More than a hotel: The Ardilaun - where memories meet moments

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Ardilaun Hotel stands as more than just a venue — it's a canvas for life's most cherished celebrations, a space where family traditions are honoured, and new memories are carefully crafted.

Galway Community Centres to receive over €1 million in funding

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Local TD, Minister Hildegarde Naughton and Minister of State Seán Canney, Independent TD for Galway East and Councillor Alan Cheevers, have welcomed the granting of over €1.1 million to 16 community centres in Galway under the Community Centre Investment Fund.

Among those receiving funding in Galway are the Renmore Scout Group who are allocated €51,500 to fund the refurbishment of the kitchen, entrance hall, upstairs floor, toilet and shower facilities, Maree Community Centre, €43,204, to fund the replacement of windows and doors, Roundstone Community Centre, €100,000, to fund insulation, damp proofing and rainwater works, The Bohermore Community Hall, €98,846, to fund upgrades, including a split air source heat pump and Claregalway Leisure and Community Centre, €44,536, to fund essential structural repairs and upgrades.

Athenry's St Patrick's Day parade: The sum of our parts

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Athenry Community Council is proud to announce Athenry’s annual St Patrick's Day Parade, 'The Sum of Our Parts/Is sinne Suim ár gCodanna’ celebrating community and diversity.

Galway women gear up for gruelling Arctic challenge

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Two Galway women are taking on a gruelling, week-long Arctic challenge to raise funds for the Irish Heart Foundation and increase awareness of the risk of heart disease and stroke in women.

ATU wins CIOB Tomorrow’s Leaders Student Challenge Ireland

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

ATU has scooped first place in the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) “Tomorrow’s Leaders Student Challenge Ireland” competition which took place in Dundalk IT on Thursday, February 27.

Teen knits comfort for bereaved families

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

In a touching display of empathy and dedication, 15-year-old Pippa Lyons has knitted 125 hearts for the bereavement team at University Hospital Galway (UHG). This remarkable act of kindness stems from Pippa's own experience with loss, transforming personal grief into a source of comfort for others.

Multi-million euro enhancement announced for Connemara National Park

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Connemara National Park is to be expanded by nearly 250 hectares, with work already under way on upgrading and extending the walking trails through the park.

Traffic calming measures to be introduced on Abbey Street, Loughrea

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Speed ramps are soon to be introduced on Abbey Street, Loughrea. The ramps are being funded by Independent Ireland Councillor Declan Kelly, who says the problem of vehicles speeding is ‘getting completely out of hand’.

Claregalway Festival of Drama unveils a jam-packed lineup

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Claregalway Festival of Drama returns this March with an impressive lineup of performances, promising eight nights of exceptional theatre from March 15 to 22.

€3.7 million allocated for Galway's Greenways in 2025

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Minister of State Seán Canney along with Minister for Transport Darragh O’Brien, and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have announced €67 million in funding for Greenways and National Roads Active Travel infrastructure through Transport Infrastructure Ireland (TII) in 2025. This allocation is dedicated to developing walking and cycling options to communities.

Bádóirí an Chladaigh welcomes ‘Canadian Cousins’ for St Patrick’s Day

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

After the colour and spectacle of the St Patrick’s Day parade, Galway’s Bádóirí an Chladaigh will keep the celebrations going with a special musical gathering at the Claddagh Basin.

ATU President responds to US decision to cancel Fulbright Award

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Atlantic Technological University (ATU) President, Dr Orla Flynn, has expressed her deep disappointment at the cancellation of a Fulbright Specialist Award intended to support the university’s work in tackling gender-based violence.

Oranmore teens transform 'Junk' into high 'Kouture' gown

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

With a gown constructed using thousands of pieces of LEGO, feathers and cloth, 16-year-old fashion designers Jenny Brady and Kate Barry wowed crowds at last week's Junk Kouture Regional Finals.

Galway left behind as neurorehabilitation teams 'fail to materialise'

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Six years after the Government pledged to establish nine fully funded community neurorehabilitation teams across the country, Galway and much of the West of Ireland remain without access to these vital services.

Spring spraoí at City Hall

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

There was a light-hearted, spring atmosphere at the March plenary meeting of Galway City Council this week, as the city's leaders attempted their assembly solely in Irish for the first time in seven centuries of civic government.

James Joyce to speak at Grá Festival

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

In a world first, the voice of James Joyce will be heard once more, reading a specially crafted poem in honour of his muse and wife, Nora Barnacle.

Champion of city to be celebrated in Eyre Square

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

Galway city councillors have voted unanimously to approve a memorial in Eyre Square for the late Ronnie O’Gorman, founder of the Galway Advertiser newspaper.

St Patrick’s Day parade to focus on coastal theme

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The title of this year’s St Patrick’s Day parade is ‘Sea and Stone’ as a nod to Galway city’s stunning coastal surroundings and rich maritime heritage.

Parking meter row hits Council coffers

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

The Galway City Council audit reports show parking receipts down a whopping €70,000 during January, when parking meters would not accept coins, and the local authority initiated a grace period of almost two weeks.

ATU Nursing students host Cancer Awareness Day

Thu, Mar 13, 2025

General Nursing students in Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Mayo are hosting a public information Cancer Awareness event on Thursday, March 27 at 10am to 1pm on the Castlegar campus. This is part of their degree studies module “Oncology, End of Life and Palliative Care”. The event is being hosted by staff in the Department of Nursing, Health Science and Integrated Care in partnership with the Irish Cancer Society.

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