Gráinne O’Brien to reveal first young adult novel

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Debut novelist Gráinne O’Brien will be interviewed by bestselling author, Donal Ryan, at the official launch of Solo at Kennys Bookshop in Liosban, on Friday, April 4 at 6pm.

Galway farmer to feature in new series of Saol na Feirme

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

A young Galway farmer will feature in the new series of Saol na Feirme when the popular programme returns to RTÉ One next week.

O’Hara questions admission protocols in Dáil mental health debate

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The death last week of Galwayman Adam Loughnane was raised in the Dáil on Tuesday during Statements on Mental Health with Minister for Mental Health, Mary Butler.

The Galmont Hotel & Spa, Galway Recognised for Excellence at CIÉ Tours Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The Galmont Hotel & Spa is delighted to be one of the Irish hotels singled out by the 30,000 US visitors who came to Ireland with CIE Tours in 2024 to be given a CIÉ Tours Award of Excellence after reaching a rating of more than 92%.

Stewart Construction shortlisted for Construction Excellence Awards

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway's Stewart Construction has been shortlisted as a finalist under two categories in The Irish Construction Excellence Awards (ICE Awards).

November swim for Galway's Lions Club raised €15,000 for HopeSpace

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The November Swim, hosted by the Galway Lions Club, has been a beloved tradition for over 20 years. Each year members and friends of the Galway Lions Club take a plunge into the cold Atlantic waters to raise funds for local causes. In 2024, the Galway Lions Club continued this tradition by supporting HopeSpace Galway, a children’s grief service, and raised over €15,000.

Protests expected as Pálás to close next week

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Management at the Pálás Cinema has confirmed it will shut-up shop for good next week, but not before screening a trio of films about the magic of cinema as protesters take to the streets.

Redevelopment of Oranmore Train Station receives planning permission, says Naughton

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Local TD and Oranmore native, Minister Hildegarde Naughton, has revealed that both Galway City and County Council have approved the planning permission for the redevelopment of Oranmore Train Station.

Corrib Beo Talk on the Corrib’s Mystery Island – Iniscreamha

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The Corrib’s mystery Island is the subject of the next in a series of lunchtime talks organised by Corrib Beo in collaboration with Galway City Museum. This talk at the Museum on Wednesday, February 26 will be delivered by archaeologist, Paul Naessens, and will treat with the eleventh century pre-Norman stone fortress on Iniscreamha Island, close to the east shore of the lake.

Gravel takes centre stage at this year’s Galway Classic Weekend

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Cycling enthusiasts are in for an adrenaline fuelled adventure this St Patrick’s weekend as Galway Bay Cycling Club gear up to host their annual Galway Classic, with gravel cyclists taking centre stage in this year’s action packed fun on two wheels.

Talk on mindset and resilience in sport and life

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

As part of their 20th anniversary celebratory events Predator Triathlon Club will host an informative talk on 'Mindset and Resilience in Sport and Life' with expert speaker John Connolly, The Mind Coach who specialises in enhancing mental performance. This event is open to members of the public and takes place next week in the Oranmore Lodge Hotel on Tuesday February 25 from 7.30 to 8.30pm. Register online in advance on eventbrite.

Galway Community College students raise €200 for Mental Health Charity

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway Community College has raised €200 for Healthlink Mental Health, an accessible and affordable support service for those seeking mental health care. The drama, theatre, film and music students achieved this impressive feat by producing, promoting and performing in a show over four weeks, demonstrating their dedication to both the arts as well as social impact.

Ask Acorn donates funds and laptops to COPE Galway’s Homework and Learning Club

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Ask Acorn, the 100% Irish owned financial services intermediary headquartered in Galway, and its sister company Acorn Life, has reaffirmed its dedication to social responsibility and community engagement by donating 12 laptops and €4,500 to COPE Galway’s Homework and Learning Club. This initiative is designed to enhance educational accessibility for children and adolescents in underserved communities, equipping them with vital technological resources for academic success.

Bernie Fleming Fitness - A strong body equals a strong mind

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

At Bernie Fleming Fitness, there is a belief in unlocking strength, mobility, and confidence through structured training. The team, Bernie Fleming, Louis Stapleton and Michael Dempsey, bring a wealth of experience and a deep passion for helping individuals of all abilities reach their full potential.

Gravel takes centre stage at this year’s Galway Classic Weekend

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Cycling enthusiasts are in for an adrenaline fuelled adventure this St Patrick’s weekend as Galway Bay Cycling Club gear up to host their annual Galway Classic, with gravel cyclists taking centre stage in this year’s action packed fun on two wheels.

Lyons welcomes McConns Lane to be taken-in-charge

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway West Electoral Area and Knocknacarra -based Councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed the recent decision by the members of Galway City Council to take the McConns Lane in charge.

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CATU Galway launches campaign against touristification and holiday lets

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The Galway branch of the Community Action Tenants Union (CATU) is this week launching its Homes Not Holiday Lets campaign against Airbnb and touristification. The campaign will see the group organising a number of actions over the coming months to highlight the impact that short-term lets (STLs), as advertised on sites such as Airbnb, is having on the local community, and to demand that greater action is taken to tackle it.

Galway GAA’s ‘Dancing Like a Star – Stateside’ set to dazzle New York

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

Galway GAA’s highly anticipated ‘Dancing Like a Star – Stateside’ is set to light up Hammerstein Ballroom on April 5. This spectacular event will bring together 20 couples from Galway, New York, Boston, Chicago, London and San Francisco to compete in a dazzling dance competition, all in support of Galway GAA’s long-term development.

Corrib Beo Talk on the Corrib’s Mystery Island – Iniscreamha

Thu, Feb 20, 2025

The Corrib’s mystery Island is the subject of the next in a series of lunchtime talks organised by Corrib Beo in collaboration with Galway City Museum. This talk at the Museum on Wednesday, February 26 will be delivered by archaeologist, Paul Naessens, and will treat with the eleventh century pre-Norman stone fortress on Iniscreamha Island, close to the east shore of the lake.

The fortress, built as a a defensive structure by the O’Flaherty clan, featured prominently in Sir William Wilde’s 1867 book, “Lough Corrib, Its Shores and Islands”. Over time, the island has become completely overgrown and the ten-foot-tall semi-circular fortress is now all but obscured from view, and inaccessible.

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