6 h. ago Galway’s community stalwarts celebrated during Positive Ageing Week

Twenty-seven people from across Galway City and County have been named Local Heroes as part of Positive Ageing Week 2025, in recognition of their ongoing contributions to their communities. The honourees, chosen for their commitment to staying active, socially engaged, and supporting others, are being featured in a travelling exhibition that opens at Galway City […] The post Galway’s community stalwarts celebrated during Positive Ageing Week appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 d. ago ‘Positive ageing’ continues with Cara House Family Resource Centre

Cara House, Letterkenny, is expanding its Active Age services, with a renewed focus on bringing senior community members together while… The post ‘Positive ageing’ continues with Cara House Family Resource Centre appeared first on Donegal Daily.

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5 d. ago Connemara Community Groups benefit from Galway Wind Park Fund

A total of 36 community groups across Connemara will share a slice of €120,000 through the 2025 Galway Wind Park Community Fund – as part of their commitment to supporting local communities near Ireland’s largest onshore wind farm. The funding from SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables was officially presented to community groups at a dedicated […] The post Connemara Community Groups benefit from Galway Wind Park Fund appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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5 d. ago Feature – 27 awards given to Local Heroes for Positive Ageing Week in Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Awards have been given to 27 Local Heroes in Galway today for Positive Ageing Week. An event at the Town Hall Theatre has celebrated people from right across the city and county as part of the exhibition The exhibition and booklet will travel around Galway, with more […] The post Feature – 27 awards given to Local Heroes for Positive Ageing Week in Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM A conference in the city has today heard there’s an ‘alarming’ and growing trend of older people becoming homeless. Galway Simon Community held the event today at the Quadrangle building at the University of Galway, to highlight the situation. It comes as recent figures show there’s been […] The post City conference hears 'alarming' growing trend of older people becoming homeless appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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9 d. ago Warm Home Hub hosting free public event in University of Galway

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Warm Home Hub is running a free public event tomorrow at the University of Galway’s Bailey Allen Hall A Community Climate Assembly will run from 10.30 tomorrow morning till 2.30pm It will showcase community success stories and amplify community voices on climate action. Speakers will address […] The post Warm Home Hub hosting free public event in University of Galway appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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1 week ago 650 volunteers remove 3.8 Tonnes of litter during Galway Beach Clean

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM 650 volunteers from 35 groups have removed an estimated 3.8 Tonnes of litter from various locations during the Galway Beach Clean over the last few days Kinvara Earthkeepers community and families took on a litter pick at Tracht beach where marine green rope and dog poo bags […] The post 650 volunteers remove 3.8 Tonnes of litter during Galway Beach Clean appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Galway University Hospital exhibition showcases critical role played by arts in healthcare

A powerful new art exhibition – currently on display at University Hospital Galway – showcases a deeply moving collection of artworks created through a series of participatory art workshops held in hospital and community settings across Galway City. Healing in Colour was officially launched at UHG by Mayor of Galway City, Cllr. Mike Cubbard, last […] The post Galway University Hospital exhibition showcases critical role played by arts in healthcare appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Junior Defence Minister in Galway Today for School Visit and Community Reception

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, is visiting Galway today. He’ll be speaking to young people at Coláiste Chroí Mhuire in Spiddal and at the University of Galway. In the afternoon, he will be attending a Community Reception at City Hall on […] The post Junior Defence Minister in Galway Today for School Visit and Community Reception appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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2 w. ago Sylane Hurling Club gets green light for major community and sporting development

A North Galway hurling club is embarking on a major development on lands adjacent to its grounds following the granting of planning permission by Galway County Council. Chairman of Sylane Hurling Club, Noel Tyrrell, has welcomed the go-ahead and he expressed the hope that the extensive facilities would be utilised by different sporting codes. Sylane […] The post Sylane Hurling Club gets green light for major community and sporting development appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Two County Galway projects in running for Pride of Place glory

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM Two County Galway projects are in the running for Pride of Place glory with the judges visits taking place today and tomorrow. The Marconi Men’s Shed in Clifden and the community of Clarinbridge have been selected to represent County Galway in the all-island competition. The awards, organised […] The post Two County Galway projects in running for Pride of Place glory appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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3 w. ago Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland plants tree at Galway Community College

This article first appeared on Galway Bay FM The Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland has attended a tree planting ceremony at Galway Community College. Dr Jilan Wahba Abdalmajid also participated in a Q&A with students from the college and from Coláiste an Eachréidh in Athenry. Dr. Wahba Abdalmajid has been the Palestinian ambassador since November 2024, […] The post Palestinian Ambassador to Ireland plants tree at Galway Community College appeared first on Connacht Tribune - Galway City Tribune.

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