New report claims Galway is 'cleaner than European norms'
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
A fall in plastic bottles and cans on the streets, brought about by the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), was not enough to reduce overall litter levels in Ireland last year. That is the finding of business group Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL), whose latest survey of 40 towns and cities shows Galway city centre is “cleaner than European norms”.
Read more ...New Year’s Eve in Galway City events sees year out with a bang
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
Galway City’s New Year’s Eve Family Festive Féile was back for the second year in a row with an excellent range of live music in the City Centre and free family friendly events for all the family including the poignant toll of the St Nicholas Collegiate Church bells for a New Year’s Eve Countdown.
Read more ...'Bizarre, ritualistic' vandals destroy years of hard work at Merlin Woods Community Garden
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
The latest attack on the Merlin Woods Community Garden by vandals has 'led to the destruction of years of dedicated volunteer work', leaving the space, which serves the community both as a garden and as an outdoor classroom, in ruins.
Read more ...Colourful meeting expected as 2020 City of Culture legacy on agenda for Council next week
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
Local councillors are expected to dredge up the legacy of the 2020 City of Culture celebrations at the first full Galway City Council meeting of 2025 next week.
Read more ...Hidden Hearing Galway: A new chapter for hearing health
Thu, Jan 09, 2025
HIDDEN HEARING, a trusted name in auditory care, has launched a new chapter for hearing health in the region, following the clinic's relocation to a new state-of-the-art store in the former KBC Bank building in Eyre Square, just 200 metres from its previous address in the Square.
Read more ...A new era looms for the world
Wed, Jan 08, 2025
As we step into the new year, a strange, anticipatory tension hangs in the air. This sense of flux and uncertainty is palpable, amplified by the imminent return of Donald Trump to the White House for his second term. January 20 marks a moment that many see as a fulcrum for global change—or chaos.
In our own country, political stability remains almost intact as the government formation drags on after November’s election. However, concern is not as extreme as the broader international unease, where the unpredictable shifts in U.S. politics echo globally. The resonance of American culture and policy extends far beyond its borders, infiltrating economies, policies, and even societal norms worldwide.
Read more ...University Hospital Galway remains under significant pressure today
Tue, Jan 07, 2025
University Hospital Galway remains under significant pressure today. The hospital is managing the ongoing impacts of high rates of flu and also seeing very high attendances to the Emergency Department. These pressures are impacting our bed availability.
Read more ...Galway people asked to look out for rough sleepers, vulnerable neighbours ahead of Orange weather warning
Tue, Jan 07, 2025
COPE Galway will be operating an extension of the Cold Weather Response on behalf of Galway City Council until Friday January 10, subject to weather conditions continuing.
Read more ...Traffic is costing Galway tradespeople €7,000 per annum, survey reveals
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
For tradespeople in Ireland, where you live can greatly impact how much time you spend stuck in traffic. Beyond wasting time, these delays also result in significant financial costs.
Read more ...Successful conclusion of innovative EMPOWER Cumasú TÚS programmes
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
December 2024 marked the end of the first EMPOWER Cumasú TÚS programmes. EMPOWER Cumasú is a free entrepreneurship programme for females living in the Gaeltacht areas of Mayo, Galway, Donegal, Kerry, Cork, Meath and Waterford. The programme is funded by Údarás na Gaeltachta and delivered by Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Innovation Hubs and the Rubicon Centre at Munster Technological University (MTU).
Read more ...Ireland’s largest furniture retailer launches biggest sale ever online and in all stores
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
Attention, deal hunters! The Biggest Sale Ever has arrived at EZ Living Furniture. That’s right, Ireland’s largest furniture retailer is slashing prices across all furniture and home accessories ranges in-store and online at www.ezlivingfurniture.ie now. To celebrate the brand’s recent growth and ongoing expansion nationwide, the leading retailer is offering shoppers “the best price ever” with massive price cuts on bedroom, dining, living, sofas, mattresses, accessories, and everything in between.
Read more ...A1 Vehicle Sales and Services — keeping you motoring in Connemara
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
The roads around Connemara are among the most beautiful in the county, but they are also demanding on most vehicles — that is why it is so important to have an excellent sales and service provider.
A1 Vehicle Sales And Service offer a superb 24-hour breakdown and recovery service, covering the entire area of Connemara. They also provide a 24-hour mobile tyre service, which is so convenient given how unexpected and upsetting a puncture or breakdown can be.
Read more ...Alcoholics Anonymous Galway Area Convention this weekend
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
The Annual Galway Area Convention will be held in the Galway Bay Hotel, Galway from Friday 3rd January to Sunday 5th January 2025. All members of the public are welcome to attend the Open Public Meeting tomorrow Friday night at 8pm.
Read more ...New glass factory in Galway: Best Glass
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
A new factory for insulated glass has opened in Galway – Best Glass. This innovative company offers a wide range of glass products, including single glazed, double glazed, and triple glazed options.
With advanced production technology, Best Glass can supply customers with glass featuring various properties, such as K-glass, laminated glass, A-rated, obscure glass, and mirrors.
Read more ...The Queen of Bowling Green
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
It was one of those Galway nights that you would see frozen forever on an arts festival poster, the moon with a crook sharp enough for someone to sit in and drop a fishing line down to the bay below. Flares erupted over near the harbour. Fireworks launched from the roof of the fancy hotel.
Read more ...Mullooly urges action to empower Credit Unions in order to stabilise communities
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
MEP Ciaran Mullooly has welcomed proposed changes to Credit Union lending rules as a “game-changer” for addressing Ireland’s housing crisis and boosting local communities.
Read more ...Transform your business with Lean techniques
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
Lean For Business is designed to encourage clients to adopt Lean business principles in their organisations to increase performance and competitiveness. Despite popular belief, this programme is suited to businesses of all sizes and in all sectors – it’s not just for big manufacturers.
Read more ...Start 2025 with your dream kitchen in the Mark Lohan January Kitchen sale
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
Happy New Year from all at Mark Lohan Kitchens! They are delighted to kick off 2025 with their January SALE, offering 10% off bespoke kitchens.
Read more ...Canney highlights traffic speed concerns in Menlough village
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
Sean Canney Independent TD has been advised that Galway County Council carried out Traffic & Speed surveys recently at Menlough Village, over a 7-day period in late November.
Read more ...Rahoon teacher wins incredible €100,000 in Galway Rape Crisis Centre draw
Thu, Jan 02, 2025
It was a Christmas Rahoon’s Deirdre Butler will certainly never forget after winning an incredible €100,000 at the weekend in the hugely exciting Galway Rape Crisis Centre fundraiser win100grand.ie.
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