Kylemore Abbey welcomes Old Ireland in Colour exhibition

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Old Ireland in Colour, a photography exhibition featuring work from the best-selling books of the same name, launched at Kylemore Abbey this week. The exhibition will run until late Autumn 2025 in the Victorian castle and will be part of the heritage experience which welcomes over 500,000 visitors each year.

New TG4 documentary explores the future of the Galway Hooker

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The Galway Hooker, and particularly the Bád Mór, is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most iconic images. A new TG4 documentary, Ó Lámh an tSaoir, will explore the future of these traditional sailing boats.

UHG Emergency Department launches AI research to improve GP correspondence

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

University Hospital Galway’s (UHG) Emergency Department has announced the commencement of a pioneering study aimed at enhancing the efficiency and quality of GP discharge letters through artificial intelligence.

Win your dream home in Connemara

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Fancy winning a beautiful home in the heart of Connemara? Well, here is your chance. Through winahomeinclifden.com, you can win a magnificent property in the centre of the town.

Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has this week announced the 15 businesses and organisations that have been selected as finalists for Galway's prestigious bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh.

University of Galway students win three National Student Media Awards

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

This year’s National Student Media Awards (SMEDIAS) took place in the Mansion House, Dublin, on Wednesday, April 9, and students from University of Galway took home three major awards on the night.

Oughterard golfers celebrate McIlroy’s Masters win

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Ireland is celebrating the recent success of Masters winner Rory McIlroy, and none more so than the golfers in Oughterard.

Latest Terryland Forest Park plantathon keeps alive a 25-year tradition

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

More than 80 volunteers recently took part in a community tree planting event to continue a tradition going back to March 2000 when Galwegians of all ages came together to plant the first trees in Terryland Forest Park, Ireland’s first urban native woodland of the modern era.

The need for strong local media

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

This day, 55 years ago, the city of Galway awoke to something new—something vibrant, something that would become an indelible part of its identity. For the first time, the Galway Advertiser, the brainchild of the visionary Ronnie O’Gorman, landed on doormats across the city. Its pages carried not just ink and words, but a spirit of community, connection, and curiosity.

Fianna Fáil to mark Easter Rising with Sunday commemorations

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The Fianna Fail 1916 Easter Commemorations will take place on Sunday next, with the annual Mass at St Patrick’s Church, Forster Street at 11am, followed by a parade and wreath laying at the Liam Mellows statue in Eyre Square.

Oughterard community calls on Minister Foley to stop the eviction of Ukrainian families

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Several Ukrainian residents from Oughterard Manor, local TDs, and a group of residents known as Oughterard Welcomes All are urging Minister for Education Norma Foley to intervene and prevent the pending eviction of their neighbours.

New harbour quarter for city inches closer

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Planners in Galway City Council have approved the government agency’s application to have 356 proposed apartments between Lough Atalia Road, Dock Road, and within Galway Port considered as a Large-scale Residential Development (LRD).

Temporary foot crossing for ‘shabby’ Salmon Weir Bridge raises safety concerns

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

The 207-year-old bridge was described as looking “very shabby” by City East councillor, Terry O’Flaherty (Ind), in a meeting of Galway City Councillors this week.

Patriot statue needs spring clean

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sinn Fein’s Galway West TD, Mairéad Farrell, wants the statue of Liam Mellows cleaned before Easter Rising commemorations this weekend.

Galway wins prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Three Galway students have won top prizes in this year’s 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Assault in Roscam
Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating an assault that occurred in the Boireann Bheag estate on Thursday, April 10, at 11am. The injured party was exercising in the local park when he was pushed to the ground by an unknown male.

Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating an assault that occurred in the Boireann Bheag estate on Thursday, April 10, at 11am. The injured party was exercising in the local park when he was pushed to the ground by an unknown male.

First female mayor to be honoured

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Byrne (1917-2004), for decades a senior nurse in the Regional Hospital (now UHG), lived her entire life on Henry Street and nearby on St Mary's Road.

Galway City Council celebrates Bealtaine Festival with Night-Time Economy Events

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Galway City Council's Night-Time Economy Action Plan aims to enrich Galway’s evening cultural landscape, fostering community engagement and creative expression through a series of special events celebrating the Bealtaine Festival, Ireland's national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, an initiative of Age & Opportunity.

Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has this week announced the 15 businesses and organisations that have been selected as finalists for Galway's prestigious bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh.

Crown Square move kept under wraps

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

A special meeting was proposed to be held in April. This week, City chief executive Leonard Cleary warned councillors that “commercially sensitive” matters may need to be discussed.

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