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t's all systems go at the University of Galway for this year's RAG Week, which gets underway today. The Raise and Give campaign is aimed at raising funds for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre and Galway Autism Partnership. Extra Garda patrols will take place in Galway city and Gardaí are reminding students to be mindful of others and to be safe. Community Policing Gardaí has liaised with the universities, student unions, resident and community groups, publicans, off-licence operators and Galway City Council. Members will be actively visiting licensed premises, and there will be extra patrols from the Garda Community Policing Unit, Drug Unit and Roads Policing Units. Events will run until Friday, with activities such as a Firewalk, a charity auction, and a 5KM fun run taking place. Students Union President Faye Ní Dhomhnaill talks through the highlights of the week  

On today's show:  10am-11am Galway City park vandalised with swastikas Galway 2020 representatives summoned before Galway City Council for "Oireachtas style" questioning Research shows why Irish professionals are leaving for Australia and what they think the government could do to convince them to stay We'll hear from the kids who attended UHG's Teddy Bear Hospital

Liberty IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative. The industry leader in digital innovation and the centre of learning and inspiration are set to develop a new immersive technology experience for Junior Cycle students as part of the museum's education offering. Liberty IT and Galway City Museum new educational partnership Laura Mackin, Director of Communications & Marketing from Liberty IT said, "We are delighted to partner with Galway City Museum to pilot a brand-new technology-focused workshop to empower and excite local school children, help develop their IT skills and inspire the future talent of our industry." "At Liberty IT, we foster a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and problem-solving and are deeply invested in making a positive impact on the Galway community," continued Mackin, "We are committed to supporting education and as part of this we are thrilled to announce the creation of a new and exciting collaborative workspace at Galway City Museum, designed to connect technology with the museum experience." "This partnership follows the hugely successful STEAM Studio which we created and launched in the Ulster Museum in Belfast earlier this year and to date, over 1,000 school children have had the opportunity to avail of this unique workshop. STEAM Studio is Liberty IT's largest invested programme across the island of Ireland and it is our hope that this new partnership will play a key role in the provision of tech learning for pupils across the West of Ireland, address the current lack of provision in this skillset and ultimately inspire young people to consider a career in the industry. We look forward to working with the team at Galway City Museum in the months ahead to develop a STEAM Studio pilot that is inspired by the museum's collection, is bespoke to the local community and helps develop and upskill students," said Mackin. The Mayor of Galway, Peter Keane, who welcomed the project said, "Galway City Council and Galway City Museum are delighted to partner with Liberty IT to launch the STEAM Studio in Galway. This initiative offers local students a unique opportunity to develop essential IT skills while exploring our rich heritage and history through the museum's exhibitions and collections." Eithne Verling, Director of the Galway City Museum said, "Galway City Museum welcomes this innovative and important project. The partnership with Liberty IT reinforces the museum's commitment to educational engagement and connecting the community with its cultural resources." Liberty IT is a leader in digital innovation employing over 800 employees across the island of Ireland. The company is proud to be part of the Fortune-ranked Liberty Mutual Insurance and one of the key drivers behind its global digital enablement journey. Galway City Museum is a centre of learning, inspiration, engagement & enrichment for its visitors by collecting, preserving and displaying the material heritage of Galway.

More than 29,000 homes and businesses remained without power last night in the wake of Storm Ashley as gusts of wind reached up to 130km per hour. Get discuss the aftermath of the storm around the country with Ailish Rohan, Head of Corporate Services at Galway City Council, Laura Harmon, Cork City Councillor and Labour Dáil Candidate for Cork South Central. Also from Mayo we heard from Elizabeth McManamon, from the Grainne Uaile Bar and Restaurant in Newport, County Mayo.

More than 29,000 homes and businesses remained without power last night in the wake of Storm Ashley as gusts of wind reached up to 130km per hour. Get discuss the aftermath of the storm around the country with Ailish Rohan, Head of Corporate Services at Galway City Council, Laura Harmon, Cork City Councillor and Labour Dáil Candidate for Cork South Central. Also from Mayo we heard from Elizabeth McManamon, from the Grainne Uaile Bar and Restaurant in Newport, County Mayo.

University of Galway, Galway City Council, and PorterShed have come together to host the 2024 Galway City Climathon. The one-day event is designed to allow attendees and experts to share and develop innovative ideas actions and solutions to tackle local, urban challenges in Galway city. The 2024 Galway City Climathon takes place on Friday, October 25th in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall, Quadrangle, from 9 am to 4 pm. Frances Fahy, Director of the University of Galway's Ryan Institute, said: "For the ninth year in a row, the Ryan Institute, home to environmental research at the University of Galway, is hosting the Climathon for Galway City. We are delighted to be inviting innovators, entrepreneurs, students, and interested people from all sectors and communities across Galway City to join us on campus once again for this event. "This year our one-day event is a partnership involving Galway City Council, the University's Sustainability Office, and our long-term Climathon partners, the PorterShed. We are looking forward to hearing the many innovative and climate-positive ideas that emerge from the day to tackle local urban challenges in Galway City," said Fahy. Damien Redington, Climate Action Coordinator at Galway City Council, said: "Events like Climathon are vital in harnessing the creativity and innovation of our community. By bringing together bright minds from various sectors, Climathon empowers us to develop local solutions that can have a global impact. Galway is committed to being a leader in sustainability, and this event plays a key role in driving forward our climate action plan goals. I encourage everyone to participate and contribute to shaping a greener, more resilient future." Initiated by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Climate Knowledge Innovation Community (EIT Climate-KIC) Climathon is a global 24-hour climate change event that will take place simultaneously in major cities and this year the event aligns with Urban October and World Cities Day, global initiatives that highlight the critical role cities play in climate action. Galway City Climathon is part of an ongoing collaboration between the University of Galway and Galway City Council, to inspire action and innovation in tackling local and global climate challenges. For more information or to register for Climathon 2024 click here.

