Ten years of remembering those who gave

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden had an event last Saturday in honour of its tenth anniversary, where hundreds gathered from across the country to remember and honour organ donors and their families.

Are you the ultimate Galway Races super fan?

Thu, May 02, 2024

After last year’s triumphant run, Galway Races have announced that applications are now open for their highly sought-after Brand Ambassador Programme 2024.

Rallying brings Raftery from Craughwell to Canaries

Thu, May 02, 2024

When Aoife Raftery recounts spinning her suped-up Peugeot around an unexpectedly wet bend on a rough gravel course in Czech Republic last year, her shoulders sway with the memory. Wearing a sleeveless top in the morning heat of Gran Canaria where this year’s 47th Rally Islas Canarias begins today, May 2, the muscle memory of fast gear changes twitches in her exposed fore arms.

Tender issued for design of new elective hospital in Merlin Park – Naughton

Thu, May 02, 2024

The HSE has issued a ‘request for tender’ for Phase 1 of the new elective hospital in Merlin Park in Galway. This tender is for an architect-led design team to provide architectural, design and engineering services and for a Project Control Team to support the HSE to manage, control and administer the design/construction programme. The HSE intends that the teams will be in place in the summer.

Calling all Galway Girls to run the mini-marathon

Thu, May 02, 2024

The National Breast Cancer Research Institute are asking Galway girls to join their team for this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, June 2.

Inis Iron Meáin - The original island road race celebrates 20 years this year

Thu, May 02, 2024

Inis Iron Meáin 2024 will take place on the island of Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands this Saturday, May 4. Celebrating its 20th year, Inis Iron Meáin is the original island road race which continues to attract hundreds of runners and spectators each year to the incredibly scenic island, with a record number of 550 participants at last year’s race.

Mayoral Ball raises over €65k for local charities

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Galway City Charity Mayoral Ball which took place last Friday night in the Galmont Hotel, was a massive success raising over €65k for five local charities.

University of Galway reduces repeat exam fee by a third

Thu, May 02, 2024

University of Galway has announced a reduction to the fee for repeat examinations.

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Thu, May 02, 2024

Break-in in Salthill
Salthill Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, April 26 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm in the Cnoc an Óir estate, Knocknacarra, Salthill.

Salthill Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, April 26 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm in the Cnoc an Óir estate, Knocknacarra, Salthill.

Saoirse Ruane and Martin Horgan to be remembered at Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball

Thu, May 02, 2024

The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr Liam Carroll has named local charities ACT for Meningitis and i4Life as the beneficiaries of the Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball being held at The Clayton Hotel on Thursday May 16.

Galway RNLI called to rescue two people stranded on Hare Island

Thu, May 02, 2024

Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard last Saturday following a report of two people stranded by the tide on Hare Island, which is located on inner Galway Bay.

Parsons seeks housing support for returning Irish emigrants

Thu, May 02, 2024

A scheme that would facilitate housing for Irish born emigrants who wish to return home has been proposed by Cllr. Evelyn Parsons.

Galway Educate Together School group visit Grattan Beach to learn about campaign

Thu, May 02, 2024

Last weekend Galway Educate Together National School, hosted a clean-up on Grattan Beach with ‘Think Before You Flush’, a campaign operated by Clean Coasts in partnership with Uisce Éireann. The purpose of the event was to inform the students on which items should and should not be flushed down the toilet, helping to protect their local environment and the coastal amenities of Salthill and Galway.

CBD brand pioneered by Galway entrepreneur Chanelle McCoy is first to gain food safety approval in UK

Thu, May 02, 2024

CBD brand Pureis®, founded by Loughrea woman Chanelle McCoy, has this week become the frist CBD product to gain a Positive Safety Assessment from the UK’s Food Standards Agency. This endorsement from the FSA Scientific Committee indicates that Pureis® Ultra Pure CBD has successfully fulfilled the rigorous criteria necessary to progress to the final stage of the Novel Food Licensing process.

Irish language short film ‘Scríofa sna Réaltaí’ to represent Ireland at Catalonia Film Festival

Thu, May 02, 2024

The 16th annual Film Fest Petaluma in California will showcase a diverse selection of short films from 14 countries, including Ireland. One of the standout entries from over 1,000 submissions is the Irish language short film ‘Scríofa sna Réaltaí / Written in the Stars’, directed by Vincent Gallagher and produced by Sin É Films.

Marine Institute commits to ambitious climate targets with installation of solar PV systems

Thu, May 02, 2024

In late 2023, the Marine Institute launched its second updated Climate Action Roadmap. Sustainability and meeting climate challenges are core to the Marine Institute strategy, Ocean Knowledge that Transforms and Inspires, which results in priority, impetus and resourcing being given to delivery of the Climate Action Roadmap. The Roadmap outlines the project pipeline and operational measures being taken to work towards ambitious 2030 and 2050 climate targets.

Galway kidney recipient from 1979 — ‘it changed my life’

Thu, May 02, 2024

Bernie Glynn, from Ballylee, Co Galway, received a kidney from a deceased donor 45 years ago. She has put her name to the Irish Kidney Association’s drive to increase posthumous organ donation.

Ridge to donate election poster money to charity

Thu, May 02, 2024

Shauna Ridge of the Independent Ireland Party has decided to not hang election posters for her campaign. Instead, she has chosen to donate the money that would have been used to charity.

Funding boost of €750,000 for Gort, Dunmore and Maree

Thu, May 02, 2024

The communities of Gort, Dunmore and Maree have received a major funding boost after Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., announced an allocation of €750,000 to Galway County Council under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme.

Former Gunner named as University of Galway Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing

Thu, May 02, 2024

University of Galway has announced the appointment of the accomplished Des Ryan as the new Director of Sport and Physical Wellbeing.

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