Galway Toastmasters Open Night next week

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Galway Toastmasters has invited the community to its Open Night, at the SCCUL Enterprise Centre in Ballybane.

Elkstone and Harrison Street announce new 345-bed student accommodation in Galway

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Elkstone, Ireland’s leading alternatives investment specialists, and Harrison Street, a global real assets investment management firm, this week announced the development of a new 345-bed purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA) at Queen Street in Galway. The project is due for completion in 2026 and forms part of a wider partnership to deliver 1,500 purpose-built student beds across Limerick, Cork, Dublin, and Galway by 2028.

1,000 houses on Airbnb in Gaeltacht, but fewer than ten available for long-term rental

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

More than 1,000 houses were listed on Airbnb for short term let in Ireland’s Gaeltacht regions this summer, but fewer than ten houses were available for long-term rental, according to a revcealing documentary on Tg4 last night (Wednesday).

Funeral of Fred Johnston to take place today

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

The funeral will take place today (Thursday) of Fred Johnson, a man who over several decades made an in delible mark on the literary scene in Galway and the west.

Cultural partnerships looking for proposals

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Galway City Council is inviting applications from suitably qualified and experienced organisations in Galway City to develop and deliver new programmes, projects, or initiatives that will deliver outcomes on the following objectives:

Architecture at the Edge unveils exciting 2024 Visual Arts and Architecture Programme

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Architecture at the Edge Festival is known for its inspired cultural experiences — and this year is no different as the festival once again presents a compelling programme, featuring installations, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, talks, tours and much more to explore this autumn.

Claddagh wrecks rotting in no man’s land

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

Officials in Galway City Council are powerless to remove the hulks of rotting boats in the Claddagh as the ownership of some quays in the Corrib estuary is unknown.

Vote on mega Dublin Road cemetery by end of year

Thu, Sep 12, 2024

With burial spaces fast filling-up in main municipal graveyards in Bohermore and Rahoon, a new four acre, multi-faith lawn cemetery designed to accommodate almost 3,000 plots was presented to city councillors for consideration this week.

'A commitment to quality and service' - Mark Lohan Kitchens celebrates its first anniversary

Fri, Sep 06, 2024

Mark Lohan Kitchens (MLK) proudly marks its one-year anniversary at Ballybane Industrial Estate in Galway city, marking an important milestone for a company at the forefront of bespoke kitchen design for over 25 years. With a reputation built on quality craftsmanship and exceptional service, MLK continues to serve clients across Ireland and the UK, bringing their vision of beautiful, functional kitchens to life.

MADRA launch educational workshops for primary school children

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

MADRA, the Galway-based dog rescue and adoption charity, has launched a series of educational workshops aimed at primary school children across Galway. This initiative, in partnership with Galway City Council, is set to begin this month and will continue throughout the school year.

Charities combine to highlight Galway City’s spiralling social housing need

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Local charities Galway Simon Community, COPE Galway, Threshold and No. 4 Youth Service have united this week in a call on Government and Galway City Council to urgently increase Galway City’s social housing supply.

Their call for action follows a recent report by the Parliamentary Budget Office, which reveals that - at the end of 2023 -Galway City had the highest social housing need in Ireland, with 11.8% of households experiencing ongoing need for social housing. This figure is almost double the national average of 6.3%.

Sky high Music for Galway announces details of exciting 43rd season

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

High on the successes of Cellissimo and high up on the roof of Bonham Quay, Music for Galway unveiled plans for its 43rd International Concert Season 2024/25.

Swim in Pink for Breast Cancer Research

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute in association with Blackrock Beachwear, are asking people to ‘Swim in Pink’ on Sunday, October 13, at Ladies Beach and help raise funds and awareness for breast cancer research during October, breast cancer awareness month.

Maxi Zoo to open Galway store

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Maxi Zoo, Ireland’s largest speciality pet retailer, is set to open its 34th store in Ireland and its first in Galway. The new outlet will open its doors in mid September at The Plaza on the Headford Road in the city.

Kindness, dignity and respect — Home Instead's core values as Dementia Bus comes to town

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Carolyn Naughton, General Manager at Home Instead Galway knows what makes a good carer because she was one herself. As such, she is ideally placed to oversee locally the national campaign to recruit 1,000 new carers for the company this season.

Swapping heels for runners: Taking on Galway Bay Half Marathon for Charlotte’s Vision

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

A group of friends will trade their heels for runners as they lace up to participate in the Galway Bay Half Marathon on October 5th, 2024.

New students in town advised to be wary of rental accommodation scams

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

As a new academic year approaches, the IPOA is warning students across Ireland to remain vigilant and wary of rental scams. Mary Conway, Chairperson of the Irish Property Owners Association (IPOA) has warned students “If the rental accommodation you are offered seems too good to be true, it probably is” as thousands of students across Ireland currently search for accommodation ahead of the academic year.

Amid a nationwide housing shortage, caution is the safest way for students to secure reliable and legitimate rental accommodation and avoid scams which could result in lost deposits, distress and the potential to disrupt studies.

New Galway Climate Festival

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

Climate Inspirations-Communities in Action is coming to Galway 12-15 September. It is innovative, creative and collaborative festival which aims to change the narrative around climate action to one of positivity.

Cracked pipes and tanker trucks haul city’s sewage

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

This alarming analysis is set out in briefing documents circulated amongst Galway West’s five TDs by environmental and heritage body an Taisce this week. A spokesman said the motivation for the communiqué is to explain to local politicians why an Taisce is objecting to Uisce Éireann’s planning application for a proposed one million litre wastewater storage tank near Merlin Park.

Ballybane community hub to open next week

Thu, Sep 05, 2024

The new Ballybane community hub will officially be opening next Tuesday, September 10 at 1pm. All are welcome to join in the celebration.

Locals will have the chance to drop in for tea, coffee and light refreshments. They will also get the chance to share ideas for what they would like to see the space provide.

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