Galway painter talks about how a Painting a Day became a way of life

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

A Galway-based painter who bought her first computer in the early noughties, discovered the Painting A Day movement - and kickstarted her professional career as an artist.

Now, Portumna resident Diana Marshall not only makes a living selling her work but also buys and sells the vintage props that she uses for her still life pieces.

Restaurants need to keep reinventing, says JP McMahon

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Organic wine bar, all-round beautiful little neighbourhood favourite, and recipient of the Michelin Bib Gourmand award, Tartare, has been closed for almost two months now, but co-owner JP McMahon, who also runs Michelin-star restaurant Aniar and Cava Bodega, says there wasn’t just one reason for the permanent closing of doors.

Empathy will make for a more connected society

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Ionbha, The Empathy Book of Ireland, is due to be launched in Charlie Byrnes on Friday November 11.

Number of homeless families in West continues upward spiral

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Homelessness and housing charity Galway Simon Community has warned that it is highly concerned that the number of families and children homeless across the West of Ireland is continuing to spiral upwards. The charity attributes the continuing rise to multiple factors which are culminating into what can best be described as ‘a terrible perfect storm.’

MJ Crowe confirms lighting on way for Ballyloughnane walkway

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway City Council are examining various funding options to erect lighting along the walkway that wraps around the sports ground at Ballyloughane, Cllr MJ Crowe confirmed yesterday.

Bus Éireann asked to examine capacity on Moycullen/Oughterard service

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Senator Seán Kyne has been advised by the National Transport Authority (NTA) that it has asked Bus Éireann to compile details of the locations on route 419, where capacity issues arise.

Senator Kyne has made representation to the NTA following local complaints about overcrowding in the morning time in Moycullen and buses not stopping as a result.

Galway business shortlisted for three new awards

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Seabreeze Beauty and Skin Clinic in Oranmore, Galway, has been shortlisted for three awards, Beauty Salon of the Year, Aesthetic Salon of the Year and Business Director of the Year at the inaugural Professional Beauty and Hairdressers Journal Ireland Beauty, Hair and Spa Awards 2022.

The exciting event was launched earlier this year to celebrate creativity, business acumen, and achievement in the beauty, hair and spa sector across Ireland. Featuring 14 categories, the awards recognise the individuals and teams who are making waves within their business, as well as influencing the broader landscape of the industry.

Galway Hospice Christmas campaign launched by four special ambassadors

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Galway Hospice’s Christmas campaign has been launched by four very special ambassadors.

PorterShed skydive sees Irish Guide Dogs receive €8,000 boost

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

The Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind were presented with a cheque for over €8,000 at the PorterShed, Bowling Green, on Friday.

Showband legend Johnny Carroll — ‘I’ve always wanted to play my trumpet in Galway Cathedral’

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Showband sensation and dubbed the ‘man with the golden trumpet’, Johnny Carroll, will perform at a A Night of Music for Galway Hospice in aid of the Galway Hospice in the Galway Cathedral on Thursday, November 10.

Almost 150 Galway artists to get funding from new scheme

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

148 Artists in Galway are to receive the Basic Income for the Arts — a payment which will continue for the next three years under the pilot scheme.

Payments will be backdated to the date of selection of August 29 and 2000 recipients country wide will be paid €325 per week for a full three years from the selection date.

Banshee boost for Galway sweater store as fans flock to get the Inisherin look

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Boosts in merchandise from the success of the likes of blockbuster movies Stars Wars and Harry Potter have always been predictable, but nobody could have foreseen that Irish bainin sweaters would be the product of desire this winter as a result of a Hollywood endorsement.

Support A Night For Ollie — and help injured sportsman

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Well-known Galway sportsman Ollie Keogh was the victim of an unprovoked attack in the family home in August 2022. Ollie suffered life threatening injuries which left him in the Intensive Care Unit of University College Hospital. He will be off work as a self-employed musician for the foreseeable future and is faced with considerable medical costs.

Welcome for new legislation ensuring staff will receive tips

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Senator Ollie Crowe has this week welcomed The Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 which will see employees given legal rights over the payment of tips. The legislation will come into effect from December 1 2022.

Winter is here when the market lands

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

I always notice that temperatures in Galway seem to drop by about ten degrees when the Christmas Market is upon us. I used to think that those Siberian stallholders brought the cold over with them when they unpacked. As if a cloud of winter chilliness would escape from their crates of goods and envelope us all in a coldness, sated only by the mulled wines and the hot treats of the stalls.

Milltown tops our Tidiest Towns

Thu, Nov 03, 2022

Milltown has been named the County Galway winner of the SuperValu National Tidy Towns Competition, results of which were announced at the weekend.

Awardwinning Gort River Walk opens to acclaim

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

It was a weekend to remember for the Gort River Walk Development Group — Not only did they host the official opening of their beautiful 3km looped trail, but they also scooped a national honour in the Tidy Towns competition.

Huge growth potential for Castlebar with new ATU Mayo University Status

Wed, Nov 02, 2022

The sky is the limit for the growth and expansion plans of Mayo ATU which is already seeing dividends from its new status as a university, Castlebar councillors were informed this week.

Funny money — Comedy Festival sees Galway laughing all the way to the bank

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Galway is laughing all the way to the bank this week-end with the Galway Comedy Festival worth an estimated €7.5m to the local economy.

Up to 1000 children in DEIS schools in Galway to be without a hot meal

Thu, Oct 27, 2022

Patrick Mac Donncha, owner of Connemara Catering, has said that due to the “insufficient” payment from the Department of Social Welfare, it is no longer possible for him to provide the hot meals service to DEIS Schools in Connemara.

The cost of covering the school meals for over 1,000 pupils in Connemara across 15 schools, has been traditionally covered by the Department of Social Welfare, a payment which has not changed since 2003 and is now deemed insufficient.

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