Traffic calming measures to be introduced on Abbey Street, Loughrea

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Speed ramps are soon to be introduced on Abbey Street, Loughrea. The ramps are being funded by Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly, who says the problem of vehicles speeding is ‘getting completely out of hand’.

Claregalway Festival of Drama unveils a jam-packed lineup

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Claregalway Festival of Drama returns this March with an impressive lineup of performances, promising eight nights of exceptional theatre from March 15 to 22.

€3.7 million allocated for Galway's Greenways in 2025

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Minister of State Seán Canney along with Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have announced €67 million in funding for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in 2025. This allocation is dedicated to developing walking and cycling options to communities.

The Saddest Story

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

“For sale: baby shoes, never worn” is a six word story that is often attributed to Ernest Hemingway, though many dispute the story originated with the American author. Whatever the source, it is possibly the shortest, and saddest, story ever written.

This story takes on a real, and heartbreaking, meaning, as one reads the evidence recently presented to the inquiry into the Real IRA bombing of Omagh on August 15th, 1998.

Bádóirí an Chladaigh welcomes ‘Canadian Cousins’ for St Patrick’s Day

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

After the colour and spectacle of the St Patrick’s Day parade, Galway’s Bádóirí an Chladaigh will keep the celebrations going with a special musical gathering at the Claddagh Basin.

ATU President responds to US decision to cancel Fulbright Award

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) President, Dr Orla Flynn, has expressed her deep disappointment at the cancellation of a Fulbright Specialist Award intended to support the university’s work in tackling gender-based violence.

Oranmore teens transform 'Junk' into high 'Kouture' gown

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

With a gown constructed using thousands of pieces of LEGO, feathers and cloth, 16-year-old fashion designers Jenny Brady and Kate Barry wowed crowds at last week's Junk Kouture Regional Finals.

Galway left behind as neurorehabilitation teams 'fail to materialise'

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Six years after the Government pledged to establish nine fully funded community neurorehabilitation teams across the country, Galway and much of the West of Ireland remain without access to these vital services.

Spring spraoí at City Hall

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

There was a light-hearted, spring atmosphere at the March plenary meeting of Galway City Council this week, as the city's leaders attempted their assembly solely in Irish for the first time in seven centuries of civic government.

James Joyce to speak at Grá Festival

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

In a world first, the voice of James Joyce will be heard once more, reading a specially crafted poem in honour of his muse and wife, Nora Barnacle.

Champion of city to be celebrated in Eyre Square

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Galway city councillors have voted unanimously to approve a memorial in Eyre Square for the late Ronnie O’Gorman, founder of the Galway Advertiser newspaper.

St Patrick’s Day parade to focus on coastal theme

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The title of this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade is ‘Sea and Stone’ as a nod to Galway city’s stunning coastal surroundings and rich maritime heritage.

Parking meter row hits Council coffers

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Galway City Council audit reports show parking receipts down a whopping €70,000 during January, when parking meters would not accept coins, and the local authority initiated a grace period of almost two weeks.

ATU Nursing students host Cancer Awareness Day

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

General Nursing students in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mayo are hosting a public information Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, March 27 at 10am to 1pm on the Castlegar campus. This is part of their degree studies module “Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care”. The event is being hosted by staff in the Department of Nursing, Health Science and Integrated Care in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society.

Spring spraoí at City Hall

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Dhírigh na comhairleoirí ar agóidí Fhaiche na Coróiní agus Pictiúrlann an Pálás i rith a gcéad chruinniú as Gaeilge

Coastline is Galway city's Patrick’s Day parade theme

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The parade will begin at 11.30am on Bank Holiday Monday from University Road, cross the Salmon Weir Bridge, turn onto Eglinton Street, pass Eyre Square, then go down Bóther na mBan, to finish at the Dyke Road car park. Road closures will be in place until 2pm.

Galwayman upfront about gambling addiction

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Rutland’s new Gambling and Gaming Specific Outpatient Programme is a HSE-supported initiative designed to target the estimated 1-in-30 Irish adults struggling with gambling addiction.

CRITICAL EYE / SÚIL GHRINN: From dreary to diverse

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Galway's St Patrick's Day parade has become, somewhat unexpectedly, one of the things I most look forward to in the year. Some of my earliest memories are of uninspiring parades in the dreary 1980s. I swear that one year it consisted only of flat-bed trucks, with nothing on them. Before Macnas imported a theatrical approach to street performance, the parade was often more obligation than entertainment.

Quarter century of excellence from O’Connor Dry Cleaners

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

This year marks a significant milestone for Declan O’Connor and his team at O’Connor Dry Cleaners, as they proudly celebrate 25 years in business. Located in Tesco Shopping Centre, Knocknacarra, the family-run business has become a cornerstone of the community, providing high-quality dry cleaning and laundry services to generations of customers.

Accommodation costs making students question college

Thu, Mar 06, 2025

The University of Galway Students’ Union has released a damning report highlighting the severe challenges faced by students seeking accommodation in Galway, with long commutes, sky-high rents, and widespread frustration pushing many to question their decision to attend college at all.

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