Ukrainian boxers to visit Galway

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Olympic Boxing Club Galway is hosting a Ukranian national underage team this weekend culminating in a special Galway versus Ukraine tournament.

Registration has opened for Helplink’s Coldtober fundraiser

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Registration has opened for Coldtober 2022 — Helplink’s annual fundraising event for the month of October.

The Ardilaun Hotel hosts its Wedding Showcase in style

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Congratulations on your engagement. Even though it’s an exciting time for you both, wedding planning can be time-consuming, especially when you have lots to do. Time to prioritise …. choosing your perfect venue has got to be top of the list and The Ardilaun Hotel is the perfect four star Garden Wedding Venue in Galway to host your Big Day.

Galway player scoops €500k in Tuesday’s Euromillions draw

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Euromillions players across the county are being urged to check their tickets carefully following Tuesday’s draw.

The unclaimed ticket was purchased on the day of the draw in McCanns Centra in Moycullen and will see one lucky person €500,000 richer.

HIQA inspection finds Galway/Roscommon service area to be compliant in all standards assessed

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The latest HIQA Inspection report for Tusla in Galway/Roscommon shows that the area’s residential service was compliant in all standards assessed. This HIQA inspection report focused on the statutory duties of Tusla social workers in the monitoring of placements for children in residential care in the Tusla Galway/Roscommon service area.

John Donnellan, Area Manager for Galway/Roscommon, Tusla said they are pleased that Galway/Roscommon was found to be compliant with all HIQA standards in this report.

Galway to launch Gold Star programme

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Initiative to improve services for disabled people at local businesses

‘Hospice services can make you prepare for death in a better way, with a little less fear for everyone’

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A young teacher who lost both her parents to cancer was determined to continue her mum’s Hospice fundraising efforts when she became too ill to hold the events.

From saves to scissors — Packie Bonner to do honours at Maree-Oranmore FC 4G pitch

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Maree Oranmore FC’s wonderful state of the art community 4G pitch facility at Caulfield Industrial Park will be officially opened this Sunday when former Irish international keeper Packie Bonner of Italia 90 fame will cut the ribbon.

The club is one of the fastest-growing with almost 1,000 playing members and coaches and the impressive facility at Maree is the envy of clubs around the west.

Shaping our places — Architecture At The Edge is back

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

How we relate to our built environment in a social, political and cultural context will be exploited in the sixth annual Architecture at the Edge (AATE) Festival which returns for its sixth edition from October 1-9.

New accessible website for Galway City Museum

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Galway City Museum have launched their brand new website which was supported by the Heritage Council under the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2022 and Galway City Council. The site, designed by the Galway based company Rob & Paul Digital Design, went live this week at www.galwaycitymuseum.ie.

100 job boost for Galway as ICS announces ambitious growth and recruitment plans

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

ICS Medical Devices, a leading catheter design and manufacturing services provider, this week officially opened its new manufacturing and R&D facility in Galway and afterwards announced plans to create 100 new jobs and add a further 10,000 square feet to its newly opened facility to support the company’s continued growth.

Croí marks World Heart Day with Heartfest

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

On September 29 (World Heart Day), Croí is to delighted to invite the public to Heartfest, a free and holistic cardiovascular health and wellness event at Croí House from 10 am – 3 pm.

Open day for volunteers at Never Too Old Charity

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The Never Too Old Charity Shop and Claregalway and District Daycare Centrein Claregalway will hold an introductory hour for potential volunteers at 6pm on Thursday 29 September.

Baboró back with a bang next month

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

BY RÓISÍN KILROY
The 26th annual Baboró International Children’s Festival will be taking place this October 4, until 17.

Maldron Hotel Oranmore on market for €13m

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The Maldron Hotel Oranmore in Country Galway has been placed on the market for sale as an investment for €13m, with the sale is being handled by property advisor, Savills Ireland.

The hotel opened in 1998 and has since been extended. It is situated in a highly accessible location, in proximity to several business and industrial parks, Ballybrit Racecourse and public and private hospitals in Ireland’s fourth largest city.

Hospice fundraiser helps reassure islanders who do not want to die on the mainland, says organiser

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

A woman’s charity event for her local Hospice is set for take-off – as she helps to fly coffee out to the Aran Islands for Ireland’s biggest coffee morning.

Claddagh Credit Union helped send Loveen to Netherlands

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Claddagh Credit Union were delighted to support local again by making a donation to the Galway Hooker Sailing Club for their recent trip to the Netherlands with Loveen, a 98 year old Galway Hooker.

The Loveen and crew took part in Nawaka, the National Water Camp Festival based near Zeewolde. The crew from the Galway Hooker Sailing Club joined 27 scouts and 10 leaders from the Port of Galway Sea Scouts who represented Ireland at this event.

Popular Galway pizzeria, Dough Bros, ranked 79th in top 100 pizzerias in the world

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

The ever popular Dough Bros pizzeria on Middle St. was ranked 79th in the top 100 pizzerias in the world by 50 Top Pizza World 2022, in its first ever review of top 100 restaurants.

Sleep Out for Simon next week

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Communities across Galway are coming together to Sleep Out for Simon on Friday night, September 30 and Galway Simon is delighted to introduce the wonderful community leaders who have stepped up to take the challenge.

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Thu, Sep 22, 2022

Gardai probe burglaries at golf club and premises
Gardai in the city and county are investigating a series of break-ins that occurred on the same day last week.

Gardai in the city and county are investigating a series of break-ins that occurred on the same day last week.

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