Unmask an enchanting evening of mystique this Valentine’s

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Step into a night brimming with elegance and mystique at the National Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Valentine’s Masquerade Ball. This highly anticipated event, which promises an unforgettable experience, takes place at the landmark Hardiman Hotel in the city centre on Saturday, February 15.

Seanad franchise expansion is chance for West to be heard in Leinster House, says Higgins

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galwegian senator, Alice-Mary Higgins, is calling on graduates of all third-level education institutions in the west of Ireland to register to vote in the new Seanad education constituency.

54 patients on trolleys in UHG on Tuesday night

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch has released their trolley figures as part of an ongoing daily campaign to review patient and staff care within Ireland's hospitals.

Lexus Galway wins retailer of the year award

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Lexus Galway has won the Lexus Retailer of the Year Award 2024 which was awarded recently by Lexus Ireland. The Retailer of the Year award recognises leading performance across several key performance indicators on both the sales and aftersales business.

Galmont Hotel & Spa shortlisted for two prestigious Gold Medal Awards

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Galmont Hotel & Spa is going for gold this month having been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2024.

Galway Tour Guides Association outlines plans for the year ahead

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Galway Tour Guides Association elected its new board for the coming year at its recent AGM.

EU project offers free BER assessments to households in Galway’s Decarbonisation Zone

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway city is participating in the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme, a European-funded initiative aimed at supporting cities to reduce their carbon emissions. Galway city’s project focuses on the energy efficiency of homes and a number of ideas, aimed at encouraging homeowners to retrofit their homes, are being trialled in the city’s Decarbonisation Zone, which covers the areas of Westside, Shantalla, Rahoon and Newcastle.

Itag forum on cyber insurance and cyberattack protection

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

In partnership with Data2Sustain, Cyber Ireland, LEO Galway, Galway Chamber, and Regional Skills, itag's Cyber Forum invites small to medium businesses to a special Cyber Forum Event of expert-led panels and discussions on cybersecurity and compliance.

This free event ‘Future-Proofing Your Business: NIS2, Cyber Insurance and Threat Preparedness’ will equip businesses with actionable strategies to safeguard their business in today’s digital age. Taking place on Tuesday January 28 at The Hardiman Hotel Galway at 5pm, this informative session is specifically structured with SMEs and Startups in mind. The evening event will include two industry panels followed by a Q&A discussion.

Save the people’s Pálás

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

It was really heartening to see a great force of people gathered outside City Hall this week to pour out their hearts and energies (and rousing drumming chants!) to remind our public representatives that the Pálás is a civic amenity.

Loughrea's Glanua illuestrates growth ambition with acquisition of UK-based Marches Biogas

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Loughrea-based Glanua, a leading engineering company, last night (Wednesday) announced that it has acquired UK-based Marches Biogas, an engineering and services firm that specialises in anaerobic digestion and biogas production.

'I feared I would lose everything' says Galwaywoman living in LA

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

As Galway endured three days of orange weather warnings for ice, Oranmore native Shahira Barry faced a starkly different crisis in Los Angeles, her adopted home for over a decade. The Californian city is reeling from devastating wildfires that have destroyed over 12,000 structures across more than 60 square miles, displacing tens of thousands of residents.

Galway's housing crisis: rising prices meet limited supply

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway's housing market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with rising prices and the stock of available housing nationally reaching a new low. According to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA), the average cost of a second-hand three-bed semi-detached home in Galway city is expected to rise by 10 per cent in 2025. This follows a significant 10 per cent increase in 2024, bringing the current average price to €370,000—up from €337,000 in December 2023.

Nurture your musical talent with GRETB School of Music

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The GRETB School of Music offers affordable one-to-one music lessons, ensuring students receive personalised attention and a bespoke approach to learning. With a team of highly qualified and experienced tutors, students consistently achieve exceptional results in exams such as ABRSM, RIAM, and Junior/Leaving Certificate music exams.

The wonder of a jobs announcement

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

In the fevered world of local media, few things used to be more encouraging than a jobs announcement. Such events were the bread and butter of regional coverage, sparking optimism and bringing together journalists, politicians, and business leaders in shared celebration.

Officials worried about parking meter security

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway City Council is believed to have communicated concerns to Gardaí that its parking meters may be vulnerable to interference while a dispute with the company which previously operated them continues.

Council invites Galway 2020 reps to explain themselves

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway City Council has invited representatives of the Galway Culture Company to attend a full council meeting to explain its activities to councillors since Galway won the European city of Culture competition in 2020.

Galway’s housing crisis: rising prices meet limited supply

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway’s housing market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with rising prices and the stock of available housing nationally reaching a new low. According to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA), the average cost of a second-hand three-bed semi-detached home in Galway city is expected to rise by 10 per cent in 2025. This follows a significant 10 per cent increase in 2024, bringing the current average price to €370,000—up from €337,000 in December 2023.

The situation is similarly dire across County Galway, where house prices rose by 17 per cent in 2024 to an average of €270,000. Projections for 2025 indicate another 10 per cent increase, driven by high demand and an unprecedented shortage of supply.

GAHS lecture to explore the Blakes of Menlo Castle

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

The Blakes of Menlo Castle will be the subject of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society free illustrated public lecture taking place on January 13 at 8pm. The venue is the Harbour Hotel, and the speaker is Patrick Larkin.

Pay and Display machines switched off amid legal row

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

As if the weather had not made conditions miserable enough for commuters this week, they were further inconvenienced by the fact that Pay and Display parking machines in the city were inoperable.

SL Controls to merge with multinational NNIT

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

SL Controls which has a base in Galway is to merge with multinational NNIT as Ireland takes on the role of the global ‘smart factory’ base for NNIT.

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