Galway student awarded €24,000 Naughton Foundation Scholarship
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
On Saturday, October 12, Galway student, Sharon Dolphin, was awarded a Naughton Foundation Scholarship worth €24,000 at a ceremony in the Trinity Business School in Dublin. The award was presented by founding patrons of the Naughton Foundation, Dr. Martin Naughton, and his wife Carmel, who were joined by An Taoiseach Mr Simon Harris to present winning students with their awards and cheques.
Read more ...Galway businesses make finals at Good Food Ireland Awards
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Good Food Ireland has announced the finalists for the national awards, with seven businesses from Galway making the 2024 shortlist. The winners will be announced on November 11.
Read more ...Recognition for four Galway companies at hospitality awards
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
The winners of the Georgina Campbell Irish Food & Hospitality Awards 2024 were announced this week with four Galwegian businesses taking home first place.
Read more ...Higgins demands Apple windfall money for the west
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Councillor Clodagh Higgins was responding to plans mooted by the Fine Gael-Fianna Fáil-Green Party coalition to develop a framework on how to deal with extra Exchequer income, including the Apple tax “windfall” and proceeds from the sale of AIB shares.
Read more ...New social housing scheme underway in Clifden
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
The sod has been turned on a new social housing development in Clifden, which will provide 30 new energy efficient homes.
Read more ...Galway city Climathon takes place this October
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
The 2024 Galway city Climathon will take place on October 25 in the Emily Anderson Concert Hall, Quadrangle, from 9am to 4pm.
Read more ...An Post delivers three local properties to the market
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Entering the market at a combined price of €700,000, the Loughrea, Athenry and Tuam post offices have been stamped as ‘ready for sale’, but An Post has confirmed that the post offices in these locations will continue trading as normal, despite the sale.
Read more ...TULCA announces programme highlighting art's impact on ecology
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
TULCA Festival of Visual Arts has announced The Salvage Agency, a programme that examines the role of art on ecology and the environment.
Read more ...More city councillors reveal Dáil intentions
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Independent councillor for the city centre, Mike Cubbard, and City East’s Labour Party councillor Helen Ogbu, have confirmed they intend to run in the Galway West Dáil constituency if Taoiseach Simon Harris opts for a November general election.
Read more ...Unlisted short-term lets spiral in Galway, Advertiser investigation reveals
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
The Galway Advertiser can reveal that just 25 out of 636 of entire homes available on Airbnb for short term rent in Galway city have been registered and approved by the local authority, despite laws targeting such practices.
Read more ...Macnas invites everyone to join them in welcoming Alf the Newt, a special visitor to Galway this Halloween weekend
Thu, Oct 17, 2024
Famed for creating giants in both familiar and unexpected landscapes around the world, this Halloween Macnas the world renowned masters of visual storytelling invite one and all to welcome Alf the Newt to Galway on Saturday October 26 and Sunday October 27.
Read more ...Teenager charged with attempted murder of chaplain
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the stabbing of a Defence Forces chaplain in Renmore in August.
Read more ...Bus Connects plan prompts rail response
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Campaigners for a Very Light Rail (VLR) system for Galway city have welcomed news that a 7km bus priority corridor from University Hospital Galway past Moneenageisha via Eyre Square has been granted planning permission.
Read more ...Advertiser in brief...
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Criminal damage in city
Between 6pm on Saturday, September 28 and 11.30am on Sunday, September 29 the front window of a business premises was smashed in Lydon Court on Bothar Irwin.
Between 6pm on Saturday, September 28 and 11.30am on Sunday, September 29 the front window of a business premises was smashed in Lydon Court on Bothar Irwin.
Read more ...Get ready for the Galway Science & Technology Festival
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
The Galway Science & Technology Festival is celebrating 27 years of sparking curiosity and inspiring both young people and the general public to explore the world around us. Since its inception in 1998, the festival has grown to become Ireland’s largest event promoting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Maths (STEM).
Read more ...Design team to be appointed for new Elective Hospital within weeks – Naughton
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Local TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton, has been informed that the HSE has approved the appointment of the integrated design team and the project controls team for Galway’s Elective Hospital detailed design. This new hospital will be based in Merlin Park Hospital, where work is already underway on the Interim Surgical Hub, which is a transitional structure until such time as the permanent Elective Hospital is built.
Read more ...EZ Living Furniture’s biggest sale of the year is back with up to 60% off all items
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
EZ Living Furniture has announced the return of one of its biggest sales events of the year - Octoberfest. During the month of October, the popular furniture retailer is slashing its prices with up to 60% off absolutely everything. Customers can grab a bargain with amazing discounts across all furniture ranges including sofas, dining, bedroom, mattresses, living and home accessories.
Read more ...Wedding Bells? They’ve got you covered at the County Arms
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Join them at the County Arms, Birr, for their next Wedding Showcase event on October 20 when they will be rolling out the red carpet.
Meet the experienced creative Wedding Team, share your ideas and inspo, tell them the story of your wedding. They will have the Ballroom fully decorated so you can really see how it might look on your big day, and you can check out the Georgian suites (including the stunning, newly renovated The Éile Suite) and see the refurbished guest rooms too. There might even be a tipple and a taster
Read more ...Cocktails and Canvas Event at Graces Cocktail Bar in The Skeff Bar & Kitchen
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
It is time to unleash your inner artist at this exciting new event taking place on Sunday, October 20 at 3.00pm. Cocktails & Canvas is a unique event blending art and socialising in the heart of Galway and is hosted by local artist Fiona Watson who will guide participants through a fun, two-hour painting class, where guests of all skill levels can create their own masterpieces while enjoying two signature cocktails and delicious canapés.
This ticket-only event promises a relaxed atmosphere perfect for unwinding and expressing your inner Michelangelo!
Read more ...Welsh choir to perform in aid of Galway Hospice
Thu, Oct 10, 2024
Renowned Welsh choir Cor Meibion Ardudwy is set to perform two special memorial concerts in aid of Galway Hospice this October.
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