Aran Islands airflights - a lifeline, not a luxury

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

It is strangely easy to forget that Ireland is an island. Part of that comes from the fact that, unlike Britain, Spain, or Japan, we have no real naval tradition.

Five charged with spate of burglaries

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Four men and one woman appeared in court this week charged in connection with the theft of power tools worth more than €30,000 during a spate of recent burglaries at various locations throughout Galway and Roscommon.

Food glorious food - Galway Food Festival begins today

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway Food Festival, the annual event celebrating the city as a good food destination, highlighting food provenance, sustainability, and healthy eating, opens today and runs throughout the Easter Weekend.

Supermac’s head buys Loughrea Hotel & Spa

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Galway businessman Pat McDonagh has purchased the Loughrea Hotel & Spa.

Built six years ago at a reported cost of €20 million, the Loughrea hotel has been operating while in receivership for the past two years.

Three decade wait is over for €3.4 million Ballinfoile Community Centre

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

After three decades of campaigning and a “litany of false promises” local community groups and activists have welcomed the long-awaited signing of the €3.4 million contract for the Ballinfoile Community Neighbourhood Centre which took place at City Hall yesterday.

Council blasted for lack of information on Lough Atalia Bridge works

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

City councillors have refused to give approval to works to lower the road under Lough Atalia Bridge until proper consultation is carried out with businesses and locals affected by the estimated two-month closure of this major route and the details of a full transport management plan are provided.

Druid to premiere new Tom Murphy play

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Brigit, the new play by Tom Murphy, is to receive its world premiere in County Galway later this year, in a staging by Druid Theatre Company.

Fashionistas arrive in Galway for Irish Fashion Innovation Awards

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Fashionistas from all over Ireland flock to Galway today for the fifth annual Irish Fashion Innovation Awards which take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Rás Chonamara supports Galway Autism

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The popular Rás Chonamara takes place this Easter Bank Holiday weekend with 100 riders competing for the annual Gerry Clancy Memorial Trophy.

‘We shouldn’t have to pay for water, twice’ says Emrich

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Water charges are not about water conservation, but about profit as the as yet unknown standing charge will have to be paid even if a household uses no water.

Remember ‘morning after’ if driving over Easter

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

As thousands prepare to travel on Irish roads over the Easter bank holiday weekend to meet up with family and friends, drinkaware.ie is encouraging people, if socialising with alcohol, to remember the morning after.

Celebrate with the Easter Bunny at Loughwell Farm Park

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Easter Bunny arrives in Moycullen this weekend at Loughwell Farm Park from 12 noon to 6pm.

Pedal for Down Syndrome Galway and Salthill/Knocknacarra GAA

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A cycling challenge for young and old, families, and professional cyclists will take place on Saturday April 26 to help provide speech and language theraphy for children with Down Syndrome, and GAA youngsters.

The Voices for Down Syndrome Galway, in partnership with Salthill Knocknacarra GAA Club, will host the event, with half the funds raised allocated to the juvenile section of the local GAA club.

O’Neill re-elected GMIT president for second term

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Roscommon native Sam O’Neill has been elected Students’ Union president of Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology for a second term, after an overwhelming majority of 90 per cent voted to re-instate him into the position.

Galway student on skateboarding mission for MS

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

A medical student from Galway is undertaking an epic skateboarding journey in Europe to raise funds for Multiple Sclerosis Ireland.

Golf fundraiser to aid Crumlin children’s hospital

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The local organisers of an annual golf classic, which raises vital funds for Ireland’s largest paediatric hospital and takes place at Galway Golf Club on Friday May 2, are appealing to the public to sponsor events on the day.

Jim Doyle, the chairperson of the organising committee of Crumlin Golf Classic, is seeking sponsorship for €100 tee boxes and raffle prizes for the fundraiser, which has raised more than €500,000 for Our Lady’s Children’s Hospital in Crumlin, since its inception 28 years ago. It also supports UHG’s neonatal intensive care unit.

Nominate your favourite place for ‘The Best Place to Go Wild’ competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The Irish Times is on the hunt to find ‘The Best Place To Go Wild’ in Ireland and is inviting people in County Galway to nominate their favourite place to experience nature.

The aim is to find the best places in the country to experience nature, from guided walks, tranquil cruises on our rivers and nature watching on the wetlands, to extreme sports like surfing, caving, or coasteering on our rocky shores. The Irish Times wants to hear which location trumps them all.

Boston Scientific workers begin twentieth anniversary celebrations

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Boston Scientific, the worldwide developer and manufacturer of medical devices, kicked off its 20th year celebrations in Galway with a 90s themed event for all its workers.

Six-foot drop is placing motorists and livestock in jeopardy

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

The lack of roadside barriers on a stretch of the main Glenamaddy to Dunmore route is a serious threat to public safety and also places a local farmer’s livelihood in jeopardy, according to Fianna Fáil Tuam local area candidate Nora Fahy.

Galway students finalists in national ‘Fine Dine At Mine’ cookery competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2014

Two Galway students have made it through to the finals of the ‘Fine Dine at Mine’ All-Island Schools Cookery Competition 2014.

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