Thousands show up for the popular Cannonball Run

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

3000 spectators braved the changeable weather at the weekend to view over €32 million worth of supercars at The Galway Plaza last Saturday.

Irish Hot Air Balloon Championship set for Loughrea Hotel and Spa this month

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The Irish Hot Air Ballooning Championships will take place at the Loughrea Hotel and Spa from the September 24-29. It is the longest running national ballooning event in the world and the first event was held in 1971 at Newcastle House in Ballymahon, Co Longford.

There will be balloonists from the UK, USA, France, Holland, Belgium, Chile and Ireland. It is a massive spectacle with these huge ancient aircraft flying totally dependant on the wind for direction.

BAFFLE Poets Festival to be held at the end of October

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The 21st birthday of the BAFFLE Poets Festival will be held on the October Bank Holiday weekend in O’Dea’s Hotel, Loughrea.

The heats will be held in The Arch Bar and Harney’s, both in Barracks Street, and this year’s theme is ‘The Long Point’, which is a popular water park in Loughrea, with People’s Choice selecting the finalists.

Architecture at the Edge festival programme announced

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Architecture at the Edge, a new festival designed to help citizens understand the many ways architecture impacts our lives, has launched its inaugural programme. The festival, which runs from September 29 to October 1 throughout County Galway and into County Mayo includes expert-led guided tours, talks, workshops and exhibitions and will offer audiences a unique opportunity to explore homes, buildings and spaces that are not usually open to the public.

Wild Atlantic Way opened up to Canadian markets as Shannon welcomes new Toronto service from next summer

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Marketing the Wild Atlantic Way to Canada and servicing the huge Irish diaspora will be made all the easier from next June when Air Canada commence their new service from Shannon Airport to Toronto.

Shannon Airport last evening welcomed the announcement by Air Canada of a new direct service from Shannon to Toronto operating from June 2 to October 13 2018. The service will operate four days a week on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

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Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Attempted robbery at Wellpark
Gardai in the city are investigating an attempted robbery in the city last week. On Wednesday September 6 at 10pm, a male was walking home in the Wellpark area.

Miko and Micheal

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

A loving son’s tender embrace
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Go Wild in Clarinbridge this weekend at free nature fest

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Wildlife, heritage, talks, and walks will all feature in the third Go Wild in Clarinbridge weekend which takes place this Saturday and Sunday, and admission to all events is free.

Tomorrow is deadline for Fuel Allowance applications

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Tomorrow is the deadline for applications for the Government’s Fuel Allowance scheme, and a local councillor is urging eligible Galwegians to apply.

Twenty new jobs to be created for Galway

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

A total of 20 new jobs are to be created in Galway by Bluebird Care, which provides domestic nursing and social care for individuals,as part of the company’s expansion in 26 locations throughout the State.

Health minister accused of “burying” rising hospital waiting lists

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Sinn Féin Councillor Mairéad Farrell has hit out at the Minister for Health over the increase in the number of people on waiting lists at Galway University Hospital (GUH).

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Thu, Sep 14, 2017

Homes and businesses targeted by thieves
Gardai in the city and county are investigating a series of burglaries over the past two weeks and are appealing for help from the public.

Bereavement information booklets translated into Polish to meet growing diversity of families experiencing hospital deaths

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The growing diversity of families experiencing bereavements at Galway University Hospitals (UHG and Merlin Park) has prompted the facility to translate its information booklets on bereavement and post mortems into Polish - the most commonly used interpreting service for the hospitals.

Mayor happy with level of decision making at first meeting of the season

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The new Council season commenced this week with some significant and positive announcements, not least of which is the acquisition of the new Childrens Cultural Hub at Lenaboy Castle (St Annes), Taylors Hill. I am delighted to preside as Mayor over this great news story for both the children of Galway and the cultural sector.

Let imagination run free where it was once stymied

Thu, Sep 14, 2017

The news this week that Lenaboy Castle has been handed over to the city by the Sisters of Mercy, along with a €750,000 stipend to kickstart its refurbishment, is to be welcomed.

Former children's home to become children's creative hub

Tue, Sep 12, 2017

The transfer of ownership of the former St Anne’s Children’s Home in Lenaboy Castle, at Taylor’s Hill, from the Sisters of Mercy to the Galway City Council, has been agreed.

20 new jobs to be created for Galway

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

A total of 20 new jobs are to be created in Galway by Bluebird Care, which provides domestic nursing and social care for individuals,as part of the company's expansion in 26 locations throughout the State.

N59 ground investigation works to begin in October

Mon, Sep 11, 2017

Ground investigation works on the N59 Galway to Clifden road are due to begin by the start of October, with the work taking place between Bunakill and Maam Cross, after what one Galway TD called "painfully slow" progress.

'Ken Loach says comics are very good at communicating with an audience'

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

Among the many top-notch comedians winging their way to Galway for next month’s Vodafone Comedy Carnival is Dave Johns, a seasoned veteran of the British and international circuit and, more recently, acclaimed star of Ken Loach’s I, Daniel Blake.

Thousands expected to travel to Galway for Comedy Carnival

Thu, Sep 07, 2017

More than 15,000 comedy fans are set to arrive in the city during the October Bank Holiday weekend to attend the Vodafone Comedy Carnival Galway, an event which is expected to boost the local economy by at least €5 million.

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