The woman who refuses to be beaten by ME
Thu, May 09, 2024
"Is that a rub or a scrub?" Marie Curran's husband jokingly asks her when she washes the dishes. That simple chore can be a mammoth task for the 43-year-old Waterford woman who was diagnosed with myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) in 2012.
Read more ...Galway Racecourse to partner with flat jockey Amy Jo Hayes
Wed, May 08, 2024
This year, as part of their Summer Festival line up, Galway Racecourse announced that they are partnering with flat jockey Amy Jo Hayes for 2024. The team at Galway Racecourse love to showcase and champion new ideas and talent for their iconic Summer Festival that takes place from Monday 29 July to Sunday 4 August.
Hailing from Tipperary, Amy Jo Hayes will be part of the Ballybrit team in the build-up to and during the seven-day Festival.
Read more ...Award-winning author Kevin Barry to launch new novel in Kennys Bookshop
Wed, May 08, 2024
Bestselling and award-winning Irish author Kevin Barry will be at Kennys Bookshop in Liosbán on Thursday, May 30 for an event to celebrate the launch of his new novel, ‘The Heart in Winter‘.
Read more ...Cllr Alan Curran calls for ambitious redevelopment of Hunters Park
Wed, May 08, 2024
Councillor Alan Curran of the Social Democrats is calling for the redevelopment of council-owned Hunters Park in Rusheen into a community ecological park, linking the five existing woods, beaches, amenity, and community areas in the west of the city into an accessible nature trail.
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Wed, May 08, 2024
Firearm discharged in Ballybane
Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm at a residential property in Castlepark, Ballybane on Wednesday, May 1 at approximately 11pm.
Gardaí in Galway are appealing for witnesses following the discharge of a firearm at a residential property in Castlepark, Ballybane on Wednesday, May 1 at approximately 11pm.
Read more ...Havana seeks closer ties with Galway
Wed, May 08, 2024
Cuba’s ambassador to Ireland unveiled a new plaque in Galway last week celebrating historic links between the two island nations.
Read more ...Rescue RIB vital for Corrib, Marine Casualty Investigation report recommends
Wed, May 08, 2024
Major gaps in safety cover for the city’s fast-flowing water courses have been highlighted by a damning report into an incident where two racing boats were lost on the River Corrib last year.
Read more ...Invitational Tournament caps season of triumphs and community spirit for Maree Oranmore FC
Thu, May 02, 2024
Following on from their Invitational Tournament at the weekend and as the 2024 season unwinds, Maree Oranmore Football Club has accomplished some remarkable achievements, on and off the pitch. From securing league titles to nurturing the youngest talents in the academy, and driving the club’s most ambitious fundraiser to date, the “Win a Home in Oranmore” competition, Maree Oranmore FC has embodied the essence of teamwork, passion, and inclusivity.
Read more ...Minister must intervene to reinstate vital bus route – Parsons
Thu, May 02, 2024
Local Cllr Evelyn Parsons has called on the Minister for Transport to immediately intervene in the reinstatement of a multi-stop bus services along the Galway-Ballinasloe-Dublin route. This follows the decision by the National Transport Authority not to introduce a new route to following Aircoach’s decision to cease operating on the route.
Read more ...McDonagh criticises Council over vacant property inaction
Thu, May 02, 2024
John McDonagh, Labour local election candidate for Galway City Central Ward, has criticised the City Council for its lack of action in tackling the issue of unoccupied City Council housing properties in the city and its failure in making these properties available in a timely manner during a continuing housing crisis.
Read more ...Ten years of remembering those who gave
Thu, May 02, 2024
The Circle of Life National Organ Donor Commemorative Garden had an event last Saturday in honour of its tenth anniversary, where hundreds gathered from across the country to remember and honour organ donors and their families.
Read more ...Are you the ultimate Galway Races super fan?
Thu, May 02, 2024
After last year’s triumphant run, Galway Races have announced that applications are now open for their highly sought-after Brand Ambassador Programme 2024.
Read more ...Rallying brings Raftery from Craughwell to Canaries
Thu, May 02, 2024
When Aoife Raftery recounts spinning her suped-up Peugeot around an unexpectedly wet bend on a rough gravel course in Czech Republic last year, her shoulders sway with the memory. Wearing a sleeveless top in the morning heat of Gran Canaria where this year’s 47th Rally Islas Canarias begins today, May 2, the muscle memory of fast gear changes twitches in her exposed fore arms.
Read more ...Tender issued for design of new elective hospital in Merlin Park – Naughton
Thu, May 02, 2024
The HSE has issued a ‘request for tender’ for Phase 1 of the new elective hospital in Merlin Park in Galway. This tender is for an architect-led design team to provide architectural, design and engineering services and for a Project Control Team to support the HSE to manage, control and administer the design/construction programme. The HSE intends that the teams will be in place in the summer.
Read more ...Calling all Galway Girls to run the mini-marathon
Thu, May 02, 2024
The National Breast Cancer Research Institute are asking Galway girls to join their team for this year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon on Sunday, June 2.
Read more ...Inis Iron Meáin - The original island road race celebrates 20 years this year
Thu, May 02, 2024
Inis Iron Meáin 2024 will take place on the island of Inis Meáin in the Aran Islands this Saturday, May 4. Celebrating its 20th year, Inis Iron Meáin is the original island road race which continues to attract hundreds of runners and spectators each year to the incredibly scenic island, with a record number of 550 participants at last year’s race.
Read more ...Mayoral Ball raises over €65k for local charities
Thu, May 02, 2024
The Galway City Charity Mayoral Ball which took place last Friday night in the Galmont Hotel, was a massive success raising over €65k for five local charities.
Read more ...University of Galway reduces repeat exam fee by a third
Thu, May 02, 2024
University of Galway has announced a reduction to the fee for repeat examinations.
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Thu, May 02, 2024
Break-in in Salthill
Salthill Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, April 26 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm in the Cnoc an Óir estate, Knocknacarra, Salthill.
Salthill Gardaí are investigating a burglary which occurred on Friday, April 26 between 12:30pm and 1:30pm in the Cnoc an Óir estate, Knocknacarra, Salthill.
Read more ...Saoirse Ruane and Martin Horgan to be remembered at Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball
Thu, May 02, 2024
The Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr Liam Carroll has named local charities ACT for Meningitis and i4Life as the beneficiaries of the Cathaoirleach’s Gala Ball being held at The Clayton Hotel on Thursday May 16.
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