Night-time economy advisor Kate Howard shares her vision for Galway City’s night-life
Kate Howard is Galway’s first ever Night-time Economy Advisor. Ms Howard has been tasked with…
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Darker evenings and the effect on road safety
By Ella Carey This Sunday, 29 October, will be the annual marker of people asking…
Crisis in mental health services due to lack of funding
Mental health services in Ireland are improving – but not quickly enough, say Irish mental…
HSE state possible concern of a national Covid and flu “twindemic” this winter
The term “twindemic” has been coined by the HSE Chief Clinical Officer(CCO) Dr. Colm Henry,…
Galway suicide charity reopened after Covid-19 restrictions eased
The Galway branch of the suicide bereavement charity, HUGG, has reopened for in-person support after…
From Covid scare to the cusps of glory: Story of Thomas Maloney Westgård
A jubilant Thomas Maloney Westgård collapsed to the ground in pain and relief after securing…
Cllr McNelis says the number of abandoned bikes in Galway City is “embarrassing”
Galway City Council said it has been unable to remove the “embarrassing” number of abandoned…
Galway Woman Afraid for Family Amid COVID-19 Surge in India
Harpeet Kaur is a Galway resident who was born in Mumbai, India and with many of her family overseas, she worries for them due to the Indian COVID-19 variant.
Galway’s longest serving postman: a constant change
By Sarah Slevin Joe Killeen has seen many changes through his 52 years working with…
Scoil Fhursa opens with new extension
by Richard Hartmann The principal of a City primary school has described the re-opening of…
Ballybrit to halt AstraZeneca vaccinations amid countrywide suspension
By Claire Henry The vaccination centre at Ballybrit has been forced to halt AstraZeneca vaccinations…
Disappointment for Galway golfers as courses remain closed
The decision to keep golf courses across Ireland closed under the Government’s new “Covid-19: Resilience…
Coronavirus, Salthill, and social distancing
As the lockdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic enters its fifth week, trying to…
Coronavirus and H1B visa worries
By Yishi Chakrabarty The traditional H1B visa is difficult and expensive to obtain. It is…
People react to lockdown measures
By Yishi Chakrabarty People comment on how they feel about the continuation of lockdown measures…
68 coronavirus cases in Galway as ten more deaths confirmed
By Oisín McGovern There are now 68 confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Galway, an increase…
Roisin Dubh’s Online Open Mic rallies Galway’s live music community in uncertain times
Over 300 people have tuned into the Roisin Dubh’s online open mic night from their…
City Council closes all beaches and other public amenities
By Oisín McGovern Galway City Council has announced the closure of all beaches and walkways…
BREAKING: Varadkar says people “must stay at home” until April 12
By Oisín McGovern An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has stated that people “must stay at home”…
