Galway project among main winners in Social Enterprise Development Fund

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Galway based social enterprise project, Meals4Health, is one of the eight national winners, chosen from more than 100 applications, of the €1.6 million Social Enterprise Development Fund.

Galwegians get top marks for our friendliness

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

It is what we always knew, but now it is official - Galway is one of the most friendly cities in the world.

According to readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine, the City of the Tribes is the fifth friendliest in the world. The only down side is that we were pipped by rival rebels from Cork who were third, while the capital Dublin made it a hat-trick for Ireland in the top 10, in eighth place.

Tours, talks, and walks as Galway marks Heritage Week

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

Heritage Week in Merlin Woods will offer plenty of opportunities to explore the woodland through its people, music, nature, and history.

Beginning on Saturday from 11am to 1pm, Dr Janice Fuller, one of Ireland's leading ecologists, will lead a walk exploring the woods, looking at its diverse range of habitats, from limestone to grassland and woodland areas, the benefits they have for the city's wildlife and the links between the habitats. One of the city's oldest and largest woodland areas, this will be a very exciting walk through the eyes of an experienced woodland expert.

Mixed results for Galway in first survey of our waterways and beaches

Thu, Aug 16, 2018

The first nationwide survey by Irish Business Against Litter of rivers, beaches, and harbours has revealed Salthill to be 'Clean to European Norms', but the River Shannon at Portumna ‘heavily littered’, and Loughrea, Kinvara, and the River Corrib in Galway city, ‘moderately littered’.

Bringing Croke Park to Eyre Square

Mon, Aug 13, 2018

The GCBA are delighted to be working this year with the Galway City Council & local business owners to bring you the All-Ireland Hurling Minor & Senior Finals LIVE on the Big Screen in Eyre Square on 19th August.

Ticketless fans to watch hurling final on Eyre Square screen

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

As the hunt for tickets for Sunday week’s All-Ireland hurling final between Galway and Limerick intensified last evening, it was confirmed that thousands of ticketless fans will be able to watch the match on a big screen in Eyre Square.

Knock Novena preparing the way for Pope Francis

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

This year will be the 41st celebration of the Novena and is such an important year as many prepare the way for the visit of His Holiness Pope Francis to the Shrine as part of the world meeting of families in Dublin.

Strength of local economy illustrated as 1,330 new .ie domains registered in Galway so far this year

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

1,330 new .ie domains were registered in Galway in the first half of 2018 (1 January—30 June), according to the latest Domain Profile Report published today by the IE Domain Registry, the company that manages and maintains Ireland’s official country domain name, .ie.

30 hardy souls to run 100 miles in Connemara on Saturday

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Connemara 100-mile road race, takes place this Saturday 11th August in the wilds of Connemara. Thirty hardy souls will brave the tough conditions and undulating roads of Connemara to achieve what for those taking part, is a wild ambition and long-term dream to achieve one of the golden chalices of ultra marathon running – completing a 100-mile road race.

Multi-talented Diaspora Minister to perform with RTE Concert Orchestra

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Fine Gael Minister for the Diaspora, Ciaran Cannon, is set to perform with the RTE Concert Orchestra tomorrow (Friday) in the National Concert Hall as part of a sold out concert with folk singer Sean Keane.

Councillor warns that Salthill is becoming ‘a public caravan park’

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Salthill is being allowed to turn into a public caravan park with camper vans parked indiscriminately at various locations and tents pitched in public parks.

New water supply for Williamstown following €10 million investment

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The Williamstown water treatment plant has been decommissioned following a €10 million investment by Irish Water, which has seen the extension of the Lough Mask water supply from Ballyhaunis in Co Mayo to Williamstown in Co Galway and Ballinlough in Co Roscommon.

2020 team vows to strengthen communications aspect after EU report issues recommendations

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The team behind Galway 2020 has vowed to strengthen the communications aspect of their project in order to develop engagement with the community.

Take the chance to bid farewell to the Pres’ Athenry

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The ‘Pres’ Athenry as it is fondly referred to, has had thousands of students pass through the doors since the Presentation Sisters commenced Secondary Education in the town in 1947. It is fitting that 2018 is the 300 year (Tercentenary) celebration of the birth of Nano Nagle, the founder of the Presentation Sisters. The Presentation Sisters are to be thanked for their pioneering work in establishing and cultivating a centre of excellence in education that the town of Athenry has benefited from.

Through the decades of education we now find three generations of the community have an association with the ‘Pres’. Past students are found all over the world. The impact that teachers have made on students, the friendships formed, and the life lessons learned during the moulding of those formative years are positive associations with the school. The school became a community for so many in the time they spent there.

Relics of St Therese of Lisieux to visit Galway Cathedral and Loughrea

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

The relics of St Therese of the Child Jesus and her parents will be in Ireland for the World Meeting of Families 2018. The relics will travel throughout Ireland and will be brought to Galway Cathedral on Thursday 16 August and Loughresa the next day.

Disregard sat-nav if you’re using Ireland West Airport during Pope’s visit

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Passengers using Ireland West Airport on the day that Pope Francis flies into Mayo have been advised to disregard sat-nav and follow diversion signs as there will be significant road closures to allow for the pontiff’s visit.

Tourism Ireland film highlights Galway attractions

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Tourism Ireland has created a new online film to highlight some of the many wonderful festivals and attractions our international visitors can enjoy in Galway.

NUI Galway develops online mindfulness training for people living with MS

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

A new online treatment programme called MindfulnessforMS, developed by expert psychologists at NUI Galway has just been launched and aims to help people who are living with primary or secondary progressive Multiple Sclerosis.

Walk the last bit with Ronan

Thu, Aug 09, 2018

Three worthy charities will benefit from the latest fundraining efforts of that human dynamo Ronan Scully — Ronan Scully is walking from Dingle to Galway at the moment and will see him arrive in Galway on Sunday next.

Self Help Africa (For a children’s feeding/nutrition and healthcare project in drought torn Malawi), Rosabels Rooms (in partnership with The Irish Hospice Foundation) and The Galway Rape Crisis Centre (For a support programme for people who have suffered).