Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association Ireland's 5K Charity Walk raises over €11,000 for the Irish Red Cross

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The youth association's ninth annual charity walk, held Sunday, June 2, has successfully raised over €11,000 in support of the Irish Red Cross and their appeal for the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The 5K walk was held along Palmer’s Beach, providing a scenic view of the Atlantic Ocean for the participants.

Win a Home in Oranmore draw takes place tomorrow

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Maree Oranmore Football Club will crown one lucky ticket holder the new owner of a brand-new, three bedroom, AA energy-rated home in Tobair Óráin, Oranmore, tomorrow, June 21. The live draw event takes place at the award-winning Galway Bay Golf Resort and will be live streamed online from 8pm on the Win a Home in Oranmore Facebook page.

Official opening of GAP Gardens is just in time for their busy summer ahead

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

On what turned out to be a sunny Saturday afternoon, supporters of Galway Autism Partnership (GAP) gathered at Tigh Ronain in Laurel Park for the official opening of the GAP Gardens, the Suimhneas Sensory Garden Space, and the recently renovated back garden play and socialising area.

Rent the Runway and TeenTurn partner to empower young women in STEM

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Rent the Runway Galway is proud to announce a new partnership with TeenTurn, an organisation dedicated to providing teenage girls with a hands-on experience in STEM.

Regional Group TDs secure commitment that nature restoration measures will be voluntary for farmers — Canney

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Sean Canney, Independent TD, and Regional Group Members successfully obtained a government guarantee that all measures under the Nature Restoration Plan will be voluntary for farmers.

Mervue Community Hub to display its renovated space

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Mervue’s Community Hub for Older People - known as The Bungalow - is launching its newly renovated facility next week from June 24 to 28.

Rabbitte welcomes new housing data

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Planning rules aimed at preventing investors bulk-buying multiple houses have led to more than 1,000 homes being ring-fenced for owner-occupiers across Galway.

Award for Galway city solicitor at the Irish Law Awards

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The prestigious annual Irish Law Awards event took place on Friday June 14 hosting in excess of 500 members of the legal profession for an event in the Convention Centre, Dublin. The Irish law awards, sponsored by Dye & Durham Corporation, recognises the remarkable achievements of legal professionals across Ireland. There are 19 judges on the judging panel, many of whom are members of the profession themselves. The master of ceremonies on the night was Ivan Yates, the well-known broadcaster, businessman and former politician.

Nicola Connolly Byrne to host a Warrior Women Event in Galway

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Nicola Connolly Byrne is an empowerment specialist and inspirational public speaker. She has been in this area for over 40 years and is now bringing her talents to the women of Galway.

National Water Safety Awareness Week launches with Galway events

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

To mark National Water Safety Awareness Week, Water Safety Ireland is hosting a series of events throughout Galway from June 17–23. The events will contain water safety advice and tips on how to keep safe during the summer months.

Lots to discuss at Ability West AGM

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The Annual General Meeting of Ability West was held Tuesday, June 11, 2023 at the Clybaun Hotel in Galway where the organization shared the 2023 Annual Report and the 2023 Financial Statements.

South Galway researcher to receive Lero Research Award

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve brain tumour identification is just one of 10 research projects to benefit from a €1.3m investment by Lero, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Software, based at University of Limerick.

Claregalway's Kinky Boots production 'knocks socks' at national awards

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Having delighted audiences in Galway last November, the hard work of 9 Arch Claregalway Musical Society's production of Kinky Boots has paid off with the group snagging two awards at the Association of Irish Musical Societies' (AIMS) 2024 National Musical Theatre Awards.

Two councils top Ombudsman complaints list for Galway

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Galway City Council is the fifth most complained about public body across Ireland, according to a new report.

International award for UG children’s rights professor

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

University of Galway Professor Pat Dolan has been presented with the Medal of the Maria Grzegorzewska University in Warsaw for life-long work and achievements in the field of children’s rights.

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Thu, Jun 20, 2024

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Gardaí in Galway are investigating the break-in to two houses in the Hazel Park estate that occurred on the morning of Tuesday, June 18.

Galway's medical device research hub generates €750 million for Irish economy

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

CÚRAM, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) research centre for medical devices based at the University of Galway, this week launched an economic report that puts its value to the Irish economy at €756 million.

Oranmore Civil Defence honours 'hero' Louie Casserly

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

The legend that is Louie Casserly (Oranmore, Co Galway), has announced her intention to step back from the Civil Defence after 40 years of unbroken and committed voluntary service to the organisation and to Galway city and county.

Blocked Blackrock unblocked

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Flann O’Brien famously asked if a man spent half his life cycling, is he half-man, half-bicycle? But the absurdly post-modern question in Salthill last week was: is a diving tower blocked off for diving still a diving tower?

Human waste flowing into Corrib at Claddagh

Thu, Jun 20, 2024

Low water levels on the River Corrib have revealed untreated sewage flowing freely into the city’s estuary in front of Claddagh Quay after weeks of repair work was completed.

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