University of Galway programme gives a taste of what it is like to work in healthcare

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

University of Galway’s College of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences will hold an interactive taster programme for transition year students, offering hands-on experience of how healthcare teams work together.

University of Galway announces state of the art Water Sports Centre

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

University of Galway has been given the green light for a state of the art Water Sports Centre following the approval for planning by Galway City Council.

Museum-based art therapy workshops explore positive mental health in an unexpected setting

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

A series of art therapy workshops, currently being run by Red Door Studio at Galway City Museum, are bringing a positive mental health message to an unexpected setting. The workshops, called Re:Imagine, use the museum's exhibits as a form of therapy - by exploring the space, and creating their own art in response to this, participants can learn to understand themselves better, and heal through self expression in a safe space.

Network Galway kicks off the year in style with packed programme announced

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Galway businesswomen came out in their droves last week to kick off the year ahead for Network Galway the association for women in business.

Galway Hooker Brewery partners with Hometree for guilt-free, eco-friendly beer

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

The Galway Hooker Craft Brewing Company has announced a partnership with Hometree, an Irish project that aims to give back to nature by adding more trees to the Irish landscape.

Rare finds and treasures to be found at Galway Auction Rooms this weekend

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Spring is here and auction season begins with Galway Auction Rooms first auction of the year and there is plenty to see with auctioneer Aidan Foley selling 1,000 lots over two days February 12 and 13, starting at 2pm both days.

Modern matchmaker helps love to grow in all the right places

Thu, Feb 09, 2023

Jennifer Haskins, the founder of successful dating agency, Two's Company, has helped thousands of people to find love, appreciation and partnership since its creation in 2008.

University of Galway announces state of the art Water Sports Centre

Wed, Feb 08, 2023

University of Galway has been given the green light for a state of the art Water Sports Centre following the approval for planning by Galway City Council.

President’s Award Leaders from Galway celebrated at Gaisce’s Recognition Awards Ceremony

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Four leaders from Galway who have graciously supported young people to achieve their potential presented with their Gaisce President’s Award last week.

­Through the glass darkly

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The late Hubert Butler once wrote a delightful essay called Influenza on Aran in which he examined the evidence for the early Irish saints. His title is explained in the first few sentences: “When I arrived in Aran by the Naomh Eanna at Kilronan I was sneezing, and by the time I had raced to St Enda’s Church at Killeany and seen the stone on which he had floated in from Connemara I was feverish and coughing.

Banshee boost for region as daily Aer Lingus to Heathrow service announced for Ireland West Airport

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Ireland West Airport has welcomed the major announcement by Aer Lingus of a new year-round, daily service to London Heathrow Airport.

New initiatives launched by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to promote spoken Irish in the city

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Mayor of the City of Galway, Cllr Clodagh Higgins has launched two new initiatives by Ollscoil na Gaillimhe and Gaillimh le Gaeilge to increase the use of spoken Irish in Galway city.

East side getting the bum’s rush on toilet opening, says O’Flaherty

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Galway City Council should open the toilets at Ballyloughane Beach every weekend, following an outcry for three successive weekends this year when the existing facilities have been closed to the public, it was claimed yesterday.

Galway sports clubs should avail of grant for EV charging points, says TD

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Sports clubs and communities throughout County Galway have been urged to apply for the Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme, which has now opened for applications.

University of Galway launches Empathy Lab

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

University of Galway’s student innovation hub, IdeasLab, has officially launched their Empathy Lab, a physical and virtual learning environment in the heart of campus.

New short term lettings laws could damage tourism in Galway

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Proposed new planning rules for short term lettings must be published and debated before a new registration system is introduced, according to Irish Self Catering Federation chairperson Máire Ní Mhurchú.

Start saving money and helping the environment with Western Renewables

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

If, like many around you are seeing the potential benefits of using renewable energy to power your lifestyle, then the team at Western Renewables can guide you through all the options to help you make the transition.

From working in the electrical industry for over 20 years they have seen how renewable energy is evolving, and they have the solutions to help save you money and reduce your carbon footprint.

Giving it back to the communities — Connacht Hospitality Group raises more than €90,000 for chosen Irish charities

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

The Connacht Hospitality Group this week announced that they raised over €90,000 for a range of good Irish causes throughout 2022.

From Tina to turnover — LEO boss looks back on a decade of encouragement

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

From organising a string of Eurovision Song Contests to booking the likes of Tina Turner, there isn’t much that Breda Fox is adverse to turning her hand to, but Tina’s mantra of Simply The Best would be a theme that would run throughout her career.

An Bord Pleanála decisions upending progress on housing developments is ‘frustrating’ Mayor

Thu, Feb 02, 2023

Mayor of Galway, Clodagh Higgins has expressed her deep frustration with the progress of housing developments in the City as a consequence of flat refusals from An Bord Pleanala.

Mayor Higgins was reacting to the fact that two developments at Ballymoneen Road in Knocknacarra were recently refused planning permission by An Bord Pleanála; 68 private units and 71 social units at Keeraun.

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