Comms blackout means rural GP calls down 75 per cent

Thu, Jan 30, 2025

WestDoc, the weekend GP service, received a fraction of the urgent care calls it expected from rural areas of County Galway in the three days after Storm Éowyn.

HSE experiencing disruptions to some services as a result of Storm Éowyn

Mon, Jan 27, 2025

Health Services in the West and North West are advising the public that the delivery of some community services today (Monday 27 January) have been impacted by the recent storm.

‘Shelter in place’ warning issued as Galway prepares for Storm Éowyn

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

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Galway is set to be hit by winds of up to 130kph tonight (Thursday) as the country prepares for Storm Éowyn. A Status Red weather warning is due to come into force for Galway and Clare at 3am on Friday, with Met Éireann warning of a danger to life due to extreme storm conditions tonight.

Mayor praises creativity of Galway artists at presentation of 54th Galway Advertiser Christmas Art Competition

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The artistic talents of the young people of Galway were honoured on Friday last when Mayor of Galway, Cllr Peter Keane presented the prizes to the winners of the 54th Galway Advertiser Christmas Art Competition.

Volunteers needed at SVP Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul has twenty-two local Conferences in the Galway area. They meet weekly and respond to the many and diverse requests received; these may be due to a family illness, loss of a job, poverty struggles, debt arrears, financial difficulties or other unforeseen circumstances.

Business Events Conference to be held in The Galmont next month

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The Galmont Hotel & Spa in Galway is preparing to host the 13th Annual Business Events Conference taking place on Thursday and Friday February 6/7.

Review your health insurance before you renew

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Life is full of changes and our needs can differ from one year to the next.

Sadness at the passing of a wonderful ambassador for Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Galway is saddened this week by the passing of a woman whose service in the name of Galway across, media, commerce and culture was unmatched.

New addition to skyline as Ceannt Station to get new roof next month

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The architectural skyline of Galway will change next month when a stunning new roof will span over the five platforms at the city’s Ceannt Station.

A1 Vehicle Sales and Services — keeping you motoring in Connemara

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The roads around Connemara are among the most beautiful in the county, but they are also demanding on most vehicles — that is why it is so important to have an excellent sales and service provider.

A1 Vehicle Sales And Service offer a superb 24-hour breakdown and recovery service, covering the entire area of Connemara. They also provide a 24-hour mobile tyre service, which is so convenient given how unexpected and upsetting a puncture or breakdown can be. Kieran at A1 Vehicle Sales And Service, based in Clifden, guarantees a top level of service in getting you motoring and back safely on the road.

DHKN merger with Moore Ireland sees expansion and new partners

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

DHKN, the largest professional services firm in the west of Ireland, has announced that it has merged with Moore Ireland to create a new expanded entity in the mid-market accounting sector.

Fitzmaurice anger as inefficient Department software leaves farmers waiting for payments

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

In recent weeks, Michael Fitzmaurice TD has been fielding queries from farmers who had inspections as part of the ACRES scheme as far back as 2023 but who are still waiting for their payments to be processed.

LDA and Rhatigan to deliver 345 new homes at Crown Square

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The Land Development Agency (LDA) has announced the planned delivery of 345 new homes at Crown Square in Galway.

Concert in Connemara National Park to mark World Wetlands Day

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Galway Music Residency and Galway County Council Biodiversity Office are delighted to co-present a special programme for World Wetlands Day. On Saturday February 1 at 5:30pm in the AV Room at Connemara National Park, the collaboration celebrates this important day through music and film.

Water supply restored to Old Dublin Road after repairs

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Water supply was restored to the Old Dublin Road area of Galway City yesterday (Wednesday) morning after Uisce Éireann successfully completed overnight repairs to a large water main in the area.

Escaped Killary salmon were mature enough to breed with wild fish

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

A new IFI study has revealed that a proportion of the salmon captured after a farm escape at Killary Harbour last year were sexually mature enough to breed with wild populations.

Ross Lake Hotel arson remains unsolved

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

The former hotel was set alight late on the evening of December 16, 2023, soon after it emerged that part of the empty building was being fitted out for accommodation for homeless asylum seekers. Videos of the intense fire went viral on social media.

The need for compassion in a world where it feels rare

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

In a week when it seems like everyone is out to get the "small guy," it’s hard not to feel disillusioned. Compassion, mercy, and empathy — qualities that should be at the heart of human interaction—feel increasingly absent. Instead, we are bombarded with a world where people act not because they should, but because they can. It’s difficult not to be turned off by the toxic environment, especially in politics and public discourse, which appears to have abandoned humanity in favour of power plays.

Politics, policing and the pain of grief

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Men in dark clothing with torches were banging and roaring at the windows and doors of Noel and Lorraine Thomas’ rural home in Gortachalla exactly one year ago.

Dolan welcomes commencement of 2,438 new homes in Galway

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has welcomed the publication of monthly data by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage on the number of Commencements Notices (residential construction starts) for 2024.

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