Energy crisis is a national emergency for businesses, says Supermacs chief

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The Managing Director of Supermac’s, Pat McDonagh, has predicted that ten per cent of small businesses will be closed by the end of the year if the energy crisis is not dealt with by the Government in the upcoming budget.

PorterShed community reach for the sky to help Irish Guide Dogs

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

We all like to do our bit for charity when we can, but how many of us would be willing to jump out of a plane to help a good cause?

Wedfest - Galway Bay Hotel’s popular Wedding Festival returns

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Located at the heart of the famous Salthill Promenade, Galway Bay Hotel is the perfect venue for your dream wedding reception. With breath-taking views overlooking Galway Bay and the Clare Hills, a reputation for excellence and a commitment to exceeding expectations; Galway Bay Hotel has got your picture-perfect wedding all taken care of.

HSE called on to issue a statement on Day Care Services for Loughrea

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Independent Councillor Geraldine Donohue GCC has called on the HSE to issue a statement on its promise to reopen a full Day Care Services in Loughrea.

Local gardai ask drivers to be aware of schoolchildren

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

With schools reopening this week after the summer holidays, An Garda Síochána is asking road-users to be aware of schoolchildren using the roads, particularly near schools and in residential areas.

Galway volunteers needed for Childline’s 24 hour support

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The ISPCC is now recruiting volunteers for its Childline 24-hour support line in Galway.

GLUAS dream boosted by 'very light rail' success in Coventry

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

The battle to bring ‘very light rail’ to Galway has been reborn following the establishment of a similar rail system in Coventry.

Graduate Frank gets to attend his conferring — just sixty years on

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

As part of NUI Galway’s Autumn Conferring, which saw more than 1,700 graduates return to campus, the University today recognised and celebrated one of the oldest graduates to have attended a conferring ceremony.

Bohs strengthen Lorient links with successful trip

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Last year, Galway Bohemians were asked to participate in a twinning project between Galway and Lorient. Bohs have been going through a massive rejuvenation over the past decade and the committee agreed to take on this mammoth task which saw 44 young players sign up for the trip.

From Barna to Westminster

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

‘Definitely, I am a Galway girl, very much so, I’m from Barna’, Claire Hanna MP replies when asked where exactly she is from. Claire was on one of her regular visits from her home in Belfast to her birthplace in Barna, Co. Galway, when we sat down last week to discuss her journey from rural county Galway to the House of Commons in Westminster.

For almost four decades, the family have maintained very close links with Galway, and Claire describes the house in Barna as their ‘spiritual home’.

Galway Corinthians RFC to honour club legend as part of fundraising event for IMNDA

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

THIS Saturday evening, Galway Corinthians RFC will host an evening of sport and enjoyment with the goal of raising much-needed funds for the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Who are Lottoland Ireland and How are they Challenging the National Lotto?

Mon, Aug 29, 2022

*Contributed Article
The advent of the internet ushered in a new era in the development of the gambling industry, especially since the rise of smartphones. However, by no means did this signify the death of the bingo hall or the brick-and-mortar casino. Whilst all these changes were taking place, the lottery industry seemed to remain stagnant, until Lottoland stepped onto the scene.

The advent of the internet ushered in a new era in the development of the gambling industry, especially since the rise of smartphones. However, by no means did this signify the death of the bingo hall or the brick-and-mortar casino. Whilst all these changes were taking place, the lottery industry seemed to remain stagnant, until Lottoland stepped onto the scene.

Abuse of spaces sees end of free parking at Leisureland

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

The long enjoyed free parking at the Salthill facility is to come to an end.

Management at Leisureland in Salthill have announced that there will be a new paid parking system to be introduced in the upcoming weeks, following a growing trend of visitors and patrons being left unable to find space for their cars. Instead of the current free system, automatic barriers are to be installed.

Galway pubs and restaurants clean up in Irish Food and Bar Awards

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Several Galway establishments have taken home titles in this year’s Bar of the Year Awards and The Food Awards Ireland.

Galway Sea Scouts represent Ireland at Dutch National Sea Scout Festival

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Like ‘Disneyland for Sea Scouts’ is how one of our Sea Scouts described Nawaka, the National Water Camp they attended in Zeewolde, Netherlands. Held every running years and running for 10 days, the Sea Scout festival is one of the largest of its kind and this year, Port of Galway Sea Scouts returned with 27 scouts and eight leaders to represent Ireland at the event.

With 7,000 scouts and staff on site, the Nawaka village had a real festival feel, complete with popup shops, exhibitions and activities to keep everyone entertained and provided for. The opening ceremony saw the entire compliment of boats descend upon the local harbour of Zeewolde, which was awash with the brightly coloured Lelievlet Boats that each Sea Scout group paints in their group colours.

A weekend of history in Cong

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Historians, academics and locals descended on Cong last weekend to attend the very first conference ever held about the abbeys of Cong and Inishmaine.

TDs call for action over school bus ‘fiasco’

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Independent TDs Sean Canney and Deputy Noel Grealish have called on the Government to provide additional school buses to cater for children with concessionary tickets who are being refused school transport for the upcoming year.

Clifden RNLI tow a stricken yacht with two sailors aboard to safety

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Clifden’s RNLI volunteer crew were called into action on Sunday to aid a yacht in difficulty three miles north west of Slyne Head.

Ditch the quills and parchment and modernise, Fitzmaurice tells An Bord Pleanála

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice has called on An Bord Pleanála to “consider their positions” regarding planning regulations, stating that if they do not do so “the government must do it for them.”

Great Western Lakes public consultation events get underway in Galway

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

A public consultation on the long-term management of the Great Western Lakes got underway earlier this month and Inland Fisheries Ireland is urging the Galway public, especially the angling community and anyone who uses the lakes, or lives near them, to make a submission ahead of open evenings in Headford, Oughterard and Partry for the public in September.

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