The Connacht Hotel achieves prestigious Green Tourism Gold Award
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
The Connacht Hotel has been recognised for its outstanding commitment to sustainability after achieving the prestigious Gold Award from Green Tourism, the world's leading sustainability certification programme for the tourism and hospitality industry.
Read more ...Citizens Information sees growing demand for services
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
South Connacht Citizens Information Service (SCCIS), which recently published its annual report for 2025, has reported continued high levels of demand for its services. The rising cost of living and the increased move of public services online were two of the main reasons people contacted the service.
Read more ...Ballinasloe home attacked by turf-wielding thugs
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Gardaí are investigating an incident of criminal damage in which the front window of a home was smashed last week.
Read more ...Currach racing and culture 'at risk'
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Leaning against the railing of the ferry as the wind licks salt into my hair, I consider whether letting the lads babysit the dog was a bad idea. But I can’t suppress the excitement of being out of the city.
Read more ...Oranmore Lodge Hotel staff plan 30,000-mile fundraiser in memory of late colleague
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
A team from the Oranmore Lodge Hotel are aiming to collectively cover 30,000 miles this month to raise funds for heart charity Croí in memory of a former colleague who passed away suddenly last year.
Read more ...Lyons welcomes replacement bus shelter for Kingston Road
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has this week welcomed works now under way on a replacement bus shelter on Kingston Road.
Read more ...Headford roadworks to be 'substantially completed' before start of school year
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Cllr Mary Hoade has received confirmation, following consultation with Galway County Council this week, on the works on the Church Road in Headford.
Read more ...Galway Rape Crisis Centre seeking volunteers for Psychological Support Team
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) is seeking volunteers aged 25 and over to join its Psychological Support Team, providing vital support to survivors of sexual assault.
Read more ...Remembering pioneering missionary Sister Margaret Coyne
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Sister Margaret Coyne, a Galway native who spent decades working to save the sight of thousands of people in Ethiopia, at times in the face of famine and war, passed away on August 15 in the loving care of the Daughters of Charity in Southport, England.
Read more ...Galway scientists tackle trump regime
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Anyone who has ever spent time in or near a cattle shed will have smelled that what goes in one end must come out the other, with livestock calculated to account for more than 10 per cent of global greenhouse emissions.
Read more ...Portumna and Tuam fly the flag for Galway in Pride of Place competition
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Portumna Tidy Towns and Tuam Women’s Shed have been chosen to represent County Galway in the 2026 IPB Pride of Place Awards.
Read more ...€15.1m social housing scheme to deliver 62 homes in Tuam
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Construction is due to begin later this month on a €15.1 million social housing development in Tuam which will provide 62 new homes.
Read more ...Bringing Galway to Milwaukee
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
The 45th annual Milwaukee Irish Fest – the largest celebration of Irish culture and heritage in the United States – has been taking place on the shores of Lake Michigan in Wisconsin.
Read more ...Galway and Chicagoland Chambers sign landmark Memorandum of Understanding
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
A significant milestone in the Galway–Chicago Sister City relationship was reached last week with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Galway Chamber of Commerce and the ChicagolandChamber of Commerce.
Read more ...Galway and Chicago Mayors hold strategic roundtable on shared priorities
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Helen Ogbu met with Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson last weekfor a strategic roundtable discussion focused on shared priorities including diversity, youth opportunity, climate resilience, education, and cultural exchange.
Read more ...Galway Friedreich’s ataxia campaigners to join national demonstration over treatment costs
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
A few months ago, I interviewed Aoife Quinn from Oranmore for the Galway Advertiser's April 16 issue. Aoife chatted with me about her experience with Friedrich's Ataxia (FA), and how there is a treatment available, called Skyclarys, which could help slow down the progression of the disease and improve the quality of life for people with FA.
Read more ...Pipe upgrade means five months of road works
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
The good news for residents from Wellpark to the Docks is that a more reliable water supply is on its way, but the bad news for commuters is road works throughout the school term until past Christmas.
Read more ...Flagship ocean event for city is part of EU presidency
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
University of Galway will host a major summit on the future of the Atlantic Ocean as part of Ireland’s current presidency of the European Union.
Read more ...Construction of safer school route commences
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
The Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Scheme for Scoil na bhForbacha has now reached the construction stage, with a contractor appointed and construction works scheduled to commence in mid-September.
Read more ...Search is on for new Cúla4 presenter
Thu, Aug 20, 2026
Cúla4 are looking for a confident, creative and engaging new Cúla4 presenter to become one of the key faces and voices of its Irish language young people’s channel.
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