New thinking on routes to recovery in mental health
Virginia Moyles and Maria Lawton-Murray have had first-hand experience of how Ireland’s public health service treats people with mental health problems. Both women have suffered issues around mental health and are now drawing on...
Galway in days gone by
1917
Motor duties not paid
At a meeting of Galway County Council, the Acting Secretary said that he had received a sheaf of letters from Mr. Kilkelly, the Council’s solicitor, from parties explaining why they considered...
Kathy draws on riches of country life for Timeless
Anyone who doesn’t believe that animals have individual personalities will need to revise that opinion when they check out Timeless, the new exhibition by Galway artist Kathy Ross. Kathy has always been fascinated by...
Wild about nature: A new initiative is to allow children get up close and...
If you fancy letting your children go wild this August, a new initiative from Birdwatch Ireland, Galway County Council and the Heritage Council is the answer to your prayers. Go Wild Nature Camps are...
Galway in days gone by
1942
Farmers’ direct action
Members of Galway County Council’s Finance Committee waxed highly indignant on Saturday when they learned that Ballinakill farmers, employing 100 horses and carts, had sanded main roads to make them safe for...
Creative Ireland – all about you
Creative Ireland is all about you. It’s about how, whether you are young or old, you can benefit from getting more involved in arts, culture and creativity. It’s an ambitious five-year Government strategy that...