Edinburgh’s getting ready to welcome Connacht rugby fans

Thu, May 26, 2016

You might be leaving Galway and the west by ferry, by bicycle, by bus or on shank’s mare, but if you’re heading for Edinburgh, then you’re in for one hell of a treat come the weekend, because the city is preparing to welcome all the Connacht Rugby fans in their tens of thousands as they travel to the city to cheer on the boys in green.

Seán Kyne declares keeping Irish the 'living language' of the Gaelthact his priority as a junior minister

Tue, May 24, 2016

Fine Gael Galway West TD Seán Kyne has declared "ensuring the continuation of Irish as the living language of the communities in the Gaeltacht" as his priority as Minister of State for Gaeltacht Affairs and Natural Resources.

Closing date looms for City Hall's Community Festivals Grants

Tue, May 24, 2016

Friday is the closing day for applications for the Galway City Council Local Community Festivals Grant Awards Scheme 2016. A fund of €8,000 is available this year and interested local groups are invited to apply.

56 Central celebrates their 1st Birthday this week

Fri, May 20, 2016

56 Central, Galway's most stylish restaurant is celebrating their 1st Birthday this week. Located in the heart of Galway City 56 Central opened its doors on 19th of May 2015 under the ownership of Galway business woman Gill Carrol.

Connacht Rugby’s new vision is 10,000 seater stadium

Thu, May 19, 2016

Galway city is turning green this weekend in growing support of Connacht Rugby’s biggest fixture in its professional era on Saturday. And with the Galway Sportsground sold out for another week, Connacht CEO Willie Ruane has revealed the province’s hopes to either renovate and extend the College Road facility or build a new stadium elsewhere in the city.

UHG authorities consider providing new hospital in Merlin Park within 15 years

Thu, May 19, 2016

“Ad hoc planning” and the absence of “political will” stalled the development of a new public hospital for Galway for years. Dep Catherine Connolly hit out this week at both senior hospital management at University Hospital Galway over the years for failing to commit in a “planned and timely manner” to such a project and the various governments for “refusing to even contemplate” the issue.

Councillors voice unanimous support for Galway 2020 as competition deadlines draw near

Thu, May 19, 2016

Everyone is being asked to get on board and do what they can to support the European Capital of Culture 2020 bid ahead of the June 17 deadline for the submission of Galway’s bid book for the competition.

‘Like children in a playground’ — More heated scenes over filling of vacancies on committees

Thu, May 19, 2016

“Like children in a playground” is how Mayor of Galway Frank Fahy summed up the arguments between councillors over the filling of casual vacancies on a number of committees this week.

Go Wild in Galway – a day of wildlife events in Galway city

Thu, May 19, 2016

Three wildlife charities have joined forces to bring awareness of wildlife to the citizens of Galway on Saturday May 21 in a free event to mark Biodiversity Week 2016.

The Vincent Wildlife Trust, the Irish Wildlife Trust, and Birdwatch Ireland have organised the event at The Granary Learning Centre, on Dominick Street Lower, which will commence at 12.00 noon and finish at 6.30pm. There will also be a bat walk at 9.15pm.

Farrell describes as ‘concerning’ letters from Revenue to Galway families

Thu, May 19, 2016

Galwegians who have not paid the Local Property Tax are being threatened with a visit from the sheriff, the withholding of tax clearance certificates, and that money will be taken money from payments such as social welfare.

Thoor Ballylee to reopen in June

Thu, May 19, 2016

Thoor Ballylee, WB Yeats’s one time home near Gort, will officially re-open to the public on Saturday June 18. The opening will include an exhibition, the first of a number of events planned for the summer.

NUI Galway to create digital archive of Gate Theatre

Thu, May 19, 2016

NUI Galway has revealed that it will be partnering with the Gate Theatre, Dublin, in order to create a digital archive of the famed theatre.

Mass of Remembrance at Galway Cathedral

Thu, May 19, 2016

Parents and families who have experienced the death of a child before or shortly after birth or at a later stage are invited to remember their loved ones at a special Mass of Remembrance which will take place on Sunday at Galway Cathedral.

Inflatable family tents at Outback Jacks

Thu, May 19, 2016

Outback Jacks have just opened their new tent display showroom, located at their shop in Ballybane with free parking. Outback Jacks are the exclusive retailer for Family Vango Airbeam® Inflatable Tents on the West coast of Ireland.

What is Airbeam? Not heard of inflatable AirBeam® tents before? You will be amazed by how simple they are to pitch. This advanced camping technology from Vango is so quick and easy to pitch; one person can inflate an AirBeam tent within minutes. Camping solo with the kids or simply want to get your holiday off on the right foot; an AirBeam tent will make pitching and dismantling a breeze. Check out the Youtube channel Outback Jacks TV to see a six person family tent being inflated in three minutes.

Anne Charleston says ‘hooroo’ to Shrule and Headford

Thu, May 19, 2016

One of North Galway’s most famous residents will be saying adieu to the west tomorrow and heading back home after nearly two decades.

Three sheltered housing units approved for the city

Thu, May 19, 2016

The Galway City Council has approved loans of just under €400,000 for the provision of three sheltered housing units on the east side of the city.

The funding, which will be in mortgage loans totalling €394,520, will be used by Cluid Housing Association for the purchase of three apartments in Doughiska and the Headford Road.

City councillors pay tribute to Christy O’Connor snr

Thu, May 19, 2016

City councillors have paid tribute to Christy O’Connor snr, who died on Saturday.

Ballinasloe public library officially opened

Thu, May 19, 2016

The new public library in Ballinasloe has been officially opened by County Cathaoirleach Peter Roche.

SeaFest 2016 in Galway to be launched

Thu, May 19, 2016

SeaFest 2016 will be launched tomorrow Friday May 20 as Galway prepares itself for the festival of all things nautical, honouring Ireland's multi-faceted relationship with the sea, which runs on July 2 and 3 at Galway Harbour.

Council told to ‘stop fiddling about’ over CCTV cameras

Tue, May 17, 2016

"Stop fiddling about with red tape" is the message of one local councillor to City Hall, who is demanding the local authority "press ahead immediately" with installing CCTV cameras to "combat crime" in estates on the east side of Galway.

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