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- Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s
A bill has been passed in the Dáil that will ban the sale of nicotine inhaling products (vapes) to those under 18 – years old. Put forward by Health Minister Stephen Donnelly, the Public Health… Read more: Health minister announces ban on sale of vapes to under-18s - Galway ranked the seventh best student city in the world
Galway was named the 7th best city in the world for higher education and university students, according to a ranking provided by The Campus Advisor. In the same ranking, Galway was ranked 1st for Student… Read more: Galway ranked the seventh best student city in the world - Teenager arrested in burglary at Aldi in Mountbellew
A teenager has been arrested following a burglary at an Aldi store in Mountbellew on Wednesday 8 November. The incident occurred overnight, and the store was closed the following day. According to an unnamed source,… Read more: Teenager arrested in burglary at Aldi in Mountbellew
Editor's Pick
- New herb shop in Galway
A North Yorshire herb business has expanded into the Connacht to the delight of local herbalists andalternative medicine practitioners. The new store, West Coast Herbs, opened on Market Street in Galway in late October. The… Read more: New herb shop in Galway - Why don’t buses run past midnight?
A city that comes to life after dusk lacking transportation services at night will only lead to the detriment of a city. There are no major changes being initiated to combat the nightly journeys across… Read more: Why don’t buses run past midnight? - Galway’s annual Christmas market
Christmas has been extended this year for the people living in Galway with the Market arriving earlier and staying later. There is no better way to get into the festive mood than with a walk… Read more: Galway’s annual Christmas market
Features
- New herb shop in GalwayA North Yorshire herb business has expanded into the Connacht to the delight of local herbalists andalternative medicine practitioners. The new store, West Coast Herbs, opened on Market Street in Galway in late October. The first thing that hits you once you cross the threshold is the soothing eucalyptus aroma. A gentledraft permeates the space,… Read more: New herb shop in Galway
- My Homeland, the Youth Will Not Tire
Under the darkening ash-white November evening sky, international students and locals gather on the glistening granite of Galway City’s Eyre Square for the Solidarity Vigil – a peaceful protest supporting Palestine. Huddled close with their hands numb, the protesters’ powerful, unifying banners demanding an end to the war in Palestine that intensified last month are… Read more: My Homeland, the Youth Will Not Tire - Receiving a National Garda Youth Award
On 4 November I received the National Garda Youth Award for Special Achievement at the Midlands Park hotel in Portlaoise. It was a day of recognition, empowerment and pride and was an honour to receive the award. The Special Achievement award is for someone who has overcome difficult circumstances, defied all the odds and whose… Read more: Receiving a National Garda Youth Award
Opinion
- A United Ireland is More Than Getting Rid of a Border
When those of us in the 26 counties talk about the prospect of a United Ireland, it is a near certainty that someone will speak up to talk about making sure that a new Ireland is one that is welcoming to unionists. However, dwelling on this fact is of little use to moving the conversation… Read more: A United Ireland is More Than Getting Rid of a Border - Plugged in: Politics and policies matter, here’s why
Look, keeping politically active is a hard sell when there seems to be a new WWIII-causing event plastered over the news every week, but hear me out. It is hard to follow the actions of politicians who are far removed from the outcome of their policies, nobody expects Simon Harris to understand what it’s like… Read more: Plugged in: Politics and policies matter, here’s why - Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year
With exam season right around the corner, this may not be the most agreeable opinion. Nevertheless, I will endeavour to share why I find winter to be the most special. I’m going to preface this by saying that for me, winter is the most wonderful time of the year. I know that this is not… Read more: Winter is in fact, the most wonderful time of the year
Arts & Fashion
- Is GTA VI finally on the way?
