Two Galway girls, Sofia Badalova from Knocknacarra and Caoimhe Keenan from Carnmore, have proven that smiling improves your mood and health, in their project “Smile for a G☺☺d M☺☺d and G☺☺d Health”, which they presented at the Sci Fest at Galway Mayo Institute of Technology. The two 2nd year students in Dominican College, Taylor’s Hill… Read more »
R.I.P. Rita Caulfield, Kiltrogue, Claregalway, peacefully at Galway University Hospital. Sadly missed by husband Paddy, daughter Maria, son Thomas and his wife Anne, grandchild Darragh, brother Tommie, sisters Julia Ann and Bridie, sisters in law, brothers in law, nephews, nieces, relatives and many friends. Reposing at Sioraíocht in the grounds of the Church of the… Read more »
Extension of M18 from Gort–Tuam is a major boost for Galway jobs and tourism. Fine Gael Local Election Candidate in Athenry–Oranmore, Josette Farrell has today (Friday) welcomed the turning of the sod by An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD on the extension of the M18 motorway from Gort–Tuam. “Today’s turning of the sod on the Gort–Tuam Motorway… Read more »
The challenge to find Galway’s new driving licence centre on the city’s outskirts is driving motorists mad. The new National Driving Licence Service office in Ballybrit is proving so difficult to find that drivers are being handed out maps by County Council staff. More than 100 people a month are calling to County Hall on Prospect… Read more »
Trees are essential to our lives for several reasons. They provide us with oxygen, food, medicine, tools and shelter. Without trees, life as we know it would not exist. Believe it or not, trees are also essential in our relationship with God. In fact, the story of God’s great love for us is the story… Read more »
The death has occurred of Michael Collins, Carnmore, Oranmore, Galway. Beloved husband of Maura and much loved father of Marion, John, Michael, Caroline, Declan and Anne. Sadly missed by his wife, sons and daughters, sisters Annie, Sally, Nonie, and Peggy, sons-in-law, daughters-in-law, grandchildren, extended family and many friends. Reposing at Síoraíocht within the grounds of the Church… Read more »
The long awaited approval for a sewerage scheme for Claregalway has finally come through after years of waiting. Milltown also has received approval and will now go to construction. Over the past number of years the pipes for the sewage treatment system were installed in both villages but then the process came to an abrupt… Read more »
At last, the signing of the contracts for the €550 million Gort to Tuam motorway will take place on Monday—with the creation of a possible 2,000 jobs in the process. A source in the National Roads Authority confirmed that the signing will take place next week after months of delays. The Taoiseach and the Minister… Read more »
I have a friend named Noel who owns a farm in the midlands. At times he has let me use his farm to put on events to raise money for children’s projects in Africa. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying: “I want to tell you why I let Ronan use… Read more »
It is estimated that eight people a week will be cremated in Ballinasloe following the decision of the local town council to grant planning for the new facility. And the new crematorium is expected to be provided in the town sometime next year—despite opposition from local residents who claimed that it would devalue their properties… Read more »
The death has occurred of Bernie Cahalane (née Maguire), Treanlaur, Oranmore, and formerly of Bushypark, Galway. Peacefully, surrounded by her family; beloved wife of the late Jim, cherished mother of Brian, Denis, Michael, Aisling, Donal, James and Nóirín, deeply regretted by her family, sister Mary and brother Richard, daughters in law Jo, Caroline, Maria and Niki,… Read more »
Students and staff have been put on alert at NUI Galway after an outbreak of measles. The college warned people by text about the highly contagious virus and told them to stay away from class if they were feeling unwell. Two students have already been confirmed as suffering from measles. Doctors and nurses are on… Read more »
