New bus shelters added to route

Thu, May 26, 2022

A new bus shelter will be constructed at the Tudor Lawn bus stop along Thomas Hynes Road.

Cllr Eddie Hoare says: "Having made numerous representations on behalf of residents for this location to be considered for a bus shelter, I’m delighted that the Galway City Council are now progressing this project."

Bloom in the Park to feature world’s first healthy heart garden

Thu, May 26, 2022

NUI Galway and heart and stroke charity Croí have joined forces to design a cardiovascular-themed garden to educate people about heart health.

Olympic Boxing Club continues to thrive

Thu, May 26, 2022

When the question is asked, John Mongan’s vision about what can be achieved is clear. The Olympic Boxing Club is thriving, but what can be accomplished in the coming few years?

Contract for multi-million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station to be signed next week says Naughton

Thu, May 26, 2022

The contract signing for the €12 million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station will take place next week.

Minister for State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD, has confirmed that she has already secured €9 million in funding from the Urban Regeneration and Redevelopment Fund and an additional €3 million from her own Department in order to redevelop the station.

Eight years of parkrun

Thu, May 26, 2022

Knocknacarra parkrun will celebrate its eighth birthday this Saturday in Cappagh Park, Knocknacarra. In the last eight years despite not taking place during Covid, the parkrunners have walked, jogged or ran 153,850,000 metres — the equivalent of four times around the circumference of the earth.

'Culture helped us through such difficult times'

Thu, May 26, 2022

Let us arise from our two year Covid-induced coma, and get set, go, for a summer that looks like returning to something like normal.

Hospital laboratory services resume after strike action by medical scientists

Thu, May 26, 2022

Management at Galway’s public hospitals assured patients that appointments and procedures would resume as quickly as possible this week in the wake of the nationwide disruption to services caused by the industrial action taken by medical scientists on Tuesday. They carry out critical diagnostic testing of patient samples.

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Thu, May 26, 2022

Theft of pedal cycle
Between 7pm on Friday May 13 and 1am on Saturday May 14 two bikes were stolen from Spanish Arch area. A grey Dawes racer with blue handlebars and a black Fugi Absolute bike were taken. Anyone who may have information in relation to these thefts or who may have been offered these bikes for sale is asked to contact Galway Garda Station on 091-538000.

West can be best if Government invests

Thu, May 26, 2022

Decades of underinvestment, which is hampering the west of Ireland's ability to stimulate long-term economic growth, needs to be addressed by the Government.

Galway women awarded Freedom of the City

Thu, May 26, 2022

Two Galway women who "stood for women's rights" have been awarded the Freedom of the City of Galway.

Ukrainian students 'shine a light' in the Dail

Thu, May 26, 2022

A group of newly-arrived Ukrainian students say a piece of their hearts will always be Irish after being welcomed to Galway.

Marketing Promotion Fund application process open

Thu, May 26, 2022

The Galway City Council application process for its Marketing Promotion Fund is now open for submissions.

Applications are invited for events and festivals in the city that support economic development, including attracting additional visitors to the city and increased spending in local businesses.

Charity partners will benefit from world rowing record attempt

Thu, May 26, 2022

Well known adventurer and former Connacht rugby player Damian Brown is gearing up for new project with lifelong Fergus Farrell to row unsupported from New York to Galway.

Galway’s Genesys to sponsor Round Britain and Ireland yacht race

Thu, May 26, 2022

Galway company Genesys is rowing in behind Galway hosting this year’s double-handed and fully crewed Round Britain and Ireland Yacht Race.

Oranmore boosted with new rail improvements for commuters

Thu, May 26, 2022

Commuting by rail for Oranmore and Athenry residents is set to improve with an additional platform and new passing loop at the Oranmore train station.

Work on Oranmore train loop to commence in autumn

Thu, May 19, 2022

Plans to improve the quality of commuting to and from the east side of Galway city will take a step forward next week when contracts are signed for the construction of the double-track loop at Oranmore railway station.

The one kilometre of double track will enable more trains to make the rush-hour journeys to and from the city, enabling more rail users to avail of the facility.

Contract for multi-million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station to be signed next week says Naughton

Thu, May 19, 2022

The contract signing for the €12 million upgrade of Oranmore Train Station will take place next week.

Clifden RNLI brings home ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat

Thu, May 19, 2022

Clifden RNLI’s new all-weather Shannon class lifeboat arrived to an emotional welcome from crowds gathered in the Connemara community to see it complete its week-long voyage home from the charity’s All Weather lifeboat centre in Poole. The lifesaving vessel is the first ‘Launch a Memory’ lifeboat to be put on service in Ireland. The St. Christopher carries the names of over 10,000 people on its hull, which were put there by members of the public through a special ‘in memory’ fundraising initiative for the charity.

Galway recyled seventeen batteries per person last year, says WEEE research

Thu, May 19, 2022

Galway consumers recycled the equivalent of 17 AA batteries per person in 2021, exceeding the national average, new figures reveal.

Calling all ladies — it’s Mini Marathon time

Thu, May 19, 2022

Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute, are asking women nationwide to take part in this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, June 5 by joining the charity marathon team for the event.

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