Galway County Council announces new line-up following General Election

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

The political landscape of Galway County Council has undergone significant change with the co-option of new councillors and the nomination of a new Cathaoirleach following the election of Louis O'Hara (SF), Pete Roche (FG), and former Cathaoirleach Albert Dolan (FF) to the Irish Dáil.

City double tax hike set for 2025

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Members of the political pact running the Galway City Council were split when it came to raising Local Property Tax in October, but differences were put aside last week when it voted for a 2025 budget including two tax hikes.

Call for counselling supports for women in direct provision centre following recent tragic bereavements

Thu, Dec 19, 2024

Galway Labour councillors Helen Ogbu and John McDonagh have called for more immediate counselling support for women in a city direct provision centre.

LIBERTY IT & Galway City Museum announce new educational partnership

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

LIBERTY IT and Galway City Museum have announced the launch of a new educational partnership pilot to support STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) learning for young people with the creation of a new digital skills initiative.

POTA Café emphasises the importance of Gaeltacht business supports in new Údarás campaign

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

The popular POTA Café in Connemara is featured in a campaign launched this week by Údarás na Gaeltachta.

Barbados ambassador visits Marine Institute to discuss ocean sustainability

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

The Barbados Ambassador to Ireland, His Excellency, Mr Cleviston Haynes, visited the Marine Institute headquarters in Galway this week to discuss collaboration in marine research and sustainable ocean management initiatives.

Galway football pays tribute to the great Joe Hanley

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Galway football stood still this week, to mourn the loss of one of their best.

Marine Singers Choir Festive concert next week

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

This Christmas season, the Marine Singers Choir invites you to experience the beauty of the holidays with their festive concert, “For Unto Us a Child Is Born,” in the historic St. Joseph’s Church, Presentation Road, Galway, on Thursday December 19 at 7:30pm.

This uplifting evening of music celebrates the joy and spirit of Christmas, and brings a truly global touch to the festive season.

Garda probe into Tuam arson attack

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Gardai in Tuam are investigating an arson attack on a house in the town and have appealed to the public for information on the matter.

Quarter-century old numbers win €7m jackpot for Galwaywoman

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

A Galway woman is celebrating an extraordinary stroke of luck after claiming a €7,028,440 jackpot in the Lotto draw on November 19.

Tiny Traders Christmas Market gives huge boost to local crafts in prime retail space

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Christmas shopping in Galway got a whole lot more local last weekend as the Tiny Traders Christmas Market opened in Edward Square.

Galway Lions raise 60k and counting for families this Christmas

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Following their radio auction featured on Galway Bay Fm last Friday, December 6, the Galway Lions have announced they have raised €60,000 and they are not yet finished counting.

Gerry Mulholland honoured with release of posthumous song

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

The late Gerry Mulholland is being honoured with the release of his single Japanese Tokyo Skyline. All proceeds will be going towards Galway Simon Community in aid of the homeless.

Stunning traditional icon consecrated at St Nicholas Collegiate Church

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

A traditional icon, commissioned by Galway Advertiser founder Ronnie O’Gorman who passed away in May, was consecrated on Friday night on the feast of St Nicholas, at the Patronal Vespers at St Nicholas Collegiate Church.

City Hall headcount to pass 600 next year

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

 
As part of discussions between Council officials and elected members at budget meetings last week, Galway City chief executive Leonard Cleary asked councillors to allocate an extra €2.4m in payroll costs on the 2024 budget.

Quarter century of excellence from itag

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Together with tech companies across the west of Ireland, itag has grown the technology sector and community in Galway, for over two decades. With 2025 marking the 25th anniversary for the umbrella technology company, the itag Excellence Awards will see an extra special evening on Friday 28th March 2025 at the Salthill Hotel, Galway.

H&M store opens in Athlone Towncentre

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

With the countdown to Christmas well and truly on, there’s yet another reason for shoppers to visit Athlone Towncentre (www.athlonetowncentre.com) with the announcement that a new look, larger H&M store has opened.

‘We’re here for you this Christmas’ is message from Galway Samaritans

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Public buildings and businesses are urged to light up in green for the Longest Night on December 21. Samaritans in Galway are calling on the public to support its Longest Night campaign which reminds those struggling to cope that its helpline is open during their darkest hours this Christmas.

Irish psychologist receives international award

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

Cancer Care West would like to congratulate psychologist Dr Helen Greally who received the 2024 Noemi Fisman Award for Lifetime Clinical Excellence at the 25th World Congress of the International Psycho-Oncology Society (IPOS) in Maastricht. Dr. Greally is currently the Director of Psychology and Support Services at the Galway based charity where she has worked since 2007.

The unravelling of the world continues

Thu, Dec 12, 2024

In recent years, the world has undergone profound changes. The sense of an "unraveling" has deepened in the past few months, driven by global crises, domestic turmoil, and unexpected events that have reshaped our understanding of stability.

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