Notre Dame University opens centre at Kylemore Abbey

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The University of Notre Dame’s new Education Centre at Kylemore Abbey in Conemara will be officially opened this week. More than 100 senior academics and management from Indiana will fly into Ireland to attend the event.

Community mourns death of former Moutbellew principal Br Michael Burke

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Mountbellew is mourning the loss of Franciscan Brother Michael Burke who made a great contribution to the parish and community through his involvement in many clubs and committees.

Unveiling of plaque in memory of Ardrahan

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A plaque will be unveiled at Keighrey's junction, Bullyboy, Ardrahan, this Friday August 26 by County Council Cathaoirleach Michael Connolly.

Full steam ahead for Mountbellew Vintage Rally steam

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The Mountbellew Vintage Rally will take place on Saturday September 4, with spectators expected to travel from all over Ireland to attend the event.

Men who give a damn support local charities

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

The Galway chapter of 100 Men Who Give A Damn, the first chapter of the organisation in Europe, will hold its quarterly meeting in the Portershed this evening and is inviting new members to get involved.

Corribdale fair keeps the show going in Oughterard

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Oughterard will host the Corribdale Pony Show and Country Fair on Sunday in aid of two west of Ireland charities.

Points rise in GUI Galway as CAO first round offers released

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

NUI Galway has witnessed significant increases in the number of points required to gain a place on an undergraduate course at the university.

St Mary’s hosts annual school of hurling

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

St Mary's GAA Club is hosting the annual Sean McGovern School of Hurling on August 27, September 3, and September 10 from 10am-12pm at its club grounds in Carnaun.

Galway Hospice holds eleventh annual memorial walk

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

emorial Walk on Sunday September 11.
This year the foundation has introduced an online registration facility, available at www.galwayhospice.ie

New plans for Glenamaddy wastewater treatment plant

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Irish Water will submit a planning application to the Galway County Council next week for the construction of a new wastewater treatment plant and pumping station and associated pipelines at Mountkelly, Glenamaddy, as part of the upgrade to the Glenamaddy sewerage scheme.

Galway’s young coders use digital skills to protect the world’s oceans

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Thirteen young people have been honoured for their work in creating digital games and stories on the theme of the health of the oceans at the inaugural European Sea Change Coderdojo Challenge, which was held in NUI Galway.

The winners included Ciara Heanue from Ballyconneely, who won the Irish Junior Award category for designing a game entitled Wildlife Awareness. Ciara received a prize of €300 and her game will be included in an iBook about cold-water corals that will be presented as a teaching resource to secondary schools.

More Galwegians turning to homeless charity

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A Galway charity is experiencing a "shocking" increase in homeless people looking for help.

Students’ Union launches practical training for students

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A range of life skill courses for college students is once again being organised by the NUI Galway Students' Union/

Growing numbers of families struggle to pay school costs

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A local representative is calling on the Government to do more to help parents struggling with the rising cost of children going back to school. City councillor Mairead Farrell says in the last few weeks she has spoken to a number of parents who are under increasing pressure.

Paediatric emergency department opens at UHG

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A paediatric emergency department, which opened recently at University Hospital Galway, will result in the speedier assessment of young patients.

Dire state of roads high on the agenda

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

councillor is seeking a meeting with the Minister for Transport Shane Ross to discuss the dire state of the county's road network.

Galway unlikely to develop sister city agreement with Santa Monica

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

A city council spokesperson says Galway will unfortunately not be in a position to develop any sister city agreements in the forseeable future, despite the wishes of a Santa Monica public representative.

Crowe slams Government for 'inaction' on housing crisis

Thu, Aug 25, 2016

Cllr Ollie Crowe has this week slammed the Government for their "inaction and seeming ignorance of the housing crisis".

The Government recently launched its housing plan, which aims to build 45,000 new social housing units by 2021, but Cllr Crowe said he had confirmed with Galway City Council that not one social housing unit would be built this year or in 2017 in Galway city, and he said there were no guarantees about 2018.