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.

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.

There will be balloonists from the UK, USA, France, Holland, Belgium, Chile and Ireland. It is a massive spectacle with these huge ancient aircraft flying totally dependant on the wind for direction.

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.

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.

Over 200 anglers from all over Connacht were present at the launch of the Connacht Angling Council’s ‘Pike Are Predators – Save our Wild Brown Trout’ campaign at the Boat Inn, Oughterard, last night.

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.

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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.

Minister Cannon said; “Sabrina Fallon, who is a native of Portumna and a highly talented artist, has put heart and soul into her project ‘Dying to Live’ which will be promoted to over 2,150 new students at GMIT this semester as part of the GMIT student services’ #First5weeks welcome programme”

Hugely anticipated computer game convention coming to Galway

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

of GamerFest 17, the biggest gaming convention to date in the west of Ireland. Taking place in the Radisson Blu Hotel and Spa this November 11 and 12, the event promises to be an awe-inspiring celebration of gaming and entertainment for its 2,000 visitors.

Join the team at Galway Rape Crisis Centre as psychological support worker

Thu, Sep 21, 2017

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is a dynamic organisation with passionate staff who have been supporting survivors of sexual abuse and rape since 1984.

The centre offers a range of services to its clients that include short and long term counselling, court accompaniment, group sessions, and advocacy services.