City Council must, as a matter of priority, address the serious issue of Galway's traffic gridlock." Galway City West Sinn Féin candidate Cathal Ó Conchúir has said.
Read more ...Young people must be supported to live in rural Ireland, says Saoirse McHugh
Thu, May 09, 2024
Re-invigorating rural communities will mean creating affordable housing and public transport so that young people are able to live, get around and enjoy their lives, according to Saoirse McHugh, independent candidate for the Midlands North West in the upcoming European election.
Read more ...Concern for needs of elderly residents in Galway City East
Thu, May 09, 2024
Helen Ogbu, Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East, has expressed deep concern over the ongoing neglect of some needs of elderly residents in Galway City East, particularly as they pertain to accessibility issues.
Read more ...Galway Baytones to forge a French connection in St Nic’s concert tomorrow
Thu, May 09, 2024
Galway music fans are set for a treat tomorrow night (Friday) when an Irish-French collaboration raises the rafters at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church.
The magic will happen when well known a cappella group the Galway Baytones welcome Paris-based choir the Foliephones to St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church tomorrow (May 10) at 8pm, in the unique Franco-Galway musical synergy.
Read more ...Animation Ireland Meitheal 2024 to take place in Galway
Thu, May 09, 2024
BY JAMIE CONLON
Animation Ireland Meitheal 2024, a day-long animation industry event, will take place on Saturday, May 25, at the Galway Bay Hotel. This annual event is an opportunity for Ireland’s animation community to come together to pose questions, share ideas, uncover solutions, and make connections.
Pearse is back as Saw Doctors play Kilconly in warm up show for European and US Tour
Thu, May 09, 2024
The Saw Doctors will play a one-off concert in The Venue, Kilconly, Tuam on Wednesday May 29 prior to their European and US Summer tour which kicks off in Munich on June 8t and includes outdoor shows in New York at Central Park, Dublin at Fairview Park and Belfast’s Custom House Square.
Read more ...Rescue RIB vital for Corrib, Marine Casualty Investigation report recommends
Thu, May 09, 2024
Major gaps in safety cover for the city’s fast-flowing water courses have been highlighted by a damning report into an incident where two racing boats were lost on the River Corrib last year.
Read more ...What a catch - first salmon of the season from the River Corrib
Thu, May 09, 2024
Tom Keal from Newcastle pictured on Tuesday after he landed the first salmon of the season from the High Bank on the River Corrib.
Read more ...Needs of communities not being met in this constituency, says Blaney
Thu, May 09, 2024
He said that nowhere is this more glaringly demonstrated than in the fact that our region is number 218 out of 234 when it comes to infrastructure while Ireland South is rated number two.
Read more ...Galway Racecourse to partner with flat jockey Amy Jo Hayes for 2024
Thu, May 09, 2024
This year, as part of its Summer Festival line up, Galway Racecourse announced that it is partnering with flat jockey Amy Jo Hayes for 2024.
Read more ...Galway’s sports clubs have been 'neglected by local authority and deserve a level playing field' - says Kenny Deery
Thu, May 09, 2024
Galway’s local authorities must join forces to appoint a sports coordination and relationship manager, to ensure consistent support and a level playing field for all clubs across both the city and county. This is the view of Galway City West Independent candidate Kenny Deery, who says sporting organisations are being “neglected and ignored” by the local authority.
Read more ...Extension of free primary school book scheme will benefit thousands of children - says Naughton
Thu, May 09, 2024
The extension of free primary school books for school children from September is a great boost for families in Galway, Minister of State at the Department of Education, Hildegarde Naughton, has said.
Read more ...Claddagh Credit Union Summer Car Draw is back
Thu, May 09, 2024
Claddagh Credit Union is thrilled to announce the much-awaited return of its June car draw, available exclusively to Claddagh Credit Union members. Members will have the opportunity to participate in the draw and for the chance to win a brand-new 2024 Ford Puma PHEV.
Read more ...Havana seeks closer ties with Galway
Thu, May 09, 2024
Ambassador Bernardo Guanche Hernández attended a meeting organised by Galway’s Friends of Cuba and Equal Ireland which commissioned the memorial celebrating Alejandro “Bloody” O'Reilly. The event followed a formal, earlier meeting between the ambassador and Mayor Eddie Hoare (FG).
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