Rockstar games has announced plans to reveal the first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI next month, as the company celebrates its 25-year anniversary. Releasing ten years after the fifth instalment in the GTA (Grand Theft Auto) series, Rockstar President Sam Houser said in a statement the developer is “very excited” about the announcement. The… Read more: Is GTA VI finally on the way? - Five Nights at Freddy’s review
Gracing cinema screens across the country on 25 October, the horror-comedy movie Five Nights at Freddy’s brought cinemagoers into a world of deadly animatronics and missing children and the pending question of “where have all the children gone?” Directed by Emma Tammi who worked with the famous production company Blumhouse, the cast and production and… Read more: Five Nights at Freddy’s review - Grammy nominations 2023 announced
Another year rolls around, which means another year of musical talent is recognised by the Recording Academy. With 88 categories, there is seemingly an award for everyone. Below is a breakdown of the most prestigious music awards. The nominations in each category were cut from ten to eight, making it harder for artists to get… Read more: Grammy nominations 2023 announced
Health & Lifestyle
- Christmas present shopping on a student-friendly budget
Christmas shopping is no doubt a stressful experience. Trying to find the perfect present for a loved one is already difficult enough. Add in a sprinkle of overheating in crowded shops, paired with those awful Christmas song covers, a scarce bank account and it’s a recipe for a full-on horror show. If this article can… Read more: Christmas present shopping on a student-friendly budget - Getting involved in men’s health this Movember
November – the month of men’s mental health. It’s that time of year as the popular phenomenon of Movember rolls around again. This initiative of growing out your facial hair signifies the importance of men’s health, both mental and physical. The unique association, which was originally created back in 2003, spreads awareness on men’s mental… Read more: Getting involved in men’s health this Movember - The rise of the matcha latte
Move over pumpkin spice; matcha is taking the spotlight this winter! Pssst! Haven’t you heard? We should all be drinking matcha lattes by now, they’re on the rise! Matcha lattes, aka ‘the green tea latte’ is becoming increasingly popular. Despite the ‘pure matcha latte’ being introduced to Starbucks in 2019, it is progressing further into… Read more: The rise of the matcha latte
Cainte
- Am Nollaig i nGaillimh
Panto as Gaeilge Tá geamaireacht Gaeilge ar súil idir an 7ú agus an 23ú Nollaig san Taibhdhearc, amharclann atá suite i gcroílár Gaillimhe. Tá sé bunaithe ar scéal béaloideas faoi Fionn Mac Cumhaill agus é ag buaileadh le Benandonnar, Fathach ollmhór na hAlban. Is rud iontach é an geamaireacht sin do phaistí atá ag labhairt… Read more: Am Nollaig i nGaillimh - GaelSeachtain in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe
Haigh a chairde! Caide mar a bhfuil sibh? Mise Faye Ní Dhomhnaill, Leas-Uachtarán don Ghaeilge leComhaltas na Mac Léinn, Ollscoil na Gaillimhe. B’fhéidir go bhfuil sé feicthe agaibh, go raibh Gael Seachtain againn ón 13ú-17ú an mí seo. Is í aidhm an seachtain seo an Ghaeilge a cuir chun cinni measc na mic léinn. Bhí… Read more: GaelSeachtain in Ollscoil na Gaillimhe - Buiséad 2024 agus an Ghaeilge
Ar an 20 Deireadh Fómhair 2023, d’fhogair Aire Stáit na Gaeltachta Patrick O’Donovan T.D méadú 20%, is ionann go €900,000, do bhuiséid pleananna teanga san áireamh i mBuiséad 2024. Bíonn sé sin ag baint le feidhmiú pleananna teanga sna Limistéir Phleanála Teanga (LPT) Gaeltachta agus sna Bailte Seirbhíse Gaeltachta (BSG). D’eirigh na LPT agus BSG… Read more: Buiséad 2024 agus an Ghaeilge
Sports
- Eamonn Deacy Park: Galway’s largest source of energy
Friday 20 October saw the heavily anticipated lifting of the League of Ireland First Division trophy by Galway United, preceded by a win against Wexford and accompanied with an electric crowd providing a canopy of racket and a presentation of pyro. Fans of all ages had gathered in Eamonn Deacy Park to see the historic… Read more: Eamonn Deacy Park: Galway’s largest source of energy - Corofin vs Ballina Preview
Saturday 18 November, we will see the clash between Galway kingpins Corofin and Mayo champions Ballina in the Connacht senior club semi-final in Pearse Stadium, Salthill. Ballina Stephanites have had just six days to prepare for this stern test after their comprehensive 15-point win over London champions Fulham Irish. Corofin got over the line in… Read more: Corofin vs Ballina Preview - Fight or Flight Review
‘Fight or Flight’ is a book about Limerick & Irish sporting hero Keith Earles. Keith Earls grew up in one of the most socially disadvantaged housing estates in Ireland in Moyross. The community was blighted by crime and violence and he did not escape unscathed from the surrounding fear and trauma visited upon his beloved… Read more: Fight or Flight Review