Galway camogie player who spent years with fatigue backs new campaign to promote importance of iron

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

A Galway camogie player who spent years struggling with extreme fatigue is backing calls for greater awareness of how low iron levels can impact female athletes.

Discover Europe's most popular river cruises

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

"If you ever felt you deserve a real treat you really should consider river cruising," says Annette Hynes of Fahy Travel who is just back from a conference on the SS Emilie in Amsterdam with Uniworld River Cruises. "It really is a ‘one of a kind’ experience."

From the classic Rhine and Danube to sailing down the Seine towards the site of the D-Day Landings, Bordeaux with an emphasis on its wine region to the Douro with its scenic beauty, the spectacular Journeys of the World Collection offers luxury long haul travel to destinations like the Ganges in India, the Meking in Vietnam and Cambodia and the Peruvian Amazon Rainforest.

Shannon Airport forecasts 132,000 Easter passengers as expanded summer 2026 schedule takes off

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Shannon Airport is preparing for a busy Easter period, with more than 132,000 passengers expected to travel through the airport, a seven per cent increase on the equivalent holiday period in 2025.

Interim CEO of The Shannon Airport Group, Ray O’Driscoll, said the figures reflect the “consistent growth we’ve experienced since the beginning of the year.”

Enjoy a summer garden makeover that will last years with Colourfence

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The holy grail of fencing is having a fence that will transform a garden for the better, but when it comes to maintenance, treating a timber fence can never be called fun.

Westside Library announces debs dress pop‑up sale

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

Westside Library will host a debs dress pop?up sale on April 18, offering young people in the community a stylish, budget-friendly, and eco-conscious way to find their perfect debs dress.

The initiative encourages sustainability by giving pre-loved dresses a second life. Sellers are invited to drop off their gently used debs dresses at the library between April 10 and 17, during library opening hours. The library team will ask for some details about the dress and the suggested sales price.

Shortcuts to spring cleaning

Thu, Apr 02, 2026

The clocks going forward last weekend marked the beginning of Summer Time. The stretch in the evenings with the noticeable lengthening of daylight tends to put a spring in our steps.

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.

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