Happiness in a time of plenty

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

We’re never short of things for doing in this neck of the woods at this time of the year.

Councillor demands All-Ireland party zone for city

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

With ticket fever at an all-time high in advance of Sunday week’s All-Ireland Football Final, Galway City Council has been asked to set-up an outdoor area with big screens to show the novel decider between Armagh and Galway.

Aran swimmer considers Guinness World Record

Thu, Jul 18, 2024

The 60-year-old from Beaumont in Dublin swam the 34km circuit around the Aran Islands’ largest island in just 13 hours and 27 minutes, setting a benchmark record.

Ring Road hearing expected in autumn

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

An oral hearing to discuss the environmental impact of the proposed N6 Galway city ring road should happen as soon as September, according to council officials.

Excitement building for Galway Bay Swim

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The organisers of the annual Frances Thornton Memorial Galway Bay Swim, for Cancer Care West, are delighted to confirm that this year’s event will take place on Saturday July 20.

This year 130 swimmers will take on the 13km swim, 50 swimming solo and 80 in relay teams of 2,3 and 4 swimmers. It is always a great spectacle on the day as for the final 100 metres into Blackrock diving tower, paddle boards and kayaks guide the swimmers and their accompanying boats home.

New president takes the helm at Galway Lions Club

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The Galway Lions Club has announced the appointment of Muireann Ryan as the new President during a memorable Handover ceremony held recently. The event, attended by club members, community leaders, friends, and family of Lions, marked a significant milestone in the club’s ongoing commitment to service, health and wellbeing, and community development in the city.

Kennys.ie, Ireland’s first e-commerce website, celebrates 30 years online

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Kennys.ie, the website of Kennys Bookshop and Art Gallery in Galway, is celebrating 30 years online. Set up in mid-1994, it was Ireland’s first e-commerce website and among the first retail websites in the world.

New Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Merlin Park University Hospital nearing completion

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Galway University Hospitals and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland have this week welcomed progress at the new build Cystic Fibrosis Unit at Merlin Park.

Clifden RNLI assist in medical evacuation of a casualty from Inishbofin

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The volunteer lifeboat crew were tasked just after 11am on Sunday by the Coast Guard to assist a casualty on Inishbofin.

Aran Islands RNLI carries out medical evacuation after cyclist falls

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Aran Islands RNLI carried out a medical evacuation on Saturday after a cyclist fell off a bike on the islands.

Galway Hookers, Indians and Pridesters top party list

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The Galway Community Pride Festival, the Galway Hooker Sailing Club and the city’s Indian Cultural Community association were the big winners when local authority grants for parties and events were announced this week.

Tributes paid to campaigner Padraic de Bhaldraithe

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Tributes have been paid by President Higgins to Padraic de Bhaldraithe of Barna who passed away this week and whose funeral Is taking place today.

Wreath set alight at Droim Chaoin

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Gardaí in Salthill are investigating a criminal damage incident that occurred at the Droim Chaoin estate occurred on Friday July 5 approximately 15 minutes past midnight when the homeowner discovered the wreath hanging on the front door had been set alight.

The fire was extinguished. Gardaí in Salthill are looking to speak to anyone who may have been in the area and observed any suspicious activity or who may have any information in relation to this incident are asked to contact Salthill Garda Station on 091-514720 or indeed the Garda confidential line on 1800666111.

Documentary of refugee’s return to Kurdistan to be shown tomorrow

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The One Foundation is proud to announce the World premiere of “HOME: The Story of Zak Moradi,” a powerful and poignant documentary about the extraordinary life of Zak Moradi, a Kurdish refugee who found a new home and a new passion in Ireland. The screening will take place this Friday afternoon 12th July, at the Galway Film Festival.

Planned €12m Salthill swimming pool “not for swimming”

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

When is a swimming pool not for swimming? When it is a multi-million euro renovation project to re-open an old tidal swimming spot in Salthill, obviously.

Rabbitte disappointed over cancellation of proposed public power plant meeting

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has said she was disappointed to learn of the cancellation of a proposed public engagement by the company behind the Portumna power plant.

Food to be available on train by next year, says Farrell

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

BY Declan Varley
Rail passengers to and from Galway are set for a treat by the turn of the year as they may be able to get food on the train after an absence of services for many years.

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Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Burglary at Kilrickle
Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a break-in to a house in Drought, Kilrickle, Loughrea that occurred on Tuesday, July 2 between 10am and 5.30pm.

Gardaí in Loughrea are investigating a break-in to a house in Drought, Kilrickle, Loughrea that occurred on Tuesday, July 2 between 10am and 5.30pm.

Poor Clares commemorate 375th anniversary on Nuns’ Island

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

The Poor Clares of Galway have commemorated the 375th anniversary of the granting to them of the Nuns’ Island site by the Galway Corporation, a landmark event that took place on 10th July 1649.

Upgrade of Children’s Millennium Playground most welcome - Hoare

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

Cllr Eddie Hoare has welcomed confirmation that the Children’s Millennium Playground on University Road is set to be fully upgraded in the coming months and that a contractor will be appointed in July.

“This confirmation is most welcome. As Mayor I highlighted this project as a priority and I’m delighted to see it being progressed.

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