Leave nothing behind but great memories

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

As Galway city lights up after dark, bins are getting a bold new look at the Spanish Arch and the Claddagh — so partygoers will not miss them this summer. Five standout bins have had a makeover to grab attention and drive home the message: “Every Litter Bit Hurts”. Galway City Council, An Garda Síochána, and night-time businesses are joining forces to keep the party going and the streets sparkling. So when you are out soaking up Galway’s legendary night vibes, remember: Use the bin — or take it with you. Help keep Galway gorgeous, even after sundown.

University of Galway and Ethiopian Public Health Institute join forces to develop sustainable and healthy food systems

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The University of Galway and Ethiopian Public Health Institute have partnered to conduct research and innovation activities to enable transitions to more sustainable, healthy and affordable diets in Addis Ababa city regions.

Virtual healthcare initiative brings cardiac care home for patients with atrial fibrillation

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

An innovative virtual healthcare initiative which was pioneered through the collaboration of staff at University Hospital Galway and local HSE Integrated Care Hubs means patients diagnosed with atrial fibrillation can now access advanced cardiac care from the comfort of their own homes. Atrial fibrillation is a common but potentially serious heart rhythm disorder that affects 1 in 3 adults over their lifetime.

Editor dedicates global editorial award to those who searched for missing swimmer last winter

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

An editorial in the Galway Advertiser last November which paid tribute to those who searched for then-missing swimmer Máire Ni Fhátharta, was named one of the best in the world at a conference in South Dakota last week.

When nature puts smacht on us: a world at war, tamed by the elements

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

In a world that seems to teeter perpetually on the brink—gripped by war, conflict, division, and environmental degradation—perhaps the greatest reckoning won’t come from diplomacy or force, but from nature itself. We often forget how small we are until nature reminds us. And when the world misbehaves, there comes a moment when the earth, sea, and sky conspire to put smacht on us all.

Storm Éowyn recently lashed Ireland with hurricane-force winds, snapping power lines like thread, silencing phones, darkening homes, and grinding modern life to a halt. Even in Galway, far from the battlefields of global conflict, we were not immune. Without electricity, transport or communication, we were suddenly stripped of the illusion of control—reduced, perhaps, to a third of what we are.

Inis Óirr message in a bottle could be key to missing Taiwanese fishermen

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

A local story that is making international waves, a SOS message found in a bottle that washed ashore the coast of Inis Óirr earlier this month, could be potentially linked to the crew of Taiwanese longliner Yong Yu Sing No. 18, who were reported missing in early 2021.

The Gift, a tribute to Galway’s Angeline Cooke

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

The last remaining artworks by the late and gifted Galway painter, Angeline Cooke, will be shown at the Coole Gallery in Gort over the August Bank Holiday weekend. ‘The Gift’ exhibition celebrates Angeline’s luminous talent, and all proceeds from the sale of her paintings will be donated to the Irish Kidney Association (IKA) and the Strange Boat Donor Foundation Circle of Life Garden in Salthill, Galway.

'Trade certainty returns, but not without compromise', says Chamber

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

With a 15 per cent baseline tariff on EU exports to the US, this week's long-awaited trade agreement between US president, Donald Trump and European commission president, Ursula Von Der Leyen isn't "ideal" but it offers some much-needed clarity, said Galway Chamber.

While news of the tariff deal being struck was welcomed both at home and abroad, dramatically lessening a potential trade war between two of the world's biggest economic powers, Brussels has been accused of capitulating to the US president, resulting in a deal which primarily suits only one party, and it isn't the Europeans.

HHC vape ban makes life safer for Galway’s youth, says Senator

Thu, Jul 31, 2025

Strongly linked to episodes of psychosis and hospitalisation, the Government’s ban on Hexahydrocannabinol (HHC), a semi-synthetic cannabinoid, has been warmly welcomed in Galway.

