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Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Cannon welcomes choice of Athenry Castle as Galway’s greening beacon

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Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway arts organisations to get close to three million in funding

Galway arts organisations to get close to €3 million in funding

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway arts organisations are set to benefit from a combined total of €2,923,760 in funding from the Arts Council.

Audiology testing facility for new Tuam primary care centre

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

An audiology service, including a specialist audiology testing facility, is being designed for inclusion within the Tuam Primary Care Centre.

‘Be part of the solution, not part of the pollution’

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Can you provide evidence of a waste collection service or landfill receipts? We know the majority of our population are waste compliant but unfortunately there are some who are not.

More than 1,800 Galway people waiting for orthodontic treatment

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

More than 1,300 people across County Galway are waiting for orthodontic assessments, while those waiting to be treated number more than 1,800.

Bank of Ireland branch closures ‘wrong decision’ at ‘worst possible time’, says Farrell

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Bank of Ireland’s decision to close its branches in Oughterard, Ballygar, and Dunmore is the “wrong decision at the worst possible time” and will have “serious consequences for customers and staff”.

Win a new car with Galway Hospice in their 2021 draw

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Galway Hospice has launched its 2021 Car Raffle, with the first prize a brand-new Toyota Yaris, supplied by Parsons Garage Tuam.

Second prize is a family holiday to France for four with KelAir Campotel, sponsored by Keller Travel Ballinasloe. Third prize is Afternoon Tea for two at Ashford Castle.

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa — for that perfect wedding

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well known wedding venues in Galway. Situated just outside the quaint town of Loughrea overlooking Loughrea Lake. At the end of 2019 Lough Rea Hotel & Spa received the coveted award of Top Rated Wedding venue for Galway, marking the fifth year in a row receiving this accolade.

Guests can enjoy the Rooftop Garden Bar and Sky Lounge, which boasts panoramic views of Loughrea Lake and the Galway countryside. The rooftop garden is the perfect paradise to enjoy a glass of champagne with your bridal party and family while your photographer captures some special moments of your wedding day. The Rooftop Garden is also the perfect place to have a family BBQ the day after your wedding while you relax and unwind on your first day together as husband and wife.

NUI Galway appoints new vice president for research and innovation

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

NUI Galway has announced the appointment of Professor Jim Livesey as Vice-President for Research and Innovation. Professor Livesey joins from the University of Dundee, where he served as Dean of Humanities since 2014.

Roevehagh book boosts Trócaire

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

The recent publication of ‘Roevehagh’, a book celebrating the bi-centenary of Roevehagh church, was well received by both the local community and emigrants.

The author Joe Murphy, expressed thanks to the shops who sold it and those who contributed articles, as well as to the Galway Advertiser who favourably reviewed the book. After a difficult year due the pandemic, when many community events were cancelled, it was felt that this publication captured the interesting heritage and culture of the area and the insightful reminiscences from a number of local contributors was an apt reminder of the hard times endured by those who have gone before us.

Xerotech announces expansion plans in Claregalway

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

In response to increased demand for electrification in the non-road mobile machinery market, Xerotech, the Claregalway-based battery manufacturer and integrator, is announcing a series of developments to provide the additional capacity required for its planned business growth over the coming years.

Win a house and a car in Athenry Camogie draw

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Athenry Camogie Club has launched a win-a-house-and-car draw.

Ciuddy welcomes ‘significant funding’ for roads in Claregalway and Carnmore

Thu, Mar 04, 2021

Long awaited roadworks and repairs in the Claregalway and Carnmore areas are finally set to take place following the allocation of “significant funding”.

Last chance to make views known on Galway City Development Plan

Wed, Mar 03, 2021

Friday March 5 is the deadline for submissions to the Galway City Development Plan consultation process, and a former Mayor is encouraging people to make their views known.

Ethan lives on through these pages, says devoted mother

Tue, Mar 02, 2021

For the last six years, Galwaywoman Geraldine Renton has been one of the most popular bloggers in the country. Her writings have focused on her role as a determined and driven carer for her young son Ethan, who suffered from Hunter Syndrome, a rare genetic life limiting condition which mainly affects boys. In that time, she has become a champion for other carers; her words clear and concise, her advocacy appreciated, her forthrightness a welcome distraction.

Team South Galway Special Olympics win cash prize

Fri, Feb 26, 2021

Team South Galway Special Olympics club won €400 in cash in the Gala Gifts for Clubs competition.

Racecourse vaccination centre opens this morning

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

A team of vaccinators will begin innoculating healthcare workers at the Covid-19 vaccination centre at the Galway Racecourse this morning (Thursday).

New junction set for College Road and Lough Atalia Road

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

A new junction between College Road and Lough Atalia Road is imminent after the Galway City Council agreed to a variation of the City Development Plan supporting specific projects outlined in the Galway Transport Strategy.

Funding for County Galway bogland conservation

Thu, Feb 25, 2021

Conservation works on Galway boglands near Portumna, Kilchreest, Attymon, and Mountbellew received a boost this week with funding from the Government.

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