Development of O’Sullivan Park should take step further, says McDonnell

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The development of O’Sullivan Park in Mervue as an amenity for the community should be taken a step further, according to Galway City Councillor Declan McDonnell.

Galway RNLI rescue walker stranded on Hare Island on Monday

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard on Monday afternoon (Monday 22 April) to rescue a walker on Hare Island who was cut off by the incoming tide.

The request to launch came shortly before 2pm and volunteer crew Dave Badger, James Rattigan, David Oliver and Olivia Byrne launched the lifeboat and were on the water around 10 minutes later. The lifeboat and crew headed to Hare Island, on inner Galway Bay, which is accessible to walkers at low tide.

Leading renewable energy experts gather in Galway for business seminar

Tue, Apr 23, 2024

Solgrid Limited will host a seminar, entitled ‘Simplifying Solar PV for Business’, on Thursday, April 25, from 12 noon to 2pm at the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway, H91 E98N.

University of Galway announces Student Sustainability Leadership Awards winners to mark Earth Day

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

University of Galway has marked Earth Day 2024 by announcing the winners of the Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2024 — Molly Hickey and Peter O’Neill.

From Rose to Brussels — not your traditional political journey, but I have track record now, says Walsh

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

While some might know me best as the Rose of Tralee, I now have a strong political track-record from Europe to share.

Galway City Council secures funding for the restoration of Menlo Castle

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Cllr Frank Fahy’s proposal for the restoration of Menlo Castle has been met with resounding success as Galway City Council announces the receipt of €85,000 in heritage funding for this historic project.

Galway Racecourse welcomes the Salthill Hotel as sponsor for the summer festival

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

As preparations intensify for Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, the Galway Races (from Monday July 29 to Sunday August 4) for one action packed week, excitement mounts with the announcement of a new partnership with ‘Salthill Hotel’, located on the picturesque promenade in Galway city.

McDonagh calls for 30km speed limit on Shantalla road

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Galway city central labour caniditate John McDonagh says stronger traffic calming measures are needed on Shantalla road.

FG candidate Forde hits out at lack of city playgrounds

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

FG local election candidate Shane Forde has hit out at the City Council and the current East Ward Councillors over lack of playgrounds in the area.

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile back this Sunday

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Social enterprise Umbrella Le Chéile are back this Sunday April 21 from 11am to 5pm at the Galway Rowing Club for their fantastic Artisan Market, showcasing a gorgeous array of handcrafted products by artists, designers and producers based right here in Galway.

Retired staff photo collection brings University history to life

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

A collection of photographs documenting the history of University of Galway has been published after being collected and archived in a project sponsored by Agallamh na Seanórach/Retired Staff Association.

Crowe welcomes sentence moves on knife crime

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Local Fianna Fáil Cllr Michael Crowe has welcomed Cabinet approval this week to amend legislation in order to increase sentences for knife crime.

Ogbu and Bacik identify childcare issues during city canvass

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Helen Ogbu, the Labour Party candidate for Galway City East canvassed with Labour Party Leader Ivana Bacik to Roscam, where she spearheaded canvassing efforts alongside party officials and members, including Cllr. Niall McNelis and Fergal Landy, the Labour Party European elections candidate for Midland North West, among others.

Yeats Thoor Ballylee Artist-in-Residence programme launched

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society, in partnership with the Galway Culture Company, is hosting an Artist-in-Residence programme this summer at Thoor Ballylee, W.B. Yeats’s summer home near Gort, County Galway.

Clarinbridge Day Centre hosts Galway tea event to mark 30 years of Alzheimer’s Tea Day

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Mark your calendars for a very special cup of tea. The Alzheimer Society of Ireland is hosting the 30th Alzheimer’s Tea Day across Ireland and The Alzheimer’s Day Centre in Clarinbridge will join the celebrations with Tea Day on April 29 from 2pm to 4pm at the centre. The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone as statistics show that at least 30 people in Ireland are diagnosed with dementia, every single day.

Important to take time out, says county farmer saved by Irish Heart Foundations mobile unit

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

A new drive is underway to bolster State funding for services which heart and stroke patients in Co Galway describe as their “lifeline”.

Diverse range of Galway businesses and organisations in Gradam shortlist

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The excitement mounts as 16 Galway businesses and organisations have been selected as finalists for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2024. The Gradam which celebrates bilingual excellence in business, is organised by Gaillimh le Gaeilge in partnership with the Galway Advertiser, TG4 and Galway Chamber.

Galway man and the European Parliament team up on new voting project

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

The European Parliament through, Together EU, have teamed up with Galway virtual runner John Jennings to encourage you to vote in the European Elections in June. It is a project which encourages the public to get fit in the ‘run up’ (pun intended) to the European Elections.

John is a fan of virtual running and participates in many different virtual running events, including the Athletics Ireland Virtual Runs. The idea came to him when he joined Together EU. John was thinking of ways to encourage people to vote and he noted that first you have to know where your voting station is, then you must figure out how to get there. He suddenly realized that voting had all the key elements of a virtual running event.

Disabled Drivers to launch campaign in Galway for nationwide Text Alert scheme

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Fear of physical or verbal abuse and for their own safety were among the top reasons for not approaching somebody parked illegally in accessible parking spots, according to a survey of over 2,300 people carried out by the Disabled Drivers Association of Ireland (DDAI) this month.

Galway businesses should apply for new Government grant - Kyne

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Senator Seán Kyne is urging Galway businesses to take advantage of a new grant scheme to directly help small and local businesses with costs they are facing.

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