Dolan welcomes two new Special Education Classrooms for Tierneevin NS

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Albert Dolan, has welcomed the announcement that Tierneevin National School will receive two new Special Education Teaching (SET) classrooms. This significant investment comes as part of ongoing efforts to enhance educational supports for children with additional needs in Galway.

Existence of bereavement counsellor should be better communicated, Forde tells Health Forum

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The existence of the Bereavement Officer services to deal with bereaved familes at Galway University Hospitals should be better communicated to the public, a Galway city councillor told the Regional Health Forum on Tuesday.

Cumann Siúil Chois Coiribe Hillwalking Club – Open Evening

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Interested in hillwalking? Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, Cumann Siúil Chois Coiribe could be the perfect club for you. Tonight you can find out.

The music of the master

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Nestled down a quiet lane off Dominick Street in Galway, there exists a world where fine wood and dust mingle with the hum of lathes and the rhythmic tap of tools on timber. It's the workshop of Paul Doyle, one of the finest luthiers in the country, whose name has been synonymous with quality craftsmanship for more than four decades.

Win a car for just €10 with Galway Hospice

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway Hospice has launched its annual Car Raffle, with the chance to win a brand-new Kia.

Blackrock Cottage — where business meets pleasure

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The beautiful Blackrock Cottage in Salthill has developed an impressive reputation for fine dining and top-class service over the last two years, but the award-winning restaurant is also becoming a popular venue for corporate gatherings, client entertainment, and special events.

Postpone Merlin barrier until schools close in summer, says Forde

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The imminent introduction of a barrier at the back gate of Merlin University Hospital to prevent the route from being used as a rat-run, should be postponed until the schools close this summer, a city councillor told the HSE Regional Health Forum this week.

Irish study identifies financial and canvassing barriers for disabled political candidates

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The first Irish study of disabled political candidates has identified financial costs and difficulty canvassing as among the many systemic barriers facing disabled candidates who wish to participate in political life in Ireland.

One of Europe’s biggest kayak festivals to take place in Galway this weekend

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Hundreds of kayakers will descend on Galway city and county this weekend [Feb 28-March 2] for one of Europe’s biggest paddle sports events.

Paid parking at Merlin should be postponed until entire complex is ready, says Forde

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The introduction of paid parking at Merlin Park Hospital should be postponed until construction at the entire site has been completed, the Regional Health Forum was told this week.

34 patients on trolleys in Galway’s hospitals

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch has released their trolley figures as part of an ongoing daily campaign to review patient and staff care within Ireland’s hospitals.

Treat in store for music fans tonight as National Symphony Orchestra comes to town

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The National Symphony Orchestra, in association with Music for Galway, makes a welcome return to Leisureland tonight Thursday 27 February for a 7.30pm performance taking place as part of the orchestra’s 2024-2025 season.

LEO Galway announces programme of events for Local Enterprise Week

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample a variety of events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Galway City and County. The initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from March 3-7 this year across the country.

Members of Traveller Community lead the way for a just future

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway Traveller Movement (GTM) will celebrate the annual Galway Traveller achievements awards on Traveller Ethnicity Day, March 1. The ceremony will take place at the ILAS Centre, Newcastle Road, at 5:00pm.

Renvyle House Hotel plants native woodland as part of sustainability programme

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Renvyle House Hotel in Connemara, Co. Galway commenced a significant Native Woodland Planting initiative as part of its ongoing sustainability programme. This ambitious project saw the planting of four hectares of native Irish trees, including Rowan, Oak, Birch, Alder, and Scots Pine, further enriching the already thriving ecosystem at the historic hotel.

Search dog locates man in successful rescue in Gort forest

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Gardaí in Gort led a successful multi-agency search and rescue operation for a man aged in his late 60s who had become disorientated in a wooded area near Coole Park on Monday evening.

‘Thin-eir’ - County’s broadband woes highlighted by council

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

It may be four weeks since Storm Éowyn graced Galway with a turbulent visit, the trail of destruction left in her wake continues. With parts of the county having experienced nearly three weeks without power, the lights are now on in Galway but broadband has yet to return for thousands of households across Co Galway.

Portiuncula maternity reviews will be given to families first, regional forum told

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

The ongoing reviews into the provision of care at the Portiuncula University Hospital ordered last month will not be published in full, but instead will be given to the families involved, the HSE Regional Health Forum was told on Tuesday.

Ignorance is increasingly shaping decisions

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

In a world growing ever more complex, the urge to simplify—to strip away nuance and replace expertise with convenience—has never been stronger. We are witnessing an era where science is questioned, research is dismissed, and education is valued only for its economic return rather than its transformative power. Decisions requiring careful thought and analysis are instead reduced to soundbites, populist slogans, and the lowest common denominator of understanding.

Explore your career possibilities at GCC’s Open Day 2025

Thu, Feb 27, 2025

Galway Community of Further Education College (GCC) is gearing up for an exciting Open Day event on March 4, 2025 at their campus, located in Wellpark, Galway City. The college will open its doors to prospective students, offering a unique opportunity to explore the campus, meet teachers and coordinators,, and learn about the diverse range of courses and programs available.

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