Road deaths leave Galway communities in shock and mourning

Thu, Mar 28, 2024

Communities and families in Galway and Athlone are in a state of shock and mourning, following two separate fatal road traffic collisions, which have claimed the lives of a mother and her two daughters, and a 34-year-old pregnant woman.

Birdsong documentary for Galway screening

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

After a memorable appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show and a sold-out premiere at the Dublin International Film Festival, ornithologist Seán Ronayne is bringing his documentary film BIRDSONG to Galway for a special screening on March 24th at the EYE Cinema.

Ronayne and director Kathleen Harris will participate in a post-screening Q&A. A year in the making, the film documents Ronayne's unique mission to record the call of every bird species in Ireland – that’s nearly 200 birds. As more than half of these species are red- or amber-listed, it's a race against time.

A tale of two cities for city councillor

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Councillor Níall McNelis will be seeking re-selection as the Labour Party’s candidate for Galway City’s west ward at a party convention in Knocknacarra on Thursday, March 19.

Hotel room tax could raise €1.7 million for Galway City, says Lohan

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

It is time for Galway City Council to look at applying a hotel room tax on all visitors as this would be a sensible revenue raising measure that could go directly into the delivery of services in Galway City. So said Mark Lohan, Sinn Féin candidate in this summer’s Galway City Council elections.

Former Mayor Larkin to run for Independent Ireland in local elections

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Councillor Noel Larkin, former Mayor of Galway City, has announced his candidacy for Independent Ireland in the upcoming local elections.

Safe Routes to School Scheme needs to be fully funded says TD Canney

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Sean Canney, Galway East Independent TD, has stated that the Safe Routes to School Scheme is moving too slowly with only 12 schools across County Galway out of 65 registered for the scheme have to date been sanctioned for funding.

Social dancing fundraiser for Ella Farrell

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

The profits from a social dancing event taking place on March 24 will be donated to the Ella Farrell Cancer Treatment & Recovery Fund.

Galway grassroot soccer clubs concerned participation rates could fall by 30 per cent

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Representatives from a large number of Galway soccer club recently met to discuss the FAI’s plan to introduce a calendar year schedule under their Football Pathways Plan.

Three decades on, Croí Corrib Charity Cycle still gearing up

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

The Croí Corrib Charity Cycle, now in its 30th year, is gearing up for another thrilling event on Sunday, June 9. Croí, the charity dedicated to heart and stroke awareness, prevention and support, has announced that registration is officially open for the 2024 Croí Corrib Charity Cycle.

5k charity run in Furbo this Sunday to raise funds for Eanna’s Entourage

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

This Sunday, a 5k charity run will take place in aid of Eanna’s Entourage at Furbo GAA pitch, commencing at 11am.

Pet names as Gaeilge a rising trend, survey shows

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

We’ve seen the top baby names trending in recent months but what everyone really wants to know is what names have been topping the lists of pet-parents over the last year.

More pedestrian crossings called for by Murphy

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

In the March monthly meeting of Galway City Council, in response to a question from Cllr. Niall Murphy, the executive agreed to involve councillors in the process of identifying the next set of locations for pedestrian crossings.

The Hardiman teams up with Castlegar camogie

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

With March being the month that holds International Women’s Day it is timely that The Hardiman has just announced its support of girls and women through their new year long sponsorship of Castlegar Camogie.

Cyber mindset programme sees Noone Cyber Security named Digital Impact of the Year

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

A new cyber mindset programme to help educate and empower students, parents and teachers when it comes to the use of social media and smart devices, saw Galway cyber security experts Noone Cyber Services recognised at the National Digital Business Awards.

Business All-Star Accreditation for PHE Engineering & Architecture

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

The All-Ireland Business Foundation has awarded PHE Engineering & Architecture, a Galway-based team of engineers, architects, 3D and interior visualisation specialists, Business All-Star Accreditation for their conduct in the areas of trust, performance, and customer-centricity.

Gardaí agree to patrols along ‘The Line’, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Independent city councillor, Terry O’Flaherty, has received confirmation from Gardaí in Galway that they are to carry out patrols on the Military Path, locally known as ‘The Line’, running between Renmore and the city centre.

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Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Cigarettes stolen in Corofin
Gardaí in Corofin are investigating a break-in that occurred at the Anbally Inn public house on March 14, between 00:15am and 1:05am. Four people were seen entering the premises and the contents of a cigarette machine were stolen.

Gardaí in Corofin are investigating a break-in that occurred at the Anbally Inn public house on March 14, between 00:15am and 1:05am. Four people were seen entering the premises and the contents of a cigarette machine were stolen.

Galway secondary schools full to bursting, report shows

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Four out of every five post-primary schools across Galway had to turn away parents seeking places for their children last year.

Connolly seeks development of specific ADHD clinics for Galway

Thu, Mar 21, 2024

Cllr John Connolly is asking the executive of local health services to pursue the development of an ADHD specialist clinic in the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) centres in Galway. Despite referrals for ADHD assessment and intervention being the reason for the majority of referrals for CAMHS services, children must often wait for assessment and the availability of intervention therapies are limited.