How Druid Theatre gave Galway its sense of purpose
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
This week, fifty years ago, in a modest room in Galway, three young visionaries came together—Garry Hynes, Marie Mullen, and Mick Lally—to establish something that would forever alter the course of a city’s cultural, economic, and social destiny. They were not seeking glory or attention; they simply believed that great theatre could—and should—exist outside of Dublin. What they set in motion that day was the foundation of Druid Theatre Company, an act that would not only revolutionise Irish theatre but also redefine Galway’s very identity.
Read more ...Saving Galway’s sacred giant — campaign to restore St Nicholas' to be launched this summer
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
At the heart of Galway city stands a giant—quiet, steadfast, and weathered by time. St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, the largest medieval parish church in Ireland in continuous use, has watched the tides of history ebb and flow for over 700 years.
Read more ...Clifden and Connemara to celebrate historic re-enactment of Alcock and Brown flight
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
This weekend, Clifden will come alive with celebration as it marks the 20th anniversary of one of the most daring aviation tributes of the 21st century — the reenactment of Alcock and Brown’s pioneering 1919 transatlantic flight by adventurer Steve Fossett and United Airlines pilot Mark Rebholz.
Read more ...Connolly welcomes HSE’s decision to ‘sign off” on proposed Galway City West Primary Care Centre
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Fianna Fáil Galway West TD, John Connolly, has welcomed confirmation from the HSE Board that it has “fully signed off” on the proposal to develop a new Primary Care Centre in Galway City.
Read more ...Groundbreaking public EV charging HUB launched in Westside
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
A groundbreaking pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging hub was launched in Westside on Friday by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney TD.
Read more ...Construction to start within weeks on ATU landmark campus developments
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Construction is to start within weeks on a new state-of-the-art STEM (Science, Technology Engineering, Mathematics) building to be located on the east side of the Galway City ATU campus, facing the Ballybane Road.
Read more ...Design charrette marks major milestone in Salthill Framework Vision
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Galway City Council, in collaboration with urban design consultants Allies and Morrison, has completed a two-day design charrette as part of the Salthill Village and Seafront Framework — a transformative vision for the future of Galway City’s most iconic seaside location.
Read more ...Summertime arrives with Galway Garden Festival at Claregalway Castle
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Claregalway Castle welcomes all to the annual Galway Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday, July 5 and 6, from 11 to 6pm.
Read more ...Cllr O’ Flaherty calls for immediate action to upgrade the kissing gate at Ballyloughane
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed confirmation that Galway City Council is to make it safe for wheelchair users to access the beach at Ballyloughane.
The local authority is to upgrade ‘kissing gates’ that are preventing people in wheelchairs accessing a pedestrian path inside the wall running alongside Ballyloughane Road, just past the railway bridge.
Read more ...Garda briefs
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Theft from car at Clonfert Church
Gardaí in Ballinasloe are investigating a theft from a car that occurred at Clonfert Church car park, Eyrecourt, Ballinasloe on Sunday June 29 at approximately 2:40pm. A front window of this car was broken to gain access.
Marking fifty years since iconic Airt Airt Uí Laoire film
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The making of Bob Quinn's iconic film 'Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoire' in 1975 will be commemorated next Thursday evening, July 10, at 8pm, with a screening of the film in Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán, the same location in which the ground breaking film was made. The special 50th anniversary screening of 'Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoire' is being organised by Club Scannán Sailearna, in conjunction with the Galway Film Fleadh, and with the support of TG4.
Read more ...Chamber CEO energised by the immense possibility of Galway
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
It’s a busy June morning, and Karen Ronan is already deep into a full day of meetings when we sit down to chat in the heart of Galway City. The moment she arrives, her energy is palpable—an infectious blend of determination and enthusiasm that has clearly set the tone since she stepped into the role of CEO of Galway Chamber.
Read more ...Third memorial walk honouring Paul McNamara to take place this Sunday
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Described as a 'fit and healthy man who loved his cycling as well as life', Paul McNamara was just 49 years old when he died, his life cut short following a ruptured brain aneurysm on July 7, 2022.
Read more ...Car and cash prizes giveaway from Claddagh Credit Union
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Claddagh Credit Union is delighted to announce the winners of its highly anticipated June Car Draw, held on June 26.
Read more ...Groundbreaking public EV charging HUB launched in Westside
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
A groundbreaking pilot electric vehicle (EV) charging hub was launched in Westside on Friday by the Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Mike Cubbard, and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Seán Canney TD.
Read more ...Animal disease can spell extinction for small farmers, Mullooly warns
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
At the European Parliament’s Agricultural Committee meeting, MEP Ciaran Mullooly highlighted the severe impact of animal diseases and economic pressures on the livestock sector, emphasising the urgent need to protect small family farms.
Read more ...McDonagh welcomes works at Beach Court – First of several estates to receive storm recovery upgrades
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Cllr John McDonagh has welcomed the commencement of long-awaited lighting repairing works at Beach Court which is the first of several Galway City estates to undergo infrastructure repairs following severe damage caused by Storm Eowyn in January.
Read more ...Marking fifty years since iconic Airt Airt Uí Laoire film
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The making of Bob Quinn's iconic film 'Caoineadh Airt Uí Laoire' in 1975 will be commemorated next Thursday evening, July 10, at 8pm, with a screening of the film in Seanscoil Sailearna, Indreabhán, the same location in which the groundbreaking film was made.
Read more ...‘Pink Friday’ at the Ardilaun Hotel – Race Week 2025
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
The much anticipated ‘Pink Friday’ is back on Friday August 1 for another fun filled afternoon of drinks, good food entertainment and glamour. Once again, it is all in aid of our very worthy chosen charity the ‘National Breast Cancer Research Institute’.
‘Pink Friday’ is a very special event we run every year in aid of Ireland's National Breast Cancer Research Institute, and it is all tied into the excitement of the Friday Race Day at Galway’s International Race Festival 2025. ‘Pink Friday’ is a fun-filled race day warm up with entertainment, food, drinks, goodie bags and, of course, oodles of glamour and style! On top of that there are loads of prizes to be won on the day, including best dressed lady and gent! And when that all happens, you still have your adventure at the Galway Racecourse to look forward to!
Read more ...Dazzle in style at Racing for Rosabel
Thu, Jul 03, 2025
Glamour, generosity, and Galway’s racing spirit will come together in spectacular fashion on Monday, July 28, as The Connacht Hotel once again proudly hosts the hugely anticipated Racing for Rosabel event – a dazzling day out in support of the inspiring Rosabel’s Rooms charity.
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