€60m Crown Square loan unseen by minister

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Minister for local government, James Browne, is yet to receive a request from Galway City Council to approve its €60 million loan to fit out the empty commercial shell it owns in Crown Square.

Jobs Expo Galway returns to the Galmont Hotel on Saturday

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Ireland’s leading careers fair, Jobs Expo Galway sponsored by Recruit.ie, will return to the Galmont Hotel & Spa this Saturday, September 13, bringing together jobseekers, employers, and industry experts under one roof for a full day dedicated to career opportunities, jobs and professional development.

Busy week ahead at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The Ballybane Community Hub is set to host a series of exciting events this September, offering something for everyone — from crime prevention support to French cookery and creative cultural expression.

Garda Clinic – Wednesday, September 17 at 8:00 PM

Charity swim celebrates its fifth anniversary

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The hugely popular fundraising event, ‘Swim in Pink’, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year. Organised by the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI) in association with Blackrock Beachwear it has been an incredible success since its beginning in 2020.

A home of heart and heritage: Polish House opens in Galway

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

After years of determination and dedication, the doors of the Pawel Edmund Strzelecki Polish House have opened, offering a cultural centre, a true home of memory, pride, and belonging.

Mystery of who was left holding the baby’s phone

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

A COUPLE argued that a phone taken from their baby when it rang was on speaker and in its mother’s hand, while its father had a discussion with his brother while he was driving, Tuam Court was told this week.

However, Traffic Corps Garda Mick Hehir was adamant that as he rode alongside the driver’s side of the car he clearly saw Michael Waldron of Abbey Quarter, Ballyhaunis, Co Mayo. holding the phone.

Galway Simon Community announces new CEO

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway Simon Community has announced the appointment of Carol Baumann as its new Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Karen Golden, who had served the organisation for many years.

Mark Lohan Kitchens named multi-finalist in Irish Kitchen Trade Guide Awards

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway’s kitchen design scene is in the spotlight this year, as Mark Lohan Kitchens has been shortlisted in six categories at the upcoming Irish Kitchen Trade Guide Awards 2025 — the only all-Ireland awards celebrating the very best in kitchen design, craftsmanship, and innovation.

Terryland Forest Park — A gift in 2025 to the planters of 2000

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

As part of its twenty fifth birthday celebrations and as an event within the Galway Climate Inspirations Festival, the Tuatha volunteers of Terryland Forest Park will host an open day from 12pm until 3pm on Sunday September 14.

Higgins demands clarity on Israeli bonds

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Senator Alice Mary Higgins (Ind) has called on the bank’s top officials to appear before a high-powered finance committee to explain their actions, after she claims this transfer has not been adequately completed.

Mullooly welcomes von der Leyen proposal to suspend EU-Israel trade deal

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Midlands-North-West MEP Ciaran Mullooly has welcomed the announcement by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, proposing to suspend the EU-Israel Trade Agreement under Article 2, requiring that any country trading with the EU must uphold international humanitarian standards.

Community Transport Study for Headford to be on display within weeks

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

The Community Transport Study being drawn up for Headford will be on public display by the end of the month, according to local councillor Andrew Reddington.

Delayed Oranmore cycle and walkway to go to planning before end of year, says Naughton

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Local TD and Oranmore native, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has received confirmation from Galway County Council that the new Oranmore walk and cycleway, connecting the town centre to Oranmore Train Station, will finally enter the planning process in the next few months.

University of Galway calls on the community to open its doors to students

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

University of Galway and the University’s Students’ Union have issued a fresh joint appeal for homeowners to consider offering a room to rent for students for the new academic year.

Upon my oat — Pavement porridge politics spills over into Chamber again

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

In their first meeting on Monday, after the summer break, the city’s representatives briefly discussed the city’s most oaty issue in what the Galway Advertiser calculates is the 15th plenary meeting in a row where the breakfast ingredient has been mentioned.

ATU launches 1916 Bursary application drive for first years

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Atlantic Technical University (ATU) has opened applications for the 2025/26 1916 Bursary with the contribution aiming to encourage participation and success for students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education.

€4m funding boost aims to end long-term homelessness in city

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Galway city is set to receive €4 million in funding as part of a new €50 million national housing acquisitions programme aimed at moving families and vulnerable individuals out of long-term emergency accommodation.

McGregor one of ten hopefuls to seek City Council support next week

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

Disgraced whiskey distiller Conor McGregor is the most high-profile name seeking a five-minute audience with Galway’s city’s 18 councillors on Monday, September 15, alongside nine other presidential hopefuls at time of going to press.

University of Galway to lead major EU-funded projects

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

University of Galway is leading three new major EU-funded projects to improve medical devices, brain treatments, and inclusive clinical trials.

Galway wins big at the LauraLynn Oscars as Lórcan Donoghue brings home prestigious award

Thu, Sep 11, 2025

On Saturday, last six LauraLynn families took to the Red Carpet at the Odeon Cinema in Charlestown, Dublin for one of the most magical events in the LauraLynn calendar, The LauraLynn Oscars.

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