Last Monday, Galway City Council unanimously voted to ban Netanyahu and all members of the Israeli Government from the city. Joining us now to explain why was former Galway Mayor and Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard.

Last Monday, Galway City Council unanimously voted to ban Netanyahu and all members of the Israeli Government from the city. Joining us now to explain why was former Galway Mayor and Independent Councillor Mike Cubbard.

Galway City Councillor Helen Ogbu of the Labour Party spoke to Jerry about her motion which got the backing of her fellow councillors. Cllr Ogbu’s motion called on Galway City Council to carry out research or bring a pilot programme to see if bringing in a tourist tax would help fund tourism infrastructure. Is this something Kerry County Council should be looking into?

Galway City Council is hoping to pilot the roll out of a new ‘tourism tax' which it believes can be used to support sustainable tourism development, but what impact will this have on businesses? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Pat Mc Donagh Founder and Managing Director of Supermacs.

Galway City Council is hoping to pilot the roll out of a new ‘tourism tax' which it believes can be used to support sustainable tourism development, but what impact will this have on businesses? Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast this morning was Pat Mc Donagh Founder and Managing Director of Supermacs.

On today's show:  11am-12pm Culture corner - Galway City Council launch new climate festival Turn2Me Launches Free Online Mental Health Support Groups for Migrants in Ireland Music Mornings - Tuba player Adam Buttimer

10am-11am New Chief Executive of Galway City Council sets out key priorities  Ahead of World Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Day this May 19, Crohn's & Colitis Ireland Releases Survey Results of 1,400 People with IBD  Mental Health Ireland invites nation to ask Hello, How Are You? on May 15th   == 'Galway Talks with John Morley' broadcasts every weekday morning from 9am on Galway Bay FM.

Paula Kearney, Biodiversity Officer, Galway City Council, joined Pat Murphy, Teagasc's Head of Environment Knowledge Transfer, on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series, to discuss the ‘Buaile Bó Ballyloughane' pilot biodiversity project. A questions and answers session took place at the end of the webinar which was facilitated by Teagasc's Ivan Kelly. To register for future webinars visit:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series go to: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference. Today on ‘Ours To Protect' John Morley talks to Keith Fahy of Country Life about the Buaile Bó Ballyloughane pilot project.   Did you know… In 2024, Ballyloughane will welcome a new group of residents: a family of Dexter cows, as part of Galway City Council's fascinating biodiversity trial project. Native breeds are often adapted to specific habitats. They graze in ways that promote plant diversity and can even help disperse seeds through their fur, fostering a healthy and balanced ecosystem. Reintroducing native breeds brings back natural-born pest controllers. Many native species have evolved alongside these animals, meaning they can help keep insect and rodent populations in check without relying on pesticides. Why is it important to reintroduce native breeds? Unlike larger cows, Dexters graze more selectively. They nibble on the dominant grasses, allowing wildflowers like knapweed, red clover, and birdsfoot trefoil to flourish. Healthy wildflower populations attract a wider variety of insects, which in turn become a food source for birds. The Ballyloughane project aims to create safe nesting and feeding areas for coastal birds by encouraging wildflower growth. The Ballyloughane project is a great example of how reintroducing native breeds can benefit biodiversity in a specific location. The project's success can inspire similar initiatives in other parts of Ireland, promoting the use of native breeds for conservation purposes. What can I do help with projects like the Ballyloughnane project? Consider supporting local farmers who raise native breeds of cows. Look for products that are labelled as sustainable or wildlife-friendly. If you're involved in agricultural organizations or speak with policymakers, you can advocate for the use of native breeds like Dexter cows in conservation efforts. Reach out to the organizations involved in the Ballyloughane project, such as the Burrenbeo Trust or the Irish Wildlife Trust. They might have volunteering opportunities or donation options on their websites. Here's a few websites if you want to know more! https://www.galwaycity.ie/buaileboballyloughane - Galway City Council's explanation of the Ballyloughnane Project https://nationalinventoryich.tcagsm.gov.ie/native-irish-cattle-breeding/ - Ireland's National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage https://www.teagasc.ie/publications/2024/buaile-bo-ballyloughane---new-biodiversity-pilot-project-for-galway-city.php - Teagasc For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page. You could try out the  ‘Ecological Footprint' calculator and you can take a quick survey. ‘Ours To Protect' brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.

Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference. Today on ‘Ours To Protect' John Morley talks to Dr Therese Conway, Assistant Professor and Director of the MA Planning and Development in the University of Galway about the importance of planning and its role in tackling climate change.   Did you know… Planning on both local and national levels will be vital if Ireland is to meet its ambitious climate targets? Proactive steps like investing in renewable energy and improving infrastructure resilience are cheaper than reacting to disasters caused by extreme weather events? A 2021 study by the World Bank found that adaptation costs could reach $300 billion annually by 2030 without proper planning? Why are planners so important in tackling climate change? Planners guide how our cities, towns and landscapes develop, They create plans and policies that influence building projects infrastructure investment and land use. Planners can help communities adapt to changing conditions by identifying vulnerable areas, implementing flood defences, and promoting natural infrastructure solutions like wetlands and forests. Climate change is a complex challenge with long-term impacts. Planners are trained to consider the future consequences of today's decisions, and this promotes long-term thinking on climate change. What can I do to help support planners who are tackling climate change? Staying educated and in the loop on climate issues in your local community. Familiarise yourself with your local authorities climate action plan. Galway City Council's can be found on their website. Attend public meetings where local authorities discuss climate planning and voice your opinion. Here's a few websites if you want to know more! Galway City Council – Climate Action Plan https://www.galwaycity.ie/climate-action-plan University of Galway – Sustainability Policy https://www.universityofgalway.ie/media/sustainability/files/Policy-QA205---Climate-Action-and-Sustainability-Policy--Final.pdf ATU's Sustainability Centre https://www.gmit.ie/about/sustainability For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page. You could try out the  ‘Ecological Footprint' calculator and you can take a quick survey. ‘Ours To Protect' brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.

On this weeks show, Keith spoke to Nevan Maguire, celebrity chef, Paula Carna, diversity officer at the Galway City Council and Matt O'Keefe, editor of the Irish farmer's monthly.

Episode 46 brings you an in depth conversation with the tourism officer of Galway City Council, Mr Ruairí Lehmann. Ruairi discusses the challenges and joys of his job, how popular Galway is as a tourist destination, how Galway County and Galway City work in tandem with each other, the importance of the tourists and students to the economy to Galway and the west of Ireland, development plans for the future, the different festivals - big and small, the tourism season of Galway, how Galway is a MedTech capital globally, balancing Galway's heritage with its developing future, public consultations, the challenges of opening a new business in Galway, what the council are doing with sustainability and green energy, short term lets and new legislation, the night time economy as well as other topics.   Relevant Links https://www.galwaycity.ie   Photo by Professor Chaosheng Zhang https://www.instagram.com/chaoshengzhang   Additional Links https://atasteofgalway.com https://www.wildlands.ie https://gleg.ie https://www.giaf.ie https://tonnta.eu https://www.instagram.com/ar_imeall https://www.localenterprise.ie    

Ours to Protect is a unique and exciting audio project – a collaboration of local and regional broadcasters from across the country who have come together to tackle climate change, champion climate action, and inform and educate audiences all over Ireland about how they can make a difference. Today on ‘Ours To Protect' John Morley  Philip Hannon, Liquid Gas Ireland Policy Director about how mixed technology can tackle Galway's reliance on high carbon fuels for heat.   Did you know… Galway's reliance on high carbon fuels is partly due to its older housing stock? Many of Galway's homes were built before the 1970s, when oil and solid fuels were the most common heating options. Galway's reliance on high carbon fuels for heat can contribute to fuel poverty? Fuel poverty is a situation in which a household cannot afford to keep their home adequately warm. Galway City Council is committed to reducing the city's reliance on high carbon fuels? The council has several initiatives in place to promote the use of renewable energy sources for heating, such as solar panels and heat pumps. Why is it important to encourage moving to tech-based solutions to tackle Galway's reliance on high carbon fuels for heat? Reduced reliance on fossil fuels: By combining renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind power, with energy efficiency measures and low-carbon fuels, Galway can significantly reduce its reliance on fossil fuels for heating. Improved energy security: A mixed technology approach can help to improve Galway's energy security by diversifying its energy sources. Economic benefits: Investing in renewable energy and energy efficiency can create jobs and boost the economy. What can I do to help support tech-based solutions to tackle Galway's reliance on high carbon fuels for heat? Support local businesses that are developing and using tech-based solutions. There are several companies in Galway that are working on innovative solutions to reduce the city's reliance on fossil fuels. Make changes in your own home. There are a number of things you can do to reduce your home's reliance on fossil fuels for heat. Insulate your home, install energy-efficient appliances, and switch to renewable energy sources for your electricity. Educate yourself and others about the issue. The first step to making a difference is to understand the problem. Learn about the environmental and financial impacts of Galway's reliance on high carbon fuels for heat. Here's a few websites if you want to know more! Galway City Council's Climate Action Plan - https://www.galway.ie/en/services/yourcouncil/spcmembershipandminutesofmeetings/ Sustainable Energy Ireland's Galway HeatMAP Project https://www.seai.ie/technologies/seai-maps/ The Carbon Trust's Galway City Low Carbon Heating Initiative https://www.carbontrust.com/ For more info go over to galwaybayfm.ie, click on Our to Protect image on home page. You could try out the  ‘Ecological Footprint' calculator and you can take a quick survey. ‘Ours To Protect' brought to you by Galway Bay fm, the IBI and funded by Coimisiún na Meán with the television licence fee – check out ‘ours to protect.ie for more info.

