Drinking water in Galway is bad, very bad

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Poor water filtration systems in Galway are putting almost 30,000 people in danger of drinking contaminated water on a daily basis.

Galway Golf Club launches tenth annual competition in aid of Ability West

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Galway Golf Club and Ability West are celebrating a decade of the popular annual fundraising golf competition next month.

Tonnes of electrical waste collected in Galway

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Galwegians are getting getting into the habit of recycling, according to figures released this week by WEEE Ireland.

Eight restaurants shortlisted for Food & Wine awards

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Eight Galway restaurants are among those shortlisted for the prestigious Food & Wine Magazine Restaurant of the Year Awards.

Online petition gathering momentum to save Kinvara green

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

An online petition to reinstate the green at Kinvara Pier has already attracted more than 700 signatures after the green was removed to facilitate the installation of holding tanks for a new sewage treatment facility.

Gort show gets bigger every year

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Two local sporting champions will launch this year's Gort show.

Support volunteers needed for sexual assault treatment unit

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Galway Rape Crisis Centre is seeking psychological support staff to work in the sexual assault treatment unit (SATU) in the city. The facility, one of the few in the country, opened in 2009 following a 20 year campaign by the GRCC.

Monivea gears up for fund-raising fair

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

The Monivea Fair will take place on Sunday August 28.

The Conquerors - in cruise control

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

It has been 45 momentous years since Galway’s finest showband The Conquerors decided to charm the minds of Irish music lovers countrywide, and began touring their music to every corner of the land.

Established in 1971, the band have seen chart topping Irish singles, band members leave, and other members join, but throughout their time together, a love for music and performing has been ever-present.

An evening with The A Capella Knights

Thu, Aug 11, 2016

Local Galway group 'The A Capella Knights' will present a special concert in Galway to help the Simon Community.

The Skeff Launches TradFest West, €15,000 prize package for one traditional Irish music act

Tue, Aug 09, 2016

14 traditional music acts, 7 days, 1 winner.
One traditional music act taking part in TradFest West will walk away with a prize package worth €15,000 comprising a 12-month contract to play at Skeff Late Bar, a professional video and photo shoot and a media package.

Galway East towns to get 'kick start' from new Government fund

Tue, Aug 09, 2016

County Galway towns with populations of under 5,000 may be set to benefit from a new rural renewal scheme, which a local TD said must "kick-start a badly needed revival in our towns and villages".

Grealish demands Coillte explain selling of Clarinbridge woodlands

Tue, Aug 09, 2016

Coillte must send representatives to a public meeting to answer local fears which have arisen from the State forestry company's controversial decision to sell 25 acres of mature woodland near Clarinbridge.

Public meeting to hear 'resentment and confusion' over new bin charges

Tue, Aug 09, 2016

There is "resentment, confusion and dissatisfaction" in Connemara over new bin charges and waste collection arrangements, and such anger is likley to be expressed at a public meeting.

Boost as Baboró receives funding for new children's arts festival in Galway in 2018

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

Galway’s international arts festival for children Baboró was celebrating last evening after it was awarded funding for a new international arts festival to be held in Galway in February 2018.

Margaretta D’Arcy to plant new 'Peace Tree' in Eyre Square

Thu, Aug 04, 2016

Veteran peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy will plant a new cherry blossom 'Peace Tree' in Eyre Square this weekend to mark the 71st anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb, and to replace the original Peace Tree planted in 1982.

Public must tell City Hall not to hike property tax rate in city

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The public must make their voices heard on the local property tax rate which is up for review next month, and tell City Hall that any increase in the current rate will not be tolerated.

Galway East TD fears more broken promises over lake potential

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

A Galway East TD is calling for the tourism minister to ensure the progression of Ireland’s Lakelands programme, which aims to increase the number of tourists visiting the hinterland surrounding the River Shannon.

Fianna Fail’s Anne Rabbitte believes the investment would provide a much needed boost to eastern Galway, highlighting that the plan was mentioned in Programme for Partnership issued by the Government.

Margaretta D’Arcy to plant new ‘Peace Tree’ in Eyre Square

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

Veteran peace activist Margaretta D’Arcy will plant a new cherry blossom ‘Peace Tree’ in Eyre Square this weekend to mark the 71st anniversary of the dropping of the atom bomb, and to replace the original Peace Tree planted in 1982.

Spanish food festival returning to city streets

Wed, Aug 03, 2016

The Campo Viejo Tapas Trail 2016 is returning to Galway for another week filled with Spanish language, culture, and most importantly, cuisine.

The trail will bring the greats of Spanish food to life with 56 Central, Bite Club, Cava Bodega, and the House Hotel all joining in, and offering a host of edible delights.

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