Hundreds plunge for COPE Galway Christmas Day swim

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Hundreds of swimmers, dippers and supporters gathered in Salthill on a mild and misty Christmas morning for the annual COPEGalway Christmas Day Swim.

Glenamaddy rugby player to highlight sports impact of menstrual cycle at BT Young Scientist exhibition

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

A Leaving Cert student from North Galway is to use the forum of the BT Young Scientist contest at the RDS next week to highlight the impact of the menstrual cycle on sporting performance.

Connections between Latin and Irish fascinated West of Ireland man

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The many connections betwen the Irish language and Latin have led to a West of Ireland man taking up the challenge to find the links between the two languages.

Patient experience in Galway’s hospitals highlighted in new survey

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The newly released National Inpatient Experience Survey highlights the areas of good experience as well as those needing improvement in Galway University Hospitals (University Hospital Galway (UHG) and Merlin Park University Hospital) and Portiuncla University Hospital, Ballinasloe.

Fill yourself with the good stuff this coming year

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The beginning of a new year often brings with it an air of optimism, hope, and the promise of change. Many of us approach this annual reset by resolving to give up bad habits or vices, believing that doing so will lead to a better version of ourselves. But what if we shifted our focus? Instead of dwelling on what to give up, why not concentrate on what to embrace? The idea of adding good habits and acts of kindness—both for ourselves and others—can be far more uplifting and impactful.

Gardai probe attack on taxi driver in city

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Gardai are appealing to the public for help in tracking the man who attacked a taxidriver in the city over the weekend.

Gardai seek woman who stole items from Claregalway Church

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

Gardaí in Loughgeorge are investigating a theft from Claregalway Church which occurred on December 23, when several items were taken from the church.

Renewed concerns over poor state of key Mayo to Galway link

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

The condition of the N84 roadway between Mayo and Galway has been criticised for its poor condition and for the absence of regular public transport services along it.

ATU researcher’s work featured in BBC Wildlife Magazine

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

A study by an Atlantic Technological University (ATU) researcher has been spotlighted in the December issue of the BBC Wildlife Magazine, bringing attention to the critical state of Europe’s native oyster reef ecosystems.

New Year rings in new tax changes for Galway workers, says Reddington

Thu, Jan 02, 2025

A New Year means more money back in Galway peoples’ pockets, with changes under Budget 2025 in effect from yesterday (Jan 1)

Maritime organisations urge public to put safety first

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Ahead of next week’s Christmas swims taking place across the county, the Irish Coast Guard, Water Safety Ireland and the RNLI have urged the public to remain cautious while in or near water during the festive season.

‘Plan ahead’ warns union as taxi shortages raise safety concerns this Christmas

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

The Taxis for Ireland Coalition has issued a stark warning about the challenges Galway residents and visitors may face getting home safely during the festive season.

Gardai probe theft of ponies and damage to community gardens

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Gardaí in Ballinasloe are investigating the theft of two Shetland ponies in the Hymany Park area between Saturday, December 14 and Sunday, December 15.

Appeal against telecoms mast in Barna

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

An appeal has been submitted to An Bord Pleanála concerning plans to construct a 24-meter-high telecommunications lattice tower in Barna.

Local talent covers Christmas classic Fairytale of New York

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Local Galway busker Jamie McIntyre has collaborated with Tipperary native Dàwna on their take of the Christmas classic, Fairytale of New York.

The pair met when they were picked by Gavin James as support acts for his tour in Paris earlier this year as part of Three’s City Stages initiative.

Carna an Cheoil agus na nAmhrán airs on New Year’s Day

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

TG4 welcomes the New Year with Carna an Cheoil agus na nAmhrán, a documentary that takes viewers on a journey through the rich musical and cultural heritage of Carna in Connemara.

Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025 now oscailte for nominations

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Cathaoirleach of Gaillimh le Gaeilge, Dr. John Breslin, announced that Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025, is now officially open for nominations. He made the announcement at the annual Lón Nollag Chairde Ghaillimh le Gaeilge which was held on Thursday, 19th December in The Skeff Late Bar & Kitchen, Eyre Square, Galway.

Music for Galway’s Ravel celebration to lift your spirits in January

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Following Music for Galway’s survey of the works of Gabriel Fauré in January 2024, another French composer comes under the spotlight at the 22nd Midwinter Festival from 17 th to 19th January 2025, this time the exquisitely inventive Maurice Ravel. Born 150 years ago to a Swiss engineer father and a Basque mother, Ravel was internationally regarded as France’s greatest living composer in the 1920s and 1930s.

Galway-based film to be screened on TG4 tonight

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

A film produced by two Galway brothers Luke and Jake Morgan will have its TV premiere on TG4 tonight December 23. Froggie is an independent comedy feature film about two brothers set in Galway. The film premiered at the Galway Film Fleadh and took the Best Film prize at Worcester Film Festival 2024.

Christmas wedding viewings at Galway Bay Hotel

Thu, Dec 26, 2024

Choosing a venue for your wedding is one of the most important decisions that you will ever make. Galway Bay Hotel is a uniquely situated venue, providing you with the most elegant & breathtaking setting to host your wedding.

This family-owned hotel prides itself as one of the premier wedding venues in the west of Ireland. The wedding offering at Galway Bay Hotel, has provided couples over the past twenty years with a stunning waterside location, highly professional team of management and staff, charming personality, award winning food and service and many happy memories to cherish for years to come.

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