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.

The need to appreciate the wisdom in our communities

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

It seems utterly daft that in modern society, a person is trusted to fly a plane, perform an operation, impart information...and then, the next day, they are not.

And with the passing of that one day, people fall into a different category. One that sees their contribution unvalued, their wisdom just humoured and not appreciated; their efforts doted patronisingly and not given the respect they would have held a short time before.

€16 million boost for Galway sports clubs as election looms

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Sports clubs across Galway are to receive a €15 million slice of the half billion euro sports funding pie announced by government ministers this week.

With an eye on Europe, United head to face the Blues

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

Galway United renew rivalries in the RSC tomorrow night with Waterford in a game that will have a large say in the Tribesmen’s European ambitions.

Stakes could not be higher for United women as title race goes to the wire

Thu, Sep 26, 2024

The stakes could scarcely be piled higher for Shelbourne’s visit to Eamonn Deacy Park on Saturday.

No place for Dolan on ticket as Fine Gael selects Cllr John Naughten and Dympna Daly-Finn to contest Roscommon-Galway

Sat, Sep 21, 2024

Councillor John Naughten and Dympna Daly-Finn have been selected by Fine Gael to represent the party in the Roscommon-Galway constituency at the next General Election.

Islands, Film and Music at Architecture at the Edge

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Architecture at the Edge Festival is known for its inspired cultural experiences and this year the festival once again presents a compelling programme featuring installations, exhibitions, film screenings, workshops, talks, tours and much more to explore from Friday September 20 to Sunday October 6.

Set Dancing in Galway

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Set Dancing Classes take place every Tuesday night in Lakeview School, Renmore, (just up from the g Hotel).

The classes are a great evening’s fun. The hall is spacious and bright and has a lovely dance floor.

Community Clean-Up in Ballybane – A collaborative effort to keep our neighbourhoods clean

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Labour councillor Helen Ogbu, Labour Party Councillor for Galway City East has praised the recent clean-up initiative that took place on Saturday last, led by Pastor Larry Ovie and the Faith Christian Fellowship. and brought together several volunteers from the Ballybane community.

Tome Chanters concert in city on Saturday

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Tuam community choir the Tome Chanters give a concert in An Taibhdhearc, Middle Street, this Saturday September 21 at 8 pm with special guests Padraig Stevens, Seamus Ruttledge and Darragh O’Dea.

Music Matters and Cantairí Chonama mark milestones this weekend in Clifden

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Music Matters school of music of Loughrea are celebrating their 40th year in existence this year just as Cantairí Chonama marking their 25th.

Blackrock Health announcements see boost for beds and jobs in Galway Clinic

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Blackrock Health last week announced a major investment of €500 million across its group of hospitals incorporating Blackrock Clinic, Hermitage Clinic, Galway Clinic and Limerick Clinic. The expansion will create 1,000 new jobs in the Dublin and Galway areas, increasing its total workforce to 4,000.

Redeveloped Connaught Harbour visitor destination officially opens following €2.8m investment

Thu, Sep 19, 2024

Waterways Ireland and Fáilte Ireland in the company of Minister of State Anne Rabbitte TD have officially launched the redevelopment of Connaught Harbour, Portumna following a €2.8m investment, marking a significant milestone in the Shannon Tourism Masterplan.

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