Host a Hospice Coffee Morning

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Pop on the kettle this September and help raise funds for Galway Hospice! Bring family, friends, neighbours and colleagues together by hosting a Bewley’s Big Coffee Morning for Hospice on Thursday September 25 – or any date that suits you.

‘Flowers for The Galway Magdalenes’ Memorial 2025

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

The 2025 memorial for the women of the former Galway Magdalene Laundry will be celebrated on Sunday September 7 at Bohermore Cemetery, Galway. All are welcome to meet in a spirit of solemnity and respect at 2pm at the cemetery gates to pay tribute to the Galway Magdalenes. Speakers at the event include Catherine Connolly TD.

Exploring the Social Impact of the Diploma in Foundation Studies Access Programme at the University of Galway

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Did you complete the Diploma in Foundation Studies Access Programme at National University of Galway/University of Galway, from the years 1999 to 2025? If so, you are invited to take part in a research study that is exploring the social impact i.e. what has changed for you because of your involvement in this programme, from when you completed it up to today.

Madden calls for urgent reform of enduring power of attorney system

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Niamh Madden, Chairperson of the Fine Gael South-East Galway branch has called on the Government and the Tánaiste, Simon Harris for an urgent review of the safeguards in place for older people who grant Enduring Powers of Attorney (EPOA), warning that current oversight is dangerously inadequate and leaving vulnerable individuals open to abuse.

GHR Consulting announced as main sponsor of Salthill-Knocknacarra Senior Men’s Football Team

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway-based HR, recruitment and training specialists GHR Consulting have been unveiled as the main sponsor of the Salthill-Knocknacarra (SKGAA) Senior Men’s Football Team.

Jobs Expo — Essential if you are looking to take the next step in your career

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Whether you are a graduate ready to kickstart your professional journey, a seasoned worker exploring new opportunities, or someone eager for expert guidance, Jobs Expo Galway is the event you won’t want to miss.

Boston Scientific Block Run and Galway Racecourse Walk

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

As part of their two-year charity partnership with the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), Boston Scientific, Galway are hosting a ‘Block Run and Galway Racecourse Walk’ on this Sunday, 31st August.

Galway RNLI is looking for new volunteer crew

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway RNLI is looking to fill a number of volunteer roles including new trainee lifeboat crew, additional Launch Authority positions and a new Lifeboat Operations Manager.

Kyne welcomes planning permission for N59 Kentfield realignment works

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Senator Seán Kyne has welcomed the An Coimisiún Pleanála decision to grant planning permission for safety works at Gortacleva and Kentfield, Bushypark on the N59.

Corrib Oranmore Toastmasters Club resumes meetings this September

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Corrib Oranmore Toastmasters Club will resume regular meetings following the summer break. The first meeting of the new season will take place on Tuesday September 2 at 8:00 PM in the Maldron Hotel, Oranmore.

Meetings will continue to be held fortnightly on Tuesdays, offering a welcoming and supportive environment for individuals looking to improve their public speaking, communication, and leadership skills.

Lyons informed that public lighting in Seamount will be restored in next two weeks

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has been informed by officials in Galway City Council that the public lighting in the Seamount estate will be restored in the next two weeks.

Interested in playing Bridge this season?

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Renmore Bridge Club is open to new members for the season starting on Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025.

From Galway to Malawi: How Máire Ní Fhátharta’s legacy lives on in an African classroom

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Thousands of miles from the Atlantic shores of Silverstrand, where she tragically lost her life last November, the memory of Máire Ní Fhátharta is now making a powerful impact in a small rural school in Malawi.

Disappointment as survey finds two iconic Galway beaches are littered

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

The latest survey of a selection of the country’s coastal and inland waterways has seen two Galway beaches singled out for criticism, with Dog’s Bay in particular landing close to the bottom of the league table due to ongoing problems with litter at the popular bathing spot.

Rushmore Homecare - care you know, at home

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

For more than three decades, the Conlon family has been a trusted name in Galway for genuine, heartfelt care.

Sharon Conlon founded Rushmore Nursing Home with one simple promise - to treat every person like family. That promise still stands, but now it extends beyond their doors and into yours.

From “Happy Man” to heartbreaking history: Cathal Dunne in Athenry to promote famine epic

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Forty-six years ago, Cathal Dunne stood under the lights of Jerusalem’s Eurovision stage, charming Europe with his self-penned song Happy Man. This week, under very different skies, he stood once again in the spotlight—this time in the medieval town of Athenry in County Galway, promoting his deeply moving historical novel, Athenry – A Famine Tale of Love and Survival.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Burglary at Ard Cong, Tuam
Gardai in Tuam are investigating a burglary at a house in Ard Cong, Tuam. This burglary occurred sometime between 7pm on Saturday, August 23, and midday on Sunday, August 24.

Gardai in Tuam are investigating a burglary at a house in Ard Cong, Tuam. This burglary occurred sometime between 7pm on Saturday, August 23, and midday on Sunday, August 24.

Acorn Life Group establishes fund in support of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Galway Simon Community this week announced a new partnership with local financial services company Acorn Life Group, the Acorn Life Capital Development Fund. Speaking at the launch of the partnership Karen Golden, CEO Galway Simon Community said they set a goal of creating a Rolling Capital Development Fund during the period of their current strategic plan.

Galway-led astronomy research group discovers new planet

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

An international team of astronomers, co-led by researchers at the University of Galway, has discovered a new planet forming around a young star resembling our sun.

Great great grandson of Connemara emigrants to the US wins dream home in Clifden

Thu, Aug 28, 2025

Douglas Berg (aged 59) from Wisconsin, USA but with Irish connections is the owner of a magnificent 3-bedroom luxurious duplex apartment in Clifden, after winning the hugely exciting Win a Home in Clifden fundraising draw. He was the first ticket out of the drum at the big finale at the Clifden Station House Theatre on Thursday night.

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