Connacht Hospitality Group Apprentice Challenge

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

As the sun shone on the City of the Tribes on Wednesday last, you may have spotted some enthusiastic entrepreneurs scrambling around the city. The Connacht Hospitality Group staff were taking part in their Apprentice Challenge.

Lyons urges public to engage in Kingston and Millars Lane consultation process

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Independent councillor Donal Lyons has welcomed the announcement by consultants MKO of a Non Statutory Public Consultation process which commenced on Monday in relation to the proposed Kingston & Millars Lane Master Plan.

Households in Galway urged to check eligibility for fuel allowance – Madden

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The Fuel Allowance will play a vital role for families across Galway to help with their heating costs this winter, a Fine Gael candidate has said.

Galway Docklands Festival to celebrate marine heritage and bravery

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The Galway Docklands Festival is set to take place this Saturday, September 28, from 12 noon to 4 pm at Galway Bay Seafoods, promising an exciting afternoon of maritime fun and family-friendly activities.

Acquire fire-damaged HSE building for Ballygar Community Hub, says Parsons

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

In a significant step towards transforming a fire-damaged and long-derelict building in Ballygar, Cllr Evelyn Parsons has made formal requests for the acquisition and redevelopment of the former HSE building beside Ballygar Garda Station. The building, which was extensively damaged by fire in February 2021, has since become an eyesore and a source of frustration for the community.

Galway’s 350-year old link with Gyor continues with gratitude for gift

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Galway Cathedral has welcomed the gifting of a painted replica of the revered 'Weeping Virgin Mother of Gyor' painting, graciously presented to the Diocese of Galway by His Excellency Bishop András Veres of Gyor, Hungary, on a recent visit to Ireland.

Planning for Oranmore train station facelift submitted, says Naughton

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has confirmed that the planning permission for the €12 million redevelopment of Oranmore Train Station have been submitted. Minister Naughton had previously secured €9 million from the Government’s Urban Regeneration and Development Fund and €3 million, in her previous role in the Department of Transport, for the project. Enabling works for the new station are due to begin before the end of the year.

Plans progress for MAC ‘Smart-Dairy’ as Council grant permission for new development

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The Principal of Mountbellew Agricultural College, Dr Edna Curley, welcomes Galway County Council’s recent decision to allow construction of a new dairy facility at the Mountbellew campus.

West of Ireland film industry needs €10m aid to save it, say movie makers

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

A collective of TV and movie makers across the west of Ireland is calling for a €10 million government investment to save up to 4,500 temporary and permanent jobs threatened by the end of a regional tax break.

Moycullen Women’s Shed is coming soon

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Plans for a Women’s Shed in the Moycullen area are gathering pace and set to become to fruition next month.

The reactivation of the shed Cró na mBan is as a result of popular demand for such a facility.

Housing crisis means carparking essential for students

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Galway West TD Noel Grealish (Ind) has warned that any move to reduce the number of parking spaces at Galway’s two universities could seriously impact on students’ ability to attend college.

‘Major investment in Galway sports’ — Minister Rabbitte welcomes €16.7 million for Galway

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Minister for Disabilities and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed funding of over €16,733,690 million for new and improved sports facilities and equipment throughout Galway under the Community Sport Facilities Fund, formerly the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme.

Full house for a night to ‘sea’ culture at Marine Institute HQ at Renville

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The Marine Institute’s evening of marine-themed music, drama, art and poetry on Friday 20th September for Culture Night 2024 attracted a full house.

Lifeboat station open day at Docklands Festival

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Galway’s life boat station will be open to visitors this weekend for the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, after volunteers were called out twice last week.

Roads works approved for Tone Avenue, Mervue

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Independent Councillor Terry O’Flaherty has welcomed the news that Galway City Council has agreed to resurface the road in Tone Avenue Mervue, where work will commence shortly.

Public asked to help create a major new wetland for Galway city this weekend

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

People in Galway are being asked to help bring an exciting new dimension to the multi-habitat Terryland Forest Park this Saturday.

A ‘new age’ of fashion inspires Galway charity shops

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Galway city holds host to many charity shops, big and small, including St Vincent De Paul, Vision Ireland, the Irish Cancer society and Enable Ireland. All of which understand the impact that the younger generation of second-hand shoppers is having on a new era of charity shops.

Students participate in the Big Beach Clean at Grattan Beach

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Third class pupils from Claddagh National School took part in morning beach clean at Grattan Beach.

Autumn Gathering to remember Ronnie O’Gorman this weekend

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

A new Autograph Tree dedicated to the late Ronnie O’Gorman will be planted in the Walled Garden at Coole Park this weekend as part of the Lady Gregory-Yeats Autumn Gathering.

Anti-Litter Poster winners announced

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Young people from every corner of County Galway gathered at County Hall for the announcement of the winners of Galway County Council’s annual Anti-Litter Poster Competition.

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