‘Thin-eir’ - County’s broadband woes highlighted by council

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

It may be four weeks since Storm Éowyn graced Galway with a turbulent visit, the trail of destruction left in her wake continues. With parts of the county having experienced nearly three weeks without power, the lights are now on in Galway but broadband has yet to return for thousands of households across Co Galway.

Portiuncula maternity reviews will be given to families first, regional forum told

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The ongoing reviews into the provision of care at the Portiuncula University Hospital ordered last month will not be published in full, but instead will be given to the families involved, the HSE Regional Health Forum was told on Tuesday.

Ignorance is increasingly shaping decisions

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

In a world growing ever more complex, the urge to simplify—to strip away nuance and replace expertise with convenience—has never been stronger. We are witnessing an era where science is questioned, research is dismissed, and education is valued only for its economic return rather than its transformative power. Decisions requiring careful thought and analysis are instead reduced to soundbites, populist slogans, and the lowest common denominator of understanding.

Explore your career possibilities at GCC’s Open Day 2025

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway Community of Further Education College (GCC) is gearing up for an exciting Open Day event on March 4, 2025 at their campus, located in Wellpark, Galway City. The college will open its doors to prospective students, offering a unique opportunity to explore the campus, meet teachers and coordinators,, and learn about the diverse range of courses and programs available.

Box in pink; fighting breast cancer

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

University of Galway CancerSoc students will come out fighting on March 5 at the Clayton Hotel for ‘Box in Pink’ in aid of the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI).

Westside to lose Driving Test Centre next month

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

From Friday, April 7, all city driving tests will begin from the car park of the Clybaun Hotel in Knocknacarra.

Concerns over road safety spur parents into action with petition

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Parents of children attending Tuam Educate Together National School have launched a petition calling for safer road conditions and proper access to sports facilities for their children.

Galway women to feature in National Museum project on community midwives

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

People in County Galway are being invited to contribute stories and memories about community midwives in the 19th and 20th century as part of a project led by the National Museum of Ireland.

Doctor Who fundraiser for Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The University of Galway’s Time Lord Society is holding its first ever Film Festival on Friday, February 28, at 7pm, in the IMC Cinema on the Headford Road.

Strong line-up as Cúirt turns 40

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Cúirt International Literature Festival is turning 40 this year — and this year’s festival promises its usual illuminating, interactive and innovative presentation of the very best in contemporary literature.

Rabbitte welcomes €47.5 million for Galway regional and local roads

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

More than €47.5 million worth of Government funding has been approved for Galway regional and local roads, accosding to Fianna Fáil Senator Anne Rabbitte.

Thomas calls on Minister for Communications for state intervention in restoring essential services to Conamara

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Conamara councillor Noel Thomas has contacted the Minister for Communications, urging immediate state intervention to assist Eirgrid to restore telephone and broadband services to households still suffering the aftermath of the recent storm.

Number of Galway drivers caught without insurance spikes to 199 per cent

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway was amongst the worst Garda districts in the country for the offence, recording a 199 per cent increase in drivers caught by Gardaí driving without insurance in 2024. 

Gráinne O’Brien to reveal first young adult novel

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Debut novelist Gráinne O’Brien will be interviewed by bestselling author, Donal Ryan, at the official launch of Solo at Kennys Bookshop in Liosban, on Friday, April 4 at 6pm.

Galway farmer to feature in new series of Saol na Feirme

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

A young Galway farmer will feature in the new series of Saol na Feirme when the popular programme returns to RTÉ One next week.

O’Hara questions admission protocols in Dáil mental health debate

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The death last week of Galwayman Adam Loughnane was raised in the Dáil on Tuesday during Statements on Mental Health with Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway Recognised for Excellence at CIÉ Tours Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The Galmont Hotel & Spa is delighted to be one of the Irish hotels singled out by the 30,000 US visitors who came to Ireland with CIE Tours in 2024 to be given a CIÉ Tours Award of Excellence after reaching a rating of more than 92%.

Stewart Construction shortlisted for Construction Excellence Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway's Stewart Construction has been shortlisted as a finalist under two categories in The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards).

November swim for Galway's Lions Club raised €15,000 for HopeSpace

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The November Swim, hosted by the Galway Lions Club, has been a beloved tradition for over 20 years. Each year members and friends of the Galway Lions Club take a plunge into the cold Atlantic waters to raise funds for local causes. In 2024, the Galway Lions Club continued this tradition by supporting HopeSpace Galway, a children’s grief service, and raised over €15,000.

Protests expected as Pálás to close next week

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Management at the Pálás Cinema has confirmed it will shut-up shop for good next week, but not before screening a trio of films about the magic of cinema as protesters take to the streets.

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