Episode 35. A celebration of one of the gems of Galway City, arguably the biggest gem: Saint Nicholas Collegiate Church. Walking us through the discussion is Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council.  In Episode 2 Jim cited this church as one of his favourite buildings in Galway and here he discusses why as well as the urgent reparation work which is currently being undertaken. Jim also mentions how dating takes place, his involvement with the data collection from various graveyards in Galway, his favourite stone angel, the Claddagh ring and other topics.   Relevant Links https://stnicholas.ie Images on Instagram 1 Images on Instagram 2 Images on Instagram 3 https://historicgraves.com  

Brian Tapley, Regional Manager with ESB Networks, and Gerry O'Malley, Galway's Chief Fire Officer, on the damage that has been caused by Storm Debi.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ykjdu324 Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com "People are afraid" - Councilor in Galway. "Faitíos ar dhaoine" - Comhairleoir i nGaillimh. Frank Fahy, City Councilor in Galway, has said that people are afraid to come into the city because of the violence that has been going on in the place for several weeks. Tá sé ráite ag Frank Fahy, Comhairleoir Cathrach i nGaillimh, go bhfuil faitíos ar dhaoine a theacht isteach sa gcathair mar gheall ar an bhforéigean atá ar bun san áit le roinnt seachtainí. He says there is an urgent need for more Gardai on the city's streets "before people get killed". Tá géarghá a deir sé le tuilleadh Gardaí ar shráideanna na cathrach "sula marófar daoine". Council members are due to have a meeting with the Minister of Law and Justice before the end of the week. Tá cruinniú le bheith ag baill na Comhairle leis an Aire Dlí agus Círt roimh dheireadh na seachtaine. The Chief Superintendent of Gardaí in Galmagh, Gerard Roche, has said that it is necessary to ensure that the city is safe for people and he says that the Garda Síochána is going to ensure that those involved in the scandal are brought to court and jailed. last few days. Tá sé ráite ag Ard-Cheannfort na nGardaí i nGallimh, Gerard Roche, go gcaithfear a chinntiú go bhfuil an chathair sábhailte do dhaoine agus deir sé go bhfuil an Garda Síochána chun a chinntiú go gcurtar cúirt agus príosún orthu siúd a bhí páirteach sa scliúchas le cúpla lá anuas. People have already been in court over the weekend's violence he says. Tá daoine tar éis a bheith os comhair cúirte cheana féin faoi fhoréigean an deireadh seachtaine a deir sé. A resolution put forward by Councilor Fahy last night at the Council's police meeting was passed that there would be a special meeting between the Gardai and the Council for the next 10 days about the confrontation and rioting, but there has been concern among the community that people will be killed if there are no more Gardai on the streets. Glacadh le rún a bhí curtha chun cinn ag an gComhairleoir Fahy aréir ag cruinniú póilíneachta na Comhairle go mbeadh cruinniú speisialta idir na Gardaí agus an Chomhairle as seo go ceann 10 lá faoin achrann agus réabadh, ach tá imní léirithe i measc an phobail go marófar daoine muna bhfuil tuilleadh Gardaí ar na sráideanna. Many people also say that it is not the good reputation that is attracting the city. Deir daoine go leor freisin nach é an dea-cháil atá á tharraingt ar an gcathair. In last year's Budget funding was provided to recruit 1,000 new Garda nationally before the end of this year. Sa mBuiséad anuraidh cuireadh maoiniú ar fáil le 1,000 Garda nua a earcú go náisiúnta roimh dheireadh na bliana seo. So far this year only 500 have qualified from the Training Development Unit in the Garda Síochána College. Go dtí seo i mbliana níl cáilithe as an Aonad Forbairt Oiliúna i gColáiste an Gharda Síochána ach 500. Justice Minister Helen McEntee will meet with Senator Seán Kyne and members of Galway City Council on Saturday - in Limerick - in an attempt to get more investment for the Gardai in Galway. Casfaidh an tAire Dlí agus Cirt Helen McEntee leis an Seanadóir Seán Kyne agus le baill de Chomhairle Chathair na Gaillimhe Dé Sathairn - i Luimneach - in iarracht tuilleadh infheistíochta a fháil do na Gardaí i nGaillimh. Aodhán Ó Maoileoin will have more about that story on Nuacht TG4 at 1900. Beidh tuilleadh faoin scéal sin ag Aodhán Ó Maoileoin ar Nuacht TG4 ag 1900. Gardai on duty in Galway. Gardaí ar dualgas i nGaillimh.

In this episode of Country Life, Keith Fahy spoke with Dr. Bernard W. Carlson, University of Galway on their Ag Innovation Programme Kevin McDermott, Manager at Sheep Ireland discussing Sheep Improvement Scheme Paula Kearney, Galway City Council discussing her role as a Biodiversity Officer Join Keith, Tuesdays from 7-8pm.

