Blooming marvellous — Galway Sunflower Picking to open next month

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Some land is just destined to be used to bring smiles to people's faces. To produce something that is a signifier of optimisim and fun.

Special Olympics athletes receive mayoral reception

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

A mayoral reception was held on Monday to celebrate the historic achievements of Galwegian athletes Katie Dillion (Athletics), Henry Cloran (Football), Kevin Hardiman (Golf), Máire Connolly (Gymnastics), Michelle O’Keane (Kayaking), Liam Hynes (Kayaking) and Patricia Larkin (Swimming), on their return from the 2023 Special Olympics World Summer Games in Berlin.

Ireland’s first traditional circus and music fusion ‘As Gaeilge’

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

Cultural sensation Sorcas le Croí combines big top circus performers with live traditional Irish music for a unique show delivered exclusively through the medium of the Irish language. The first of its kind, this very special circus show will run from August 1-13 for a limited run of twice daily performances.

University of Galway offers 24 Universities of Sanctuary Scholarships

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

University of Galway is now accepting applications for the Universities of Sanctuary Scholarship Programme for 2023-24.

Successful Galway Film Fleadh Award comes to an end after 200-showing bonanza

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The 35th edition of the Galway Film Fleadh came to an end at the weekend after another outstanding year. With sold out screenings across the festival programme, the Fleadh featured 95 feature films and 102 short films featuring the best of Irish and World cinema.

Clifden RNLI rescue three fishermen from the rocky shoreline near Killary Harbour

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

Traveller Pride Week event amplifies the voices of young Travellers

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

What comes to mind when you hear the phrase "Traveller Pride?" Have you ever heard of Irish Traveller Pride Week before?

Traveller Pride 2023 event shows creativity and activism is for all

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

The talent and perseverance of Galway's Traveller community were put on proud display at the 'Misleór Changemakers, Celebrating Galway Artists and Activists' organised by Galway Traveller Movement on Friday, July 14 at the Taibhdhearc Theatre.

Call made for action after Portumna swimmers have legs entangled by underwater reeds

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Swimmers in Portumna have complained that their legs are being caught up in overgrown underwater reeds, endangering their safety as they swim from jetty to jetty.

O'Reilly welcomes proposed law changes around character references in sexual assault cases

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Galway-based Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly has welcomed the publication of The Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Human Trafficking) Bill 2023, in particular the changes in relation to the use of character references in sexual assault cases.

Farrell fears power cost will leave pensioners sitting in the dark and cold this winter

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West Maired Farrell has warned of a spike in arrears and disconnection figures as energy costs continue to cripple households.

TV licence compliance will fall until trust restored in RTÉ , says Cannon

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

The drop in sales and renewal of the TV licence fee will continue until public trust is restored in RTÉ, a Fine Gael TD has said.

Garda Briefs

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

House damaged in Doughiska
Gardaí are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred at An Sean Bhaile, Doughiska in the early hours of Thursday July 13.

Gardaí are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage that occurred at An Sean Bhaile, Doughiska in the early hours of Thursday July 13.

Cooking classes for aspiring teenage chefs

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

JP McMahon has launched the Aniar Academy for teenagers aged between 15 and 18 years old. It follows the success of Aniar Cooking classes for adults at the Aniar Cookery School.

Clifden RNLI rescue three fishermen from the rocky shoreline near Killary Harbour

Wed, Jul 19, 2023

The Clifden RNLI volunteer crew were called out last week to assist a vessel suffering mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour. Weather conditions at the time were very poor with heavy rain and limited visibility.

Whilst preparing to launch on a training exercise on their Atlantic 85 inshore lifeboat, Clifden crew were tasked to assist a small angling vessel with mechanical failure at the mouth of Killary Harbour, 22 nautical miles away. The boat had three people on board and was drifting towards the rocks.

Thousands expected at 69th Galway International Oyster & Seafood Festival this September

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Natives. Flats. Native flats. Ostrea edulis – whatever you call our native oysters - are as much a part of Ireland’s food fabric and history as our butter. Fatty yet not fatty. Nutty without any nuts. A hint of citrus without any fruit. And that unequalled lingering sweet iodine flavour. There is nothing quite like the Irish native oyster.

Inland Fisheries asked by councillors to remove dangerous cages at Salmon Weir bridge

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

A motion signed by city councillors has called on the CEO of Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) and the Board of IFI to urgently remove the Salmon Cages at the Queens Gap and the Eel Cages at Salmon Weir Bridge.

The motion was passed to eliminate a detrimental health and safety risk for rescue workers in the emergency services. This follows urgent calls from Galway Fire brigade, RNLI, Claddagh Watch and family members who have lost someone who had entered the water.

Strings Attached - celebrating two decades of ConTempo Quartet

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Strings Attached features three unique concerts marking the 20th anniversary of ConTempo Quartet becoming the Ensemble-in-Residence with Galway Music Residency. They will take place as part of Galway International Arts Festival on 18, 19 and 20 July bringing the best of jazz, classical and traditional music together. The concerts can be enjoyed as standalone events or consecutively for a rich musical journey.

Planning for Carna whiskey distillery challenged by environmental charity

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

Plans for the previously green lit Cnoc Buí Whiskey Distillery and Heritage Centre have been challenged by environmental charity, Friends of the Irish Environment (FIE) over concerns about the ‘proposed discharge of wastewater to ground’ in close proximity to a Natura 2000 site.

Galway RNLI honours long career of Aran Islands coxswain

Thu, Jul 13, 2023

In recognition of the long career of RNLI Coxswain John O’Donnell and the close relationship with the Aran Islands RNLI, the Galway RNLI crew last week presented him a framed picture of the lifeboats from both stations to mark his retirement.

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