The wonder of a jobs announcement

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

In the fevered world of local media, few things used to be more encouraging than a jobs announcement. Such events were the bread and butter of regional coverage, sparking optimism and bringing together journalists, politicians, and business leaders in shared celebration.

Officials worried about parking meter security

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway City Council is believed to have communicated concerns to Gardaí that its parking meters may be vulnerable to interference while a dispute with the company which previously operated them continues.

Council invites Galway 2020 reps to explain themselves

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway City Council has invited representatives of the Galway Culture Company to attend a full council meeting to explain its activities to councillors since Galway won the European city of Culture competition in 2020.

Galway’s housing crisis: rising prices meet limited supply

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway’s housing market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, with rising prices and the stock of available housing nationally reaching a new low. According to a national survey by Real Estate Alliance (REA), the average cost of a second-hand three-bed semi-detached home in Galway city is expected to rise by 10 per cent in 2025. This follows a significant 10 per cent increase in 2024, bringing the current average price to €370,000—up from €337,000 in December 2023.

The situation is similarly dire across County Galway, where house prices rose by 17 per cent in 2024 to an average of €270,000. Projections for 2025 indicate another 10 per cent increase, driven by high demand and an unprecedented shortage of supply.

GAHS lecture to explore the Blakes of Menlo Castle

Mon, Jan 13, 2025

The Blakes of Menlo Castle will be the subject of the Galway Archaeological and Historical Society free illustrated public lecture taking place on January 13 at 8pm. The venue is the Harbour Hotel, and the speaker is Patrick Larkin.

Pay and Display machines switched off amid legal row

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

As if the weather had not made conditions miserable enough for commuters this week, they were further inconvenienced by the fact that Pay and Display parking machines in the city were inoperable.

SL Controls to merge with multinational NNIT

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

SL Controls which has a base in Galway is to merge with multinational NNIT as Ireland takes on the role of the global ‘smart factory’ base for NNIT.

Recalling a remarkable Traveller life

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Have you ever sat with an elderly Irish Traveller and asked them what their life was like?

Mountbellew-Moylough participates in international commuter research project

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Almost 80 people from Mountbellew and Moylough have taken part in an international survey designed to study commuter living during and after Covid-19.

A new research report outlines the impact of, and behaviours and attitudes towards, workplace commuting of more than 1,000 people living in small rural communities across Ireland, Northern Ireland and the State of Maryland, United States, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Meet Tony Óg Regan in Eason this weekend

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Galway hurling star and performance coach Tony Óg Regan will be in Eason, Shop Street on Saturday to sign copies of his new book, MVP: Raise Your Game, offering attendees a chance to meet the accomplished athlete and gain insights into his performance philosophy.

Green certification status for Marine Insititute lab teams

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Two laboratory teams within the Marine Institute have recently achieved green certification status as part of the ‘My Green Lab’ accreditation programme. The Molecular Biology Unit (Fish Health Unit & Shellfish Microbiology) and Phytoplankton Team (Shellfish Safety) achieved the standards of the programme which seeks to reduce the environmental impact of laboratories through a combination of organisational initiatives and behaviour change programmes.

Mullooly calls for Mercosur opposition to be red line in Government formation talks

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Ciaran Mullooly, MEP for the Midlands–North-West constituency, has written to Independent TDs in the region urging them to make opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal a red line issue in the upcoming government formation talks.

Galway in top 60 cities worldwide for congestion

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

While Galway is always welcoming recognition on a global scale, it has made a world list that may not be to our liking.

€50,000 boost for Galway organisations with Ireland Funds grants

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The Ireland Fund has awarded €50,000 in grants to two organisation working with vulnerable and ill children in Galway.

Galway charities among those to benefit from Ireland West Airport drive

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Ireland West Airport staff were delighted to present a cheque for a record €46,500 to the airports six staff-nominated charities for 2024 – ACT for Meningitis, BUMBLEance, Down Syndrome Ireland (Mayo Branch), Irish Red Cross, Mayo Mountain Rescue, and Western Care Association. The record amount raised will be shared equally between the six charity partners.

Framing the worldview

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Did you know that many Americans cannot locate the US on a world map? I recently had a video show up on my social media that proved just that, as an anonymous camera person asked seemingly random people to locate North Korea on a blank map, with several pointing to Canada, Europe, and even the USA.

73 patients on trolleys in UHG on Tuesday night

Thu, Jan 09, 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.

Fishy tales hatched in Connemara

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

The oldest salmonid hatchery in the world can be found in County Galway, and a new book released this week sets out its long history and present-day challenges.

Property prices in Galway stayed flat in last quarter, says report

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Property prices in Galway have stayed flat during the quarter, according to the latest MyHome Property Price Report.

'We are terrified we will be murdered' - alleged arson attack leaves Galway family shaken

Thu, Jan 09, 2025

Gardaí are currently investigating the alleged arson attack which took place at Horan Stud Farm, Claregalway on New Year's Eve. The blaze resulted in the death of one horse, injuring and burning a number of horses and resulted in a member of the family being hospitalised due to smoke inhalation.

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