New chair of Údarás na Gaeltachta

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Siobhán Ní Ghadhra has been appointed as chair of Údarás na Gaeltachta. Her appointment was announced by Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, and Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht yesterday.

GIAF welcomes Diligent as festival partner

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

With a mission to empower leaders to drive greater impact, Diligent's support of Galway International Arts Festival (GIAF) provides a great fit for an organisation committed to delivering extraordinary cultural experiences, as sustainably as possible, to as wide and diverse an audience as possible.

Proud to serve Galway

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Seventeen years into volunteering for the Garda Reserve, and Michael Ryan from east County Galway still gets shivers when he dons the dark blue uniform at the beginning of each shift.

Family of Claddagh man, Paul McNamara, raise vital funds in his name

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Described as a 'fit and healthy man who loved his cycling as well as life', Paul McNamara was just 49 years old when he died, his life cut short following a ruptured brain aneurysm on July 7, 2022.

Networking event for MBA professionals and business leaders in Galway next week

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The MBA Association of Ireland, Western Chapter, will hold a networking event with a difference in Galway next week.

The event, called Accelerate Your Network: Engage, Learn & Connect, will take place on Thursday July 4 at University of Galway. This event represents the latest initiative from the MBAAI Western Chapter and is designed to foster networking, professional growth, and community building among MBA professionals and business leaders in the region.

Galway-based company among first in Ireland to receive prestigious global environment and social responsibility certification

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Award-winning Connemara-based outdoor adventure centre, Killary Adventure Company, has secured prestigious global environment and social responsibility certification, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and responsible business practices.

Galway charity shop wins Team of the Year award

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Vincent’s charity shop in Westside, Galway has won the Team of the Year award in the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul (SVP) West Region.

St Joseph's Special School 60th anniversary celebrations

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

St. Joseph's Special School in Galway recently celebrated its 60th anniversary with a heart-warming event that brought together past and present students, staff, families, and neighbours. The festivities were made even more special, thanks to Tom Kenny’s wonderful overview of the school's history in the Galway Advertiser prior to the event. As guests arrived, they were greeted by two stilt walkers at the brightly decorated entrance and welcomed by staff, board of management members, and the school’s principal, Sarah McGinley.

Busy few days for RNLI

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Good weather over the past few days kept the Galway and Aran lifeboat crews busy this week.

Third major Galway weed bust this year

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Half way through the year and law enforcement raids across Galway have discovered more than €1.3m worth of cannabis.

Revenue officers seized several kilos of herbal cannabis in Galway last week, marking the third major weed bust in the county this year.

Galway charities presented with proceeds from Cathaoirleach’s Ball

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The 2024 annual Cathaoirleach’s Ball has raised almost €15,000 for two Galway-based charities.

Students’ Union calls for ban on mandatory 51 week student leases

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Comhaltas na Mac Léinn Ollscoil na Gaillimhe this week called on the Government to expedite plans to introduce promised legislation to ban mandatory 51 week student leases, before the Dáil goes into recess on July 15.

Medical first for Galway inspires hope for patients with heart failure

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Spiddal woman, Sheila Concannon is the first patient in Ireland to be fitted with an early warning sensor used to monitor signs of heart failure in patients, following a procedure at University of Galway, the first hospital in Ireland to introduce the device.

Residents of Killimor and Portumna concerned at plans for reserve gas fired generator and battery storage unit - Canney

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Seán Canney, Independent TD, attended a public meeting in Portumna where over 100 people expressed concern about a proposal to build a Reserve Gas Fired Generator, battery storage area and associated works on the N65 on the Killimor to Portumna road three kilometres outside Portumna without any consultation with local people.

The project has been deemed to be a project of strategic importance by An Bord Pleanála and therefore the planning application can be submitted directly to them.

Claregalway’s Georgina Martin selected for Irish Basketball team

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Claregalway’s Georgina Martin has been selected to represent Ireland in the over-40s division at the FIMBA European Championships taking place in Pesaro, Italy, from June 21 to 30.

University of Galway's Start100 competition celebrates student entrepreneurs

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

IdeasLab, the entrepreneurial and innovation hub at University of Galway, has announced the winners of its student entrepreneur Start100 competition.

Minister Rabbitte airs concerns over proposed development at Coolpowra Power Station in Portumna

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has voiced her concerns over proposed developments at the Oldstreet Power Station in the Coolpowra area of Gortanumera, Portumnna.

A company called Coolpowra Flex Gen Ltd has submitted three planning applications, with each covering different sections of the proposed project:

Galway solicitors named as Connacht/Ulster Property Law Firm of the Year

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Galway company Geraghty & Co Solicitors LLP was named Connacht/Ulster Property Law Firm of the Year at the annual Dye & Durham Irish Law Awards 2024, which took place on Friday June 14 in the Convention Centre, Dublin.

Winner of Win a Home in Oranmore competition announced at culmination of successful fundraising campaign

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

The winner of the Maree Oranmore FC Win a Home in Oranmore competition was announced live on Friday July 21 at the Galway Bay Golf Resort in Renville, Oranmore with independent auditor Des O'Brien of DHKN overseeing the action. It was also live streamed to more than 10,000 online viewers. The competition lines closed for ticket sales at 5.30pm on Friday June 21 and finished with a staggering 16,061 total tickets in the draw, making it the most successful win a home draw to take place in the island of Ireland.

Get ready for the 13th annual Galway Garden Festival at Claregalway Castle

Thu, Jun 27, 2024

Claregalway Castle welcomes everyone to the annual Galway Garden Festival on Saturday and Sunday July 6 and 7 from 11am to 6pm. This charming event has something for all, including a wonderful gathering of Ireland's best rare and special plant traders, expert speakers, artisan food and craft producers, as well as a host of musical entertainment and open-air performance.

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