Michael Crowe, Fianna Fáil councillor on Galway City Council

LINKTR.EEhttps://linktr.ee/retreatcomedyWEBSITEhttps://www.retreatcomedy.com/Blurb about Retreat PodcastKNOCKNAHAY, IRELAND— SEASON ONEShannon, an Irish-American textile artist of dubious talent, arrives in Ireland,  trapped in a fruitless mindset for self-improvement and positive thinking.  She arrives at an Irish arts residency to meet her cousin Brigit, a Druidic healer and unpublished poet for an artistic collaboration. Their poetry quilt project starts at the fairy fort. It is meant to celebrate their shared DNA and rekindle any of Shannon's latent Celtic fire. Their arts residency, a creative paradise, is buzzing with egocentric and renown artists, writers, poets, celebrities, and staff from Ireland, Germany, Russia, England, and France.  The big house is in dire need of repairs and the director is desperate for funding. When a thwarted heiress arrives with offers of corporate sponsorship and a world-class exhibition-- in exchange for the residents' recorded audio diaries detailing artistic creative processes, Shannon makes some unwise choices. Andi Watson IpaktchiCo-Creator, Actor, ProducerAndi is a multi-disciplinary American artist who lives in Paris. She holds a fine arts degree from the Parsons School of Design. In December 2022,  a staged, spin-off of Retreat Comedy was shortlisted for the 2023 Hammond House Publishing Prize for Comedy (UK). In 2015, her illustration work made the Undiscovered Voices (UK) anthology shortlist. Her artwork has been shown  in the US and France. In 2019 and 2020, she was a Tyrone Guthrie Artist Arts Center resident in the printmaking studio where she and met her writing met. She continues working in the printmaking studio and writes.Aoibheann McCannCo-Creator, Actor, ProducerAoibheann is originally from Donegal. She now lives in Galway where she writes fiction, non-fiction and the occasional poem. Her work has been published in literary journals in Ireland, UK, Italy and USA. Her work has been anthologised by Pankhurst Press (UK), New Binary Press, Arlen House, Doire and Prospero (Italy). Her short stories have been longlisted for Colm Toibin 2019, shortlisted for Words on Waves 2015, Sunday Business Post/ Penguin Ireland 2018, Cúirt New Writing 2019 and second in the Maria Edgeworth and Dalkey Creates 2019. She was awarded the Tyrone Guthrie Residency by Galway City Council for 2018. In December 2022, she learned that a staged, spin-off of Retreat was shortlisted for the 2023 Hammond House Publishing Prize for comedy in the (UK). Aoibheann is currently working on her first collection of short fiction and a comedy series.Andi Ipaktchi (France)Support the show

Episode 18. A quick conversation and presentation from Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council updating us all on the conservation repair and consolidation works carried out at Menlough, Tirellan and Merlin castles a.k.a. The 3 Castles Project. This recording was grabbed at the 13th Annual Galway City Heritage Conference 2023. Download the programme - https://tinyurl.com/4rmnvpp5 For more information, please email planning@galwaycity.ie

52 teams have now been confirmed for a major basketball tournament that is taking place in Eyre Square this weekend.  The tournament is 3x3 which is played on a half court and two of those courts are being installed in Eyre Square tomorrow for the tournament to begin on Saturday morning.  Teams from U12 to senior will be playing over the two days. This thrilling event, brought to you by Basketball Ireland in collaboration with Galway City Council, The Eyre Square Association, and Deep RiverRock, promises two days filled with hoops, camaraderie, and pure basketball bliss. Eyre Square, right in the heart of Galway, will be transformed into a basketball haven with Basketball Ireland's impressive 3×3 court. Whether you're a hardcore fan or just looking to enjoy some sports action, this event is perfect for everyone. Mike Murray is the Basketball Ireland Development Officer for Galway and he spoke to John Mulligan about the weekend.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this Reboot Republic podcast, Rory talks to post-doctoral researcher in the University of Galway, Dr Faiza Alssaedi, who with her two children and partner are facing becoming homeless on the 1st May if the eviction ban is lifted. Dr Alssaedi who has a PhD in Mathematics and works as researcher and tutor in the University of Galway, has lived in Ireland for 12 years, and Galway is her community and where her children go to school. She explains that Galway City Council told her if she is made homeless there isn't even emergency accommodation available. She describes how she has sent thousands of emails to try find somewhere, and it is devastating her mental health. The eviction ban must be kept in place, please sign the petition at: Keep the Eviction Ban | Uplift

An in depth conversation with Ireland's first Heritage Officer, Jim O'hUiginn (Higgins) from Galway City Council. Jim explains a bit about his background and then walks us along the timeline of Galway from 12,000BC up until the present day. Jim also gives what could be called a manifesto into a better Galway.   Dedicated to James Sheridan.   The Galway Podcast is a Salthill Media original production.

Galway City Council will not be able to meet its social housing needs for the “foreseeable future”, according to its chief executive. A number of high-profile housing developments proposed by the local authority have been blocked by An Bord Pleanála in recent weeks. Speaking to Shane this morning with more on this was Mayor of Galway, Clodagh Higgins.

Galway City Council will not be able to meet its social housing needs for the “foreseeable future”, according to its chief executive. A number of high-profile housing developments proposed by the local authority have been blocked by An Bord Pleanála in recent weeks. Speaking to Shane this morning with more on this was Mayor of Galway, Clodagh Higgins.

