New Outpatient and Cystic Fibrosis unit at Merlin Park will be ready next year

Wed, Jun 15, 2022

The construction of a new out-patient facility at Merlin Park Hospital could be completed next year after the Health Service Executive (HSE) advertised a tender for the project, which is expected to cost €10.5 million.

Galway University Hospitals to hold free stoma care event tonight

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Galway University Hospitals Stoma Care Unit is holding a free public information meeting for anyone who has had or is due to undergo stoma surgery. The event will take place tonight June 9 in the Clayton Hotel, Galway from 5pm to 9pm with talks starting at 6pm to 7pm. Family members, friends and carers are also welcome to attend.

Entitled “A stoma in your life “, the evening will focus on quality of life issues and looking together at positive influences on living with a stoma.

Celebrate Bloomsday next week with Skehana & District Heritage Group

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

James Joyces’ Ulysses is widely considered to be both a literary masterpiece and one of the hardest works of literature to read.

Broadband improvements are crucial, says Hoare

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cllr Eddie Hoare has welcomed the rollout of fibre powered broadband in Galway.

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Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Appeal for witnesses to Moycullen incident
On Saturday May 14 at approximately 8.50am a male was cycling from Moycullen village in the direction of Galway when it is alleged he was struck by a car at Ballyquirke, Moycullen close to the entrance to the Wildlands Adventure Centre.

Take a Dip at Dawn this summer solstice to help tackle homelessness

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Do you rise with the lark? Galway Simon Community’s will be up at sunrise this summer solstice for their Dip at Dawn on Tuesday June 21, 4.20am at Salthill Beach. You are invited to join them in a sun salutation, followed by a dip in the sea to raise both awareness of and funds for those facing homelessness in Galway.

First call out for Clifden RNLI’s new Shannon class all-weather lifeboat

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The volunteer crew of Clifden RNLI joined Aran Islands RNLI and Shannon-based Rescue 115 helicopter to carry out a search of the waters around Bunowen Bay last weekend.

A member of the public reported seeing a distress flare in the area around Bunowen, west of Ballyconeely at midnight on Friday. Shortly afterwards the crew launched the new Shannon class all weather lifeboat St. Christopher, her first call on service since being brought to Clifden three weeks ago.

Claddagh Credit Union supporting Galway youth

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

After the last few covid and lockdown-filled years, it has become apparent that more and more young people are requiring medium to longer term counselling due to the complexity of the issues or challenges they are facing in their lives.

Olivia Colman world premiere for Galway Film Fleadh next month

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Galway Film Fleadh has revealed two World Premieres for its 34th edition, taking place this July 5–10. The festival returns for a live, in-person, and in-cinema edition, in the Town Hall Theatre and Pálás cinema after online and outdoor events during the past two years.

The Frames for Big Top gig but Kaiser Chiefs off for a year

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

The Galway International Arts Festival has announced a change to its concert schedule.

Move on HAP scheme welcome but no substitute for building homes

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Cllr Niall Mc Nelis has welcomed the announcement of changes to the HAP scheme but says it is no substitute for building homes.

Nearly €370,000 for connected hubs in Galway

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton, has welcomed the announcement that €368.329.92 funding has been secured for connected hubs in Galway.

Tesco buyout of Joyces Supermarkets approved subject to sale of Oranmore outlet

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Tesco’s proposed acquisition of Galway-based Joyce’s Supermarkets group has been cleared by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC), subject to the provision of a number of legally binding commitments.

Funding boost for remote working hubs in city and county

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

Remote working in the community got a boost yesterday when the Government announced a series of new initiatives to support remote working, including a voucher scheme that will give workers free access to local digital hubs.

Artist honours pioneering swimmer Mercedes Gleitze in Galway this weekend

Thu, Jun 09, 2022

There is a fascination about achievement unearthed — when the extraordinary meets the ordinary; about the juxtaposition of celebrity and the commonplace.

End of an era for Galway Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

An era comes to an end next week when the Galway Lourdes Pilgrimage Trust will cease its activities because of the rising age profile of its members.

Faith Christian Fellowship Ministry to hold Single and Married Conference

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The Faith Christian Fellowship Ministry has issued an invite to this year’s Single and Married Conference taking place this weekend, June 4, 5 and 6.

Customers suffering from private coach row, says Farrell

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

The ongoing dispute between Galway Coach Station management and bus operators, which has led to coaches using the road outside the coach station to pick up and drop off passengers has been criticised by Sinn Féin TD Mairead Farrell.

Irish Water opens state-of-the-art new wastewater treatment plant in Glenamaddy

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It was a historic occasion for Glenamaddy as Irish Water and Galway County Council officially opened a new state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant following a €5 million euro investment. The new infrastructure ensures that treated wastewater is now fully compliant with EU Urban Wastewater Directives before being safely discharged back into the natural environment.

It’s Headfest time again

Thu, Jun 02, 2022

It’s been three years since the last Headfest, and the festival organisers are delighted to be back again, doing what they love—bringing music and fun to Headford’s June bank holiday weekend.

Our festival line up this year includes, Mike Denver with locals Break Free on Friday June 3, All Folk’d Up with another local act, The Shift, on Saturday June 4, and Johnny Brady with Ciaran Rosney on Sunday June 5. In addition to this, they have a family friendly music event under the Ceol an tSamhraidh banner, on Monday June 6, featuring Little John Nee, with Tara Stacey as support. This event is supported by Galway County Council Arts Office and funded through the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Local Live Performance Scheme. *

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