Galway city needs a pro-business candidate

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

As Insider spends endless hours each week sitting in the traffic, he finds it hard to believe the people of Galway, particularly those voting in the city, are so indulgent of populist candidates and those of the 'loony left’.

Grealish demands change to planning laws as Apple 'reconsiders' Athenry move

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The State's planning laws, particularly the ability of people, with no established links to an area, being able to make planning objections which impede development, must be changed, especially after reports have emerged that Apple is reconsidering its €850 million data centre in Athenry.

Thousands show up for the popular Cannonball Run

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Three thousand spectators spectators braved the changeable weather at the weekend to view over €32 million worth of supercars at The Galway Plaza last Saturday.

BAFFLE Poets Festival to be held at the end of October

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The 21st birthday of the BAFFLE Poets Festival will be held on the October Bank Holiday weekend in O’Dea’s Hotel, Loughrea.

The heats will be held in The Arch Bar and Harney’s, both in Barracks Street, and this year’s theme is ‘The Long Point’, which is a popular water park in Loughrea, with People’s Choice selecting the finalists.

City councillors vote down proposal to reduce Property Tax

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The local property tax is set to rise in 2019 to reflect the increases in house prices in Galway over the past four years - meaning Galwegians are likely to be hit with substantially higher rates in the coming years, Sinn Féin has warned.

Irish Hot Air Balloon Championship set for Loughrea Hotel and Spa this month

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa from the September 24-29. It is the longest running national ballooning event in the world and the first event was held in 1971 at Newcastle House in Ballymahon, Co Longford.

Rugby who’s who back Browne’s Atlantic Challenge Dinner for charity

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Ireland rugby coach Joe Schmidt will be the special guest at a dinner hosted by former Connacht Rugby star Damian Browne to raise funds for his Atlantic Challenge chosen charities.

Architecture at the Edge festival programme announced

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Architecture at the Edge, a new festival designed to help citizens understand the many ways architecture impacts our lives, has launched its inaugural programme. The festival, which runs from September 29 to October 1 throughout County Galway and into County Mayo includes expert-led guided tours, talks, workshops and exhibitions and will offer audiences a unique opportunity to explore homes, buildings and spaces that are not usually open to the public.

Wild Atlantic Way opened up to Canadian markets as Shannon welcomes new Toronto service from next summer

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way to Canada and servicing the huge Irish diaspora will be made all the easier from next June when Air Canada commence their new service from Shannon Airport to Toronto.

Galway school first to step up to Enable Ireland’s No Phone Survival Challenge

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

 It is going to be one of Ireland’s biggest social experiments as addicted screen tapping teenagers are asked to give up their phones for 24 hours.

The students at Merlin College/Coláiste Mhuirlinne in Galway city were out in force yesterday to launch Enable Ireland’s No Phone Survival Challenge to support children and adults with disabilities in their community.

Trophy at Oyster Festival to honour John O’Dowd

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

A trophy will be presented tomorrow night (Friday) to the winner of the Irish National Oyster Opening Championship 2017 in honour of the late John O’Dowd whose sterling efforts to promote Galway at home and abroad are legendary.

Trout anglers to step up pressure on politicians over pike

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Wild brown trout anglers are to step up pressure on western politicians and Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) as part of their campaign to save trout in western lakes from predator pike.

Students on Inis Mór receive digital schoolbags

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Students at Coláiste Naomh Éinne on Inis Mór have received ‘digital’ schoolbags, joining Irish firm Wriggle’s digital learning programme alongside more than 150 schools using 30,000 devices throughout Ireland.

NUI Galway open day programme announced

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

NUI Galway has launched the programme for the upcoming undergraduate open days taking place on Friday and Saturday October 6 and 7.

The open day is an excellent opportunity for schools, students, parents and families to explore the opportunity to study at NUI Galway, ranked in the top one per cent of universities in the world, according to the recent QS World University Rankings report.

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Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Burglary in Athenry
A house in Swangate, Athenry, was burgled last week. The break-in occurred between 11am and 1.15pm on Friday September 15, and a number of items were stolen in the raid. The culprits gained entry to the house by forcing the front door.

Inaugural Galway Camino walk this Saturday

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The inaugural Galway Camino pilgrim walk to seven holy sites around Galway city will take place this Saturday 23 September at 12 noon.

Lots for families to choose from at Baboró festival

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The Baboró International Arts Festival for Children returns next month, from October 16 to 22, and there is a feast of shows to delight and entertain families looking for something fun to do after school or on the weekend.

Footballers take to the catwalk to support ladies’ football

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Footballers Shane Walsh and Damien Comer are taking to the catwalk in support of Kilkerrin Clonberne ladies football.

Galway to host Ireland’s biggest Med Tech conference and Expo

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway is the epicentre of medical technology expertise in the West of Ireland, and it is about to put Ireland on the map for growing that industry with Medical Technology Ireland’s Expo and Conference 2017 coming to Ballybrit Racecourse next week.

Cannon praises Portumna native’s inspirational campaign

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

The Minister for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciaran Cannon, has described a campaign to highlight alcohol awareness among third level students as inspirational.

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