Anorexia nervosa – a lonely illness
Christmas is meant to be about cherishing time with family, seeing old friends, and brightening…
TD Ó Cuív criticises Galway City Council about lack of civic space for events
By Isabel Filby A local TD has called on the City Council to create a…
A man, a robin, and a polytunnel: The story of Martin Nolan and the Galway City West Men’s Shed
A makeshift library in one corner of the room. A dartboard in another, and a…
The life-changing benefits of sea swimming
The advantages of open water sea swimming cannot be overstated with research showing that it…
A minority perspective from a primary school educator
With the melting pot of cultures in Galway, it is no surprise that we are…
Geraldine Garvin: Galway chef gives heart to Kirwan’s Lane
Nestled in the heart of Galway city, down the cobbled street of Kirwan’s Lane, is…
Crisis in mental health services due to lack of funding
Mental health services in Ireland are improving – but not quickly enough, say Irish mental…
Galway SVP sees an increase in demand amid cost of living crisis
This Winter we have seen rising costs across the board, from electricity to the price…
Cocaine now ‘normalised’ and ‘socially acceptable’ says Cuan Mhuire Addiction Counsellor
Cuan Mhuire Coolarne, an addiction treatment centre outside of Galway City, has seen a 35%…
I am one of the many young people leaving Ireland, here’s why
As my college career is coming to a close, I’m starting to accept the harsh…
President Zelenskyy urges students to take action to help Ukraine’s defence
The President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has urged Irish students to take action to help…
Senator flies the flag for Green Party politics
Pauline O’Reilly is a successful local Senator, former lawyer and head of the Green Party…
Cathal Forde talks about touring South Africa with Ireland
Imagine having your dream job at 21. You play for your home province, represented your…
Thomas Dillon’s, Ireland’s oldest jewellers – Goldsmith stepping away from the bench
The term love, loyalty and friendship is a phrase known all around the world, and…
Local TD demands action on Docks’ social housing
A Galway TD has called on the Land Development Agency to guarantee that it will…
Students in Christmas jumpers become public enemy number one
The sight of hundreds of young people donning Christmas jumpers in Galway in the middle…
Sylvia Carroll: On top of the world
Like many of us, Sylvia Carroll went to her first Irish dance class as a…
The uniquely Irish life on the Aran Islands
Waking up surrounded by fields of green and an island full of familiar faces might…
PIP making the cut for Ireland’s homeless
The Prosperity in People Foundation made their latest venture into Galway city, but what exactly…
