Education & Training
Galway and Roscommon ETB explore education from Ballinskelligs to Brussels
Wed, Oct 21, 2026
Galway and Roscommon Education & Training Board (ETB) joined over 200 delegates at a major education conference held in Tralee to explore the relationship between Ireland’s education and training sector and the European Union.
Travel & Outdoors
Over 50,000 passengers set to travel through Shannon Airport this October Bank Holiday
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
More than 50,000 passengers are expected to travel through Shannon Airport over the upcoming October Bank Holiday period, representing a 9% increase on the same period last year and continuing the airport's strong upward trend in passenger growth.
Home & Garden
Storm Austen prompts call for home storm-proofing as homeowners urged to act now
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
As Storm Austen, the first named storm of the season, approaches Ireland, homeowners are being urged to take preventative steps to protect their properties from heavy rain, strong winds and potential flooding.
Health, Beauty & Fashion
Quantum Polyclinic now approved provider for Vhi, Level Health and Garda Medical Aid - while remaining open to all patients
Thu, Oct 22, 2026
Quantum Polyclinic has reached a significant milestone in its development, securing approved provider status with Vhi Healthcare, Level Health and Garda Medical Aid - an important endorsement of the clinic as it continues to expand access to high-quality diagnostic care in Galway and the wider Western region.
Old Galway
A sense of peace at Waterside
Thu, Nov 12, 2026
In ancient times, Galway was known as Streamstown because the waters of the Corrib divided into a myriad of small rivers and streams as they entered the city. Then, almost 200 years ago, the remarkable engineer, Alexander Nimmo, made a survey of the river and lake. He would have a transformative effect on the city when, in 1848, the first drainage scheme started, which resulted in the waterway system we have today.