Galway in a time of witnessing

Wed, Jul 30, 2025

Here in Galway, we measure the year in rhythms — not so much by the weather or the ticking of clocks, but by the sequence of festivals and the shifting colour of the streets. July turns, and with it, the city shifts mood. The stretch in the evening begins to draw in. The Galway International Arts Festival takes its final bow, and almost immediately, the echo of hooves rises from Ballybrit. The handover is complete. Art yields to spectacle. The Races are upon us.

This is a pattern we know well — a choreography of the city’s own making. From the dazzle of performance art to the drama of the racetrack, Galway moves not with the calendar, but with its passions. First, the imagination. Then, the tradition.

Fidelity Ireland’s academic collaboration sparks innovation

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Fidelity Investments Ireland is ramping up its academic collaborations, with a strong focus on Galway, as part of a broader strategy to drive technological innovation and build future-ready talent pipelines. Through expanded collaborations with institutions like the University of Galway, the company is investing in cutting-edge research in areas such as natural language processing (NLP), knowledge graphs, spatial computing, and human-computer interaction.

Kylemore celebrates the big Five-O for Paddy Joe

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Last Friday, a heartwarming celebration was held at the iconic Kylemore Abbey as family, friends, colleagues past and present, and members of the Benedictine Community gathered to honour a remarkable milestone: 50 years of dedicated service by Paddy Joe Joyce, Kylemore’s beloved maintenance operative.

A life at both ends of the law

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

With one foot firmly planted in the world of enforcement and the other in the realm of legal challenge, his life’s journey is as rich and complex as the landscapes he once patrolled—from the rocky edges of Inis Oírr to the tense border regions of Northern Ireland.

Claddagh Credit Union installs life-saving defibrillator at Mainguard Street Branch

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Claddagh Credit Union is proud to announce the installation of a publicly accessible Automated External Defibrillator (AED) outside its Mainguard Street branch. This important addition improves emergency readiness and underlines our longstanding commitment to community safety.

Geoghegan-Quinn not to run for presidency

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Former European Commissioner and Justice Minister Dr Maire Geoghegan Quinn has confirmed that she will not be running in this year’s presidential election.

NDP for Galway? Nothing to see here, yet…

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

In years past, the NDP would be a ‘shopping list’ of projects which the cabinet awarded funding to, often after intense local lobbying, but it is now more a broad-brush statement of which policy areas or government departments will have funding prioritised.

The Ardilaun Hotel Awarded Silver Certification for Sustainability

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

The Ardilaun Hotel in Galway has been awarded the prestigious Silver Certification from the Sustainable Tourism Network (STN), marking a significant milestone in the hotel’s journey toward environmental responsibility and sustainable tourism.

Clifden Arts Festival 2025 launches groundbreaking visual art programme

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

The Clifden Arts Festival 2025 (17-28th September ) unveils a bold and diverse Visual Art Programme that brings together Irish and international artists across disciplines and locations. From painting and performance to photography and film, this year’s theme Journey is explored through deeply personal, political, and poetic lenses.

Bishop Casey’s new resting place to remain private

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

The quiet removal of Bishop Eamonn Casey’s remains from the crypt beneath Galway Cathedral has ignited both reflection and division across Ireland. The move, carried out discreetly in recent weeks and only confirmed in a statement from the Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora last weekend, marks a historic and unprecedented decision in the Catholic Church in Ireland. It follows months of internal consultation and dialogue with the late bishop’s family and comes a year after explosive allegations of child sexual abuse were aired publicly in an RTÉ documentary.

Galway Chamber calls for clarity on status of critical projects in West

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

The Government’s review of the National Development Plan (NDP) presents a vital opportunity to realign national priorities, but Galway Chamber emphasises that without clear timelines, regional transparency, and strong oversight, the momentum risks stalling. Central to all of this will be the Government’s priority towards regional balance, which must be an integral part of the revised plan and the projects to be implemented.

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