Iconic Coulter remembers the Galwayman who gave him a chance

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Phil Coulter is currently in the studio mixing the strings on his latest album, Return To Tranquillity, and putting the final touches on his new tour of 40 gigs that stars in the Lough Rea Hotel and Spa next Saturday evening. Starring his tour in Galway is a poignant reminder for the musical legend of how he stared in business.

Dam Easy flood barrier — to put your mind at ease during winter storms

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The benefits of the DamEasy flood barrier for houses and businesses in Galway’s flood zones, have been highlighted following last week’s flirtation with Storm Lorenzo.

Take your party to the next level with Mega Games

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

If you are planning a birthday party, wedding, or any event and want to give your guests a new and different experience, Mega Games might be just the thing. This Galway company will provide a gaming van where your guests can enjoy the most popular and latest games on the most powerful consoles.

Free embroidery at Outback Jacks

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Outback Jacks are offering free embroidery to corporate customers, sole traders and SMEs on all Helly Hansen corporate wear this October.

Budget 2020 — All you need to know

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The Minister for Finance Paschal Donohoe presented his fourth Budget on Tuesday. As was well signalled, this Budget was framed against the backdrop of a potential no deal Brexit. Given the current reality of climate change, unsurprisingly climate related initiatives have featured prominently within the measures announced. The details announced also include certain tax increases, limited changes to personal tax, together with targeted measures for SMEs.

BABORÓ AMBASSADOR – PAULINE MAHER

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The 23rd Baboró International Arts Festival for Children starts this Monday and offers a feast of events for children and families.

Each year we feature individuals who are passionate about the festival. This week’s Baboró Ambassador is Pauline Maher, a mum of two children, a homemaker, and a nurse currently on a break. Pauline and her family have attended Baboró every year since arriving in Galway in 2013.

For the 23rd time, it’s Baboró

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The 23rd Baboró festival starts this Monday and will see children, families and schools enjoying events throughout the city and county until next Sunday 20 October.

Marine Institute welcomes appointment of new CEO

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

Dr Paul Connolly has been appointed as the next Chief Executive Officer of the Marine Institute, Ireland’s state agency for marine research, technology development and innovation. He succeeds Dr Peter Heffernan who retires from the post tomorrow (Friday)

Western Rail Trail supporters will scour rail review “with fine tooth comb,” says Cannon

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

An East Galway TD has welcomed news that the appraisal into the viability of extending the Western Rail Corridor is to be presented to the Department of Transport this month.

Calasanctius College Oranmore are about to rock you

Thu, Oct 10, 2019

The students of Calasanctius College, Oranmore will present the musical ‘We Will Rock You’ from Wednesday next October 16 to Friday October 18 at 7.30pm nightly.

Connect for Coffee

Tue, Oct 08, 2019

In support of October as Mental Health Awareness month St. Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union are delighted to introduce Connect for Coffee.

Public invited to In Conversation Series with new business professors

Mon, Oct 07, 2019

Following the recent announcement of newly appointed Business Professors at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics in NUI Galway, the Cairnes School and Whitaker Institute will host the ‘Inaugural Professors In Conversation Series’ featuring the new professors.

Galway County Council - Storm Lorenzo Update 10.40 am Friday

Fri, Oct 04, 2019

Tree down - Outside Kilconieron Church, before junction for Athenry on Loughrea to Athenry road, some Flooding also in the area– has been notified to Galway County Council crew to address

Tree down - Tree leaning across road, potential to fall near Derryoober school R352. Road passable at present. - has been notified to Galway County Council crew to address

Galway braced for Storm Lorenzo

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Storm surges and gusts of up to 130kph are expected to hit Galway later today (Thursday) and overnight tonight as the country braces itself for Storm Lorenzo.

New hospital for Galway could be a decade away, says McDonnell

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

The new elective hospital proposed for Galway may not be located at Merlin Park as expected, and may not even begin construction within the next three years, according to a long serving city councillor.

Direct provision must end, but asylum seekers still need accommodation, say Greens

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

Plans to locate a direct provision centre in Oughterard may have been scrapped, but Galway will still have to face its obligations to provide accommodation to people seeking asylum in Ireland.

Sadness at passing of gifted ‘Bofin musician Dessie O’Halloran

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

There is sadness in traditional music circles this week after the death at the weekend of Inishbofin-native musician Dessie O’Halloran.

Three hundred people using city homeless services 'unacceptable' says Loughnane

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

More than 300 people accessed homeless services in Galway in August, according to official figures released this week, a situation which has been described as "unacceptable" by People Before Profit Galway.

Closure of two family firms gives us pause for thought

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT, and PRESIDENT GALWAY CHAMBER

Long distance swimming happens in your head, says local swimmer after he crosses the North Channel

Thu, Oct 03, 2019

David Conradie who is a member of Atlantic Masters Swimming Club Galway is the first Galway resident to achieve the momentous task of swimming the 35kms from Donaghadee in Northern Ireland to Portpatrick in Scotland. The North Channel is known as one of the hardest of the Seven Ocean Channels due to its colder temperatures, strong tides and currents, which means a swimmer may swim in excess of 45kms, and the infestation of lions manes jellyfish that can stop a swimmer in their tracks with their stings.

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