Celebrating 40 years: The Bish Class of 1984 reunites at Taylor’s Bar

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Tonight (Thursday Oct 3), the Leaving Certificate Class of 1984 from Saint Joseph’s College, affectionately known as “The Bish,” will gather at Taylor’s Bar on Dominick Street Upper from 8pm to celebrate four decades since they left the halls of their alma mater.

Galway Fire and Rescue Sleep Out in aid of Galway Simon Community

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Fire and Rescue Services personnel from across the city and county are giving up their beds for one night to participate in the Sleep Out for Simon on Friday October 4th. Crews from Galway City, Loughrea, Athenry, Mountbellew, An Cheathrú Rua and Clifden are joining the sponsored Sleep Out in a bid to raise awareness and show solidarity with those experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.

Go pink this October

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

October is breast cancer awareness month and Galway-based charity, the National Breast Cancer Research Institute (NBCRI), is asking everyone to consider holding a fundraising event at their work place, school or home in aid of the charity throughout the month.

A ‘Pink Day’, coffee morning, ‘Pink Party’ or a cake sale, every cent counts and gives a chance to have some fun while supporting breast cancer research.

Event in support of rising star Liam Nolan’s professional golf career

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway Golf Club is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of one of its brightest young talents, Liam Nolan. Having recently reached the pinnacle of his amateur golf career, Liam has now decided to pursue a future in professional golf, marking the beginning of a new chapter in his already illustrious career.

Inishbofin and Galway City Museum feature in new TG4 documentary on decolonising Ireland’s museums

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The return of 13 islanders’ skulls stolen from Inishbofin in the late 19th century is set to feature in a new TG4 documentary on museums and decolonisation, to be broadcast next week.

New bus services for Athenry – O’Hara

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Sinn Féin Councillor for Athenry-Oranmore Louis O’Hara received confirmation on Wednesday from the NTA that new bus services are to be provided from Athenry to Galway City following the discontinuation of the previous privately operated service last month.

Guaire magazine releases new edition

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Guaire Magazine, running since 1973, is preparing to release its 2024 edition. This will be the 39th issue of the magazine and it will be launched in the Lady Gregory Hotel, Gort on Friday, October 18.

Why did the Bank of Tuam fold? – public talk

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

There was no such thing as a government bank guarantee in 1814, so when staff at Lord ffrench’s Bank of Tuam & Dublin realised there was a run on the bank on June 27, they pursued the only sensible policy available, and simply locked customers wishing to make withdrawals inside the building.

Farrell pressures minister for new island school

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Sinn Féin TD Mairéad Farrell TD has demanded education minister Norma Foley provides a secondary school for Inishbofin to allow island students to stay on the island during their teenage years.

Local Heroes Exhibition launches in Galway City Museum

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The Positive Ageing Week Local Heroes Exhibition launched in Galway City Museum on October 1.

Hoare welcomes floodlight hook-up

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The lights will be operated via sensors and will be available for use until 10pm every night without charge for runners and walkers.

HSE West, Winter Vaccination Programme starts this week

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The HSE Winter vaccination programme is underway in the West and North West this week with the roll out of the free flu and COVID-19 vaccines to recommended groups.

Both flu and COVID-19 vaccines are recommended for people aged 60 and over, healthcare workers, anyone who is pregnant or has a long term health condition.

6,000 deer culled in Galway last year

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Data released by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) to the Irish Deer Commission shows 78,175 wild deer were culled nationally in the 12-month period up to February last year, compared to 55,008 in 2022.

County Galway’s first affordable homes since 2013 nearing completion

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The first affordable homes to be developed in County Galway since 2013 are nearing completion in Baile Chláir (Claregalway) and are being made available for sale by Galway County Council.

Food on The Edge 2024 line up released

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Returning for its ninth year, the award-winning Food On The Edge will take place on October 21 and 22, in ATU, Galway. Food On The Edge is a coming together of international and national chefs, food activists, authors and others to listen, talk and debate about the future of food in our industry and on our planet.

John Faulkner’s memoir launching in Kennys’ Bookshop next week

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

The launch of musician and singer/songwriter John Faulkner’s new book about his career in music, Storm in my Heart, will take place on Friday, October 11 at Kennys Bookshop, Liosbán. The book will be launched by James Harrold and all are welcome - this is a free ticket event but booking is required.

John Faulkner is a folk artist who lives in Kinvara, Co. Galway. He has toured the world as a musician and shared the stage with some of the greats in Irish music, and has been working in music for over six decades. He is a multi-instrumentalist, film composer, producer, singer and songwriter.

Ireland West Airport announces new charter service from Groningen

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Ireland West Airport has announced that a new weekly charter service will operate from Groningen in The Netherlands to the West of Ireland in summer 2025, in aoordination with leading Dutch tour operator BBI Travel.

Taxing times for city council

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway County Councillors voted by 32 to 6 to increase Local Property Tax by 15 per cent in late September, a hike calculated to net an extra €2.4 million income per year for the local authority from 2025.

New Community Arts Festival launches in East Galway City

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Galway City Council is delighted to support Eastside Arts Festival - an exciting new, community-led festival for Galway City East, funded through the Council’s Creative Ireland Programme - which aims to celebrate the rich diversity of Eastside communities through arts and culture.

Free HRT a long battle, but worth it, says O’Reilly

Thu, Oct 03, 2024

Speaking at the announcement of free HRT this week, Green Party Senator Pauline O’Reilly said it has been an uphill battle getting free HRT over the line, but it has absolutely been worth it.

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