Age & Opportunity is recruiting volunteer telephone mentors in Galway

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Age & Opportunity, the national organisation working to create opportunities that empower older people to enhance individual and community wellbeing, is recruiting volunteer mentors in Galway for its telephone mentoring service FitLine.

Women’s health and recovery: a 360° approach

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

With International Women’s Day on March 8, and awareness campaigns for ovarian cancer and endometriosis running all month, March is a time to focus on women’s health.

A Pitch Perfect View:

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

If you were to design a football stadium in a dream, you’d probably put it right on the water’s edge. You’d flank it with snow-capped mountains, dot the surrounding hills with Renaissance villas. ?In Como, this isn’t a dream. It’s just a standard match day at Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia.

Spring is here — and it's time to start counting frogs

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Galway County Council’s Biodiversity Office is asking people to help record sightings of the Common Frog in their gardens and local areas across County Galway.

Post Leaving certificate course options

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Post Leaving Certificate courses are usually one-year programmes (mainly QQI Level 5 and 6) which are delivered by further education colleges all over Ireland. Some of the larger further education colleges in Galway include Galway Technical Institute, Galway Community College, Coláiste Mhuire, Ballygar and Glenamaddy Community School, which collectively provide a vast range of PLC courses.

University of Galway announces two new scholarships

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

University of Galway has announced two new scholarships in collaboration with Davy, Ireland's leading provider of wealth management and investment banking services.

Canney welcomes approval of new special classes for schools in Galway East

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

Minister Seán Canney has welcomed the approval of new special classes for schools in Galway East, with Gaelscoil Iarfhlatha Tuam and High Cross College, Tuam each approved for one new special class for the 2026/27 school year.

Some Galway pipe bands

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

A marching pipe band is an ensemble of people playing bagpipes and drummers which requires coordination, discipline and timing. Every step should align with the band’s formation and rhythm and they should be visually and musically synchronised. They are usually led by a drum major with a mace to signal movements such as starting, stopping, wheeling etc. So we thought today to show you some of those bands who have graced our streets and entertained us over the years.

Taking steps to reduce your cancer risk

Thu, Mar 05, 2026

More than one in two people will develop some form of cancer during their lifetime. It can occur at any age but it is rare in the young. Half of those diagnosed with the condition in Ireland are aged 68 or over.

The ‘Cotton’ Factory

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

In the early fifties, Sisk’s (led by foreman Jack Lillis) built a factory ‘out the country’ on a two-and-a-half acres on Sandy Road. It was part of a 15-acre site and the state-of-the-art building would house an industry called Galway Textile Printers which would become known as ‘The Cotton Factory’ or even ‘The Cotton’. We already had a hat factory and a china factory in Galway, but this was industry on a new scale in here. They quickly became one of the biggest employers in the west of Ireland. A number of those who worked there were specialists who were brought in to help set up the factory, but most of the employees were local.

Survey reveals student support for social media ban

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A recent survey carried out by Studyclix has shown that there is significant support for a social media ban for under-16s.

Discover your future at GCC Open Day

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Galway Community College of Further Education (GCC) is preparing to welcome prospective students to its 2026 Open Day on March 3, at its Wellpark campus in Galway city.

GRETB Further Education and Training Open Day

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

GRETB Further Education and Training Open Day is a friendly and welcoming event for anyone interested in learning. GRETB Further Education and Training supports over 25,000 learners at more than 40 centres across the region.

Whether you are leaving school, a parent, an adult wanting to learn new things or return to education, learn English (ESOL), looking for a job, looking to upskill, or an employer, this free event is for you. Join us on the day to discover how GRETB offers accessible, flexible and supportive learning opportunities in Galway and Roscommon.

Rooftop dining with a view at Lena’s

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Perched above the city at Radisson RED Galway, Lena’s Rooftop Bar & Restaurant has quickly become one of Galway’s most exciting dining destinations. With panoramic views stretching across Galway Bay and the city skyline, Lena’s offers a setting that is as impressive as the menu.

Bangers and smash - three awards for Galway butcher’s spectacular sausages

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

A top Galway butcher's has struck gold in style for sensational sausages.

Get ready for summer with the An Púcán barbecue experience

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Summer vibes are sizzling at An Púcán, Galway’s go-to destination for great food, great drinks, and unforgettable gatherings.

Hopefully sunny days aren't too far away, so its to time to start thinking about summer fun. If you’re looking for the perfect venue to enjoy a mouthwatering barbecue in the heart of the city, look no further than An Púcán on Forster Street.

Managing chronic pain with traditional Chinese medical acupuncture and manipulation

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Chronic pain is pain that lasts longer than three months or continues after an injury has healed. Unlike short-term pain, it no longer serves a protective purpose and can become a long-term health condition. The pain may be constant or intermittent, ranging from mild discomfort to severe pain that limits daily activities. Over time, chronic pain can interfere with sleep, mood, concentration, work performance, and overall quality of life.

Common causes of chronic pain include arthritis, long-term back or neck disorders, nerve damage, headaches, and past injuries. In some cases, even after tissues have healed, the nervous system continues to send pain signals. Symptoms may include persistent aching, burning or tingling sensations, stiffness, muscle tightness, swelling, fatigue, poor sleep, and reduced mobility. Emotional challenges such as stress, anxiety, and depression are also common and can intensify the perception of pain.

Energize Fitness and Leisure brings a complete fitness and wellness experience to Galway

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Sporting a newly refreshed and revitalised look, Energize Fitness and Leisure is redefining health and wellness in the heart of Galway with a modern, inclusive facility designed to cater to all fitness levels and lifestyles.

Non-healing wounds: more common than you think

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Rare Disease Day (February 28) shines a light on conditions that are often overlooked or misunderstood. While non-healing wounds aren’t rare in the strict medical sense, they can be underestimated.

Chronic, or non-healing, wounds are far more common than many realise. They can particularly affect those living with diabetes, poor circulation, vascular disease, radiation therapy injuries, or compromised immune systems. Bed sores, pressure sores, and skin grafts can also be slow to heal, especially in elderly patients and those with delicate skin. These wounds often do not show meaningful healing, even after several weeks.

Galway Dementia Information Night Brings Community And Services Together

Thu, Feb 26, 2026

Last week, on Thursday 19th February, MEP for Galway Nina Carberry hosted a Dementia Care Information Night in the Lough Rea Hotel, together with Niamh Madden, Chairperson of the South-East Galway Fine Gael Branch.

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