The Galway River, 1952

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

If you are in an aeroplane flying over a village or town, you get a fleeting impression of what that village looks like, but if one knows how to operate a very good camera while flying the aircraft, you might get a pin-sharp illustration of what that village looks like and how it is laid out. That is exactly what our pilot/photographer did in 1952 when he/she took this shot of the river from the Salmon Weir down to the Hygeia building.

Tertiary Degree Courses offer alternative route to higher education

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

With CAO applications increasing by 6.5 per cent this year, students are being encouraged to consider all available pathways into higher education and to have alternative options in place if their first choice does not work out. One option that is still not widely known among students is the tertiary degree programme, which is now available in locations across Ireland.

Junior Cycle students presented special Gaeilge awards

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

University of Galway has presented Special Gaeilge Recognition Awards to students who achieved a distinction in Higher Level Irish in their Junior Cycle examination.

‘Giving God a chance’

Thu, Mar 26, 2026

Keith Kelly sat in a Mayo courtroom anxiously awaiting his fate. He was appearing before the local judge on 11 charges. His solicitor gave him little reason for hope, saying more than likely he would end up in prison.

Planning a Football Trip Around the Premier League Calendar

Mon, Mar 23, 2026

England offers one of the most compelling sporting journeys in the world through the Premier League, a competition that brings together historic clubs, passionate supporters and stadiums filled with decades of football tradition. For travellers who wish to experience English football in person, planning a trip around the league calendar becomes an essential step. Understanding how matches are scheduled and how supporters organise their visits allows us to transform a simple football match into a memorable cultural experience.

Funding awarded for STEM through Irish at University of Galway

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

University of Galway has been awarded €268,000 by Taighde Éireann to lead a national initiative to advance STEM engagement through Irish.

GRETB Open Day draws over 2,000 attendees

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

On Tuesday, March 10, the GRETB Open Day at the Galmont Hotel proved an outstanding success, bringing together more than 2,000 attendees including over 30 schools and over 60 stands for a dynamic celebration of learning, skills development and community partnership.

Get baking, Galway and help CHI, says Donal Skehan

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Award-winning food writer and TV presenter Donal Skehan has returned as Ambassador for the 18th Annual Great Irish Bake for Sick Children, calling on people across Galway to roll up their sleeves and help raise vital funds for sick children in Children’s Health Ireland (CHI) hospitals and urgent care centres.

Food Academy, supported by SuperValu, opens for applications

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Ireland’s food and drink producers are being encouraged to apply for the 2026 Food Academy programme, which is supported by SuperValu, as the initiative opens applications for its 13th year.

Ireland’s most prevalent pests revealed

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

From creepy crawlies to pesky rodents, new research by pest control company Catch A Pest has discovered Ireland’s most prevalent pests.

Galwaywoman named Ring’s first Irish ‘Voice of the Nation

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Galway resident Isibeál Ní Cheallaigh has been named Ring's first Irish 'Voice of the Nation' following a nationwide casting call that captured the hearts of Irish accent lovers across the country.

New Line opens the largest tile, bathroom and flooring showroom in the West

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

For homeowners across Galway and Connacht, finding the right balance of quality and value for a home renovation just got easier. New Line, a name long associated with quality tiles, flooring and bathrooms, has opened a new flagship showroom in Tuam, now the largest of its kind in the west of Ireland.

Galway voices to feature at Thriveabetes 2026

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Thriveabetes 2026, Ireland’s only volunteer-led national Type 1 Diabetes conference, is organised by volunteers from across the country. Galway has a significant presence at this year’s Thriveabetes conference, with both speakers and volunteers contributing lived experience, advocacy and professional expertise.

Shannon Airport welcomed 40,000 passengers travelling this St Patrick’s Day period

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Shannon Airport enjoyed one of its busiest St. Patrick’s Day periods in recent years, with 40,000 passengers going through its doors - a 7% increase compared to 2025 figures.

Exceptional value and stress-free travel

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

In an age where travel options are endless but planning can feel overwhelming, Fahy Travel offers a growing range of touring holidays and better value than the standard package on some dates.

Fallers of Galway

Thu, Mar 19, 2026

Stephen Faller was born in Germany and came to Galway as a young man. Our first photograph, c1890, shows him at the door of the business he set up in Dominick Street in 1879.

Gentian Hill

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The correct name of this area is Blake’s Hill which comprises approximately 30 acres. An early Admiralty chart refers to it as Mount Blake. It is a drumlin, as is Carragh Hill, a continuation of it. Gentian Hill was a much smaller area further north but the whole area is now referred to as Gentian Hill. There is a ringfort on top of the hill which became evident from aerial photographs.

Studying medicine and healthcare disciplines in Poland

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

While the Irish government has pledged a €28.5 million investment to deliver over 1,100 new healthcare places across key healthcare disciplines such as Medicine, Nursing, Allied Health, Social Care, Pharmacy, Dentistry, Radiography and Veterinary Medicine nationwide, it is not yet known how these extra places will affect demand for these courses.

Jes students visit Lough Corrib Angling Federation Trout Hatchery

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

TY Students from Coláiste Iognaid returned to Lough Corrib Angling Federation Trout Hatchery in Oughterard to release their hatched out fry.

Galway oyster farmers honoured at Irish Food Writers’ Guild Awards

Thu, Mar 12, 2026

The Irish Food Writers’ Guild has announced the recipients of its 2026 Food Awards, recognising excellence, sustainability, community and outstanding contribution across Ireland’s food and drink sector.

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