Today on the show: What happens when a truck driver from Connemara and the Irish American community come together? The result is an aid convoy to Eastern Ukraine to get much needed food and supplies to people in the war torn eastern region of the country. Dermot Laffey from Clifden had just returned from Ukraine and he joined Keith this morning to tell him about these aid efforts. Galway County Council, in conjunction with Galway City Council is now inviting the residents of the local area, members of the public and other interested parties to participate in a non-statutory public consultation on the Route Corridor Options for the Galway to Oughterard Greenway project.  This round of consultation will remain open until Friday 15th July 2022.  The project is currently within Phase 2: Options Selection, which involves looking at the alternative options in order to determine a Preferred Option. Derek Pender, Director of Services, Infrastructure and Operations Unit, Galway County Council spoke to Keith this morning. Imagine travelling to the US to undertake a 28.5 miles (48.5 kilometres) swim around Manhattan Island. That's exactly what Derrydonnell man, Fergal Madden did at the end of last week and he joined Keith in studio to tell the story of the Manhattan 20 Bridges Swim. Fergal Madden is the Chairman of the Atlantic Masters Swimming Club in Galway. Fergal had to swim around Manhattan over a distance of twenty eight miles and his time was well inside the standard ten hours it takes to complete, he did it in 8 hours and 55 minutes. Fergal has already swam The Channel and he will now attempt to complete the Triple Crown of open water challenges with the Catalina swim in Los Angeles, CA. 

On the show today: The cost of living crisis and why apprentices are feeling the pinch We take a look at what remote working hubs across the region have to offer following the announcement that vouchers are to be made available for workers to make three visits to a remote working hub of their choice.  An Garda Síochána, Galway City Council and Galway County Council launched a new multi-agency project on illegal waste enforcement. And Anne McKeown joins us for some gardening advice. 

Contentious cycle lanes from Dublin to Galway are causing consternation in neighbourhoods and even ending up in the High Court.  Galway City Council revoked plans for a temporary cycle lane along the promenade in Salthill due to concerns raised by local residents and emergency services. In Dublin work on a bike path on the Strand Road in Sandymount was halted when the high court ruled that the cylceway must go through the planning process to proceed. Host Fionnán Sheahan is joined by David Turner, chairperson of the Sandymount and Merrion Residents Association in Dublin and Suzanne Meade, Road Safety Technical Expert with Transport Infrastructure Ireland to find out why cycle lanes are so controversial. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y9nboykm Contact: irishlingos@gmail.com Scheme in Galway to reduce coffee cup litter. Scéim i nGaillimh le bruscar cupáin caifé a laghdú. News There's a taste of what is being said but for the next 3 months the blog blog which will be on sale in 10 coffee shops in Galway city under a scheme launched today will have a "green" taste. Nuacht Bíonn blas ar an mbeagán a deirtear ach as seo go ceann 3 mhí beidh blas "glas" ar an mblogam caifé a bheas ar díol i 10 shiopa caifé i gcathair na Gaillimhe faoi scéim a seoladh inniu. The cafes in the "Use Your Mug" scheme will not offer drinks in disposable cups. Ní bheidh fáil sna caiféanna sa scéim "Usáid do Mhuga" ar dheochanna i gcupáin aon-uaire. In return, stores will receive 1,400 free cups from Galway City Council and 2GoCup. Mar chúiteamh air sin gheobhaidh na siopaí 1,400 cupán in aisce ó Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus 2GoCup. Customers will pay € 1 to borrow the cup of the deposit scheme and the money will be refunded when it is returned or exchanged for another 2GoCup cup free of charge by any of the 10 participating businesses. Íocfaidh custaiméirí €1 le cupán na scéime taisce a fháil ar iasacht agus aisíocfar an t-airgead nuair a thabharfar ar ais é nó nuair a mhalartófar é le cupán eile 2GoCup in aisce ag aon cheann de na 10 ngnólacht atá rannpháirteach sa scéim. The scheme was devised by Galway City Council and 2GoCup to significantly reduce the number of disposable coffee cups used in the city. Is iad Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe agus 2GoCup a cheap an scéim le laghdú suntasach a dhéanamh ar líon na gcupáin caifé aon- uaire a úsáidtear sa gcathair. It is the first such scheme by a local authority in the country and the City Council hopes that other authorities will emulate the example of Galway. Is í an chéad scéim dá leithéid ag údarás áitiúil sa tír agus tá súil ag Comhairle na Cathrach go ndéanfaidh údaráis eile aithris ar shampla na Gaillimhe. "We dispose of 200 million cups of coffee in the Republic of Ireland every year - the equivalent of 560,000 every day that goes to landfill or incineration. "Déanann muid 200 milliún cupán caife a dhiúscairt i bPoblacht na hÉireann gach bliain - is ionann é sin agus 560,000 gach lá a théann chuig líonadh talún nó a dhéantar a loscadh. This has huge environmental impacts in terms of litter, waste and climate, "said Lord McCusker, the Council's Environmental Awareness Officer. Tá iarmhairtí ollmhóra comhshaoil ag baint leis sin ó thaobh bruscair, dramhaíola agus aeráide de" a dúirt Tiarnan McCusker, Oifigeach Feasachta Comhshaoil leis an gComhairle. A recent Council survey shows that four out of five respondents have a standing cup but only one in five use them regularly. Léiríonn suirbhé a rinne an Chomhairle le déanaí go bhfuil buan- chupán ag ceathrar as gach cúigear freagróirí ach nach n-úsáideann ach duine amháin as gach cúigear iad go rialta. Minister of State Ossian Smyth, who is responsible for the circular economy, and who launched the campaign in Galway today, said he believes the public is interested in embracing change and using permanent cups. Dúirt an tAire Stáit Ossian Smyth atá freagrach as an ngeilleagar ciorclach, agus a sheol an feachtas i nGaillimh inniu, go gcreideann sé go bhfuil suim ag an phobal tabhairt faoin athrú agus buan-chupáin a úsáid. Also, people want cheaper coffee - it's more expensive to get coffee in a disposable cup. " Chomh maith leis sin ba mhaith le daoine caifé níos saoire a fháil – tá sé níos costasaí caifé a fháil i gcupán aonuaire." In addition to the 10 cafes that will be renting permanent cups, many more in the city have signed up to the 'Use Your Mug!' They will offer a 50 cent discount to customers who bring in their own standing cups for the next week. Chomh maith leis an 10 gcaifé a bheidh ag ligean buan-chupáin ar cíos,

