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
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...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.
Read more ...Sharon Shannon announced as Grand Marshal for Galway’s St Patrick’s Day parade
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Trad superstar, Sharon Shannon has been chosen by Mayor Peter Keane, to be the Grand Marshal for the 2025 Galway St Patrick’s Day parade.
Read more ...Lyme disease sufferer starts campaign for tick warning signage across Galway
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
A Galwaywoman who was bitten by a tick and subsequently went on to develop Lyme Disease has started a campaign for public signage warning against the dangers to be erected in public recreational areas.
Read more ...Galway’s leaders gather to secure Government backing for regional development projects
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Senior officials and elected members from Galway City and County Councils and Galway Chamber of Commerce met at The Galmont Hotel yesterday (Wednesday) morning to discuss opportunities for leveraging government support for key strategic priorities for Galway and the wider North-Western Region.
Read more ...Environmental action tops the agenda at Galway County Youth Climate Assembly
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
An innovative forum aimed at empowering young people to take an active role in addressing climate change was held at the BIA Innovator Campus in Athenry last week.
Read more ...Timeless face of Galway hospitality
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Galway is what it is because of the people who shape its character, those who dedicate their lives to making it an experience that so many wish to taste. At its heart is the iconic Hardiman, a hotel that has been an enduring symbol of hospitality, elegance, and tradition stretching back to the 19th century. And for the past 45 years, no one has embodied this spirit more than Margaret Glynn.
Read more ...The massive impact of volunteering
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Maree Oranmore FC is a testament to the profound impact of volunteerism and community belief. Maree Oranmore Football Club proudly announces the successful launch of its two new soccer pitches, which occurred less than 10 months after the success of the “Win A Home in Oranmore” fundraising initiative.
Read more ...Walk in Pink
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Will You ‘Walk in Pink’ for breast cancer research this Mother’s Day? That’s what the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI|) are asking everyone to help them get one step closer to a cure.
Read more ...An Spidéal resident named as TG4’s new Director General
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
The Board of TG4 has announced that An Spidéal resident Deirdre Ní Choistín has been appointed as Director General of TG4, with the statutory consent of the Government following a competitive public recruitment process.
Read more ...Memories from the Lorient express
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Galway’s longest-standing and most dynamic town twinning, with the Breton city of Lorient, will celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2025. A vibrant lineup of events is planned to mark this milestone, bringing together the people of both cities in a true celebration of their shared Celtic heritage.
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Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Vehicle stolen on Old Monivea Road
Gardaí are investigating the unlawful taking of a 12D34969, silver Opel Insignia from the Barr An Uisce, Old Monivea Road. The vehicle was taken from outside the home between 8pm on Friday, February 28 and 9am on Saturday, March 1.
Gardaí are investigating the unlawful taking of a 12D34969, silver Opel Insignia from the Barr An Uisce, Old Monivea Road. The vehicle was taken from outside the home between 8pm on Friday, February 28 and 9am on Saturday, March 1.
Read more ...Significant investment planned for Limerick to Galway services as journeys increase, TD is told
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Figures released by Iarnród Éireann to Clare Fine Gael TD Joe Cooney show that the number of passenger journeys on rail services between Limerick and Galway, via Ennis, Oranmore and Athenry, have increased by over 17% in 2024.
Read more ...Reddington provides update on Community Transport Study for Headford
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Cllr Andrew Reddington has announced progress on the Community Transport Study for Headford, an important initiative aimed at enhancing transportation in the area. As this is only the second study of its kind conducted nationally, some timelines and deliverables may present challenges.
Read more ...Litter league showing spurs on Ballybane Neighbourhood Group
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Galway City Council supported local Ballybane residents in a huge local clean up with over 100 bags collected last week. The residents who organised the clean-up were keen to take action on a litter black spot identified in a recent IBAL survey.
Read more ...The award winning Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle opens in the EYE Cinema
Thu, Mar 06, 2025
Fidil Ghorm – Blue Fiddle, the award winning Irish Language film is coming to the Eye Cinema on Friday, March 7 with three subtitled screenings at 1:40pm, 4:15pm and 8:20pm.
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