Celebrate Galway’s remarkable women at Heritage Week event this weekend

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

A public discussion and walking tour taking place in Galway this weekend will explore the role of women in local heritage.

Medieval tournament In Claregalway Castle attracts international fighters

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

BY DECLAN VARLEY
On Saturday and Sunday September 2-3, the beautifully restored Claregalway Castle will be playing host to the biggest medieval tournament since the days it was a chief stronghold of the Clanricarde Burkes in the 15th century.

Don’t waste time talking about tattoos amid garda recruitment crisis, says MEP Walsh

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

We should not be wasting time discussing the pros and cons of tattoos while there is a shortage of gardai in the force, MEP Maria Walsh said this week.

The Fine Gael representative was reacting to the news that three trainee gardaí were sent home from the Garda Training College in Templemore this week for having visible tattoos.

Construction tender for Merlin Park Surgical Hub to issue this month

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The construction tender for the new surgical hub on the grounds of Merlin Park will issue this month, after planning permission was granted by Galway City Council this week, Local TD and Government Chief Whip, Hildegarde Naughton said this week.

Why I fight and yearn for the sensation of a day without pain

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

I was born with a genetic condition called “Hurlers Syndrome,” which most people are unaware of, it’s because of this condition that I have this hip problem and why at the age of nine months old, I underwent a stem-cell bone-marrow transplant. Throughout my childhood, people told my parents that I wouldn’t amount to much in life and that I would always struggle with walking and will end up in a wheelchair, so why should I try my best in everything I do; I’ll tell you why – I am a very determined person and I hate being told I can’t do something so I do things to prove people wrong because they don’t get to be the judge of what I do, I’m the only person who can judge that.

Galway to celebrate India Day this weekend

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The Indian Cultural & Sports Community Galway (ICSC GALWAY) has announced that the eagerly awaited India Day celebration, commemorating India’s Independence Day and celebrating the vibrant cultural heritage of India, will take place this Saturday, August 19, from 3pm to 7pm at Coláiste Muire Mháthair on St Mary’s Road, Galway.

The India Day celebrations promise an array of cultural programmes, dance performances, delectable Indian street food stalls, a captivating fashion show for both children and adults, engaging quizzes, games, and much more.

United legends to honour Dave Daly in Lakeview School fundraising effort

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

Galway United legends will be involved in some of the fundraising activities for Lakeview School in honour of Dave Daly, who sadly passed away in June.

A half century of excavation and provocation

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

There is a cyclical nature to the life of a town or city that is fascinating to monitor from afar. When I say afar, I mean in terms of time. There is nothing like a dollop of wisdom, hindsight and context to bring meaning to any aspect of our lives that we may choose to revisit from time to time. Perhaps this is why I love local news, the humanity of it, the rawness, the pomp and the circumstance; the stories and events that are important because of their grandiosity; or their relevance because the stakes are so low.

Athenry author shortlisted for fantasy award

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

A book by Athenry-based author David Green has been shortlisted for the Best Fantasy Novel at the upcoming British Fantasy Awards.

From Mad magazine to the Ukraine war, this year’s Galway Cartoon Festival has something for everyone

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

This year’s Galway Cartoon Festival promises to be the biggest and best yet, with international exhibitions, fascinating talks, public interviews, film screenings, art trails, workshops and competitions taking place around the city from September 29 to October 4.

A1 Vehicle Sales and Service — keeping you motoring in Connemara

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The roads around Connemara are among the most beautiful in the county, but they are also demanding on most vehicles — that is why it is so important to have an excellent sales and service provider.

Radio giant Bauer Media Audio agrees to acquire regional youth station iRadio

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

The radio ownership market in the region was boosted yesterday with the news that Bauer Media Audio Ireland has entered into an agreement to acquire iRadio, the youth music station serving listeners spanning the North East, Midlands and North West. The acquisition is subject to customary closing conditions including regulatory approval.

Don’t fall for accommodation scams, students are warned

Thu, Aug 17, 2023

With 20,000 students expected to be seeking accommodation in Galway in the coming weeks, a warning has been issued urging vigilance against organised rental scams.

Each year, hundreds of students are targeted by false “landlords” and scammers seeking to con them out of their savings by offering accommodation units and properties, that they either purport to be renting, or don’t exist.

The Connacht Hotel Supports Galway Pride Week

Fri, Aug 11, 2023

The Connacht Hotel are proud to get behind Galway Pride Week as the seven-day festival takes centre stage across the city between August 7th and August 13th.

€4m broadband investment in Inverin paying off

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company rolling out the new high-speed fibre broadband network under the Government’s National Broadband Plan (NBP) is making an investment of almost €4 million to ensure access for over 1,000 Galway homes, farms and businesses in and around Inverin.

Heritage week events at Thoor Ballylee

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Thoor Ballylee will be a hive of activity during Heritage Week with a series of events being held to illuminate aspects of Hidden Ireland and long-gone crafts.

On Saturday August 12, a group of women from the MidWest Spinners will be demonstrating the traditional hand crafts. Observers will have the chance to try spinning and weaving on drop spindles and sample looms.

Galway’s world class makers on display this August Craft Month

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

A month-long celebration of local craft makers across Ireland is well underway and this August Craft Month a host of exciting events are taking place in Galway.

Host of Heritage Week activities in Merlin Woods

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

Friends of Merlin Woods brings a whole host of activities to the woodlands of Merlin Woods for Heritage Week 2023.

Crucial that RTE’s new Register of Interests is made public – Cannon

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

It is crucial that RTE’s new Register of Interests for any paid for external promotional or sponsorship work events undertaken by RTE on air staff be made available to the public, Fine Gael TD Ciaran Cannon has said.

The Galway East TD made his remarks following weekend media reports that the Register of Interests may not be accessible to the public.

Getting to know...

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

What is your earliest memory?
Sitting on a farm wall at the back of my home house eating gooseberries from a lunchbox. Picked by my uncle and packed by my mum, it was like love in a box! I wouldn’t eat them now mind!

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