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News

Connolly not fearful of summer of scrutiny as she launches campaign

Deputy Catherine Connolly pictured outside Leinster House at lunchtime yesterday where she launched her presidential campaign. Pic: Eileen Flynn

Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly, has formally announced her intention to become Ireland’s next president. ...


What's on in Galway

From TikTok to Clip Clop

Olivia Lynch Ward Commercial Marketing Manager. Photo:Andrew Downes, xposure.

It is her enthusiasm for the role that strikes you first. This is not her first festival working for Galway racecourse, but it will be her initial festival in the pivotal role of Commercial Marketing Manager. ...


Sport

Disappointment as Galway let victory slip away against dogged Dublin

Disappointed captain Kate Geraghty after Galway let victory slip away at the end of normal time.

 
Dublin will face Meath in an all-Leinster TG4 All-Ireland senior football championship final on August 3 after the Metropolitan outfit secured an extra-time victory over Galway at Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore on Saturday evening. ...


Lifestyle

Early Childhood Ireland calls for pay parity for Early Years and School Age Care graduates

Amid ongoing recruitment and retention challenges in Galway, Early Childhood Ireland is calling on the Government to name a date to bring Early Years and School Age Care graduates’ pay within public sector pay and conditions, in line with ...


Competitions

COMPETITION CLOSED: Win a luxury spa package for two at Spirit One Spa in The Galmont Hotel

Win the ultimate relaxation experience with a full body Lava Shell Relax Massage for two guests at Spirit One Spa. This luxurious prize includes access to the Thermal Suite, relaxation area, indoor swimming pool, and outdoor hot tub, plus ...


Business

Minister Canney makes inaugural visit to hear Shannon Airport Group’s exciting plans

Minister Seán Canney is pictured with Mary Considine, CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, during his inaugural visit to Shannon Airport today. The Minister was updated on progress work within the Group’s €30m investment programme which commenced in 2025, and includes airport terminal upgrades, the redevelopment of Gates 1–5, and Ireland’s first solar PV farm on airport lands — a flagship sustainability project. The programme also features over 140,000sq ft of new R&D space at Shannon Airport Business Park, of which two units totally 100,000sq ft are set to begin construction in late 2025. Pic Arthur Ellis

The Shannon Airport Group welcomed Minister Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rails and Ports, and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, on his inaugural visit to Shannon Airport last ...


Jobs

CASTING CALL for Galway based film

CASTING CALL
Auditions are being held shortly for the upcoming Galway based film Éalú - Escape, written and directed by Bríd Fitzpatrick. Assistant Director: Pam Finn.  ...


Property

Leitriff House – a stunning Victorian home in Rahoon

Leitriff House, Letteragh Road, Rahoon.

Sherry FitzGerald offers this enchanting Victorian farmhouse full of character and laden with charm on 0.65 acre of beautiful gardens in an idyllic rural setting on the doorstep of Galway city. Leitriff House was built circa 1840 in the early years ...


Motors

Elroq ‘n’ roll star

The Skoda Elroq is "an excellent package when compared with obvious electric rivals such as the Kia EV3, Ford Explorer and Volvo EX30".

It is very difficult to poke holes in Skoda these days. In an age of overcomplicating absolutely everything for no apparent reason, it is even more impressive to still be so good at what you do. ...

 

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