Headford to get its bus shelter this week

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Headford is in the process of getting a new bus shelter which should be installed and operational in the next few weeks.

Cllr Andrew Reddington has confirmed that a contractor will be working on the foundation of the bus shelter in Headford this week and there may be minimal traffic delays on the Galway Road near the town as a result.

Little star Realtín to cut her hair for Rapunzel Foundation and Simon

Thu, Jan 23, 2025

Get along and support 10-year-old Realtín Saunders for her ‘Big Cut’ this Sunday at 4.30pm, in Burkes of Colemanstown when she will donate 14 inches of her beautiful hair to the Rapunzel Foundation for the second time.

Uisce Éireann advises of planned overnight outage in east Galway city tonight

Tue, Jan 21, 2025

Uisce Éireann has reminded people living in the vicinity of Galway’s Old Dublin Road that there will be a planned water outage in their area from 11pm tonight (Tuesday, January 21) until 5am tomorrow morning (Wednesday).

Massive jobs boost as Aerogen announces €300 million expansion

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway and the west received a massive jobs boost yesterday morning when medtech giant Aerogen announced the creation of more than 700 jobs in the city and in Shannon.

Impressive line-up for 2025 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Galway Motor Club held the launch of the 2025 Corrib Oil Galway International Rally on Friday last in the Connacht Hotel. Michael Lyster, formerly of RTE and honorary member of Galway Motor Club was MC for the night that saw a large attendance present, including several former clerks of the course.

University of Galway spin-out collaborates with European Space Agency

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

University of Galway spin-out Aquila Bioscience is collaborating with the European Space Agency (ESA) to develop a nature-inspired pathogen decontamination technology for safer space exploration.

O’Hara and Farrell welcome NTA proposals for improved services on 350 bus route

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Sinn Féin TD for Galway East, Louis O’Hara, and Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Mairéad Farrell, have welcomed NTA proposals to increase frequency of services and establish new evening services on 350 buses between Kinvara and Galway. The NTA have opened a public consultation on these proposals, and the Sinn Féin representatives have urged the public to take part and have their say on the need for increased capacity.

Galway RNLI’s new year, new crew

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Nine new volunteer crew with Galway RNLI recently donned their drysuits for the first time and took part in on the water exercises as part of their training to become fully fledged crew.

Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Galway seeks new volunteers

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) in the Galway area is facing a shortage of volunteers and is appealing to the public to join their ranks.

HSE launches new campaign to address HIV stigma in Ireland

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

A Galway nurse and her father are part of a new campaign to address the stigma of a HIV diagnosis in Ireland. The HSE in partnership with people living with HIV, this week launched ‘You, Me and HIV,’ a new nationwide campaign to address misconceptions around HIV and help reduce the stigma experienced by people living with HIV in Ireland.

Galway Astronomy Club's AstroFest to be held next week

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway Astronomy Club is delighted to be hosting the AstroFest at the Menlo Park Hotel in Galway City on Saturday January 25 with registration open from 9.30am and running all day.

Unmask an enchanting evening of mystique this Valentine’s

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Step into a night brimming with elegance and mystique at the National Breast Cancer Research Institute’s annual Valentine’s Masquerade Ball. This highly anticipated event, which promises an unforgettable experience, takes place at the landmark Hardiman Hotel in the city centre on Saturday, February 15.

Seanad franchise expansion is chance for West to be heard in Leinster House, says Higgins

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galwegian senator, Alice-Mary Higgins, is calling on graduates of all third-level education institutions in the west of Ireland to register to vote in the new Seanad education constituency.

54 patients on trolleys in UHG on Tuesday night

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Irish Nurses and Midwives Organisation (INMO) Trolley Watch has released their trolley figures as part of an ongoing daily campaign to review patient and staff care within Ireland's hospitals.

Lexus Galway wins retailer of the year award

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Lexus Galway has won the Lexus Retailer of the Year Award 2024 which was awarded recently by Lexus Ireland. The Retailer of the Year award recognises leading performance across several key performance indicators on both the sales and aftersales business.

Galmont Hotel & Spa shortlisted for two prestigious Gold Medal Awards

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Galmont Hotel & Spa is going for gold this month having been shortlisted for two awards at the upcoming Virgin Media Business Gold Medal Hotel Awards 2024.

Galway Tour Guides Association outlines plans for the year ahead

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

The Galway Tour Guides Association elected its new board for the coming year at its recent AGM.

EU project offers free BER assessments to households in Galway’s Decarbonisation Zone

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

Galway city is participating in the EU NetZeroCities Pilot Cities Programme, a European-funded initiative aimed at supporting cities to reduce their carbon emissions. Galway city’s project focuses on the energy efficiency of homes and a number of ideas, aimed at encouraging homeowners to retrofit their homes, are being trialled in the city’s Decarbonisation Zone, which covers the areas of Westside, Shantalla, Rahoon and Newcastle.

Itag forum on cyber insurance and cyberattack protection

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

In partnership with Data2Sustain, Cyber Ireland, LEO Galway, Galway Chamber, and Regional Skills, itag's Cyber Forum invites small to medium businesses to a special Cyber Forum Event of expert-led panels and discussions on cybersecurity and compliance.

This free event ‘Future-Proofing Your Business: NIS2, Cyber Insurance and Threat Preparedness’ will equip businesses with actionable strategies to safeguard their business in today’s digital age. Taking place on Tuesday January 28 at The Hardiman Hotel Galway at 5pm, this informative session is specifically structured with SMEs and Startups in mind. The evening event will include two industry panels followed by a Q&A discussion.

Save the people’s Pálás

Thu, Jan 16, 2025

It was really heartening to see a great force of people gathered outside City Hall this week to pour out their hearts and energies (and rousing drumming chants!) to remind our public representatives that the Pálás is a civic amenity.

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