Oughterard Tug of War raises funds for hospice
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
A novel event in Oughterard has raised more than €20,000 for the Galway Hospice.
Read more ...Both Galway Councils have underspent their cycling and walking money, says Senator
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
“The money and skills are there, now we need action” — so said Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly last night when she revealed that both Galway City Council and Galway County Council have underspent the money allocated to them for groundbreaking cycling and walking projects.
She made the comments during a call on both Galway Councils and their councillors to use unspent funding for cycling routes and pedestrian access urgently. Senator O’Reilly has given a deadline of Septembe 7 for the councils to put forward new quick projects to Minister Eamon Ryan, which are called ‘Pathfinder’ projects.
Read more ...Kilrickle Group Water Scheme to commence construction
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
The long awaited Kilrickle water scheme has gotten the go ahead and contracts will be signed next week.
Independent TD for Galway East, Sean Canney has received confirmation from the Minister for Housing and Local Government that his department have approved the contract for Kilrickle/Kilcooley Group Water Scheme.
Read more ...Galway celebrates Ukrainian Independence Day
Thu, Aug 25, 2022
A march to mark the 31st Ukrainian Independence day took place in the city yesterday afternoon with a large turnout to both celebrate the day and to discuss the Russian invasion of the country.
Read more ...Beauty and the beach for Miss Galway from Loughrea
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Miss Galway, Ava Mathews, together with her friends and family undertook a clean up at Loughrea Lake in Co Galway as part of a volunteering initiative for the Miss Ireland 2022 title.
Read more ...Creative partners join forces for new NUI Galway postgraduate certificate
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
A new postgraduate certificate in creative arts management will be offered by NUI Galway as part of its longstanding education partnership with Galway International Arts Festival.
Delivered in collaboration with Galway International Arts Festival, Druid Theatre and other creative arts partners, the postgraduate certificate will provide skills in design, production, curation, business and management, while also offering an accredited work placement with a creative arts business.
Read more ...Thousands of Galway adults with Long Covid struggling to access services
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
More than 18,000 Galway people could be suffering from Long Covid, a term used to describe Covid-19 effects that continue for weeks or months after the initial illness, according to statistics released by the Independent Roscommon/Galway TD, Denis Naughten.
He is urging the Government to treat this surge in Long Covid patients with the same urgency as the initial Covid-19 infections.
Read more ...Grab your warmest sleeping bag for Galway Simon's annual fundraiser
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
This year's Galway Simon Community's annual fundraising event for the homeless is going hybrid.
Read more ...Carnmore Community Walkway at Carnmore GAA Club
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Carnmore Mile Fundraiser will take place on August 20 at Carnmore GAA pitch from 10am to 5pm to help construct a community walkway.
Read more ...Advenure tourism is a major growth area in the west of Ireland in Galway's outdoor recreational facilities welcomed
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Deputy Ciaran Cannon has this week welcomed an investment of some €367,000 in outdoor recreation facilities across County Galway as part of an ongoing national programme of investment by Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys.
Read more ...Ambassador to celebrate Indian Indepencence Day in Galway
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Galway's Indian community is set to celebrate the 76th Indian Independence Day on Saturday.
The Indian Cultural and Sports Community Galway will get together between 3pm and 7pm at Coláiste Muire Máthair (formerly St Mary college) to enjoy an afternoon of fun-filled activities symbolising the diversity of the Indian culture and languages.
Read more ...Galway Pride Festival 2022
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Allies and members of the LGBTQ+ community marching in the Galway Pride Parade on Saturday afternoon. Photos by Mike Shaughnessy
Read more ...Legacy of Galway 2020 lives in new drumming programme in the county
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
A county-wide drum programme linking children, young people and adults is set to commence next month.
Read more ...Casting call for Elf Town at Christmas
Thu, Aug 18, 2022
Elf Town, the magical Christmas experience for every child, is recruiting for this year's Galway event.
Actors of all ages are required for a variety of paid roles in November and December 2022.
Read more ...McCambridge's sold to Ireland's largest grocery distributor Musgrave
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Galway's famous family-owned fine food shop McCambridge's has been sold to Irish grocery giant Musgrave Group.
Read more ...Learn more about the benefits of palliative care
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Local people are being encouraged to learn more about palliative care and the benefits it offers to people with life-limiting illnesses and their families.
The All Ireland Institute of Hospice and Palliative Care (AIIHPC) is calling on people to become better informed about its positive impact as part of Palliative Care Week. Now in its ninth year, it takes place from September 11 to 17.
Read more ...Inverin family bags five All-Ireland trophies at Roundstone Currach Races
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
The Sullivan family, originally from Ard Mor and which includes Michael and Julia, along with their children Sienna, 14 and Kian, 12, is believed to be the first family in Irish currach rowing to win five different trophies in the annual All-Ireland currach competition held on Sunday in Roundstone.
Read more ...Heritage week aims to encourage Galwegians to protect our future
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
This year's National Heritage Week goes back into the past in order to shape the future.
Taking place from Saturday August 13 to Sunday August 21, National Heritage Week's theme 2022 is biodiversity and sustainability
Read more ...Wildlands celebrates continued expansion
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Wildlands adventure park in Moycullen, celebrating its second year in business, has become a hot spot for thrill-seekers of all ages.
Ten minutes from Galway city at the gateway to Connemara and set on over 20 acres of mature woodland, the development consists of an array of impressive indoor and outdoor adventures, including their popular zip ‘n’ trek course, which stretches for more than a kilometre through the park, 15 metres above the ground.
Read more ...Miss Galway is ‘proud’ to be a Loughrea lass
Thu, Aug 11, 2022
Ava Matthews is representing Galway for Miss Ireland 2022.
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