Galway’s PHE shortlisted for Workplace Wellness Award at SFA National Business Awards 2026

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Galway-based design firm PHE has been announced as a finalist in the Workplace Wellness category of the SFA National Business Awards 2026, a recognition that highlights the company’s commitment to fostering a supportive, healthy and people-focused working environment. The announcement comes as the Small Firms Association unveils this year’s finalists, showcasing the excellence and innovation driving Ireland’s small business community.

PHE, a multidisciplinary team of engineers, architects, 3D specialists and interior visualisation experts, has built a strong reputation for delivering comprehensive design solutions for both residential and commercial projects. Working closely with a trusted network of partners, the company provides an end-to-end service—from initial concept and greenfield planning through to full project completion. Their advanced 3D and interior visualisation capabilities enable clients to explore and understand their finished spaces long before construction begins, ensuring clarity, confidence and creativity throughout the design process.

Is Galway hostile to pedestrians?

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

There’s a video doing the rounds on social media of someone driving through Galway in 1965. The car drives along Bridge Street and Mainguard Street, before turning onto Shop street.

Take a Winter Solstice Dip at Dawn and help tackle homelessness

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Make the most of the shortest day of the year and join Galway Simon Community for a Dip at Dawn this Winter Solstice to support those facing the trauma of homelessness across Galway, Mayo and Roscommon. Galway Simon Community invites you to take the challenge, don your swimwear and join with your colleagues, friends and family at 8.30am on Sunday December 21 for an invigorating dip at Salthill Beach and help tackle homelessness.

Record demand for Cancer Care West Services in 2024

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Cancer Care West has reported one of its busiest years on record, providing vital practical and emotional support to nearly 3,000 cancer patients and their families throughout 2024.

The rise in demand reflects both the increasing number of cancer diagnoses and growing awareness of the charity’s broad range of free support services across the West and Northwest.

Councillors rail against sale of Galway Airport as lease renewal sparks wider debate

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

A routine item seeking approval to extend Galway Flying Club’s lease of the Galway Airport site until December 2026 ignited a lengthy and impassioned debate at November’s plenary meeting of Galway County Council, as councillors demanded clarity on the long-delayed proposed sale of the 115-acre Carnmore site.

University of Galway partners with the Government of Ukraine to strengthen democracy and media education

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

University of Galway is to take a major international role in supporting the media ecosystem and democratic development in Ukraine with a new cooperation agreement with President Volodymyr Zelensky’s government.

Galwayman gets ready for mammoth rowing challenge

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

A man with two years’ rowing experience is to take on the Atlantic Ocean in a mammoth fundraising challenge for two charities.

Beautiful documentary Born That Way to get two screenings in Galway in coming week

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

This week, Galway audiences have a rare opportunity to encounter a film that has already touched hearts across the country. Born That Way, the profoundly moving new documentary by awardwinning Corrandulla-based filmmaker Éamon Little, will receive two special hometown screenings at Nun’s Island Theatre — 8pm on Sunday, December 7, and 8pm on Wednesday, December 10. For those who cherish intimate, human-centred storytelling, these screenings promise an experience as reflective as it is transformative.

Galway People of the Year Awards ceremony celebrates 30th anniversary

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

The Galway People of the Year Awards marked a significant milestone at the weekend, celebrating their 30th anniversary with a gala banquet that drew more than 550 family members, friends, and supporters to the Galway Bay Hotel.

Renmore rat run busy as Times Square – minister

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Minister of State Noel Grealish has called on the Department of Transport to fund Galway City Council’s efforts to tackle the thousands of vehicles using Renmore as a rat run.

ATU wins €10m tech boost

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Atlantic Technological University has received the highest single grant from the government’s €66 million fund to upgrade the digital infrastructure of specialist colleges.

New skate park in Doughiska

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Galway City East Councillor Alan Cheevers has welcomed the opening of the upgraded skateboard facility at Doughiska Park.

Bootcamp for activists

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Four Galwegians have been selected to attend a special bootcamp for community changemakers, sponsored by a philanthropic foundation.

British Ambassador’s Galway visit sparks strong reactions

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

The recent visit of British Ambassador to Ireland, Kara Owen, to Galway prompted strong reactions at the November Plenary Meeting of Galway County Council, with Independent Connemara South councillor Tomás Ó Curraóin voicing firm objections.

Fifty-one business leaders to Sleep Out for COPE Galway as homelessness reaches crisis levels

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

As the homelessness crisis in Galway and across the West continues to intensify, 51 business leaders are this week preparing to spend a night on Shop Street to raise essential funds for COPE Galway’s Homeless Services.

Minister Naughton makes final call to parents in Galway to take part in survey

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Minister for Education and Youth, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has today encouraged parents and guardians in Galway with children in primary school, and those with younger children, to take part in the online survey of primary school communities.

Revolutionary Boganyi piano to feature at Claregalway Castle concert this Sunday

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Maoin Cheoil na Gaillimhe is delighted to announce a very special cultural event taking place in Claregalway Castle on Sunday, 7 December, featuring the internationally acclaimed Hungarian pianist Gergely Bogányi. Presented in partnership with the Embassy of Hungary in Ireland, the concert will bring one of Europe’s most distinguished classical artists to Galway for an unforgettable evening of remarkable music.

Talk on fancy friaries

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Despite being bound by oaths of poverty, members of mendicant religious orders established sumptuous establishments across the west of Ireland during the Middle Ages.

Nurses threaten UHG strike

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Nurses are planning strike action at University Hospital Galway because of unsafe working conditions at its Emergency Department.

Local runner’s annual charity push hits €10,000 milestone for Galway Hospice

Thu, Dec 04, 2025

Local man, Philip Ryan, has once again demonstrated his commitment to charity in memory of his lost loved ones and friends, raising more than €10,000 in support of Galway Hospice through his 2025 fundraising run.

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