Taoiseach discussed jobs boost for Galway on US tour

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Industrial Info Resources, a global market research company headquartered in Galway city, is planning to expand its sales and research division, with 20 new positions to be created at its Parkmore operation before the year ends.

Union demands public vote on council move to Crown Square

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

A trade union representing city council staff has called for a public vote to assess Galwegians’ opinions on moving City Hall from College Road to Mervue.

Galway needs 'anti-racism strategy' says local community sector

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Galway’s community sector is urging Galway City Council to take a proactive stance against racism and discrimination. The call comes in advance of an anti-racism march set to take place in the city on Saturday, March 22.

Lifeboat fundraiser quiz

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

The 1st Port of Galway Sea Scouts will host a table quiz at Tom Sheridan's bar and restaurant in Knocknacarra this Tuesday, March 25, at 8pm

Bank holiday sees 36 patients on trolleys in Galway

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Galway University Hospital had the third highest number of patients waiting on trolleys across the country this week, after a busy bank holiday weekend.

Galway duo take on Dublin City Marathon to support Jack and Jill Foundation

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Two Galway friends, Bryan Walsh from Clonberne and Máire Mulkerins from Bullaun, Loughrea, are set to take on the 2025 Dublin City Marathon—all to raise vital funds for the Jack and Jill Children’s Foundation.

New rehabilitation service to open for brain injury survivors

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland (ABI Ireland) has announced new neuro-rehabilitation services for survivors of brain injury living in counties Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

City council facing €1m bill for uninsured cabling

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

A Galway City Councillor is calling on the Minister for Local Government to release emergency funding to repair street lighting infrastructure damaged by Storm Éowyn.

Galway mother and daughter to feature in RTÉ series on women in combat sports

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Cailíní Comhraic, a new three-part Irish language series that follows four Irish women breaking boundaries in combat sports begins on RTÉ One.

Event to honour long-serving Galway politician

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

An event will be held this Saturday, March 22, at the Galway Bay Hotel to mark the contribution made by Éamon Ó Cuív to political life in Galway.

University of Galway launches Nelson Mandela Fund

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

University of Galway has announced the Nelson Mandela Fund to promote a culture of race equality and to support scholarships for students.

Kilkerrin-Clonberne stars to be awarded at Croke Park tomorrow night

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Kilkerrin-Clonberne have received eight places on this year’s Ladies Gaelic Football Club Championship Team of the Year.

Budding Galway author comes runner-up in short story competition

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

Eleven-year-old Darragh O’Keeffe from Claregalway is runner-up of the national Specsavers Irish Book Awards short story competition. The Galway native entered the competition with his enchanting story and has been awarded the runner up prize, a collection of popular Irish children’s books, including Paddy Donnelly’s The Golden Hare and Oliver Jeffers’ Where to Hide a Star.

Bronze Medal for ATU at Student Chef of the Year 2025

Thu, Mar 20, 2025

After an intense two-hour cook-off, Eliška Semanová from ATU Galway came third at this year’s Knorr Student Chef of the Year competition. This year ten student chefs from north and south of the country took part in the competition, which was hosted at TUS Athlone.

Uisce Éireann warns city centre firms to stockpile water

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Uisce Éireann has advised businesses in Galway city to horde massive supplies of water on site in case “difficult” network leaks result in multi-day outages.

Local athlete wins gold in the Special Olympics Winter Games

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Clarinbridge’s Máire Connolly, one of just 15 athletes representing Team Ireland in the Special Olympics Winter Games taking place in Turin, Italy, has won the gold medal in her category.

Galway Mountain Rescue Team scores big from Masters International Tournament

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Galway Masters Basketball Association is celebrating a significant achievement following the success of their recent international basketball tournament, which raised an impressive €4,525 for the Galway Mountain Rescue Team. The money was collected through the tournament’s gala dinner raffle and further donations, including the auction of a voucher for dinner, bed & breakfast, kindly donated by Ashford Castle and purchased by the Grealish family from The King's Head.

M Fitzgerald’s Bar team raises €7,300 for COPE Galway

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The team at M Fitzgerald’s Bar believe in giving back to the community, and are incredibly proud to share that they have raised an outstanding €7,300 for COPE Galway to support their vital work in tackling homelessness.

Galway celebrates city-wide collaboration following successful AIPCO conference at The Galmont Hotel & Spa

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

A glittering showcase of Galway as a business tourism destination was organised by The Galmont Hotel & Spa in partnership with the Galway Convention Bureau last month when the 13th annual Business Events Conference from AIPCO (Association of Irish Professional Conference Organisers) arrived in the city.

An Púcán staff raise €9,200 for Galway Rape Crisis Centre

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

An Púcán, one of Galway city’s most beloved bars, has announced that its dedicated team has raised a fantastic €9,200 for the Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) through a year-long fundraising effort. The GRCC was selected as the bar’s charity partner for 2024 by the staff, who organised a series of creative and engaging events to generate vital funds for the organisation.

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