Ross Errilly Friary Tours —new guided experience for visitors in Headford
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
A new community-led initiative is set to bring one of Ireland’s finest medieval Franciscan foundations to life for visitors. Ross Errilly Friary Guided Tours will officially launch during National Heritage Week, offering in-depth, engaging tours of the historic site in the Headford area.
Read more ...Claddagh Credit Union sponsors Galway Hospice Memorial Walk 2025
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Claddagh Credit Union is honoured to be the official sponsor of this year’s Galway Hospice Memorial Walk, taking place on Sunday, September 14.
Read more ...Free Hugo Hamilton conversation event in Kennys next Friday
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Award-winning Irish author Hugo Hamilton will be at Kennys Bookshop next Friday August 22 at 6pm, when he will be joined in conversation by Tom Kenny about his new book, Conversation with the Sea. Tickets are free but limited.
Read more ...Galway City Council awards contract for design and build of 84 residential units at Ballyburke Galway
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway City Council has announced that following a restricted tender process, the contract for the development of a new Social Housing scheme named “Fána an tSrutháin” at Ballyburke, Galway, has been awarded to OCC Construction.
Read more ...Event next week on finding Galway families in the Virtual Record Treasury
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
An event on ‘Finding Galway families in the Virtual Record Treasury’ by Dr Ciarán Wallace, Co-Director, Virtual Record Treasury of Ireland, Department of History, Trinity College, Dublin will be held in the Council Chamber, Áras an Chontae, Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway on Wednesday next.
Read more ...Peter Pan wowing audiences at Galway’s Annual Summer Musical
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
A stunning production of the musical ‘Peter Pan’ is on all this week at the Town Hall theatre, Galway. After a brilliant opening night on Tuesday, the show is now selling out fast.
Read more ...Turton’s forthcoming memoir a testament to a life of art and adventure
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
In his forthcoming autobiography My Travels with Footsbarn Theatre, Ted Turton offers a vivid and captivating memoir that will resonate deeply with readers in Galway and the West of Ireland, where he has been a key figure in the artistic and cultural life of the region.
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Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Criminal damage in Loughrea
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the rear Carpark at The Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea Co Galway that occurred on Tuesday August 5 at around 10pm.
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating criminal damage that occurred at the rear Carpark at The Meadow Court Hotel, Loughrea Co Galway that occurred on Tuesday August 5 at around 10pm.
Read more ...St Nicholas’ culture and heritage event brings Galway’s history to life
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Step through the doors of St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church and bring Galway’s past back to life on Saturday, August 23, for the church’s Culture and Heritage Event.
Read more ...City manager ponders 3% rent hike
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway city manager Leonard Cleary has still not decided on a proposed rent increase for council house tenants which received widespread criticism from local politicians when first mooted in June.
Read more ...Up in the eir: Headford’s month-long phone outage finally resolved
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
After more than four weeks without working phone lines, businesses and services in Headford are finally reconnected. It was confirmed by eir on Monday evening that service has been restored, bringing relief to a community that has endured serious disruption.
Read more ...Annual Connemara Gathering to take place in Ros Muc next week
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
The Ros Muc Area Genealogy and DNA group is hosting the sixth annual Connemara Gathering next week as part of Heritage Week.
Read more ...Hildegarde swerves neutrality protest
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Éirígí For a New Republic has postered Galway city with its plans to picket the Galway West TD’s office in Woodquay this weekend, as a protest against what its members see as the Government’s attempt to dilute Ireland’s so-called military neutrality.
Read more ...Clear Our Paths urges Galway to remove risks and improve lives
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Every August, Vision Ireland's Clear Our Paths campaign highlights the potentially hazardous temporary obstacles that pose a risk to the health and well-being of people who are blind or visually impaired.
Read more ...MADRA's public appeal reunites missing pups with mother
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
MADRA (Mutts Anonymous Dog Rescue & Adoption) has shared a heartwarming update to a story that captured hearts across the country: the mother of 13 newborn puppies found off Galway’s N59 has been located, and the family is now reunited.
Read more ...In memory of Sophie: local family raise nearly €20,000 for UHG
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Inspired by the desire to help other grieving families and to honour the memory of their late daughter, Sophie, the Murphy family from Tuam presented a cheque for €19,617.08 to the Maternity Bereavement Services at University Hospital Galway (UHG).
Read more ...D’Arcy 300 event in Kiltullagh to commemorate renowned mathematician Patrick D’Arcy
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Three hundred years ago, on September 27, 1725, Patrick D’Arcy was born to John D’Arcy of Kiltulla House, Kiltullagh, Athenry, and his wife, Jane Lynch. To commemorate his birth, and highlight Patrick D’Arcy’s life and legacy as a renowned mathematician, scientist, and military man, Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society is hosting a weekend of events taking place from August 22 to 24 during National Heritage Week.
Read more ...Heritage Week events to hear of medieval discoveries at Old Kilskeagh Church and Graveyard
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Kilskeagh Heritage Committee will host two events during this year’s Heritage Week highlighting the work carried out at this important archaeological and historical site over the past three years.
Read more ...Galway gathers to honour Peadar O’Dowd
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
Galway’s historic Druid Lane will come alive with voices, music, and stories on Saturday, August 23 as the city gathers to honour the life and legacy of Peadar O’Dowd, the beloved historian, author, and champion of Galway’s heritage.
Hosted by Galway Civic Trust, the Peadar O’Dowd Memorial Day will take place across two remarkable venues: the Mick Lally Theatre and the medieval Hall of the Red Earl. Throughout the day, the programme will blend history, poetry, music, and film.
Read more ...Transforming Nuns' Island: works to begin on €4.3m UrbanLab project
Thu, Aug 14, 2025
A landmark 19th-century mill on Nuns’ Island is set for a new lease of life as construction begins on the UrbanLab, the first project in the proposed construction of the Galway Innovation and Creativity District.
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