Rossaveel woman to be our Rose in Tralee

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Rossaveel woman Deirdre Jennings was selected as the 2024 Galway Rose at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit on Saturday night.

Land for Life — Cregmore Claregalway FC launches ambitious fundraising drive to secure a permanent home

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Cregmore Claregalway FC has launched a community-driven fundraising inititiative to establish a new home for its more than 750 players.

New book studies Galway’s hidden revolution

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway’s town hall was occupied by housing protesters in 1922, and a soviet declared. Land seizures across the county shocked the government of the newly independent state, while a huge bronze statue in Eyre Square was dragged by a mob into the sea.

United’s table-topping women hoping to break attendance record

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway United’s senior women’s team who currently sit atop the Women’s National League table are hoping to break the attendance for a senior women’s game at Eamonn Deacy Park next week.

Government should never bully its people just because it can

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

“We walked in the cold air
Freezing breath on a window pane, lying and waiting

Freezing breath on a window pane, lying and waiting

Permanent flood defences needed for Coast Road

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

As temporary repairs to sea wall damage in Oranmore caused by November’s Storm Debi are completed this week, a local councillor has slammed delays and again called for permanent infrastructure.

Turn City Hall into community hub, says McNelis

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The current City Hall on College Road would be an ideal location for the development of a community hub when the move to Crown Site happens, according to city councillor Niall McNelis.

Be inspired in your retirement —  The 50 Plus Show returns

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The 50 Plus Show, the lifestyle event for people 50 and over is coming to the Salthill Hotel on the 21st & 22nd May. The event is organised by SeniorTimes magazine and podcast series

Galway Youth Orchestra concert this weekend

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Galway Youth Orchestra will finish their 42nd season with a concert in the Lr. Aula, in the University of Galway on Saturday, April 27th at 7.30 pm.

Frank Fahy — a passion for community welfare

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

Frank Fahy is a native of Menlo, on the outskirts of Galway City. He is a fluent Irish speaker. Frank has been a widower since 2021 and he has three grown-up children.

Lack of voting rights awareness highlighted by Ogbu

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

A concerning lack of awareness about voting rights among some residents of Galway, particularly migrants, has been identified by Helen Ogbu, the Labour Party Candidate for Galway City East in the coming local elections. This has come to light during canvassing efforts ahead of the June 7 Local Elections in Galway City neighbourhoods, notably in Doughiska, which boasts the most diverse population in the city.

Development of O’Sullivan Park should take step further, says McDonnell

Thu, Apr 25, 2024

The development of O’Sullivan Park in Mervue as an amenity for the community should be taken a step further, according to Galway City Councillor Declan McDonnell.

Galway RNLI rescue walker stranded on Hare Island on Monday

Wed, Apr 24, 2024

Galway RNLI’s volunteer crew were requested to launch by the Irish Coast Guard on Monday afternoon (Monday 22 April) to rescue a walker on Hare Island who was cut off by the incoming tide.

The request to launch came shortly before 2pm and volunteer crew Dave Badger, James Rattigan, David Oliver and Olivia Byrne launched the lifeboat and were on the water around 10 minutes later. The lifeboat and crew headed to Hare Island, on inner Galway Bay, which is accessible to walkers at low tide.

Leading renewable energy experts gather in Galway for business seminar

Tue, Apr 23, 2024

Solgrid Limited will host a seminar, entitled ‘Simplifying Solar PV for Business’, on Thursday, April 25, from 12 noon to 2pm at the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway, H91 E98N.

University of Galway announces Student Sustainability Leadership Awards winners to mark Earth Day

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

University of Galway has marked Earth Day 2024 by announcing the winners of the Student Sustainability Leadership Awards 2024 — Molly Hickey and Peter O’Neill.

From Rose to Brussels — not your traditional political journey, but I have track record now, says Walsh

Fri, Apr 19, 2024

While some might know me best as the Rose of Tralee, I now have a strong political track-record from Europe to share.

Galway City Council secures funding for the restoration of Menlo Castle

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Cllr Frank Fahy’s proposal for the restoration of Menlo Castle has been met with resounding success as Galway City Council announces the receipt of €85,000 in heritage funding for this historic project.

Galway Racecourse welcomes the Salthill Hotel as sponsor for the summer festival

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

As preparations intensify for Ireland’s largest horse racing festival, the Galway Races (from Monday July 29 to Sunday August 4) for one action packed week, excitement mounts with the announcement of a new partnership with ‘Salthill Hotel’, located on the picturesque promenade in Galway city.

McDonagh calls for 30km speed limit on Shantalla road

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

Galway city central labour caniditate John McDonagh says stronger traffic calming measures are needed on Shantalla road.

FG candidate Forde hits out at lack of city playgrounds

Thu, Apr 18, 2024

FG local election candidate Shane Forde has hit out at the City Council and the current East Ward Councillors over lack of playgrounds in the area.

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