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Five vibrant Galway communities and projects of varying shapes and sizes did their county proud when they took part in this year’s IPB All Ireland Pride of Place competition run by Co-operation Ireland in association with local authorities North and South of the border recently. Belclare-Sylane, Claregalway, Iorras Aithneach from Conamara, Killimor and Shragh/Woodford were the… Read more »
Work will start on the long-awaited Tuam bypass and the M17/18 motorway on January 15th. However it is still not clear whether or not the bypass will be opened ahead of the complete motorway. In early January machinery will start to roll simultaneously on the town bypass and at two other locations further south towards Gort…. Read more »
A development plan for COPE Galway’s new Domestic Violence Refuge was launched with a symbolic tree planting ceremony as a symbol of new beginnings for those women and children experiencing domestic violence. The new refuge, which will be located at the Sisters of Mercy Convent at 47 Forster Street in Galway, was donated by the sisters… Read more »
Two of Galway’s communities are celebrating honours at this year’s National Pride of Place competition with Belclare-Sylane and Claregalway flying the flag for Galway at the All-Ireland awards. More than 800 people attended a gala ceremony in Ennis last Saturday evening for the 12th Annual IPB Pride of Place Awards in association with Co-operation Ireland…. Read more »
Katie O’Halloran, the only Irish person and first female to receive two above-elbow prosthetic arms, will be the guest of honour at the official opening of the Galway Continental Christmas Market and will turn on the city’s festive lights tomorrow Friday 21st of November. A native of Cill Chiaráin in County Galway, Katie was born… Read more »
Nearly 200 bicycles under a public bike scheme are set to be unveiled in Galway City next week. The bikes—which are all branded Cola-Cola Zero under a sponsorship agreement—can be hired once a customer has registered for a €5 annual subscription (increasing to €10 in January). There are a total of seventeen docking stations across the city—with… Read more »
A new heat recovery and ventilation system being developed by Claregalway firm ProAir in association with the British Department of Energy has potential for global sales, according to Corofin resident David McHugh who is managing director of the company. His presentation on the progress of developing the product received positive reaction from builders, designers and architects… Read more »
As the population of the Lackagh area has more than doubled in the past ten years, according to the most recent census, the need for the proposed €1.5 million new primary school in the area is greater than ever. So says Michael Lydon, Principal of Scoil Naomh Bhríde in the village. The principal, parents, staff and… Read more »
Claregalway’s Coláiste Bhaile Chláir has been selected as a 2014–2015 Microsoft Showcase School, having been recognised as a global leader in successful integrations of technology with teaching and learning. The school was selected by Microsoft for its excellence in transforming its learning environment to deliver more personalised education to students, using mobile and cloud technology to… Read more »
All of the children in 9 Arch Musical Society‘s 11th production, The Wizard of Oz, are busy with final rehearsals ahead of the 60-member cast production that takes to the stage in the Town Hall Theatre Galway from November 19th to 22nd. Dorothy is played by a local girl from Corrandulla, Sarah Maguire, and this… Read more »
Paraic Horkan of Horkan’s Garden Centre warns horse owners to protect their animals from seeds and leaves this Autumn. Sycamore trees have produced an enormous crop of seed this Autumn—Paraic Horkan is warning all horse owners of the risk of poisoning this winter from sycamore seeds after an outbreak of equine atypical myopathy caused by… Read more »
Galway dog rescue charity MADRA has been forced to close its doors for the month of November, after the number of stray and unwanted dogs across the county reached an all-time high. Throughout the month of October, the charity received over sixty enquiries from members of the public looking for assistance with re-homing their pet dogs…. Read more »
Beautiful photo taken this evening by Marie Dempsey at 7pm while saying the Rosary at the Grotto in Claregalway Church.
