Something for everyone at 12th Claregalway Garden Festival

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

The 2023 Galway Garden Festival will take place on weekend of 1st -2nd July, at Claregalway Castle.

‘Petrol bombing’ incident in Knocknacarra estate leaves residents shaken and angry

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Residents of the Slí na Sruthán estate in Knocknacarra are left shaken and concerned following an alleged arson attack on a car parked outside a house in the early hours of Tuesday, June 20.

The fire was first noticed by neighbours who alerted emergency services, but residents, using household extinguishers put out the fire before it spread to the surrounding houses and gardens.

Only one case of severe Lyme disease in west last year

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Only one case of a severe form of Lyme disease, a bacterial infection which can be spread to humans by infected ticks, was reported in Galway last year, according to figures released by the HSE. This was the first case to have been reported in the county for four years.

Boost for ATU Mountbellew with announcement of veterinary plans

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has today announced that the green light has been given to the Mountbellew campus of the Atlantic Technological University to proceed to the next stage in its application for the delivery of veterinary education.

JFK’s view from the docks has changed

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

My, how the tables have turned in the sixty years this week since President John F Kennedy stood in Eyre Square and said ‘if the day was clear enough, and if you went down to the bay, and you looked west, and your sight was good enough, you would see Boston, Massachussetts. And if you did, you would see down working on the docks there some Doughertys and Flahertys and Ryans and cousins of yours who have gone to Boston and made good.”

Protests planned as Security Policy forum takes place at University

Thu, Jun 22, 2023

Activists from a variety of groups are set to protest in the city tonight and tomorrow as University of Galway plans to host the Government’s Consultative Forum on International Security Policy.

News of the protests is expected to result in high security on the campus for the event which will be addressed by Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Defence, Micheál Martin among others.

Mayor Higgins to leave office with "no regrets"

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

City of Galway Mayor, Cllr Clodagh Higgins, in approaching her final days in office, says Galway is an "amazing place that we are truly privileged to call home".

Lyons lobbies council on Knocknacarra laneway maintenance

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons continues to lobby the council to take responsibility for a laneway which requires maintenance.

Cllr Lyons has received on-going representations from the Monalee Heights Residents' Association and the Ros Ard Residents' Association in relation to carrying out maintenance to the laneway which links the Ballymoneen Road to the Ros Ard estate.

Connacht Hotel’s beach clean marks World Oceans' Day

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Staff of The Connacht Hotel, owned by the Connacht Hospitality Group, spent the afternoon of Thursday, June 8 giving back to the local community with a beach clean-up in Renville to mark World Oceans' Day.

Launch of Yeats Thoor Ballylee International Poetry Prize

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The castle home of WB Yeats was the location for the launch of a major new poetry competition to mark the 100th anniversary of the awarding of the Nobel Prize for Literature to the renowned Irish poet.

Galwegians reach for the stars in astrophotography competition

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Three Galway astro-photographers have been chosen for the next stage of the prestigious ‘Reach for the Stars’ astrophotography competition.

New Westend Walking Tours

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Galway's Westend, regarded as a beating heart of Galway city, is launching its Westend Walking Tours this month.

Annual Atlantic Lifeboat Swim Launch

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The fifth annual Atlantic Lifeboat Swim is taking place on Saturday July 1 starting at Rinville Pier in Oranmore.

Entries are now open for swimmers who would like to Try-A-Swim (400m) or challenge themselves to a 2km swim in this unique part of Galway Bay.

Cong to Galway Race postponed

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The annual Cong to Galway sailing race has been postponed due to ongoing repair works at Lisloughrey Pier and slipway.

Family of murdered woman, Dr Karen Guinee, set up fundraiser in her memory

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The family of Dr Karen Guinee have set up a fundraiser in her memory with proceeds in aid of Advocates from Victims of Homicide (ADVIC).

Specialist menopause clinic at UHG

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Sixty patients have attended a regional menopause clinic since it was set up in November of last year. The facility, which is based at University Hospital Galway, is a specialist service for women with additional needs around menopause care. Women are referred to the clinic which is open one afternoon per week.

Ann Cosgrove, the chief operations officer of the Saolta University Healthcare Group, which runs the local public hospitals, said 41 new patients have been seen to date at the Complex Menopause Clinic. An additional 19 women who availed of the service were review patients.

The search is on for Galway’s hedgehog hot-spots

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Galway city's hedgehogs are the subject of a new study, with researchers asking people to help them find out where urban hedgehogs are hanging out.

Four Galway schools receive awards for teaching lifesaving CPR skills

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

Four Galway schools have received awards from the Irish Heart Foundation for training students in the lifesaving skill of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

Colaiste Mhuire, Ballygar, St Raphael’s College, Loughrea, Gort Community School and St Cuan's College, Ballinasloe, all received CPR 4 Schools awards, which recognise schools, teachers and students for remarkable efforts in CPR promotion and training.

City sporting clubs and councillors up in arms over online booking system

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

City sporting clubs and councillors are up in arms this week over a planned transition from the current club licensing agreement to an online reservation system this July, with fears that planned high profile matches could be thrown into disarray by public bookings for stag and birthday parties.

Red flag for Galway following rally allocation snub

Thu, Jun 15, 2023

The future of long standing race, The Galway International Rally, is reportedly in jeopardy following indications from Motorsport Ireland that the city will not be hosting any stage rally in 2024.

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