Higgins supports Salthill investment funding

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

A fourth round of Government funding to support urban regeneration will be launched this summer.

Winner of Castlegar GAA apartment 'still can't believe it'

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Aoife Rynne, the 25 year old winner of the Castlegar GAA club's 'Win a Home in Salthill Galway' fundraising draw at the weekend said that she still can't believe her luck.

Galway hoteliers welcome extension of tourism vat rate

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway hoteliers have welcomed the Government’s decision to extend the nine per cent tourism VAT rate and reform the energy support scheme for businesses.

Our Galway Ukrainians - displaced but not down

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Next Monday (February 27) marks the first anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

New pharmacy opens in Mary Street

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Galway city's newest pharmacy, Cleary's, celebrated it opening in Mary Street on Monday.

Going to the Rugby World Cup in France, or the Women's Football World Cup?

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Claddagh Credit Unionhas launched a new lower rate loan for a limited time that will help travellers get to their world cup of choice.

Tickets, travel, accommodation, spending money, especially for those heading Down Under, all adds up, but Claddagh Credit Union can take the pressure off.

Miniature world is back

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

In 2019 the first Miniature World show took place in Leisureland in Galway. It was intended to become an annual event, but then came Covid and changed, not only the event organiser’s plans, but those of everyone in the world.

But now the Irish Vintage Scene is delighted to report Miniature World is back, and will take place on Sunday March 5, 2023, once again in the Leisureland complex in Salthill, Galway.

Why Do Girls Give Up Sport? Panel discussion at the Westside Library on Saturday 25 February 2023 at 11am

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Why do girls give up sport?
Participation in sport supports physical and mental health, improves quality of life, builds selfconfidence, develops teamwork skills and leads to building social networks which are beneficial to our overall well-being and development.

Patrick's Day 'junkets' for ministers need questioning

Thu, Feb 23, 2023

Upcoming St Patrick's Day trips are under fire from Galway's People Before Profit representatives.

‘A city numbed speechless’ as teens are laid to rest after Menlo tragedy

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

The tragic deaths of three teenagers in an accident at Menlo Pier last weekend has left “a city numbed speechless,” the priest celebrating the first of the funeral Masses said yesterday (Wednesday), when hundreds of mourners gathered to bid farewell to 16-year-old John Keenan Sammon.

Stewart Construction shortlisted for Irish Construction Excellence Awards

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Stewart Construction, Salthill, Galway has been named as a finalist for The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) for their stunning Central Plaza project in Dublin.

The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards) provide an opportunity for the industry to showcase and reward best practice across the full range of construction disciplines and project categories. Stewart has been shortlisted under 2 categories – Commercial - over €60m and Fit Out or Refurbishment – over €30m.

Galway hoteliers deeply concerned at prospect of €400m VAT increase

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Galway hoteliers have expressed deep concern about the effect of a potential €400m increase in VAT on Irish consumers and overseas visitors.

Proposed new school building projects progressing

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Progress is being made with the proposed new National Schools Building Project for Tuam.

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic receives major accreditation for sixth time

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Blackrock Health Galway Clinic has received Joint Commission International Accreditation for the sixth time. The hospital underwent a rigorous on-site survey earlier this month being assessed on the 7th Edition of the Joint Commission International standards.

MADRA to use ‘precious’ €30,000 grant to spay female dogs in Galway

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Connemara-based dog rescue and adoption service MADRA has announced details of a scheme to encourage Galway-based dog owners to act responsibly by spaying their female dogs. The charity has pledged almost €30,000 in funding towards the initiative.

Portiuncula University Hospital launch app to help children get used to hospital

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Portiuncula University Hospital has launched the ‘Little Journey’ virtual reality app to help children between the ages of 3 and 12, to prepare for surgery and allay their anxiety in advance of their hospital stay.

The ‘Little Journey’ app provides 360 degree views of all the areas the children will visit at the hospital as well as useful information about anaesthesiology tailored to the age of the child.

A myth that we need ring road in order to provide better public transport

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Public transport in Galway needs a boost – much of our transport planning is based on huge infrastructure which is both expensive and time consuming to deliver. We need some long term vision, but in the short term we need to make improvements in what we have.

Programme for Government commitment to Galway Ring Road will be honoured - Naughton

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

The Galway Ring Road is a project that, if planning is granted, will be funded by Government. I was one of the negotiating team that formulated the Programme for Government and I worked to secure the Government’s commitment to progressing and delivering this critical piece of strategic infrastructure for Galway.

Return of train food coming down the tracks, says Ollie Crowe

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

The much bemoaned absence of catering on trains between Galway and Dublin will soon be no more, following the confirmation that Iarnród Éireann are to phase the service back in from next month.

Taoiseach assures Grealish of Government funding if ring road gets go-ahead

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar has assured Galway West TD Noel Grealish that if the city’s ring road gets the go-ahead from An Bord Pleanála, it will be funded by Government.

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