New Galway City Centre parking initiative supports local rowing club

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Visitors to Galway City Centre now have a new, convenient parking option — and a chance to support local youth sport in the process. The Bish Rowing Club has launched a fundraising initiative by managing the car park at St. Joseph’s “The Bish” Secondary School. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the car park provides centrally located parking for those attending the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races, or simply enjoying a day of shopping, dining, or sightseeing.

Public invited to suggest solutions to litter in the Salthill area

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Galway City Council, in partnership with CuriOcean CLG, is inviting the public to propose solutions to reduce waste and litter in the Salthill area on busy summer days.

Public invited to suggest solutions to litter problem in Salthill area

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Galway City Council, in partnership with CuriOcean CLG, is inviting the public to propose solutions to reduce waste and litter in the Salthill area on busy summer days.

Galway in a time of witnessing

Thu, Jul 24, 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.

Potential Presidential nominations cause councillors to clash

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

With the race to the Áras beginning to heat up, tempers flared during Monday's July Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council as local Fine Gael representatives announced they would only support their party's pick for president.

Military estate gets €25m investment

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Visible from across the lough, a huge white plastic cover over Áras an tSáile in Renmore is currently in place to facilitate the removal of storm-damaged slates and “hazardous roofing material” as part of a €12.8 million revamp of the 30-year-old building.

World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 – shining a light on water users’ stories

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Over the last four years, the business community in Galway has endeavoured to shine a light on water safety for World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations (UN)/World Health Organisation (WHO) initiative which takes place internationally on July 25 each year.

Cancer centre for children on Lough Corrib

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Construction will begin soon on a new €20 million short-stay, west of Ireland facility for children with cancer.

Sell derelict property, buy more houses – McDonagh

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Up to six houses owned by Galway City Council have been empty for almost a decade.

Crowe seeks Government guarantee on UCHG model four development

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

Councillor MJ Crowe wrote to all the Fianna Fáil public representatives on the western seaboard and other parts of the country this past weekend to seek their support to put pressure on the Government to ensure that the planned upgrade of University Hospital Galway to a ‘Model Four’ hospital is included in the revised National Development Plan.

Resurfaced footpath causing political fissures

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

They say all politics is local, but in Renmore, councillors are at daggers drawn over a small strip of footpath.

East side needs bikes too – Forde

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

With only one bike hire station located in the east ward of Galway City, Councillor Shane Forde has called on Transport for Ireland (TFI) to invest in his constituency.

From Galway to anywhere, join the virtual Bay Swim this August

Thu, Jul 24, 2025

This year marks 20 years of the Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim. Since the first crossing in 2004 with just three swimmers, the event has grown into one of Ireland’s largest and most loved open water challenges. On Saturday, July 19, some 160 swimmers took on the 13km stretch across Galway Bay in aid of Cancer Care West.

UHG emergency department still under severe pressure after a busy weekend

Mon, Jul 21, 2025

The Emergency Department at University Hospital Galway is extremely busy today (Monday), with high numbers of people attending the department who need to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment.

Connolly not fearful of summer of scrutiny as she launches campaign

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Independent Galway West TD, Catherine Connolly, has formally announced her intention to become Ireland’s next president.

Keeping your customers satisfied

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Many businesses today are grappling with a complex web of challenges, including economic uncertainty, escalating costs, a competitive market, and changing customer expectations. There is also the ongoing issue of attracting and retaining business.

Ten nominations for Connacht Hospitality Group in Bar of the Year awards

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

The Connacht Hospitality Group is celebrating national recognition after securing an outstanding 10 nominations across a wide range of categories in this year’s Bar of the Year Awards, Ireland’s most prestigious celebration of excellence in the drinks and hospitality industry.

New Galway City Centre parking initiative supports local rowing club

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

Visitors to Galway City Centre now have a new, convenient parking option — and a chance to support local youth sport in the process. The Bish Rowing Club has launched a fundraising initiative by managing the car park at St. Joseph’s “The Bish” Secondary School. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the car park provides centrally located parking for those attending the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races, or simply enjoying a day of shopping, dining, or sightseeing.

All proceeds from the car park go directly to the Bish Rowing Club Boat Fund, which aims to replace the club’s ageing fleet of boats. As a school-based club with no external funding, the Bish Rowing Club relies entirely on the generosity of the community through initiatives like this to continue supporting young rowers.

Introducing Rushmore Homecare: a new chapter in trusted local care

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

After over 30 years serving the community through their family-run Rushmore Nursing Home, Paul and Sharon Conlon are proud to introduce the next chapter in compassionate care: Rushmore Homecare.

Events this month at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Jul 17, 2025

There is something for everyone happening this July at the Ballybane Community Hub. From health research to local policing support and practical cookery tips, the hub is hosting a variety of free events open to the entire community. All events take place at 30 Béal Srutha, Ballybane, H91 TW27, with parking available adjacent to the Ballybane Library.

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