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/y7wy38cn Withdrawal of temporary cycle lane for Strand Road. An lána rothaíochta sealadach do Bhóthar na Trá tarraingte siar. Last night Galway City Council withdrew its plans to build a temporary cycle lane in the Strand Road area of Galway. Tharraing Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe siar aréir na pleananna a bhí acu le lána rothaíochta sealadach a thógáil i gceantar Bhóthar na Trá i nGaillimh. Councilors voted to overturn the policy when businessmen, residents and emergency services expressed their concerns. Vótáil na comhairleoirí an beartas a chur ar ceal nuair a léirigh lucht gnó, áitritheoirí agus seirbhísí éigeandála a n-imní faoi. Of the 17 councilors, only four were in favor of this 3 - kilometer lane along the Promenade when the vote came after 4 hours of debate. As na 17 comhairleoirí, ní raibh ach ceathrar díobh ar son an lána 3 chíliméadar seo feadh an Promenade nuair a tháinig an vóta i ndiaidh 4 uair a' chloig díospóireachta. A report was presented to Councilors on the results of the recent public consultation, which contained 7,000 submissions. Cuireadh tuarascáil faoi bhráid na gComhairleoirí maidir le torthaí an chomhairliúcháin phoiblí a rinneadh le déanaí, ina raibh 7,000 aighneacht ina leith. 60% of these were against the 2 routes outlined. Bhí 60 faoin gcéad díobh sin i gcoinne an 2 bhealach a bhí leagtha amach.

jQuery(document).ready(function(){ cab.clickify(); }); Original Podcast with clickable words https://tinyurl.com/ydjz4tp6 Temporary cycle route for third time voting. Bealach rothaíochta sealadach le cur ar vóta den triú huair. A resolution will be discussed at a meeting of Galway City Council on Monday evening regarding the construction of a temporary cycleway alongside the promenade in Strand Road. Pléifear rún ag cruinniú Chomhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe tráthnóna Dé Luain faoi bhealach rothaíochta sealadach a thógáil taobh leis an phromanáid i mBóthar na Trá. City Mayor Cllr. Méara na cathrach an Comh. Colette Connolly, NS is praising the resolution. Colette Connolly, NS atá ag moladh an rúin. But some councilors and enthusiasts in Strand Road say there is uncertainty about what is planned in this large tourist and walking area and want more information and a detailed plan of what is involved, says Pete Kelly of the organization The Village which represents on businesses in Br. Ach deir roinnt comhairleoirí agus lucht graithe i mBóthar na Trá go bhfuil éiginnteacht ann faoina bhfuil beartaithe sa cheantar mór turasóireachta agus siúlóide seo agus tá siad ag iarraidh tuilleadh eolais agus plean mionsonraithe faoina bhfuil i gceist, Deir Pete Kelly ón eagraíocht The Village a dhéanann ionadaíocht ar ghnónna i mBr. The Beach is not opposed to any cycle route in its own right but needs to know more about what is involved. na Trá nach bhfuil lucht graithe in éadan aon bhealach rothaíochta ann féin ach go dteastaíonn tuilleadh eolais faoina bhfuil i gceist. People may be worried about the impact on parking he says. D'fhéadfadh go mbeadh imní ar dhaoine faoin tionchar a bheadh ar chúrsaí páirceála a deir sé. Kevin Jennings, Chair of the Galway Cycle Campaign, says the city and surrounding towns are perfect for cycling routes. Deir Kevin Jennings, Cathaoirleach Fheachtas Rothaíochta na Gaillimhe go bhfuil an chathair agus bailte in aice léi foirfe le bealtaí rothaíochta a fhorbairt orthu. Safety for cyclists will be greatly enhanced he says. Cuirfear go mór le sábháilteacht do rothaithe a deir sé. Earlier this year the Government pledged € 240 million to develop new cycle and walking routes across the country. Níos túisce i mbliana gheall an Rialtas go mbeadh €240 milliún ar fáil le bealtaí nua rothaíochta agus siúlóide a fhorbairt ar fud na tíre. Local authorities, including Galway City Council, have over 400 projects planned. Tá os cionn 400 togra beartaithe ag údaráis áitiúla, Comhairle Cathrach na Gaillimhe ina measc. Twice a year another resolution put before the Council on a cycle lane in Strand Road has failed. Faoi dhó le bliain theip ar rún eile a cuireadh os comhair na Comhairle faoi lána rothaíochta i mBóthar na Trá.

