Workshop held on giving vision to Grattan beach management
A workshop focused on Grattan beach management was held at the J.E. Cairnes Business School…
Month: February 2024
Community spirit at the heart of getting things done in Galway’s Westend
By Michelle Geraghty A short stroll from the heart of the city, nestled on the…
Galway feminists plan to “reclaim the night” with annual march
Queer Feminist Action Galway, a collective of local feminist groups and societies, has announced the…
Catholic Bishops warn family referendum could discourage marriage
The Irish Catholic Bishops Conference have officially called for a ‘NO’ vote in the upcoming…
Pauline O’Reilly: the Green voice of Galway
In Irish politics, there is a Galway figure well-known for her unwavering commitment to environmental…
Gratitude and uncertainty at Galway demonstration for Ukraine as war enters third year
A demonstration commemorating two years since Russia invaded Ukraine took place in Galway. Over 150…
€1 million in EU funding to support retrofitting in Galway City
The EU’s Net Zero Cities Programme allocated a €1m grant to Galway City Council and Northern &…
The Confucius Institute at University of Galway hosts Chinese New Year gala
The Chinese New Year gala hosted by the Confucius Institute took place at the Quadrangle…
Funding of over €17m for Galway for active and sustainable travel
Funding of over €17m from the National Transport Authority is to be made available for…
Language exchange at the Salt House: where beer and culture mix
There’s a place along the Corrib river where the beer and conversations flow, where the…
€446,000 funding for local climate action projects in Galway
Non-profit organisations in Galway can now apply to the first ever Community Climate Action Fund,…
Access to wheelchair-accessible seesaw in Westside Park hindered by kissing gates
By Michelle Geraghty A wheelchair-accessible seesaw in Westside Park playground is inaccessible for many wheelchair…
Minister Roderic O’Gorman addresses concerns over ‘durable relationships’
Minister for Children, Equality, Disability and Integration Roderic O’Gorman provided further clarification on the term…
Galway City Council is still waiting for a meeting with the Housing Minister
Galway City Council requested a meeting with Housing Minister, Darragh O’Brien to discuss the housing…
Low levels of disruption expected from Parkmore area redevelopment
The Parkmore Road Bus Priority Scheme began in earnest on Monday. The goal of the…
Department of Justice warns of ‘Immigration Bureau’ scam calls
The Department of Justice issued a public warning this week alerting citizens to be vigilant…
Galway Branch of the IKA welcomes the passage of the Human Tissue Bill
By Michelle Geraghty Eoin Madden, chair of the Galway branch of the Irish Kidney Association…
Gardaí investigate after young girl from Galway dies in serious traffic collision
Gardaí in Mullingar are calling for witnesses as they continue to investigate a fatal single-car…
Return of ‘RAG Week’: Is it back for good?
RAG Week made its return to Galway last week, raising €22,000 for local charities with…
