‘Words can barely describe the emotions of the moments when I tell people I have found their family’

Thu, Jul 30, 2015

Ileana Cunniffe, from Attymon in Athenry, is one of more than 1,000 Romanian children adopted by Irish families in the aftermath of the Romanian revolution of 1989. The event spelt the end of the harsh regime of dictator Nicolae Ceausescu, and appeared to promise a brighter future for the people of the country. 

Bumper prizes on offer for winners of three best dressed awards in Galway

Tue, Jul 28, 2015

Glamorous ladies from right across Ireland will be hoping the current spell of dreary weather lifts on Thursday afternoon to reveal some glorious sunshine for the most hotly contested fashion competition in the country.

Fifty jobs announced as market intelligence company expands its Galway operation

Tue, Jul 28, 2015

Market intelligence provider Industrial Info Resources, which officially opened its new 16,500sq ft office in Ballybrit today, has announced that it will create 50 new jobs in the city.

Galway Hospice's future secured after major funding from Government

Mon, Jul 27, 2015

Government funding has been secured for the expansion and development of Galway Hospice, ending years of efforts to address core funding deficits and resource issues at the charity.

'The dream is not over'

Fri, Jul 24, 2015

To describe Liam Moloney as a fanaticial fan of the TV show Countdown is something of an understatement. Liam has been watching the show religiously since he was a youngster and to appear on the programme has been a lifelong dream. Following three applications, he managed to do just that this week and to acquit himself as well as he did during his time on the show has been an experience beyond his wildest dreams.

Report finds Galway could be an international hub for creative industry

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway city and county has significant opportunity to develop its arts and culture sector into a global creative hub, and could make giant strides in areas such as ICT and the local food industry, according to a study published this week.

New Marketing Masters Programmes at NUI Galway

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Discipline of Marketing in the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics at NUI Galway has recently launched a suite of specialised one-year taught MSc Marketing programmes.

Housing waiting list climbs to 15,000 people

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

At least 15,000 people are now on the Galway City Council's housing waiting list, at a time when the council only has enough money to build 13/14 houses in Knocknacarra, but no permission from the Government to actually build them.

Leading academic to give interfaith lecture in Galway

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The challenges that both extremism and secular modernity pose to people of faith, and the challenges of living in a multi-faith society, will be explored in a public lecture, to be given by a leading British academic in Galway.

‘’It is all about being and looking comfortable’’

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Galway Races has managed to transcend all other racing festivals in the country and the best dressed lady’s prize is no different. Seasoned attendees at these type of style events will concede that the standard of fashion in Galway is above and beyond what is to be seen at any other track in the country.

County Council deny staff were unfriendly to landowners in greenway discussions

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Galway county council staff were this week accused of being discourteous to farmers whose lands are along the proposed Greenway route between Galway and Ballinasloe. The route has proved controversial due to initial fears that land for the Greenway was to be acquired using compulsory purchase orders (CPOs). The IFA, farmers, and landowners previously voiced their anger about that proposal. Earlier this year councillors voted to remove the threat of CPOs and council staff have been liasing with farmers and landowners along the route to move the process forward.

Two hundred people reported missing in Galway last year

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

More than 200 people were reported missing in Galway last year, according to the Garda Annual Report.

Novel steam and threshing events at Mountbellew Vintage Rally on Sunday

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

One of the largest vintage rallies in the west of Ireland will be held in Mountbellew, this coming Sunday, July 26.  From a small beginning 14 years ago, this vintage festival has grown dramatically over the years and now draws huge audiences from all over Ireland and many from overseas.

Local handlers hoping to make the winners’ enclosure during seven day bonanza

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

It is the most competitive seven days of the summer racing season and a number of local trainers will head to Ballybrit with some realistic chances next week.

Claregalway’s Family Festival to raise funds for Hand in Hand

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The Claregalway community is holding a music and dance festival on Sunday August 9 in aid of Hand in Hand Children’s Cancer Charity.

Weld jockeys gearing up for another fruitful week

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Jockey Pat Smullen is no stranger to the winner’s enclosure in Galway. The Offaly native has ridden 39 winners at the track to date and punters can be certain he will substantially add to that tally next week. Because, after all, he will ride the majority of horses for the ‘King of Galway,’ his boss Dermot Weld. The master of Rosewell House has trained a whopping 258 winners at Ballybrit, a feat that will most likely never be equalled by another.

An Pucan unveils The Garden

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

An Pucan Galway’s newest oldest bar has recently opened The Garden – just in time for the highlight of Galway’s social calendar the annual Galway Races. Revellers will be blown away by the new offering that An Pucan has unveiled, and it’s sure to be the top spot this summer.

Positive Mental Health Foundation annual BBQ

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

Positive Mental Health Foundation’s 10th Anniversary Summer BBQ takes place this Saturday in The Clybaun Hotel at 7.15pm and will raise funds for the foundation’s work.

The barbecue will have food and music by the Broken Road band. Funds raised from the event will enable the PMHF’s services to continue in its provision of secondary schools mental and emotional wellbeing programme. 

Applications closing for Sports Scholarship Scheme

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

NUI Galway is issuing a final call for applications to its Elite Athlete Sports Scholarships Scheme for 2015/16.

The scholarship programme is aimed at student-athletes of outstanding calibre who register as students of the university.

Shuttle it to the Galway Races in style with Bus Eireann

Thu, Jul 23, 2015

The 2015 Galway Racing Festival kicks off at Ballybrit next week, and Bus Éireann is back with a special shuttle service to and from the racecourse throughout the week long event.

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