Have you got your free tickets for Saturday’s Galway United match?

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Avenir All Island Cup winners Galway United will host top side DLR Waves in a Women’s National League game at Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday evening — and you and your family and friends can be there to see it free of charge.

Best football pop up shop returns to west this month

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Ireland’s best football pop up shop – The Bottomless Pit of Football returns for two days this September 16 and 17 at The Clock Tavern Westport, Co Mayo.

The shop will be open from 10am - 6pm on both days. This will be the 4rd edition of the pop up and is going to be the biggest yet.

Blackrock Health announces €25 million investment in new digital transformation programme creating 60 jobs

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Blackrock Health Group, which comprises the Blackrock, Galway, Hermitage and Limerick Clinics, has announced a €25 million investment in a new digital transformation programme. The investment includes the introduction of the very latest in electronic health record systems, MEDITECH Expanse, and the introduction of Ireland’s first integrated digital engagement platform that will enable connectivity between patients, consultants and general practitioners (GPs).

These innovations will serve to connect patient data for the 325,000 patients it treats annually across its four clinics, enhance clinical care, improve patient safety all while reducing the administration burden and freeing up more time for clinicians to focus on patient care.

Renmore Hockey Club training resumes this weekend

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Renmore Hockey Club returns to underage training this Saturday September 9 for boys and girls. New and returning players are very welcome with 1st to 4th class training at 2pm and 5th class to first year training at 3pm.

One hundred voices, twelve weeks, three songs and one epic live performance

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

A Galway-based choir set to take group singing to another level as they seek 100 voices to join them on stage for one epic performance at the Town Hall Theatre.

Planning application submitted for 1,000-job Dexcom manufacturing facility

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

A planning application for a new, state-of-the-art global continuous glucose monitoring manufacturing facility at Athenry has been submitted to Galway County Council.

Tuam welcomes new full time ambulance and crew

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

On Monday, August 4, Tuam welcomed a newly established second ambulance and crew at the town’s ambulance base, serving the residents of the town and the surrounding areas on a 24-hour, seven-days-a-week basis to help offset the demand and delays for the region.

Local Independent TD, Sean Canney, who has been calling for the additional services for Tuam for more than a year, says that the introduction of the ambulance and crew is a ‘common-sense approach’ to providing healthcare for a base that services a large geographical area across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Ireland West Airport launches the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Ireland West Airport has become the first airport in Ireland to become members of the global Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. Passengers with non-visible disabilities who choose to display the Sunflower will be provided with a free Sunflower Lanyard at the Customer Assistance Desk inside the Airport Terminal.

Free lunchtime webinar on Lean business tools and how they can help you

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it’s not just for big manufacturers.

Bring along your electrical waste to WEEE free collection day

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Galway householders are being urged to bring their batteries, electrical, and electronic waste to a free collection day to help the county meet national e-waste recycling targets for 2023.

The event, hosted by WEEE Ireland in partnership with University of Galway, kicks off on Thursday September 21 at University of Galway, Orbsen Building Car Park, Galway city centre, from 10am-4pm.

Galway Chamber connects to celebrate 40 Years of Aran Island Ferries

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Aran Island Ferries hosted a Galway Chamber ‘Connect Series’ event last week, giving members of the Chamber an opportunity to network while enjoying a pleasurable cruise on the Bay.

‘Dodgy box’ clampdown on users does not deter Galway users

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The national crack down on the use of ‘dodgy boxes’ to access premium TV content is moving closer to home, as households within Galway were issued cease-and-desist notices between August 7 to 18.

The letters, which were issued to households in Mayo, Monaghan, Galway, Louth, Dublin, Cork and Laois, instruct those using services which provide illegal access to ‘premium television content’ being issued to households running devices which provide illegal access to premium TV content, warning users to ‘immediately cease all illegal streaming activity otherwise risk facing the consequences, including criminal prosecution’.

Public submissions for city’s first Climate Action Plan closes tomorrow

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

With the closing date for submissions for Galway city’s first ever Climate Action Plan (CAP) closing tomorrow, Friday, September 8, residents have been urged to contribute their thoughts and opinions on how Galway City Council can best transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate-neutral economy.

‘Dodgy box’ clampdown users does not deter Galway users

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The national crack down on the use of ‘dodgy boxes’ to access premium TV content is moving closer to home, as households within Galway were issued cease-and-desist notices between August 7 to 18.

Literary highlights at Clifden Arts Festival

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

As the eagerly anticipated 46th Clifden Arts Festival approaches, it continues to uphold its tradition of nurturing artistic passion and fostering creative expression.

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Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Aras Badminton Club to resume next week
Aras Badminton Club will resume on Tuesday, September 12 at Aras Bothar na Tra, Dr Mannix Road, Salthill.

Sustainable energy saving event for Ballinasloe

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

An information event focusing on sustainable energy saving for home and business owners will take place on Saturday, September 23, in the Europe Direct Centre at Ballinasloe Library.

The event, taking place from 11am to 1pm and organised by Europe Direct Ballinasloe, will see expert speakers, builders and engineers from SEAI, JFW Renewables, Snughome and Unitherm on site to advise on how people can reduce energy consumption with big impact actions at reduced costs.

Brian Mooney to speak at Pathways 2023

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

Education Expert, and former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors in Ireland, Brian Mooney will be one of the guest speakers at this years Pathways 2023, the West of Ireland’s largest colleges and careers event, to be held in The Galmont Hotel, Galway on September 26, 2023.

Merlin Park back gate to be closed from tomorrow in bid to end morning ‘rat running’

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

The back gate of Merlin Park Hospital will be shut from tomorrow morning for a trial period of three weeks in a bid to assess the impact of ‘rat running’ through a nearby quiet residential area.

That lovely end of season feeling

Thu, Sep 07, 2023

There is a lovely end of season feeling to Galway over the last few weeks. Consigned to memories now are the heady days of the Arts Festival and the Races, there is one eye firmly on the autumn, and how blessed have we been with the wonderful weather of the last few weeks.

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