New chronic disease hubs provide vital support for diabetics

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

People living with diabetes in the West have praised the enhancements in diabetes care as they benefit from faster access to specialised care as a result of the new HSE Chronic Disease Hub. The move-away from hospital-based care means that patients have access to highly specialised clinical teams, closer to their homes. This comes as they prepare to mark World Diabetes on November 14.

SocDems asked Síle Seoige to contest election

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Before Fianna Fáil unveiled Gráinne Seoige in September as its celebrity candidate to replace outgoing Connemara stalwart Éamon Ó Cuív TD, the Social Democrats had already been in talks with her younger sister, fellow broadcaster Síle Seoige, initially about running for the European parliament, and later in a possible autumn general election.

Wendy’s partners with Corrib Oil to drive expansion into Ireland

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The American fast-food chain Wendy’s has partnered with Corrib Oil, a service station and energy distributor, to bring the Wendy’s franchise to Ireland. Headquartered in Ohio, Wendy’s plans to open 10 quick-service restaurants across Ireland by 2027, creating approximately 300 new jobs.

Grainne Seoige responds to campaign criticism over cancer services

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Fianna Fáil General Election candidate for Galway West, Gráinne Seoige, has responded to recent criticism on her campaign to improve cancer treatment facilities in Galway, dismissing claims that she has ‘no regard’ for the cancer teams based in the west.

Outset Gallery's Xmas Open returns

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Taking place in the Outset Gallery, The Cornstore, Middle St, the Outset Xmas Open will return this year from November 22, until January 26, 2025, bringing unique and thought provoking pieces from more than 100 talented artists.

LEO Galway's Local Food and Craft Gift Fair returns

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The popular Local Food and Craft Fair, organised by Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway, will return to Black Box Theatre at the end of this month. The event showcases Galway's designers, handcrafted goods and artisan produce across more than 50 stands which will feature the best in locally produced gifts.

AH SURE LOOK IT - Celebrate the creativity of Irish crafting this Christmas

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

AH SURE LOOK IT crafts shop based in Woodquay, Galway, will be hosting a Christmas shopping event for north Galway in Tuam, on Monday, November 18, at Ard Ri House Hotel, from 3pm to 9pm.

Enable Ireland call on the generosity of the people of Galway

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Enable Ireland would like to wish everyone in Galway and beyond a very happy, safe and healthy Christmas and to thank everyone who has supported the organisation through the years.

Enable Ireland is a registered charity (RCN: 20006617) providing services in Galway for children and young people with physical, sensory and intellectual disabilities. The organisation is part-funded by the state, and every year Enable Ireland needs to raise additional funds to meet the costs of delivering its disability services. Enable Ireland continue to receive fantastic support from the people of Galway and the local business community.

St Nicholas’ Collegiate Church Christmas Fayre/Aonach na Nollag

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

St Nicholas Collegiate Church, Lombard Street will hold its annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday, November 23, and is inviting everyone to go along and get in the Christmas spirit.

Get Christmas-ready with Brilliant White Ltd, painters & decorators

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Give your home or office a beautiful makeover just in time for the festive season. Brilliant White is a trusted, family-run painting and decorating business. Serving Dublin for two generations, they are now offering their services in Galway.

Portwest Galway celebrates 15 years of success in the city

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

A successful and global brand that has deeply embedded roots in the west coast of Ireland, Portwest's busy store on High St, has been helping the people of Galway to stay warm, comfortable and dry for the past 15 years, with its high quality outdoor clothing.

Enjoy festive afternoon tea at Glenlo Abbey

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Christmas is a magical time of year, and Christmas at Glenlo is something extraordinary.

The team have been creating Christmas magic at Glenlo for decades. As you arrive through the cast iron gate, each tree along the avenue is lit with a soft sparkle. Entering through the front door, you are brought back in time where festive novelties, Christmas trees, each styled to the reflect the grand reception rooms in which they are placed, create a wonderful sense of nostalgia of Christmas traditions in a magnificent setting.

GSPCA opens new charity shop in Loughrea

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The Galway SPCA have announced that they have opened a new charity shop in Loughrea. In the shop, you will find a variety of high quality items including clothing, small pieces of furniture, shoes, household items and plenty of hidden gems. All of the money that comes in through sales goes directly into supporting the work that the charity does and helping the animals in their care.

Next time you’re in Loughrea, you can find the GSPCA at 58 Main Street, X62 X891. The new shop opens weekly from Tuesday to Saturday, 10am to 4pm.

Animals and nature prints at Lorraine Fletcher Art Studio

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Lorraine Fletcher Art Studio is situated in the Burren Nature Sanctuary, providing the perfect surroundings to be inspired by native wildlife and a love of animals and nature.

Give the gift of a good read

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

If you are looking for the perfect gift for the bookworm in your life, The Wounded Heart by Galway writer Barbara McKeon is the perfect pick.

A dark week for the county

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

A place is defined by its people; those who awake at dawn and from that moment contribute to the betterment of life for their community. To offer a hello, to whistle, to hum. Those who speak and advocate; and those who don’t. Those who lift the hearts through song, through sport, through artistic excellence, through being there when a helping hand is needed.

Places become what they are because of the calibre of the inhabitants. This week, the Galway community is hurting from the tragedy that befell it on Tuesday when two swimmers lost their lives in the fog-covered waters off Silverstrand. At time of writing, the search for one continues, and our thanks go out to all the searchers and their support teams as they rally around the family of the woman who is missing since she went swimming on Tuesday.

City Council suspends business to honour the work of Billy Lawless

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

In a week when the next president of the USA appointed an official to oversee an expulsion of undocumented migrants, Galway City councillors were celebrating the life of a man who dedicated his to regularising illegal immigrants in America.

A festive and magical Santa experience awaits at Brigit’s Garden

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Step into the wonder of the season at Brigit’s Garden, just 20 minutes from Galway city, where Santa and his musical elf, Elfeena await. This special, non-commercial Christmas experience is 2.5 hours full of music, stories, crafts and holiday activities.

Glenroyal Hotel Shines at Good Food Ireland Awards 2024

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

The Glenroyal Hotel is riding high after the recent Good Food Ireland Awards 2024 held at the prestigious K Club in located in Straffan, Co Kildare.

TG4 Galway West poll out tonight will be fascinating

Thu, Nov 14, 2024

Ahead of what is set to be a highly competitive election in the five-seat constituencies of Galway West, Donegal, Mayo and Kerry, TG4 has commissioned four individual constituency polls for these areas.

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