Connolly demands transparency on city museum expansion plans

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

"Urgent clarification" is needed on what the Galway City Council intends to do with five vacant houses on Lower Merchants Road. Are they to be turned into artisan dwellings or will they be used to house people?

World of Warcraft composer to be honoured at fundraiser for new Galway festival

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Eimear Noone, conductor and composer of music for games such as World of Warcraft and Warlords of Draenor, will be honoured at Music for Galway's fundraising gala for its Cellissimo festival, which takes place next year.

Five leading Galway festivals receive Government funding

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Funding of €364,500 for five leading Galway festivals has been allocated by the Department of Tourism, through Failte Ireland, under the 2019 National, Multi-Annualm and Interim Festival Programmes.

Public meeting on controversial Shannon LNG

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

As the High Court prepares to hear a Judicial Review next week on the Shannon liquified natural gas’s planning permission, campaigners against the terminal on the Shannon Estuary are hosting an awareness-raising event in Galway.

Galway Educate Together secondary school announces appointment of principal

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Educate Together has announced that Offaly-native Sarah Molloy will be the Principal of the Galway Educate Together Secondary School, opening in September 2019.

Sinn Féin demands abolishing car parking charges at UCHG

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Parking fees at University College Hospital Galway are an "unnecessary nuisance" for the families and friends of hospital patients, according to Sinn Féin which is proposing to abolish the fees.

Minister launches new four-year Active Consent programme at NUI Galway

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

NUI Galway researchers who established and rolled out the national SMART Consent programme have just announced a major four-year programme of research and implementation on Active Consent, funded by Lifes2good Foundation in partnership with Galway University Foundation and NUI Galway.

Arthur Lappin appointed chair of Galway 2020

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Arthur Lappin, producer of such films as In America and Some Mother's Son, and the co-producer of In The Name Of The Father, has been appointed as chair of the board of Galway 2020, "with immediate effect".

Volunteer recruitment fair to take place this Sunday

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Members of the public interested in volunteering are being invited to the Galway City Volunteer Recruitment Fair in the Galway Bay Hotel this Sunday [January 27] between 2pm and 5pm.

Galway Arts Centre to host Leaving Cert art study day

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Galway Arts Centre will host hosts its annual study day for Leaving Certificate Art History and Appreciation students on Friday March 15 from 9am to 3pm in the Nuns Island Theatre.

Make your home your dream home with Renovate 360 loan

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

St Anthony’s & Claddagh Credit Union and St Jarlath’s Credit Union joined forces last year to launch Renovate360°, an innovative new home property renovation loan.

Auction season opens at Galway Auction Rooms this weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The auction season begins at Galway Auction Rooms this Saturday January 26 in Kilcolgan, with an auction of around 600 lots of antiques, vintage furniture, jewellery, art, silver and collectibles.

Open Day at Divilly Veterinary Clinic this Saturday

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Divilly Veterinary Clinic located at Church Road in Headford invites you to the Open Day this Saturday January 26 from 1pm to 5pm. Bring your pet to meet vets Brian Divilly and Freya Vaughan.

Hotel Meyrick to host New Year wedding open weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Hotel Meyrick has been at the heart of wedding celebrations in Galway since 1852. Standing tall in the heart of Galway City, Hotel Meyrick holds an unrivalled location overlooking Eyre Square. The Meyrick is Galway’s most iconic wedding venue, one which is steeped in timeless elegance, romance, and filled with wonderful history.

The experienced friendly team at Hotel Meyrick are known for their warm welcome and quality of service. And now look forward to welcoming home all newly engaged couples to Galway over the Christmas period, and assisting them with their Wedding Enquiry. The Hotels Viewing diary for their January Wedding Open Weekend on Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th is now open and pre booked Viewings are available on both dates between 11 & 5pm.

Was love in the Eyre at the Skeff Bar?

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Social rules for dating tend to change from generation to generation. From the days of being formally introduced by friends or family before going on a date to nowadays ‘Tinder’ generation, dating can be somewhat of a maze.

Walk in Menlo and raise funds for Ability West

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

An annual fundraiser, which has raised almost €80,000 for a Galway organisation which provides services and supports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities and autism, will take place next month in Menlo.

Unique styles at affordable prices at The Schooolwear Centre

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

When looking for the outfit for either your son or daughter for their First Communion, look no further than The Schoolwear Centre in Centrepoint Liosban Galway and Tuam.

Last chance to get your nominations in for Galway Divisional Gardai youth awards

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Tomorrow is the deadline for getting your nominations in for the inaugural Galway Divisional Garda Youth Awards in association with Supervalu. So get cracking on reqarding the fine young people in your area.

Average Galway three-bed semi to rise by five percent in 2019, survey shows

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

The price of the average three-bed semi in Galway City is expected to rise by five per cent in the next 12 months, according to a survey carried out by Real Estate Alliance.

Prices in the city rose by 9.7 per cent to €282,500 in 2018 – with a rise of 2.7 per cent between September and December, the biggest national quarterly city increase.

AstroFest 2019 to take place in Galway this weekend

Thu, Jan 24, 2019

Galway Astronomy Club’s AstroFest 2019 is taking place in the Harbour Hotel, Galway, on Saturday with talks, trade displays, photographic displays, and a lunchtime workshop by one of Ireland’s leading astrophotographers, Tom O’Donoghue.

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