Literary Cúirt is in session
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
The Cúirt International Festival of Literature is back, filling venues across Galway with wordsmiths and their works from April 4 to 10.
Read more ...Atlantic Technological University is officially launched
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
The Atlantic Technological University was officially launched on Monday by Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, creating one of the largest multi-campus universities in the country.
Read more ...Gardai look for leads in missing pencil case
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
Gardaí have recovered one of two eight-feet tall pencils that were stolen from outside Carroll’s Bar on Dominick Street on Tuesday night. The sizeable stationery pieces form an iconic part of the streetscape for the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, currently under way in the city.
Read more ...There is wind behind the drive for offshore energy
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
It is quite ironic that for a city so perched on the western edge of Europe that in economic terms we have spent such little time in actually looking out to sea. Perhaps back in the Middle Ages, when the city was accessed easier by the water, we looked out to sea for protective reasons, to ward off any dangers that might come in on the overnight tide.
Read more ...Taoiseach to highlight wind energy potential in Galway address next week
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
The importance of the potential of the wind energy industry to Galway and the west will be underlined next week when Taoiseach Micheal Martin will address a major conference being held in the city to explore the benefits of an industry that could create 3,000 jobs locally over the next decade.
Read more ...Renewable energy chiefs head west today for milestone conference
Thu, Apr 07, 2022
Some of the biggest players in the renewable energy industry will be in the city today (Thursday) for a major conference on the importance of the industry to the region throughout this century.
Read more ...Taoiseach to highlight wind energy potential for west in Galway address next week
Wed, Apr 06, 2022
The importance of the potential of the wind energy industry to Galway and the west will be underlined next week when Taoiseach Micheal Martin will address a major conference being held in the city to explore the benefits of an industry that could create 3,000 jobs locally over the next decade.
Read more ...Information sought in missing pencil case
Wed, Apr 06, 2022
Gardaí have recovered one of two eight-feet tall pencils that were stolen from outside Carroll’s Bar on Dominick Street on Tuesday night. The sizeable stationery pieces form an iconic part of the streetscape for the Cúirt International Festival of Literature, currently under way in the city.
Read more ...Fundraiser launched by Kilnadeema Leitrim GAA
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Kilnadeema Leitrim GAA have launched a ‘win a car ’ fundraiser to develop their club facilities.
Read more ...Galway honours its People of the Year
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
The Galway People of the Year Awards 2020 presentation night which was postponed on a number of occasions due to Covid was finally held last weekend alongside a Gala Banquet and awards presentation in the Galway Bay Hotel.
Read more ...Canney slams delays in providing services in Tuam Primary Care Centre
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Sean Canney Independent TD has criticised the Public Private Partnership (PPP) agreement which was put in place to deliver the Primary Care Centres.
Read more ...Easter break can bring sadness for bereaved parents but support is available
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Spring has sprung and with it brings longer evenings and brighter days. Anam Cara, a national organisation supporting bereaved parents, want to reach out to parents who find this time of year difficult in their grieving process.
Read more ...Laya Health and Wellbeing Clinic in Galway opens new Diagnostic Imaging Suite
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Laya healthcare has announced the opening of a brand-new, fully functioning Diagnostic Imaging Suite, which will provide MRI, X-ray and Dexa scanning services at its Health and Wellbeing Clinic in Galway.
Read more ...A taste of spring at Claregalway Castle this weekend
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Treat yourself to a taste of Spring this Sunday when Claregalway Castle will hold its annual Spring Garden Fair.
Read more ...FORUM Connemara welcomes MEP Chris McManus to Letterfrack
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Farming issues in Connemara was the focus of a visit from Sinn Féin MEP for the Midlands and Northwest, Chris MacManus, to FORUM Connemara this week.
Read more ...Launch of Nora Barnacle and James Joyce: The Galway Story
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Galway Public Libraries has announced the launch of ‘1922: Nora Barnacle & James Joyce: The Galway Story’, in conjunction with Dublin City Libraries and its One Dublin One Book Initiative.
This endeavour will take place on April 1 in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church at 6.30pm, featuring an evening of readings, conversation, and music highlighting Nora Barnacle, her life in Galway, and her role in the Joyce odyssey. Nora and James’ tale is one that evokes wonder; it is the story of an east-west couple who eloped, eventually leading fascinating lives in Europe.
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Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Gardaí probe county burglaries
Between Monday March 21 and Tuesday March 22 a garage at the rear of a house at Loughbown, Ballinasloe was broken into.
UHG under pressure from rising Covid-19 cases
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Pressure continues to mount on local public hospital services due to the rising Covid-19 case numbers and outbreaks of the infection in a number of wards.
Read more ...More pedestrian crossings needed says Hoare
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Fine Gael councillor Eddie Hoare is calling on the Galway City Council to roll out more pedestrian crossings in Galway City
The Galway City Council has confirmed it is completing a feasibility study on the Rahoon Road area with a view to including a safe crossing as part of the new Millars Lane upgrade.
Read more ...Galway Film centre rebranded as Ardán, with a vision for growth
Thu, Mar 31, 2022
Galway Film Centre takes to the Ardán (gaeilge for stage) with a new vision to grow the film, TV, games and animation industry in the west of Ireland.
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