Win your dream home in Connemara

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Fancy winning a beautiful home in the heart of Connemara? Well, here is your chance. Through winahomeinclifden.com, you can win a magnificent property in the centre of the town.

Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has this week announced the 15 businesses and organisations that have been selected as finalists for Galway's prestigious bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh.

University of Galway students win three National Student Media Awards

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

This year’s National Student Media Awards (SMEDIAS) took place in the Mansion House, Dublin, on Wednesday, April 9, and students from University of Galway took home three major awards on the night.

Oughterard golfers celebrate McIlroy’s Masters win

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Ireland is celebrating the recent success of Masters winner Rory McIlroy, and none more so than the golfers in Oughterard.

Latest Terryland Forest Park plantathon keeps alive a 25-year tradition

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

More than 80 volunteers recently took part in a community tree planting event to continue a tradition going back to March 2000 when Galwegians of all ages came together to plant the first trees in Terryland Forest Park, Ireland’s first urban native woodland of the modern era.

Oughterard community calls on Minister Foley to stop the eviction of Ukrainian families

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Several Ukrainian residents from Oughterard Manor, local TDs, and a group of residents known as Oughterard Welcomes All are urging Minister for Education Norma Foley to intervene and prevent the pending eviction of their neighbours.

New harbour quarter for city inches closer

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Planners in Galway City Council have approved the government agency’s application to have 356 proposed apartments between Lough Atalia Road, Dock Road, and within Galway Port considered as a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD).

Temporary foot crossing for ‘shabby’ Salmon Weir Bridge raises safety concerns

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The 207-year-old bridge was described as looking “very shabby” by City East councillor, Terry O’Flaherty (Ind), in a meeting of Galway City Councillors this week.

Patriot statue needs spring clean

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sinn Fein’s Galway West TD, Mairéad Farrell, wants the statue of Liam Mellows cleaned before Easter Rising commemorations this weekend.

Galway wins prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Three Galway students have won top prizes in this year’s 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

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Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Assault in Roscam
Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating an assault that occurred in the Boireann Bheag estate on Thursday, April 10, at 11am. The injured party was exercising in the local park when he was pushed to the ground by an unknown male.

Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating an assault that occurred in the Boireann Bheag estate on Thursday, April 10, at 11am. The injured party was exercising in the local park when he was pushed to the ground by an unknown male.

First female mayor to be honoured

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Byrne (1917-2004), for decades a senior nurse in the Regional Hospital (now UHG), lived her entire life on Henry Street and nearby on St Mary's Road.

Galway City Council celebrates Bealtaine Festival with Night-Time Economy Events

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Galway City Council's Night-Time Economy Action Plan aims to enrich Galway’s evening cultural landscape, fostering community engagement and creative expression through a series of special events celebrating the Bealtaine Festival, Ireland's national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, an initiative of Age & Opportunity.

Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has this week announced the 15 businesses and organisations that have been selected as finalists for Galway's prestigious bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh.

Crown Square move kept under wraps

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

A special meeting was proposed to be held in April. This week, City chief executive Leonard Cleary warned councillors that “commercially sensitive” matters may need to be discussed.

Back gate access to Merlin Park University Hospital ends today

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

Galway University Hospitals has issued a reminder that from today, Monday April 14, there is strictly no public access to Merlin Park University Hospital via the back gate, on a permanent basis.

Campaign for legal status for Tik-Tok threatened Claddagh ring

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

City of Galway Deputy Mayor, Councillor Níall McNelis, who runs Claddagh & Celtic jewellers on Quay Lane, wants the Claddagh symbol of heart, hands and crown legally protected.

Cló Iar-Chonnacht celebrates 40 years at Cúirt

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Cló Iar-Chonnacht (CIC), a leading publisher of Irish-language books and music, is celebrating 40 years with a special series of events at the Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2025. Both Cló Iar-Chonnacht and Cúirt mark their 40th anniversaries this year, making this partnership a fitting tribute to the richness of Irish-language storytelling and music.

Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland Convention to open in Sligo tomorrow

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The Annual All Ireland Convention will be held in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April. All members of the public are welcome to attend the Open Public Meeting on Friday night at 8pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Easter Delights at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Get ready for a mouth-watering evening at the Ballybane Community Hub on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM, as part of their ongoing cookery demonstration series.

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