Return of the heroic oarsman

Wed, Oct 05, 2022

Former Connacht Rugby player and extreme adventurer, Damian Browne received a heroe's welcome upon returning to Galway on Tuesday following his 112-day transatlantic row from New York.

Boost for west’s creative sector as TG4 children’s channel gets green light

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The creative and audiovisual sector in the west of Ireland got a significant boost last evening when TG4 were given the green light to develop a dedicated children’s TV channel entitled Cúla4.

The announcement was made by Arts Minister Catherine Martin who said it will reflect the diverse backgrounds of children living in all parts of Ireland, but particularly in Gaeltacht and Irish speaking communities.

Local gardai promote use of Garda Property App to help keep property safe

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

An Garda Síochána has launched a new app designed to keep personal property safe and help with theft investigations.

The Garda Síochána Property App allows people to index and record personal property such as bicycles, electronics, farm machinery, and jewellery and report stolen items to gardaí online. It allows users to photograph property, record receipts, store registration codes, and photograph markings on their items.

Galway schools challenged to become battery recycling champions

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway schools and students are being challenged to become battery recycling champions as part of a nationwide initiative which will also help children with life-limiting illnesses.

Three events this October in Kennys Bookshop

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Kennys Bookshop have three exciting events in-store this October, to celebrate some of this season’s big book releases.

Chambers to officially open new Irish Language Centre at Knocknacarra tomorrow

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The Board of Management of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh has confirmed that Jack Chambers, Government Chief-Whip and Minister of State at the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Irish Language, Sport and Media will officially open the new Irish language centre at the site of Gaelscoil Mhic Amhlaigh in Knocknacarra tomorrow Friday September 30.

The new Irish language centre, Áras Mhic Amhlaigh: Ionad Gaeilge Chnoc na Cathrach, currently provides Irish-medium pre-school and after-school facilities and will also offer supports and services in the development, promotion and acquisition of the Irish language to the local community.

Cúirt International Festival of Literature appoints new director

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway Arts Centre is delighted to announce the appointment of Manuela Moser as Festival Director of the Cúirt International Festival of Literature. Manuela brings a wealth of experience to Galway Arts Centre having held roles as a director, programmer and project manager across the literature field.

She comes to Cúirt from a post as Director of CA, a long-established cultural organisation, which gives her invaluable experience steering, securing funding and commissioning literature work.

Ronan’s mission of mercy in Ethiopia is personal

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

As the dad of two Ethiopian daughters, the food crisis that is gripping the Horn of Africa is personal for Ronan Scully.

Creativity and culture to be highlighted at 2022 Galway Chamber awards

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The growing global focus of many businesses across Galway will be among the areas highlighted at this year’s Galway Chamber Business Awards. Taking place in the Galmont Hotel on Friday November 18, the Galway Business Awards 2022, in association with the Shannon Airport Group, will be themed ‘Galway: Embedded Locally, Focused Globally’.

Lyons raises concerns over Knocknacarra estate entrance

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Galway City West and Knocknacarra Councillor Donal Lyons has this week raised serious safety concerns with Galway City Council regarding the construction of an entrance to a new estate being developed on the Upper Ballymoneen Road.

He said that in recent days an entrance to the Maolchnoc estate is under construction, and he noticed that the actual entrance has not been stepped back as is the norm when other estates or individual houses are being developed.

Help a giant get his wings at this year’s Macnas event

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

“New York has the Statue of Liberty, Galway has Con Mór,” says Artistic Director of Macnas, Noeline Kavanagh.

Shine a light on heart health today — World Heart Day

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Croí, the heart and stroke charity, is delighted to collaborate with some of the most iconic and historic buildings, organisations and landmarks throughout the west to mark World Heart Day 2022, tonight Thursday September 29.

As buildings and landmarks illuminate in red for the evening, to share the important message that “Self-Care is Heart Care”, one of the core messages that the World Heart Federation has identified for this year’s World Heart Day campaign.

Advertiser columnist among University of Galway Alumni Award recipients

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Olympic champion Aifric Keogh, Kenny’s Bookshop and Gallery director, author, and historian Tom Kenny, and World Food Program representative Mary-Ellen McGroarty are among the recipients of the 2022 University of Galway Alumni Awards. The winners, announced this week, will be presented with their awards at a gala banquet on Friday October 21.

Renewed calls for Council to shift kissing gates

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Local cycling and disability activists have long been battling to remove kissing gates from parks and walkways across the city.

Ukrainian boxers to visit Galway

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Olympic Boxing Club Galway is hosting a Ukranian national underage team this weekend culminating in a special Galway versus Ukraine tournament.

Registration has opened for Helplink’s Coldtober fundraiser

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Registration has opened for Coldtober 2022 — Helplink’s annual fundraising event for the month of October.

The Ardilaun Hotel hosts its Wedding Showcase in style

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Congratulations on your engagement. Even though it’s an exciting time for you both, wedding planning can be time-consuming, especially when you have lots to do. Time to prioritise …. choosing your perfect venue has got to be top of the list and The Ardilaun Hotel is the perfect four star Garden Wedding Venue in Galway to host your Big Day.

Galway player scoops €500k in Tuesday’s Euromillions draw

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

Euromillions players across the county are being urged to check their tickets carefully following Tuesday’s draw.

The unclaimed ticket was purchased on the day of the draw in McCanns Centra in Moycullen and will see one lucky person €500,000 richer.

HIQA inspection finds Galway/Roscommon service area to be compliant in all standards assessed

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

The latest HIQA Inspection report for Tusla in Galway/Roscommon shows that the area’s residential service was compliant in all standards assessed. This HIQA inspection report focused on the statutory duties of Tusla social workers in the monitoring of placements for children in residential care in the Tusla Galway/Roscommon service area.

John Donnellan, Area Manager for Galway/Roscommon, Tusla said they are pleased that Galway/Roscommon was found to be compliant with all HIQA standards in this report.