Permission granted for Coláiste na Coiribe

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

There was great celebration this week with the news that planning permission has been granted by An Bord Pleanála for the new Coláiste na Coiribe all Irish secondary school in Knocknacarra.

Chess congress to be held in city early next month

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

The 12th Galway Chess Congress, with support from Blackthorne International and the Irish Chess Union, will take place in the Menlo Park Hotel from October 4-6.

Become Connacht fans first and join the incredible journey

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

When I came to Ireland last November to meet with the Connacht Board (PGB) and hear their vision for Connacht Rugby, I took the opportunity to find out more about Galway and the rest of the province. I asked everyone I came across in my few days in Ireland, “What is it like there?”, “Tell me about Connacht?” “Tell me about Galway?” “What is the West of Ireland like?”

Walsh says Oranmore ticket fares are ‘the great train robbery’

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

A local TD has branded as “the great train robbery”, the price of train tickets from the new station in Oranmore, and warned that such prices could put people off using the service.

Galway West TD Brian Walsh warned that the new commuter service from Oranmore is “in danger of quickly becoming a ghost train” unless Irish Rail immediately reviews its fares.

Politicians condemn plans to close Community Welfare Offices

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Towns across County Galway are to be stripped of their Community Welfare Offices which are to be reduced to just a few locations, a move that has attracted condemnation from Independent politicians.

The CWO service is expected to change on Tuesday October 1. From that date, the 40 offices in Galway County, including places like Moycullen, An Spidéal, An Cheathrú Rua, Headford, Turloughmore, Oranmore, Mervue, and Athenry will be closed and the service reduced to just four clinics - Clifden, Gort, Loughrea, and Tuam.

Olympic hero Rudisha becomes an honorary Galwayman and wants to come back after exciting stay

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

It is not every day that an ion of world sport pops in to visit your class, but that was the case for several Galway schools last week as Olympic champion and world record holder David Rudisha became integrated into the Galway scene.

Opening hours for Knocknacarra Community Centre ‘inadequate’ says Keane

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

The opening hours for the new Knocknacarra Community Centre have been branded “totally inadequate” and “short-sighted and inconsiderate of the needs of the wider community”.

Salthill Hotel to host Wedding Gathering

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

As part of Salthill Hotel’s 50th anniversary celebrations, the hotel will host a unique event that aims to bring back the couples who got married in the last 50 years at the premier wedding destination.

Hedging to be cut back on Renmore railway line wall

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Overgrown hedging and trees along the railway line wall in Renmore will be trimmed back according to Independent city councillor Terry O’Flaherty.

Twenty countries set to shuck it out at World Oyster Opening Championships

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

As host city for the Oyster Olympics, Galway is set to welcome national champions from 20 countries, all competing for the ultimate crown of World Oyster Opening Champion on Saturday September 28.

Fabulous food demos lined up for Oyster Festival

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

This year’s Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival will feature a series of fabulous food demos from a host of culinary experts.

Foodies flock to Galway for Oyster Festival seafood trail

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Seafood lovers are in for a treat as the city of the Tribes ‘Seafood Trail’ comes alive as part of the 59th Galway International Oyster and Seafood Festival.

A selection of Galway’s most renowned eateries have partnered with Ireland’s longest running food festival and will be serving the freshest of Galway oysters and seafood creations throughout the weekend including; Restaurant gigi’s at the g Hotel, RAW Sushi at the Radisson Blu Hotel, Oyster Grill Restaurant at Hotel Meyrick, Harbour Bar & Grill, WA Café, Brasserie on the Corner, Cookes Restaurant, Upstairs @ McCambridges, Cava Bodega, Artisan Restaurant, Martine’s on Quay Street, McDonagh’s Seafood House, Creole Restaurant, Oscars Seafood Bistro and West @ The Twelve.

Talks in Loughrea on growth of hurling in America

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

The growth of hurling amongst Americans will be the topic of conversation at two talks in Loughrea tonight and tomorrow.

The first will be held tonight Thursday Sept 19, 2013 at 9pm in the De Dannan 2 Room at the Lough Rea Spa Hotel, and the second, tomorrow Friday Sept 20, at 8.30pm in Loughrea Library when freelance journalist, podcaster, and former US. migrant, Denis O'Brien, talks about hurling’s rise stateside in discussing his book, Hurling USA: America discovers an ancient Irish sport.

The essence of fresh local produce at Hughes SuperValu

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Living and working on the family farm all his life, Claregalway native Oisín Kenny has always had a passion for quality flavoursome foods grown without the use of chemicals, pesticides, and preservatives.

Fagan’s announces sponsorship of Connacht star Miah Nikora

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Fagan’s Sports Bar has announced its sponsorship of Connacht Rugby star Miah Nikora.

One hundred and twenty five jobs to be created in construction of €20m NUI Galway Clinical & Translational Research Facility

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Work has begun on NUI Galway’s €20m Clinical Research Facility and Translational Research Facility (CRF-TRF). The contract to construct the four-storey building (gross floor area 5,345m?) has been awarded to BAM Building Ltd. The construction period is anticipated to be 16 months and will create 125 construction jobs at its peak.

The CRF-TRF aims to facilitate cutting-edge medical research side-by-side with patient care in University Hospital Galway. This sharing of medical expertise and accommodation including HSE in-patient facilities will help inform new strands of clinical research. The Clinical Research aspect of the facility is being largely funded by the Health Research Board (HRB).

Commercial rates causing carnage for small business in County Galway

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Commercial rates are causing carnage and are hampering the small business community in County Galway according to Senator Lorraine Higgins.

Mary Lou McDonald to address Budget meeting in Galway

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Sinn Féin vice president Mary Lou McDonald will address a public meeting in Galway next week to discuss the party’s pre-budget proposals.

Clifden Arts Festival starts this evening

Thu, Sep 19, 2013

Ireland’s longest running arts festival, the Clifden Community Arts Festival, begins today, and this year’s programme boasts a line up that includes Mary Coughlan, Mairtín O’Connor, Sharon Shannon, and novelist Dermot Bolger.

The festival, which runs until September 29, will be opened by internationally acclaimed theatre director, and Druid Theatre Company co-founder, Garry Hynes, this evening at 8pm in the Connemara Leisure Centre, Clifden.