Patriot statue needs spring clean

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Sinn Fein’s Galway West TD, Mairéad Farrell, wants the statue of Liam Mellows cleaned before Easter Rising commemorations this weekend.

Galway wins prizes in Texaco Children’s Art Competition

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Three Galway students have won top prizes in this year’s 71st Texaco Children’s Art Competition.

Advertiser in brief...

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Assault in Roscam
Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating an assault that occurred in the Boireann Bheag estate on Thursday, April 10, at 11am. The injured party was exercising in the local park when he was pushed to the ground by an unknown male.

Gardaí in Oranmore are investigating an assault that occurred in the Boireann Bheag estate on Thursday, April 10, at 11am. The injured party was exercising in the local park when he was pushed to the ground by an unknown male.

First female mayor to be honoured

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Byrne (1917-2004), for decades a senior nurse in the Regional Hospital (now UHG), lived her entire life on Henry Street and nearby on St Mary's Road.

Galway City Council celebrates Bealtaine Festival with Night-Time Economy Events

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Galway City Council's Night-Time Economy Action Plan aims to enrich Galway’s evening cultural landscape, fostering community engagement and creative expression through a series of special events celebrating the Bealtaine Festival, Ireland's national celebration of arts and creativity as we age, an initiative of Age & Opportunity.

Fifteen finalists announced for Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh 2025

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

Gaillimh le Gaeilge has this week announced the 15 businesses and organisations that have been selected as finalists for Galway's prestigious bilingual business award, Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh.

Crown Square move kept under wraps

Thu, Apr 17, 2025

A special meeting was proposed to be held in April. This week, City chief executive Leonard Cleary warned councillors that “commercially sensitive” matters may need to be discussed.

Back gate access to Merlin Park University Hospital ends today

Mon, Apr 14, 2025

Galway University Hospitals has issued a reminder that from today, Monday April 14, there is strictly no public access to Merlin Park University Hospital via the back gate, on a permanent basis.

Campaign for legal status for Tik-Tok threatened Claddagh ring

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

City of Galway Deputy Mayor, Councillor Níall McNelis, who runs Claddagh & Celtic jewellers on Quay Lane, wants the Claddagh symbol of heart, hands and crown legally protected.

Cló Iar-Chonnacht celebrates 40 years at Cúirt

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Cló Iar-Chonnacht (CIC), a leading publisher of Irish-language books and music, is celebrating 40 years with a special series of events at the Cúirt International Festival of Literature 2025. Both Cló Iar-Chonnacht and Cúirt mark their 40th anniversaries this year, making this partnership a fitting tribute to the richness of Irish-language storytelling and music.

Alcoholics Anonymous Ireland Convention to open in Sligo tomorrow

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The Annual All Ireland Convention will be held in the Clayton Hotel, Sligo from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th April. All members of the public are welcome to attend the Open Public Meeting on Friday night at 8pm.

Alcoholics Anonymous is a worldwide fellowship of people who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism.

Easter Delights at Ballybane Community Hub

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Get ready for a mouth-watering evening at the Ballybane Community Hub on Wednesday, April 16 at 6:30 PM, as part of their ongoing cookery demonstration series.

Saw Doctors collaboration with RTE Concert Orchestra to be released as single tomorrow

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

The wonderful orchestrated performance of Same Oul’ Town featuring the Saw Doctors and the RTE Concert Orchestra on last Saturday’s Tommy Tiernan Show is to be released globally as a single tomorrow (Friday)

Galway shoplifters giving two fingers to the State, says zero-tolerant Ní Mhurchú

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

With 752 recorded incidents of shoplifting in the Galway division, Ireland South MEP Cynthia Ní Mhurchú has said that local shoplifters are giving two fingers to the State.

Galway University Hospitals introduce tattoo-less radiotherapy treatment

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway University Hospitals have recently adopted advanced high-precision radiotherapy technology, eliminating the need for permanent skin marks (tattoos) for radiotherapy patients.

Ireland West Airport launches record breaking 2025 summer schedule

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Ireland West Airport this week launched its busiest ever summer schedule, including a new service from Groningen in the Netherlands and an additional 110,000 seats added on flights to and from the airport for the summer season.

University of Galway announces 2025 alumni awardees

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

University of Galway has announced the recipients of its 2025 Alumni Awards.

Galway Simon Community launches first development of 10 new homes

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway Simon Community has this week launched a development of 10 new homes in Galway City with full accessibility for older people and for people who have compromised mobility or who are wheelchair users.

Step Up for Family Carers this weekend with a 5k walk

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Family Carers Ireland is encouraging people in Galway to Step Up and take part in a special 5k fundraising walk this Sunday, April 13.

Be part of the GUH Patient Council

Thu, Apr 10, 2025

Galway University Hospitals (GUH) are currently looking for people to volunteer to be part of the Patient Council. The aim of the Patient Council is to work closely with staff to improve the experience patients and families of patients’ have when using the services of the hospital.

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