Charlie Byrne’s and Kennys Bookshop to receive funding to bring community ideas to life
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Two local independent Galway bookstores have each secured a €5,000 grant as part of the Books At One Community Fund 2025. Charlie Byrne’s and Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery were successful following a national call for submissions to deliver interesting and innovative community initiatives.
Read more ...Councillors prepared to fight ‘tooth and nail’ against PUH downgrade
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
The HSE’s decision to reduce the scope of maternity services at Portiuncula University Hospital (PUH), has prompted united condemnation from Galway County councillors, resulting in calls for Government intervention.
Read more ...Galway needs the Ring Road
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Unfortunately, this critique misrepresents both the purpose and the scope of the project.
Read more ...Arm celebrates opening of new facility at Crown Square
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Semiconductor-producer Arm has celebrated the official opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in Galway City. Since establishing operations in Galway in 2014, Arm has expanded to 90 staff members locally, and more than 4800 employees across Europe.
Read more ...Busy week at GUH with Covid outbreak and Emergency Department numbers
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
The Emergency Department at Galway University Hospital (GUH) has been extremely busy this week with high numbers of people attending the department who needed to be admitted to hospital for ongoing treatment. On Saturday, 220 people and on Sunday 157 people attended at the Emergency Department and there were a total of 96 admissions over the two days. On Monday there were 25 patients in the Emergency Department with a further 18 patients on trolleys at ward level. In addition they have opened additional surge beds.
Read more ...Canney welcomes over €3.4 million investment in Galway Group Water Schemes
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for International and Road Transport, Logistics, Rail and Ports and Leader in Cabinet of the Independent Ministers, has welcomed the approval of over €3.4 million in funding for Galway Group Water Schemes under the Multi-Annual Rural Water Programme (MARWP) 2024–2026.
Read more ...National review of Down syndrome regression must happen, says Roche
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Action must be taken to support people with Down syndrome who are experiencing regression, a Galway East Fine Gael TD has said.
Read more ...Aware launches urgent call for volunteers to join its support team in Galway
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Aware, Ireland’s national organisation dedicated to supporting those affected by depression and bipolar disorder, is urgently recruiting new volunteers for its Support Team in Galway. With around 400 passionate volunteers nationwide, Aware delivers essential, free services that profoundly impact individuals and families across Ireland. No prior experience or qualifications are necessary, as full training and ongoing support are provided. Applications are now open at www.aware.ie.
Aware volunteers come from all walks of life, representing a diverse range of ages and backgrounds. Many are inspired to volunteer through their own personal experience with mental illness, or through supporting loved ones. Others choose to get involved out of a desire to contribute to the community, deepen their knowledge of mental health, develop new skills, or simply make meaningful connections.
Read more ...Galway communities urged to go green with fresh climate fund
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Galway County Council has announced that the next round of the Community Climate Action Fund will open this September, providing new opportunities for community groups across the county to take meaningful climate action at a local level.
Read more ...New Galway City Centre parking initiative supports local rowing club
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Visitors to Galway City Centre now have a new, convenient parking option — and a chance to support local youth sport in the process. The Bish Rowing Club has launched a fundraising initiative by managing the car park at St. Joseph’s “The Bish” Secondary School. Open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., the car park provides centrally located parking for those attending the Galway International Arts Festival, the Galway Races, or simply enjoying a day of shopping, dining, or sightseeing.
Read more ...Public invited to suggest solutions to litter in the Salthill area
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Galway City Council, in partnership with CuriOcean CLG, is inviting the public to propose solutions to reduce waste and litter in the Salthill area on busy summer days.
Read more ...Public invited to suggest solutions to litter problem in Salthill area
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Galway City Council, in partnership with CuriOcean CLG, is inviting the public to propose solutions to reduce waste and litter in the Salthill area on busy summer days.
Read more ...Galway in a time of witnessing
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Here in Galway, we measure the year in rhythms — not so much by the weather or the ticking of clocks, but by the sequence of festivals and the shifting colour of the streets. July turns, and with it, the city shifts mood. The stretch in the evening begins to draw in. The Galway International Arts Festival takes its final bow, and almost immediately, the echo of hooves rises from Ballybrit. The handover is complete. Art yields to spectacle. The Races are upon us.
This is a pattern we know well — a choreography of the city’s own making. From the dazzle of performance art to the drama of the racetrack, Galway moves not with the calendar, but with its passions. First, the imagination. Then, the tradition.
Read more ...Potential Presidential nominations cause councillors to clash
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
With the race to the Áras beginning to heat up, tempers flared during Monday's July Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council as local Fine Gael representatives announced they would only support their party's pick for president.
Read more ...Military estate gets €25m investment
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Visible from across the lough, a huge white plastic cover over Áras an tSáile in Renmore is currently in place to facilitate the removal of storm-damaged slates and “hazardous roofing material” as part of a €12.8 million revamp of the 30-year-old building.
Read more ...World Drowning Prevention Day 2025 – shining a light on water users’ stories
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Over the last four years, the business community in Galway has endeavoured to shine a light on water safety for World Drowning Prevention Day, a United Nations (UN)/World Health Organisation (WHO) initiative which takes place internationally on July 25 each year.
Read more ...Cancer centre for children on Lough Corrib
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Construction will begin soon on a new €20 million short-stay, west of Ireland facility for children with cancer.
Read more ...Sell derelict property, buy more houses – McDonagh
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Up to six houses owned by Galway City Council have been empty for almost a decade.
Read more ...Crowe seeks Government guarantee on UCHG model four development
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
Councillor MJ Crowe wrote to all the Fianna Fáil public representatives on the western seaboard and other parts of the country this past weekend to seek their support to put pressure on the Government to ensure that the planned upgrade of University Hospital Galway to a ‘Model Four’ hospital is included in the revised National Development Plan.
Read more ...Resurfaced footpath causing political fissures
Thu, Jul 24, 2025
They say all politics is local, but in Renmore, councillors are at daggers drawn over a small strip of footpath.
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