On CorkToday with Patricia Messinger ----We discuss how Galway City Council are controlling dog fouling on their streets and could Cork take the same approachPortuguese Man O'War Jelly fish land on Cork shores – we chat with Irish Water SafetyThe Government is being urged to allow unvaccinated pregnant teachers to work remotely As Christmas shops begin to open it might be too early to talk about the “C” word but we chat with Team Hope on their Christmas Shoe Box Appeal as they call out for volunteers Your Calls and Comments on our Comment Line Plus the Breaking News Stories of the day See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Joe Kavanagh, Lord Mayor of Cork, Mike Cubbard, Galway City Myor and Independent Councillor for Galway City Council, and Hazel Chu, Dublin Lord Mayoress and Green Party Councillor for Dublin City Council, discuss concerns over the level of street drinking in recent weeks.

Your Round-Up of Weekly Events - We start with inequality. Not gender, sex, or financial but Snow inequality. Last weekend - some got a foot, others with a dusting and many places left wondering why they didn't get their sneachta. Complaints C/O Mother Nature and Met Eireann. ----It was more of a level playing field on Tuesday as pancakes filled our feeds and our bellies with flour, milk and egg goodness. Many left pondering "Why don't we do this more often" Pancakes are great. Let's not wait until pancake Tuesday 2022 to do this again! If Tuesday was all about pancakes then Wednesday was all about those Ashes! From Ash and Dash in Cork to takeaway baggies in Clonmany in Donegal. Priests and parishioners innovated to get the big cross on their forehead. ------Examinations Now The Leaving Cert WILL happen this year with details revealed that students are to get a choice between calculated grades and sitting a written exam in each subject - or both if they want! The exam timetable was also published. The Leaving Cert will run from June 9th to 29th.Of course, there are still some issues to be ironed out but for the second year in a row, the Junior cert has been shelved! ------At 1:30 am Tuesday Morning - Galway City was startled by a terrifying soundAfter some investigation by yours truly involving Galway City Council, The Army and The Fire Brigade - Turns out it was a power cut at the fuel depot on the docks in Galway that triggered the alarm.The Aliens haven't decided to attack the city of the tribes just yet. But it feels we are closer to finding out about their existence...---After seven months in space, NASA's Perseverance rover touched down on the surface of Mars on Thursday Evening at 8:55 Irish time, its mission is to search for the signs of ancient life.Over the course of several years, The Nasa Perseverance Rover will attempt to collect 30 rock and soil samples, to be eventually sent back to Earth sometime in the 2030s for lab analysis.Something to look forward to.---And finally on This World, This Week Last night the news broke that We may be looking at Lockdown 3 - Level 5 until the end of April/Beginning of May. Speaking in government buildings to Journalist Ciara Phelan on Thursday, Michael Martin said when the government finally reveals it's revised Living with Covid Plan next week, there will be very little changes on March 5. That much we probably knew - How can we go to level 4 or level 3 when 47 deaths and 901 cases were notified yesterday but the way these announcements are being done and floated is unacceptable.Taoiseach Michael Martin, Tainste Leo Varadkar and Minister Eamon Ryan would want to start speaking to each other a bit more before they speak to Journalists and Broadcasters. Get your story straight lads.Your people are stick of this kite-flying individual interpretation out-leaking one another shite and want the story straight from the horse's mouth. Not -We are thinking of, we might sure look at, the plan is coming sometime in the future. Please speak directly to your people if the news is grim. ----Forecast this week - MORE OF THE SAAAAMME See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Laureate for Irish Fiction, Sebastian Barry, hosts a series of brief conversations with fellow writers asking what is writing. What is its purpose and mystery beyond the pragmatic notions of academia and journalism? This series will form part of a visual archive highlighting the golden age of writing in Ireland. Claire-Louise Bennett grew up in Wiltshire and went on to study Literature and Drama at the University of Roehampton in London, before settling in Galway. She has had her essays and short fiction published in a number of publications including The Irish Times, The White Review, The Penny Dreadful and Gorse. In 2013, she was awarded the inaugural White Review Short Story Prize. With Pond, she presents her first collection of short stories. She has also received bursaries from the Irish Arts Council and Galway City Council. Her debut book, Pond, a collection of short stories, was published by The Stinging Fly (Ireland) and Fitzcarraldo Editions (UK) in 2015, and was published by Riverhead (US) in 2016. The Laureate for Irish Fiction is an initiative of the Arts Council in partnership with University College Dublin and New York University.