Curran calls for action as average rent in Galway exceeds €2000

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway has joined Dublin, Limerick and Cork with average rents now exceeding the 2000 euro mark, according to the latest Daft.ie Rental Price Report.

Speaking about the figures, Social Democrats councillor for Galway City West, Alan Curran, said this report lays bare the nightmare scenario facing renters in Galway. Market rents in the city now stand at €2,114 - a staggering 13.3 per cent year-on-year increase.

Thanks be to Cod - Galway Bay Seafoods officially launches outlet in Dunnes Knocknacarra

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Officially launching today (Thursday), longstanding retailer Galway Bay Seafood is bringing its famously fresh fish west, following a partnership with Dunnes Stores in the Gateway Retail Park, Knocknacarra.

Campus Development Control Plan for UHG scheduled for October – Kyne

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The proposed plan for the development of the University Hospital Galway Campus which had been due to be completed in the summer is now due in October, according to Senator Seán Kyne.

Relics of Little Bernadette, the visionary of Lourdes, coming to Galway

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The Diocese of Galway, Kilmacduagh and Kilfenora and the Diocese of Clonfert together with Bishop Michael Duignan will welcome relics of Little Bernadette, who had eighteen encounters with the Blessed Virgin Mary, to the West of Ireland.

Reports that twice as many people leaving for Australia are "no surprise" says Farrell

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Sinn Féin TD for Galway West, Máiread Farrell said last night that the Central Statistics Office (CSO) figures show that the number of people who have emigrated to Australia in the last 12 months has increased to 10,600 from 4,700 in the previous year comes as "no surprise."

'Flowers for the Women of the Galway Magdalene Laundry' commemorate those incarcerated.

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

‘Flowers for the Women of the Galway Magdalene Laundry’ to be held this Sunday (Sept 1) is an annual event to commemorate the women and girls who were incarcerated in the Galway Magdalene Laundry and died behind the convent walls of the Sisters of Mercy, who ran the institution.

Over 80 of the women are buried in cemeteries in Galway with headstones marking their names. It is not known how many of the former ‘Maggies’, as they were known, are lying in unknown places in unmarked graves.

Cost of going to college in Galway jumps by three per cent in 2024

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway remained the sixth most expensive student county this year costing €2,405 more than Letterkenny, the cheapest town, a report has revealed.

Water Safety Classes in Leisureland

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The water safety classes organised by the County Galway Water Safety Committee resume in Leisureland on Sunday September 29.

Galway Rural Development celebrate 30 years

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway Rural Development (GRD) are today marking their 30th anniversary with a day of celebration at the Bia-Innovator Campus in Athenry. An invitation has been extended to all former staff, directors, and friends by Chairperson Cllr Pete Roche who will be paying tribute to all those who have made a contribution to the organisation over the years.

Galway West booked in for autumn election

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris is adamant that the current government will run its full term until 2025. It is a blunt and difficult promise to unwind, although the current spat between Fine Gael, Fianna Fáil and Green Party coalition TDs about taxing underutilised residential land may be the loose thread that unravels this current government prematurely.

Galway Rape Crisis Centre welcomes continued partnership with Aviva Ireland

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) has announced that its partnership with Aviva Ireland has been extended for a further two years, providing additional support as the organisation continues its critical support of survivors of sexual violence.

Through this renewed partnership, Aviva Ireland will provide €15,000 in financial support to the GRCC, enabling them to continue offering free and confidential services to survivors of sexual violence, including counselling, support groups, and accompaniment to appointments.

Groundbreaking new courses offer students an escape from the points race – Dolan

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

New educational pathways are offering students an exciting alternative to the traditional Central Application Office (CAO) system, according to Fine Gael Senator, Aisling Dolan.

124 Galway pubs have closed in last two decades

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

124 public houses have closed in Galway since 2005, a 21 per cent drop in the number of local hostelries, a new report from the Drinks Industry Group of Ireland revealed last evening.

Galway named Ireland’s most ‘Instagrammable’ racecourse

Thu, Aug 29, 2024

The study from betting tips, predictions and news site, The Winners Enclosure, analysed the number of Instagram hashtags each of the 85 active racecourses across the UK and Ireland have, and compared this figure to their capacity to reveal the racecourses that punters believe are most photogenic.

CREW acception expressions of interest in creative incubation programme

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

CREW is accepting expressions of interest for the upcoming Creative Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (CEED) incubation programme developed in partnership with ATU’s School of Design and Creative Arts, Galway City (Wellpark Rd) campus.

Concern expressed as Tuam hotel to house 103 asylum seekers

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Independent TD Sean Canney has expressed concern at the decision by the Department of Youth Affairs, Integration and Disabilities to locate 103 Asylum Seekers in the Corralea Court Hotel, in the Square in Tuam.

Galway’s Freudenberg team celebrates 175 years in business

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Spiddal-based Freudenberg Medical recently celebrated the 175th anniversary of the Freudenberg Group with a special event for staff, attended by Freudenberg Medical’s CEO, Dr. Mark Ostwald, and Steven Langan, General Manager, Galway.

The Freudenberg Group, known for its diverse portfolio of global technology brands, includes a successful medical business with operations in Ireland. Freudenberg’s journey began in 1849 in Weinheim, Germany, as a modest leather tannery employing 50 people. Today, it has grown into a global enterprise with over 52,000 employees, committed to making the world cleaner, healthier, and more comfortable through innovative technology across 40 market sectors, including medical devices.

Minister Rabbitte welcomes €197k for Forest Parks in Galway

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

Minister for Disability and Fianna Fáil TD for Galway East, Anne Rabbitte, has welcomed funding of €197,933 to develop and upgrade visitor and recreational amenities at Coillte Forest Parks across Galway.

Water Safety Classes in Leisureland

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

The water safety classes organised by the County Galway Water Safety Committee resume in Leisureland on Sunday September 29.

Places are available for new pupils who must be 13 years of age with reasonable swim ability. These classes operate from 9.30 am to 11.00 am on Sunday Mornings under the auspices of Water Safety Ireland.

Golden moments remembered by Ashford Castle’s longest-standing employee as Martin marks 50 years of service

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

It was August 1974 when Galway man Martin Gibbons stepped through the doors of Ashford Castle for the very first time, starting his first ‘proper’ job as a commis waiter at the hotel’s historic George V restaurant.

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