Rabbitte confirms sanction of building works for three more Galway schools

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has received confirmation from the Minister for Education that three schools in Galway have been sanctioned for building works.

Researchers create new device for on-the-spot water testing

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria.

Ireland regularly reports the highest crude incidence rates of the pathogen Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli - STEC for short - in Europe over the recent years.

Galway-based Glanua acquires Aqua Operations boosting its UK presence

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Loughrea-based Glanua, a leading Irish water and wastewater engineering company has acquired UK-based industrial operations and maintenance firm Aqua Operations as it continues to expand its operations in both Ireland and the UK.

The financial details of the sale remain undisclosed, but the acquisition will significantly enhance Glanua’s capacity to scale its industrial division business and increase its presence in the UK’s water and wastewater industry.

University of Galway to recognise five individuals with Honorary Degrees

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

University of Galway yesterday announced the recipients of Honorary Degrees at the 2024 Autumn Conferring ceremonies. The Honorary Degree recipients will join over 1,800 graduands, at events running from Thursday August 22 to Tuesday August 27.

Sinn Féin’s Affordable Homes Plan will deliver affordable homes in Galway, says Farrell

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Sinn Féin’s Affordable Homes Plan will bring home ownership back into the reach of ordinary people in Galway, the party’s TD for Galway West has said.

Gort’s Christ the King statue shines after restoration work

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Gort Tidy Towns has successfully restored the iconic Christ the King statue in the centre of the town. The group has worked in conjuction with Galway County Council, after securing a Built Heritage Investment Scheme grant, to meticulously clean and protect the statue in Market Square.

Enjoy a day of historic culture and creativity at St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Centuries of Galway culture and heritage, from mediaeval times to the present day, will be celebrated at a special event in St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church during Heritage Week.

Golden feeling lifts all our spirits

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

The first Olympics I recall watching was the 1972 Games in Munich. The Ulster Bank manager in my hometown had a colour TV that threw forth the spirit of that games. The blue pool, the all-American hero that was Mark Spitz; the lithe Olga Korbut.

We watched in awe at the achievements, listened to the tinny commentary sent down a telephone line. We admired the wonderful silvery architecture of the Olympic Stadium. A games that when now viewed backwards are dominated by the attacks that claimed 17 lives.

Good omens as our Rose Deirdre heads south

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

There are a lot of good omens for Galway Rose Deirdre Jennings as she prepares to head to Tralee this weekend for ten days of joyous fun and performance for the 2024 International Rose of Tralee festival.

Who let the dogs out? ATU to host fundraising dog walk

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

Offering the perfect cuddly cure for a ‘ruff’ day, Atlantic Technological University will host its inaugural ‘ATU Canines on Campus’, a dog walking fundraising event across three of its campuses (Galway city, Sligo, Donegal - Letterkenny) on Monday, August 26.

New book of sketches captures Galway in ink and watercolours

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

A newly published book of sketches of Galway captures the vibrant energy and atmosphere of the City of the Tribes.

Galway’s vacancy and dereliction rate exceeds national average

Thu, Aug 08, 2024

In the midst of the worst housing crisis in Irish history, the recent findings of the newly released GeoDirectory Residential Properties report has revealed startling statistics regarding the status of housing in the city and county.

Enhanced Galway services promised in €37billion all-island rail plan

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

An electrified commuter rail service serving and connecting Tuam, Athenry and Galway; faster intercity trains linking Galway and the capital; and direct rail services serving Shannon Airport are key components of the Government’s new all-island rail strategy announced last evening. (Wednesday)

Jim Corr wins Best Dressed Gent at Racing for Rosabel event

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

The 7th annual Racing for Rosabel, held at the Connacht Hotel in aid of Rosabel’s Rooms in partnership with the Irish Hospice Foundation, was yet again another outstanding success. The event was a glittering showcase of style and elegance, reminiscent of the glamour of Ballybrit’s Ladies Day.

Galway residents urged to participate in Waterways Ireland consultation

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Waterways Ireland has opened a public consultation for its Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030, inviting Galway residents to have their say to help shape the future of Ireland’s waterways.

The Second Waterways Ireland Heritage and Biodiversity Plan aims to:

Countdown to 99th Connemara Pony Breeders Society show

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Connemara Pony devotees are preparing for the busiest four days of the year from Tuesday Aug 20 to Friday August with a record breaking number of 733 entries competing at this year’s Show. The Show officially kicks off on Tuesday with an impressive entry of 70 ponies competing in the Horse Sport Ireland sponsored Loose Jumping Classes.

Galway City Museum acquires Nan O’Toole Collection including jugs and birdcage

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway City Museum is delighted to receive a collection of objects from local man Tommy Holohan. These objects belonged to Tommy’s grandmother Nan (Anne) O’Toole, a fishwife, and his grandfather, Michael O’Toole, a Claddagh fisherman, who lived with their family in a cottage at Rope Walk, Claddagh, Galway.

First for Ireland as Galway joins global conservation timber programme

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

County Galway has become the first Irish participant in an international programme aimed at sequestering millions of tonnes of carbon through partnerships with communities who are successfully conserving tropical forests.

Galway RNLI assists yacht with broken mast stranded on Galway Bay

Thu, Aug 01, 2024

Galway RNLI last weekend assisted a lone sailor who was in difficulty and unable to return to shore after the yacht’s mast broke in half.

Following a call from the Irish Coast Guard on Saturday, the volunteer crew made up of Helm Dave Badger, Sean King and Lisa McDonagh, launched the inshore lifeboat Binny and headed to the location of the casualty yacht off Renville Point, on inner Galway Bay. Conditions at sea were good with light winds.