Galway to become a summer ‘floral city’

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Galway is set to become a ‘floral city’ under a new partnership between Salthill and city businesses and the Galway City Council.

New defibrillator for Knocknacarra

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The Knocknacarra Community Defibrillator Group launched the new community defibrillator for the Knocknacarra area on Monday.

Language planning process begins for two Connemara areas

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The official language planning process has begun for two areas of Connemara, with organisations being given two months to apply to Údarás na Gaeltachta to be selected to prepare and implement a language plan.

Three day conference on The Great Famine

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

A three-day conference on The Great Famine, featuring Irish and American academics, will take place this weekend in Ballinasloe.

Voice of Ireland star launches Traveller Pride Week for Galway

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Voice of Ireland star Kelly Mongan this week launched Galway Traveller Pride Week in Ballinasloe Library.

Keep Galway GAA matches on free-to-air TV, demands Kitt

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

All major GAA games involving the Galway hurlers and footballers must be kept on free-to-air TV, a Galway East TD has demanded, particularly with Galway’s major semi-final this weekend.

A feast of football with Féile and club championship this weekend

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

There is a massive amount of Gaelic football action in Galway this weekend.

Three things we learnt in Markievicz Park

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

1- Ó Curraoin and Flynn improving significantly

New antiques shop opens in Headford

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Rosie’s, a new antiques and gift shop, has opened in High Street, Headford and will hold an open day on Friday.

Huge turn out for the Galway Simon Kick Assphalt Race

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The sun shone and the crowds came out for the Galway Simon Kick Assphalt Race on Sunday.

Independence Day party at The Stock Exchange Bar

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Exchange Bar The Stock Exchange Bar is celebrating Independence Day on Friday July 4.

Open day at health and herbs for Enable Ireland Galway

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Health and Herbs is holding an open day at its premises on Sea Road on Saturday from 12 noon to 4pm in aid of local charity Enable Ireland.

World Cup moneyback bonanza with Tom Dempsey Flooring

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Tom Dempsey Flooring, Oranmore, is offering a unique moneyback offer for flooring products purchased during the World Cup.

For those who buy any carpets, wood, rugs, laminate or luxury vinyls that are manufactured or originated in a country that wins the World Cup, Tom Dempsey will refund 50 per cent of the produce price.

Big O Taxis treats children of Lakeview School

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The weather played its part in a wonderful day out for special needs children from Lakeview School, organised by Big O Taxis, in conjunction with Londis, Newcastle Rd, and Turoe Pet Farm.

Further reductions at Kilkenny’s end of season sale

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The Kilkenny Shop has extended its end of season sale with further reductions on fashion and accessories.

Youth Work Ireland and CAPE achieve success with ‘Just for the Health of It’ initiative

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Youth Work Ireland Galway and the CAPE, Circles and Peer Education, Project would like to congratulate their health and wellbeing group “Just for the Health of it” for achieving their Youth Pass Certificates.

Last few places at Galway’s first wedding master class

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

The first wedding master class at the Lough Rea Hotel & Spa will be held on June 29 from 2pm to 6pm.

Macnas’ Boy Explorer to visit Teddy Bears’ Picnic at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Jun 26, 2014

Macnas’ spectacular 15 feet-high Boy Explorer will be making a special visit to Brigit’s Garden on Sunday June 29 for the Teddy Bears’Picnic.

Galway peace activists on trial tomorrow

Mon, Jun 23, 2014

Galway Alliance Against War members Margaretta D’Arcy and Niall Farrell will appear before Ennis District Court at 10.30am tomorrow (Tuesday June 24).

Council to examine sewage health hazard at Ballinfoyle Park

Thu, Jun 19, 2014

Galway City Council is to produce a comprehensive report on the sewerage system in the Ballinfoyle Park area amid reports of sewage oozing out in back gardens and green areas.

The plight of some residents in Ballinfoyle Park was outlined at a meeting of the local authority this week when councillors were asked to approve the Part 8 planning process of a development which would see the fire damaged number 59 Ballinfoyle Park demolished and replaced by a two storey dwelling and number 60 into a three bedroom house. Following public consultation a submission, in the form of a petition signed by 13 residents, was sent to the planning department.

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