Life in the Spirit Seminar at St Columba’s Church, Castlegar

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

St Columba’s Church in Castlegar are hosting a Life in the Spirit Seminar which began last night Wednesday, 18th June and running through to 30th July. The seminar consists of seven weekly sessions, held every Wednesday from 7:15 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Galway City moves into Top Ten in litter league

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

The latest survey from business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL) reveals Galway City Centre is ‘Cleaner than European Norms’ in 10th spot in the ranking of 40 towns and cities across Ireland, a rise of one position on last year. Meanwhile, Ballybane is again littered towards the foot of the table.

Work to begin on new phase of Athenry Northern Ring Road

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

BY DECLAN VARLEY
Galway County Council has confirmed that construction of the western section of the Athenry Northern Ring Road will commence in the coming weeks with a completion date of late 2025.

Galway launch of news report shows local news sources among most trusted

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

A majority of Irish people are either extremely or very interested in news, according to the annual Digital News Report Ireland 2025, published in Galway on Tuesday by Coimisiún na Meán. Research for the Digital News Report was undertaken by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism at the University of Oxford and analysis of the Irish data is provided by the DCU Institute for Future Media, Democracy and Society (FuJo).

The Irish Report, which is in its eleventh year, shows that most people in Ireland (56%) across all age groups are interested in news. This represents the highest level of interest in news since 2022, up 3 points from last year, but down from a peak of 70% in 2021, during the Covid pandemic. This enthusiasm for news puts Irish audiences ahead of their UK (39%) and US (51%) counterparts and ahead of the European average (45%).

FutureTrials25 shaping the future of clinical trials

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

University of Galway this week welcomed global leaders in healthcare, regulation, pharma, medtech and patient advocacy to FutureTrials25, a landmark international conference focused on transforming how clinical trials are designed, delivered, and experienced.

Day Care Services for Older Persons opens in Tuam community nursing unit

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

The Joe & Helen O’Toole, Community Nursing Unit (CNU), Tuam recently opened its doors for the first time to Day Care Services.

Turning a new page: Clifden expands library access with more self-service hours

Wed, Jun 18, 2025

Clifden Library has become the second branch library in County Galway to roll out the My Open Library (MOL) initiative, dramatically increasing public access to services with extended self-service hours, Galway County Council has confirmed.

The Galway Food Show Comes to The Ardilaun Hotel

Tue, Jun 17, 2025

The Galway Food Show, part of the Ireland Food Show series, arrives at The Ardilaun Hotel on Tuesday, June 24th, 2025, from 10:30am to 5:00pm.

Preparation begins for excavation at former Mother and Baby institution in Tuam

Mon, Jun 16, 2025

Pre-excavation works at the site of the former Mother and Baby institution in Tuam have begun this morning.

Tuam excavation to start on Monday

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Works to forensically excavate the site of the former Mother and Baby institution in Tuam will begin on Monday next, June 16, according to Daniel MacSweeney, who leads the Office of the Director of Authorised Intervention, at Tuam (ODAIT).

Connacht Hospitality Group celebrates 23 nominations at the Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The Connacht Hospitality Group has been nominated for an incredible 23 awards at the prestigious Irish Bar and Cocktail Awards 2025, recognising excellence across its five standout venues: The Connacht Hotel, HYDE Bar, M Fitzgerald’s Bar, An Púcán, and Galway Bay Golf Resort.

Changing face of media in Galway continues apace with sales of Galway Bay FM and Connacht Tribune

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The changing face of the media scene in Galway will accelerate over the next few weeks as the CCPC (Competition and Consumer Protection Commission) complete deliberations on the separate acquisitions of Galway Bay FM and the Connacht Tribune newspaper.

Galway’s Droichead an Dóchais shortlisted for RIAI Public Choice Award

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Galway’s iconic pedestrian and cycle bridge, Droichead an Dóchais, has been shortlisted for a prestigious award which recognises outstanding architecture that resonates with the public.

Clonfert Board of Management decision is a “missed opportunity,” says past pupils group

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The Spirit of Garbally group said this week that it was deeply disappointed by the decision of Clonfert College Board of Management not to provide for the heritage and sporting legacy of Garbally College in the new amalgamated institution.

Conamara ambulance cannot be delayed any further, says Farrell

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Mairéad Farrell has called on the HSE and Minister for Health to ensure that the ambulance base planned for Conamara is delivered as quickly as possible and that there are no further delays with the project.

Cheevers calls on Galway City Council to review ‘unfair’ grass cutting policy

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Cllr Alan Cheevers is urging Galway City Council to urgently examine its current policy regarding grass cutting and landscaping services in council-managed estates.

Free event for aspiring and working writers at Kennys Bookshop this Saturday

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

If you have ever considered writing for young people, this is the event for you. Authors Dave Rudden, Patricia Forde and Alex Dawson will be at Kennys Bookshop, Liosbán this Saturday June 14 at 6pm to discuss, in conversation with Tomás Kenny, their horror stories and how they write for young people - from their inspirations to redrafting to navigating that submission process.

Medical Technology Ireland 2025 at Galway Racecourse this autumn

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

Medical Technology Ireland 2025 is on 24-25 September 2025 at Galway Racecourse and is Europe’s second largest and fastest growing medical device design and manufacturing Show. The event this year features more than 350 global suppliers across four floors.This year’s Medical Technology Ireland Conference brings together industry leaders for two days of focused discussions on Medtech innovation, resilience, and growth.

City HideAway – Galway’s newest urban escape

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

The Connacht Hospitality Group is delighted to announce the opening of City HideAway, a brand-new accommodation offering in the heart of Galway City. Officially open from June to August, this stylish 150-room property is now welcoming guests for Summer 2025.

Simon J Kelly Architects (SJK) nominated for RIAI Public Choice Award

Thu, Jun 12, 2025

With offices in Galway and Mayo, local architectural firm, Simon J Kelly Architects (SJK), have once again been shortlisted for the RIAI Public Choice Award. Each year the RIAI Public Choice Awards celebrate excellence in design and project delivery and gives a unique opportunity for us, the general public, to choose our favourite project of the year, inviting us to recognise the buildings and places that enrich our everyday lives.

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