Black tie event to mark 150 years of University of Galway Rugby

Thu, May 16, 2024

University of Galway Rugby Club will hold a star-studded black-tie event at the Galmont Hotel this October to mark their 150th anniversary.

New Irish literary magazine 'Ragaire' to be launched in Galway

Thu, May 16, 2024

Ragaire, a new Irish literary magazine championing inventive and imaginative writing, encouraging readers to explore new pathways in poetry and prose, will be launched in Galway.

Dominic O'Connor Ltd sees continued growth

Thu, May 16, 2024

Established in 2002, Dominic O’Connor Ltd has earned a solid reputation for providing specialist, commercial and industrial mechanical engineering services to the building industry.

Loughrea Town Hall revitalisation project one step closer to reality

Thu, May 16, 2024

Following nearly a decade of robust campaigning and fundraising, the stalwart efforts of the Loughrea Arts Recreation & Culture (LARC) community group are celebrating the announcement that contract documents for the refurbishment of the historic landmark, are now on e-tenders.

Loughrea Councillor writes to Towercom Board requesting that ‘monstrosity’ mast in Kilrickle be moved

Thu, May 16, 2024

Cllr Declan Kelly has appealed to Towercom to move a recently erected telecommunications mast in Kilrickle to a “less visually obtrusive site”.

Moving music to the edge of town

Thu, May 16, 2024

Slowly but surely, it became part of my childhood ritual of going to sleep and to this day, it still is. I have a need for music under my pillow. It’s that simple.

Loughrea's people make the town great

Thu, May 16, 2024

Overlooked by the stunning Slieve Aughty mountains and surrounding a lake the town was named after, Loughrea is a rural town which marches to the beat of its own drum.

Community comes together to make Loughrea shine

Thu, May 16, 2024

With the annual Tidy Towns frenzy taking over the nation, Loughrea's chances of taking home a coveted Tidy Towns award is looking likely, thanks to the stalwart efforts of the Loughrea Tidy Towns Committee and the wider community.

Discovering new ways of coping with life's challenges

Thu, May 16, 2024

Imagine you are 50-years-old. You have a successful career, a loving family, and a beautiful home. You have a good circle of friends and interesting hobbies. On the outside, it looks as if you have it all.

Cancer Care West wins Best Community Impact Award

Thu, May 09, 2024

Junior Chamber International (JCI) Galway have announced the winners of their annual Friendly Business Awards and Cancer Care West is delighted to be chosen as the winner of the Community Impact category.

The awards recognise businesses that go the extra mile and provide an outstanding service to their customers and their community at large. Businesses were assessed by local mystery shoppers as well as a public vote which accounted for 30% of the overall score. Independent judges then assessed each nominee and their scores were added to make the final tally and decide on the winners. Small organisations like Cancer Care West play a huge role in the development of their local community.

Connolly welcomes planning approval for new Knocknacarra Primary care centre

Thu, May 09, 2024

Cllr John Connolly has welcomed the decision by Galway City Council to approve planning permission for the new Primary Care Centre and Enhanced Community Care Hub at the Block A, Galway West Business Park, Knocknacarra adjacent to the Retail Park on the Western Distributor Rd

NTA must reconsider decision on vital bus route – Parsons

Thu, May 09, 2024

Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called on the National Transport Authority to reconsider its decision to not provide a multistop bus service along the old Galway-Ballinasloe-Dublin route. This follows a meeting between Cllr Parsons and the NTA this week where she outlined the vital link such a service provides.

Recognition for our selfless volunteers at Galway City Mayor’s Awards

Thu, May 09, 2024

Speaking at an awards ceremony at the Galway Bay Hotel last week, the Mayor of Galway City, Cllr Eddie Hoare said Galway City Council was proud to honour and celebrate the many people who work quietly behind the scenes to make their communities stronger, more vibrant, often inspiring and motivating to others. “The Mayor’s Awards provide an opportunity to acknowledge people who commit time and effort to make their community a better place, he said.

Keane calls for the reinstatement of Scoil Éinde as a feeder school to Coláiste Éinde

Thu, May 09, 2024

Fianna Fáil Councillor, Peter Keane, has called for the restoration of Scoil Éinde Primary School as a designated feeder school for Coláiste Éinde Secondary School.

Tour highlights importance of East Galway monuments and heritage sites

Thu, May 09, 2024

History enthusiasts and community group representatives from across County Galway have participated in a whistlestop bus tour of some of East Galway’s most intriguing built heritage sites.

ATU road crossers ‘taking lives in their hands’, says O’Flaherty

Thu, May 09, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has expressed her disappointment at the response of city officials to her call for a pedestrian crossing to be provided on the Dublin Road near the ATU Galway campus.

Industry and academia explore AI, cyber security and cloud computing at Atlantec ‘24

Thu, May 09, 2024

Industry and academia are to come together to explore tech issues around cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing and empowering communities as part of this year’s AtlanTec Festival.

Cowen calls for vital funding for Galway Port extension

Thu, May 09, 2024

Barry Cowen TD, and Fianna Fáil European Election Candidate in the Midlands North West, is calling for funding support for the Galway Port extension.

New Galway City Council must address Galway’s gridlock, says Ó Conchúir

Thu, May 09, 2024

The new Galway City Council must, as a matter of priority, address the serious issue of Galway's traffic gridlock." Galway City West Sinn Féin candidate Cathal Ó Conchúir has said.

Young people must be supported to live in rural Ireland, says Saoirse McHugh

Thu, May 09, 2024

Re-invigorating rural communities will mean creating affordable housing and public transport so that young people are able to live, get around and enjoy their lives, according to Saoirse McHugh, independent candidate for the Midlands North West in the upcoming European election.

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